Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
reader is much stronger than me because i would have been swooning at bucky’s feet by now. always wanting to sit so close? calling her wife?? kisses on the forehead?!? i would’ve lost my mind for sure
wasso excited for sharon only for her to be mean >:| she better watch the way she talks to reader or else
omg when they were slow dancing together and bucky put her head on his chest, i was screaming. and then she called him bucky and i was screaming more
“They were from me. All of them.” :)
but my favorite part of this fic— of all your fics really— is that bucky is always so devoted to the reader. he is adoring and reverent and cherishes her through and through. and i really see it in this one. prince bucky no doubt wears his heart on his sleeve<3
Ah thank you!!! I have a really bad habit of making my characters pretty blatantly in love, but this Bucky especially
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
oh my GOD sassy Bucky NEEDS to come with a warning, Kathie!
“Perhaps, as a pair, we do away with royal customs that have me sitting a mile away from my wife,” he concluded, plopping down on cushion and wood with a grace he certainly hadn’t learned from a court tutor. “Besides, I’m thinking that whoever created that rule must not have been married to you.”
THAT WAS SO SMOOTH OMFG
You bit back a laugh at the vexation blooming along Bucky’s brow, his jaw ticking as he finally tore his eyes from you. He went back and forth with Peter for a while, trying to demand more time with you since he was the one that decided whether or not Peter got knighted. But the witty squire took those empty threats in stride, further insisting that the queen was still the one he reported to.
Peter is not taking no shit and I LOVE IT
But tomorrow night, you had a feeling you wouldn’t have to feel that way. That maybe, if you asked, Bucky would be there, ready and willing to make you feel whole again.
YES YES YEEEEEESSSSS
“I will,” he affirmed, leaning down to press a kiss on your hairline. You almost dropped your spoon. “I’ll see you tomorrow, darling.”
Yes—you were positive that while the ball would be draining, Bucky… Bucky would be everything you needed to fix that. Everything you needed all along.
AHHHHHH goddammit
The walk to the ballroom was glistening—the floors, the walls, the lights. You were in the south wing of the castle, where the balls were held and the guests resided, and—apparently—where all of the marble in the kingdom was held. You found yourself missing the charming cobblestone and tile that made up the wing you stayed in. You missed the wide open windows and the linen curtains that rustled each morning. The ocean that woke you up with a different kind of gleam… the kind that lit up the oil paintings on your walls and slid along your skin in delicate patterns.
I need to say it again
your scene setting is unmatched, it’s amazing and beautiful
But then Bucky was there, stepping in your path with his hand held out in offerance. Bucky was there and he was smiling at you with those boyish eyes, still so youthful even when paired with his royal military uniform.
we love a man in uniform
The dance ended long before you wanted it to, Bucky parting from you with a bow and wink that left you feeling privy to some information you had never even shared. Maybe that’s just how it felt to be falling in love—like you had some secret that no one else could ever understand.
The music kept its upbeat tune, but you did not, because Bucky held you there instead. The reverberation of heels and leather pounded into the soles of your shoes, but you couldn’t find it in yourself to move—couldn’t find it in yourself to be embarrassed when the consistent thud of Bucky’s sweet heart was there against your cheek and wholly, completely yours.
absolutely beautiful
“Shall I find a groundskeeper to wake the ducks? Would that appease you, my princess?” “Of course not. Then the ducks would resent me.” He turned to you, adoration shining with the stars in his eyes. “We wouldn’t want that.”
“I got them,” you interrupted. “I just… I didn’t think they were coming from you. I thought they were a ploy from your court. Some obligatory correspondence.”
Lips behind your ear, stealing all of the air from your body with their gentle pressure. “We must get you back in your room before others see you in such a state of undress.” His hands squeezed your arms. “I think my quarters are closer.”
Your face burned, turning on the heel of your shoe with gusto. “I think you are pushing it.”
Bucky reached up to brush a strand of hair behind your ear, playful eyes never straying lower than your lips. “I was only joking, my darling,” he hummed, cupping your cheek in his hand. You leaned into it instantly. “I’d wait forever for you. You know that, don’t you?”
You’ve done it YET AGAIN with an awe inspiring chapter and I am even more in love (if that was even possible).
But I do not like the sound of the angst in the A/N but I can’t help but grab my popcorn… what are you planning Kathie..?
Hahaha your fourth gif had me screaming I loved it I’m so happy you enjoyed the chapter!! I can’t tell you what I’m planning, you’ll have to see next week
Summary: Desperate to outrun a secret that could cost you your life, you seek refuge in a small mountain town. Its deep forests and small cabins make it the perfect place to hide, but the travel website hadn’t mentioned anything about the quiet, burly lumberjack that wouldn’t leave your thoughts. No one had warned Bucky about youeither.
