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The Art of Being Fussed Over (And Then Not) by HerBitterSweetness
Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Thunderbolts (Movie 2025)
19 Mar 2026
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Most people would have been annoyed after a while if their partner was constantly scolding, nagging, fussing, and redirecting them about what to do and what not to do, practically every single day.
"Bob, make sure to sit up straight; you’re slouching like a sad bear."
"No, Bob, you can’t do this, you’re not being accommodating right now to Cucumber!"
"Grab your jacket, Bob. It’s going to get cold later, I don’t care that it’s sunny now."
"How many times have I said it, Bob? Not like this, like this."Had it been anyone else on the team, they would have rolled their eyes and grumbled how they knew what they were doing before walking off. Well, aside from Alexei, who would laugh, call his daughter adorable, and then do whatever he wanted. It was Yelena’s way of caring, and Bob adored and lived for being fussed over by Yelena (only) because it showed she deeply cared for him...
Until she stopped.
Or: The four times Yelena was fiercely strict with Bob, followed by the four times she suddenly wasn't—nearly triggering his abandonment issues and panic attack as he spiraled into fears of their breakup.