A Pack of Smokes

A study in Steve and Bucky's life from before and during the war and through the MCU, centered around a pack of cigarettes, Bucky's protective tendencies, and Steve trying to find his way back home.Bucky startles up from his slouched position and reaches up to his mouth to snatch the cigarette that had been dangling carelessly between his lips. Next to him, Johnny’s knuckles turn white around the neck of his beer bottle. Jim leans in to turn the radio up louder while shushing everyone in the room.“-to bring you this important bulletin from the United Press. Flash- Washington- the White House announces Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor-”...“Bucky! What the hell? Good Lord- why is your sweater smoking? And your hand, its-”Steve puts his pencil and sketchbook down, and moves to get up, one hand already reaching out to Bucky, who lets the door slam behind him. Bucky rushes across the room, and pushes Steve’s hand away from where it lands on his chest, but doesn’t let go of it. With his other hand, he makes a desperate grab for the radio, and almost topples over on top of Steve. “Just turn the radio off for a second- Jesus, how do you turn this piece of shit off-“

Hello- this will be a collection of stories that spans the entire of Steve and Bucky's life in the MCU. All notes on historical points from the chapter will be posted at the end. Disclaimer- Smoking kills! Don't do it!!Come say hello on tumblr @ spacebuns-and-stardust