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• James by little_botch

  Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel (Comics), The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV)  

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  • F/M
  • Work in Progress

  13 May 2026

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  • James "Bucky" Barnes/Reader
  • James "Bucky" Barnes/Original Female Character(s)
  • James "Bucky" Barnes
  • Sam Wilson (Marvel)
  • Original Female Character(s)
  • Meet-Cute
  • First Meetings
  • Rescue
  • Post-The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV)
  • Pre-Movie: Thunderbolts (2025)
  • James "Bucky" Barnes doesn't become a congressman because I said so
  • No Use of Y/N for Reader-Insert
  • Self-Indulgent
  • Sorry Not Sorry
  • Hydra (Marvel)
  • Strangers to Friends to Lovers
  • Developing Relationship
  • Resolved Sexual Tension
  • I tried to keep him in character I swear
  • How Do I Tag
  • Music
  • Other Additional Tags to Be Added
  • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
  • Dialogue Heavy
  • Bucky Barnes Needs a Hug
  • He gets one!

  Summary

  An unconventional introduction turns into solving a mystery together. Will they discover things about themselves and each other in the process? Will they fall in love? Find out in this thrilling tale of an attempted in-character narrative!

  Language:

  English

  Words:

  13,658

  Chapters:

  6/?

  Comments:

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  Kudos:

  10

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