Word count:3.3k
Warnings: Small mentions of past trauma, a whole lot of fluff, endings (these always get me in the gut </3)
a/n: And it’s over! This series has been such a joy to write and maybe I cried a little while finishing it up?? Thank you forever for all of your love and support, and for reading! I love you! ♡ If you enjoy my writing, consider checking out my ko-fi!!
The ever-present weight on your chest was humming.
And then it shifted, pressing into the book you had propped up on soft fur until the pages were flat against your neck and unreadable. A bright, white tail wrapped around your wrist as you stared down in exasperation; this was the third time Alpine had knocked your book from your hands.
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
THE WAY THIS FIC HAS ME GRINNING AT ME PHONE LIKE BUCKY SAYING THAT SHIT TO ME I JUST DJDNDNDNND THIS BUCKY FUCKING WHIPPED BUCKY IS JUST PERFECT AND I JUST CANT HANDLE IT!!!! also our reader, THE PROGRESS!!! IM SO PROUD OF HER!!! our reader the best out there making all the ladies jealous, sharon back the fuck up! we love our reader!!! this was an absolute amazing chapter!!!
WHIPPED BUCKY!! AH thank you so much for reading and for the reblog!!
Pairing: Prince!Bucky x Princess!Reader (Royal AU)
Summary: Obedience, duty, pristine smiles—raised as the princess of an oppressive kingdom, you knew nothing else. Your father signed your life away at the ripe age of five, black ink bleeding into a contract between nations, fate cemented with the flick of a quill. So when the time came to fulfill the promises you were too young to make, you expected much of the same in the land of Brookshire. But Prince James had other plans, as did the enemies looming outside the castle walls.
Word count:5k
Warnings: Some rising tensions, corset drama, and a little more fluff <3
a/n: I love love feedback, so let me know what you think!! There’s some angst on the horizon
I loved knowing about their exes, but Sienna wanting to save Danny hits really hard
I’m sorry
It hurt me to include Danny too. I debated on his profile here, adding and deleting it several times. In the end, he was important and he deserved to be on this template even if they were never officially together.
In Lia Land, Sienna and Danny would have ended up in the friend zone even if the attack hadn’t happened. As much as she liked Danny and the theoretical idea of them, there was only one man who made her yearn and dream of a future with marriage and kids.
Oof! But Max and Eva’s relationship. I can’t believe she literally try to drag Cassie into it smh
Eva was so sure that she was in the right. But no one messes with Cassie and her family, and especially her Twin.
It’s one of the reasons why Cassie was initially hesitant about Max & Sienna coming together. She knew Sienna wasn’t in the right mental space for a relationship during third year of residency and worried she would hurt Max because of it.
Max worried that Cassie would get caught in the middle again and that’s why he took his time courting Sienna. Sienna and Cassie’s relationship was much deeper and stronger than the one she had with Eva.
Description: Luke Pearce is kind. Luke Pearce is sweet. But sometimes, a girl just wants it…rough.
Warnings:Explicit/graphic language - reader discretion is advised. Spoilers for Luke’s identity (if you’re just getting into Tears of Themis ). Potential trigger warnings: breath play, slight dom/sub tendencies (and sexual objectification), possessive behaviour/thoughts, jealousy, public intimacy, biting kink, creampies
Find out how rough Luke Pearce can be on my Pa*treon page (please see link in pinned post)! Happy reading, y'all!
BRUH, I’M DEAD
LOLOL!! Thank you so much, dearest @purple-cat-demon! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! - XOXO
Last week, I saw an Instagram story that made me pretty mad.
This particular person is vegan. Fine. I admire vegans for their dedication, and think it can be an extremely healthy way to live (if eating a balanced vegan diet, of course).
The thing is, it’s not healthy for everyone. Particularly, some people with IBD who can’t tolerate a vegan diet.
This is not to mention the whole concept of choice. Some people choose to be omnivorous, or vegetarian, or vegan, or fruitarian, because that diet is better for them, and there should be no shaming of anyone for the diet they choose to follow. Unless that diet involves cannibalism. That is not ok (obviously).
Anyway, back to this post. The poster was telling people to go vegan, and watch a new documentary about veganism and health on Netflix. Fine.
The next part of the Instagram story featured the following: “A plant based diet can help/treat the following: diabetes, heart disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Prostate Cancer, arthritis, Chronic Fatigue, and Crohn’s/UC.”
