#but if he LOOKS at bucky applebees its on SIGHT

[sarka-stically]

me @ buddy dawn

[rrat-king]

And what if I tell you my Fight, Flight, Fawn theory for the Appleboys reuniting with Kristen. What then? Going by your age gaps of 2, 4, 8 because they're canon adjacent and the idea of the Applebees having a playpen when three out of four kids were 14, 12 and 10 is too funny. Assuming a reunion between Kris and the younger two happens post her birthday so it's 17, 13 and 9 respectively. Buckys is analysing his actual response we saw from 14 year old him. When I say leave in reference to Kristen, know that I know it wasn't her choice (Mac and Donna when I fucking get you)

Bucky got the Fawn response. I'll be real, when I began theorising that an Applebees brother would feature I thought "Oh god here comes the angst. There will be resentment, Mac and Donna have undoubtedly been talking shit for two years. But we see him and he's happy. He missed her. He hugs her. He wants to hang out. And yeah that probably stems from the fact you'll naturally miss your sibling and the fact he probably had to take the oldest sibling mantle. But he barely even commented on her life and friends (aside from the half baked comment about her living in sin and side eyeing Fig). I was expecting more problematic behaviours to be honest. The theory is he entered full people pleasing mode, desperately tampering down any complicated feelings because he NEEDS to make himself a good brother that Kristen will want to stay for this time (of course not realising Kristen will stay the best she can no matter if he kicks and screams)

Bricker got Fight. Was like 10 when Kris left, and I say this with love, in the absolute throes of puberty. I don't know what it is but this kid just gives me angry vibes, maybe it's the middle child. Very Nico DiAngelo "He looked too young to be so angry". When you're a kid, especially in that horrific period of 10-13 you go to the easy solution which is being mad, and you go to the easy target which is the one who "started" this huge upheaval (read Kristen). To a lesser extent, Bucky, for trying to play big brother (Bricker doesn't even realise this but the anger mostly came from a subconscious desire to preserve Kristen's place in the family for if she comes back).

(Bonus: Once they have a very good conversation and Bricker is reassured Kristen never did stop thinking about and loving him he will cry three years worth of pent up tears and beg her not to leave again)

Cork got Flight. He was only 6 when she left, its been 3 years of experiences (little man went from first grade to third in that time its a Lot). Kristen has physically changed a lot since they last saw each other. All this to say, he takes a minute to recognise this older person who's eyes are all wet at the sight of him. Some part of his brain blocked out memories of her because the way she was just gone one day was so scary to his little brain. When it does register who she is, Cork becomes completely unlike himself and gets shy. He makes Bucky stand close by because all he knows is that 1. This is a heathen who rebuked Helio's light 2. This is Krissy, back after what felt like forever and 3. She's so cool looking and why would someone this cool ever want to talk to him.

(Bonus: She played it off but Kristen's heart did break seeing Cork, the little boy she raised, take a minute to work out who she is, when she never forgot him. Not to quote Taylor but very "And I feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe")

god yeah kristen having partially raised cork only for him not to know who she is anymore/barely recognize her haunts me so much. bucky as a people pleaser is such a good read especially as he is forced into kristen's role as head of the siblings I just. yeah. also angry bricker is so important to me. he got left behind! he's not ok with that and he's gonna be angry. god I just. applebees kids make me crazy this is such a good read.

[roughlybarnes]

Jealousy - Bucky Barnes

Pairing: Bucky Barnes x Reader

Warnings: fluff, (a drop of angst)

Request: Omg i see you take requests !! can you write a bucky and reader where he likes her and doesn't wanna tell her and then she gets ready for a date and he gets moody and jealous, but the date sucks and she comes back home all sad n shit and he is like shy and cute and tries to tell her he likes her and it's all fluffy n cuteeee ? thanks sis✨

Going on dates wasnt exactly normal for any of the avengers, it just wasnt a priority. You were delighted to find some time and a rather attractive guy to go out with. A week back you had bumped into Bobby on the line in a coffee shop. He hadn’t recognized you as a superhero and proceeded to ask you out.

Wanda and Natasha weren’t around and you had no girls to talk about him with. Not that Nat would really be into girl talk or whatever.