Ok. Ignoring all the other conditions listed (because I’m not a patient and can’t speak from experience, but seriously?), for Crohn’s, just no.
There is no diet that treats or cures Crohn’s, and the ignorance around food and this disease drives me nuts.
We do not know the cause of Crohn’s Disease. Do environmental factors play a role? Very probably. Is there also a genetic component? Yep. Can you modify diet to try and soothe an inflamed digestive tract? Yes. Is there any evidence that dietary change will cure the disease? No.
It is autoimmune and there is no cure
Stop shaming IBD patients for our disease
For so many Crohn’s sufferers, major components of a vegan diet are just not possible. When I’m sick (and frequently when I’m not even flaring), I can’t tolerate fibre. No leafy greens, vegetables of any kind have to be cooked to mush (and even then, cause pain), nothing with any kind of skin or rind, no nuts, no beans/legumes or pulses. Even whole grains are a no go.
I can basically eat bananas, potatoes, rice, plain chicken, white bread, dairy (I know, I’m weird), and high fat/sugar things like pudding or jello.
For others with Crohn’s, veganism is achievable, and that is truly amazing. The fact is that it’s not for everyone, and I find it highly offensive to suggest that just by going “plant based” and “loving animals enough to not eat them/their products,” that someone who is currently pooping blood 20 times a day no matter what they eat, or someone on TPN, can just heal themselves.
This whole concept of “if you would just do this simple thing, you can help yourself,” is obnoxious, ignorant, and offensive. Especially when it’s prescribed for everyone regardless or circumstance.
It suggests that our GIs don’t know what they’re doing by prescribing the best possible medical/surgical treatment options for us.
It also suggests that we are to blame for being ill.
That is not friendly or loving. Let’s just stop policing the food choices of others, and call it a day.
This is very true. Even though I’m chronically ill and a vegan I know that it’s different for everyone.
Doing my best to be kind for me is part of being vegan. If we’re about being kind to animals, we have to be kind to non-vegans too.
@hollogramhallucination thank you for that. I think veganism is amazing and admirable (and therefore so are you). I just can’t do it, and the things I mentioned in the post really bother me, especially when they come from someone who is not chronically ill. Respecting differences is very kind
Wow!!!! A written work!!!!! I’m so sorry it’s been so long!! Turns out being a Creative Writing Major doesn’t give you a whole lot of time to write independent of the class, at least in my ADHD brain I’ve also been going through some things personally that have made it hard to be motivated to write on Winter Break, but here’s something that I’m finally able to put out!! And of course, my grand return is featuring my favorite Mauldalorian, Gar!!! *This is separate from Verburyc!!!!*
Pairing(s): Gar Saxon/F!Reader; M!Mauldalorian/F!Reader
Warnings:Angst, a lot of it. Implied smut but nothing explicit. Some angsty fluff.
A/N:Oof, loves, it’s been a rough week! I was a little worried this chapter was going to be late, but thanks to the help of my darling beta @jbarneswilson we made it! Sadly, the last chapter might be a little late. I’m very sorry, but things have been incredibly busy with work and family, and I really want to make sure that the final chapter is done right. I appreciate your patience ❤️especially given where I’m going to leave you with this chapter. On the upside, I’ve got a little epilogue planned that I think you’ll like! Thank you all for the lovely comments! I cherish them all, I’m just bad at time management and haven’t been to answer them all yet. Thank you all for reading! ❤
The only thing you can remember of the walk home is the way his hand felt in yours.
The whole of your consciousness focused down to that one point of contact, as if the universe began at the tips of his fingers and ended with the curve of his wrist.
I will be sobbing over this sentence and the whole of this fic for the rest of the DAY.
Yeah… sorry about that. My only defensive is that it had to be done. Hopefully you’ll love me again after the last chapter. And THANK YOU. That line is one of my favorites too
summary: Growing up in the dark business your father ran, violence wasn’t new to you. Rivalries and bloodbaths were something you unfortunately were used to. And in order to save your father from an unnecessary fight, you force yourself into an arranged marriage with Brock Rumlow. But when he threatens your father over a small mistake on your part, you find yourself in front of your husband’s biggest rival and your old friend, Bucky Barnes. With the shared history between the two of you, Bucky finds himself drawn to you once again, and will risk everything he has just to keep you safe.
pairing:mob!bucky x stark!reader
warnings:beefy!bucky,fluff and angst, references to parental deaths, canon level violence, manipulative/abusive relationship, smut (18+; marked with *), childhood friends to lovers trope
a/n - this is my first series and i’m really excited to share it with you all! chapters will be updated every monday morning
series summary: In order to save your father from an unnecessary fight, you force yourself into an arranged marriage with Brock Rumlow. But when he threatens your father over a small mistake on your part, you find yourself in front of your husband’s biggest rival and your old friend, Bucky Barnes. With the shared history between the two of you, Bucky finds himself drawn to you once again, and will risk everything he has just to keep you safe.
pairing:mob!bucky x stark!reader
word count: 3.1k
warnings:fluff, mentions of abusive marriage, references to sex, the end of the series
The scent of cinnamon and maple syrup filled gently roused you from your sleep as you lifted your head off the warmth of Bucky’s bare chest. Bleary eyed with sleep tousled hair, you glanced around the room through squinted eyes that raked over the features of Bucky’s room; the small pile of clothes in the corner, the few scattered books of yours across the entertainment center; little pieces of you with him.
A fantastic end to a fantastic series! Thank you so much for writing this incredible story. What I loved the most about this instalment particularly was that the reader could finally exercise their worth. They always knew deep down they had it, but they could now flaunt it. Through the opportunities, through the freedom, through the love, by having Bucky by their side! My heart also melted at those moments earlier in the chapter when Bucky and the reader were in bed and kept snuggling. So beautiful! Thanks again for this amazing series. ❤️
series summary: In order to save your father from an unnecessary fight, you force yourself into an arranged marriage with Brock Rumlow. But when he threatens your father over a small mistake on your part, you find yourself in front of your husband’s biggest rival and your old friend, Bucky Barnes. With the shared history between the two of you, Bucky finds himself drawn to you once again, and will risk everything he has just to keep you safe.
pairing:mob!bucky x stark!reader
word count: 3.1k
warnings:fluff, mentions of abusive marriage, references to sex, the end of the series
The scent of cinnamon and maple syrup filled gently roused you from your sleep as you lifted your head off the warmth of Bucky’s bare chest. Bleary eyed with sleep tousled hair, you glanced around the room through squinted eyes that raked over the features of Bucky’s room; the small pile of clothes in the corner, the few scattered books of yours across the entertainment center; little pieces of you with him.
summary: When a mission with Sam goes wrong, and you’re left bruised and battered, Bucky is there to piece you back together.
pairing: bucky barnes x reader
word count: ~4.3k
warnings: blood and injuries, recovery themes, medical procedures, sam wilson being the best, angst, fluff, happy ending
Bucky stood impatiently in the hangar of the compound, his arms hanging down by his sides, his fingers twitching anxiously. Steve and Natasha stood on either side of him, tracking the motion of the quinjet. Sam had sent an unstable transmission through his ear piece, and Steve was barely able to understand it. The mission you and Sam had been sent had been completed, gaining intel about an illegal weapons deal from a missionary group over the border of Canada.
The transmission that was sent was full of static, and Steve couldn’t understand what Sam was saying. The only thing he could read out was the pure panic in his voice, which had worried Bucky to no end. Millions of thoughts swirled in his head, unable to focus on anything. The three had been watching a movie when the transmissions came in, and as soon as he heard the franticness of Sam’s voice, he was unable to focus on anything else.
“How’re they looking?” Natasha asked, peering over Steve’s shoulder to look at the tablet in his hands. She looked down at the screen, watching the ragged movements of the aircraft.
“They’re approaching, but it might be a rough landing for them.” Bucky’s head whipped towards Steve, his eyes wide and frantic. The sound of the quinjet’s engines filled the air, and Bucky looked up, seeing one of the aircraft’s engines damaged, almost completely blown out. Parts of the quinjet fell onto the landing pad with a loud clunk echoing throughout the hangar, pieces rolling around.
summary: When you start to feel slightly under the weather, you push it aside as just allergies. But when ‘allergies’ turn into something like the flu, Natasha urges you to rest, despite your complaints. Luckily Bucky is there to take care of you.
pairing: bucky barnes x reader
word count: ~ 2.9k
warnings: flu like symptoms, fluff, smidge of angst
a/n - very self indulgent
“You okay there?”
Your feet felt impossibly heavy as you trudged out of the quinjet and down the ramp. A shiver passed through you as you glanced up, seeing Steve with a confused look on his face. His eyes scanned your body, noticing how damp you were, your hair sticking to your face.
“There may have been a slight altercation when we took down Brone’s men. He slipped out at the last minute.” Sam said, coming up beside you. “One of them got the advantage on Y/n, and she had to make an emergency exit.