You wore a black dress that hugged your curves nicely, not too sexy, not too prude. You slipped on your favorite pair of flats and made your way down the hall.

On your way out, you bumped into Bucky.

“Hey y/n.” He greeted.

“Hey Buck.”

“Where are you headed?” He furrowed his brows, confused, and you couldnt help but think the sight was adorable.

“I’m, um, going on a date? I thought I told you.”

“Mustve forgot.” He gritted his teeth.

“Are you okay Bucky?” Now it was your turn to be confused.

“Yeah. Whatever. Have fun.”

You shook off his glances and went on your way. You had decided to meet at the restaurant, not wanting to be picked up at the avengers base.

The drive was about 30 minutes, which was the one thing that sucked about now living upstate, everything is so far away compared to Midtown.

The two of you chose to eat at Applebee’s, so it wasnt formal, just a nice dinner and some drinks.

As you entered the building, you spotted Bobby already at the bar, downing some craft beer. You waved and walked toward him.

“Hi, Bobby.”

“Well hello, y/n.” His eyes scraped your body and you shifted, uncomfortably. “You’re looking mighty fine tonight.”

“Thanks.” You blushed, nervously.

“Wanna get a table?” He asked

The hostess seated you and you started to look through the menu.

“So, how are you?” He asked.

“I’m doing fine. How about you?” The awkwardness was clearly there.

“Great, great.”

You ordered and ate your meal, having some small talk but mainly just eating. This was definitely not going well.

As you finished up, he suggested he walk you out. When the two of you got to your car, he began to make moves.

He leaned in for a hug, his hands rested on your lower back, inching down.

“Whatre you doing?” You asked.

Instead of answering, he tilted his head to the side, nipping your neck.

You shoved him off of you and he took a second to regain his balance.

“What part of that date, made you think I was into you?” You questioned, harshly.

“C’mon, y/n. I’ve heard the stories. You’re the sluttiest avenger.” He said, leaning back in to grab onto you.

He held your sides and you kicked him in the shin, he doubled over and you took the time to get into your car and get out of there.

You drove in silence, not thinking about anything until you got back home. Nothing had hit you until you were in the elevator. You felt the lump in your throat form and bit your lip, to try to keep from crying.

The elevator door opened to reveal Bucky, Bruce and Thor standing in the living room.

“Greetings, Lady y/n, how was your date.” Thor asked.

“Fine.” Your voice cracked and you wiped a tear that had fallen unexpectedly.

“Oh, y/n.” Bruce said, sorrowfully.

You ignored him and walked quickly to your room, changing into a tee and some fuzzy socks. You took off your makeup and jumped into your bed, sobbing into the sheets.

There was a knock on your door.

“Go away.” You groaned.

“Its me.” You recognized the voice as Bucky’s.

He pushed open the door as you sat up. You pouted as he sat on your bed, next to you.

“Do you want to tell me what happened?” He asked lightly. You put your head on his lap.

“Bucky it was horrible, he grabbed me and he said..” You trailed off, realizing how embarrassing it was. You were an avenger, and you still let that happen? Tears came out again and you cried on him.

“Y/n listen to me. Its not your fault. He had no right to ever put his hands on you.” Bucky looked furious.

You sat back up and turned toward him.

“I’m never going to find someone.” You muttered.

“You have me?” He turned bright red as he mumbled the words.

Your face light up and you looked at him, trying to decipher if he was kidding.

“Yeah but you mean platonically.” You said, hoping he’d say otherwise.

He stared at you for a while, studying your face.

“No, thats not what I mean.” He corrected.

He looked down at his lap and fidgeted with his metal fingers. You had never seen Bucky this vulnerable and nervous.

Your hand found its way to his cheek and you turned his head toward you. You smiled softly at him. You could tell he was debating kissing you, his eyes flickering between your lips and your eyes.

Tired of waiting, you crashed your lips into his, he froze for a second before moving his lips with yours. You pulled away after a few moments but leaned in to peck him one last time.

“Y/n. I dont know if the kiss already proved this. But I like you.” You giggled at his need to say it and nodded.

“I like you too, Bucky.”

You forgot about all the events of that night, turning on your tv and laying down with Bucky. Your head rested on his chest as he played with your hair. Your fingers traced patterns on his clothed torso and you quickly felt your eyes get heavy.