You sighed, ringing your hair out. ‘Making an emergency exit’ was quite possibly one of the worst codes you had come up with Sam. That usually involved you jumping into the air, and Sam flying down, catching you. You hated doing it, only using it as a last possible solution.
“So why is she wet?” Steve asked, and Bucky sauntered off the jet, his hand reaching for yours.
“Cause birdbrain over here dropped her into a freezing lake. Isn’t that right, Wilson?” Bucky asked, and you elbowed him in the ribs, giving him a stern look.
summary: Being the Queen’s lady to your best friend had its advantages. For instance, she always made sure you were always accompanied by Captain James Barnes, the knight who had seemed to meddle his way into your life. Over time, the wall you seemed to have built around yourself starts to crumble, as you begin realize your true feelings for the knight.
pairing: knight!bucky x reader
word count: 8.4k (im so sorry)
warnings: mentions of abuse, bucky being smooth™️, fluff, angst, sexual harassment, protective!bucky, minor violence
a/n - okay so this obviously is wildly historically inaccurate but i love royal and medieval au’s
squire - a young nobleman who is training to become a knight
The clicking of your heeled boots echoed throughout the halls of the palace, your dress swaying with every step you took. With curious eyes, you wandered around, peeking into corridors and empty ballrooms. It had only been a few short months since you moved alongside Natasha for her betrothal and engagement to King Steven. He was a delightful and kind king, making you feel welcomed, and allowed you to roam the castle as much as you wished, anywhere you wanted to go.
The captain of his royal knight guard, James Barnes was just about the same person. You had met him the day you arrived, and while at first, he deemed himself to be a self-centered knight, he had proven himself wrong when he brought flowers to your chambers one night, along with a fruit tart that he had swiped from the kitchen. Of course, you had forgiven him. You even invited him to share the fruity pastry, which he happily obliged.
After that night, the two of you became rather close, and he had even accompanied you when you traveled beyond the castle walls, into town to look around, or even when you just wished to ride into the forest to get some fresh air. You had told him that you would be fine on your own, but he insisted on joining you. It made you smile, the thought of someone going out of their way just to make you feel safe and welcomed.
“Good afternoon, my sweeting,” a voice echoed through the empty corridor, and you turned around, facing James. You smiled and moved towards his direction, gathering your skirt in your hand. James smiled as you moved down the small set of steps, your dress swaying slightly. “How are you on this fine day?”
You smiled as he took your hand in his, placing a soft kiss on the back of your hand. “I am well, thank you, James.” At the name, James sighed loudly, eliciting a giggle from you. He kept a tight hold on your hand.
summary: Being the Queen’s lady to your best friend had its advantages. For instance, she always made sure you were always accompanied by Captain James Barnes, the knight who had seemed to meddle his way into your life. Over time, the wall you seemed to have built around yourself starts to crumble, as you begin realize your true feelings for the knight.
pairing: knight!bucky x reader
word count: 8.4k (im so sorry)
warnings: mentions of abuse, bucky being smooth™️, fluff, angst, sexual harassment, protective!bucky, minor violence
a/n - okay so this obviously is wildly historically inaccurate but i love royal and medieval au’s
squire - a young nobleman who is training to become a knight
The clicking of your heeled boots echoed throughout the halls of the palace, your dress swaying with every step you took. With curious eyes, you wandered around, peeking into corridors and empty ballrooms. It had only been a few short months since you moved alongside Natasha for her betrothal and engagement to King Steven. He was a delightful and kind king, making you feel welcomed, and allowed you to roam the castle as much as you wished, anywhere you wanted to go.
The captain of his royal knight guard, James Barnes was just about the same person. You had met him the day you arrived, and while at first, he deemed himself to be a self-centered knight, he had proven himself wrong when he brought flowers to your chambers one night, along with a fruit tart that he had swiped from the kitchen. Of course, you had forgiven him. You even invited him to share the fruity pastry, which he happily obliged.
After that night, the two of you became rather close, and he had even accompanied you when you traveled beyond the castle walls, into town to look around, or even when you just wished to ride into the forest to get some fresh air. You had told him that you would be fine on your own, but he insisted on joining you. It made you smile, the thought of someone going out of their way just to make you feel safe and welcomed.
“Good afternoon, my sweeting,” a voice echoed through the empty corridor, and you turned around, facing James. You smiled and moved towards his direction, gathering your skirt in your hand. James smiled as you moved down the small set of steps, your dress swaying slightly. “How are you on this fine day?”
You smiled as he took your hand in his, placing a soft kiss on the back of your hand. “I am well, thank you, James.” At the name, James sighed loudly, eliciting a giggle from you. He kept a tight hold on your hand.
