Imagine, "Friends with Benefits" meet Marvel. James Buchanan Barnes visits the past and find something he'll like to hold tightly around. ___________ authors note: I love plot, teasing and smut's so I will try to combine all of them in this story. THIS IS A DARK STORY. THE CHARACTERS ARE NOT NECESSARILY AT ALL NICE PEOPLE - BE AWARE. Friendly reminder like always - English isn't my first language and I'm dyslexic, so please be kind. Comments keep me motivated <3 [ across various marvel media ] UPDATE 09/03/2025: I currently began re-uploading the old chapters using A.I to scan through spelling mistakes.

In a world where heroes fall and secrets are more lethal than bullets, former Winter Soldier James "Bucky" Barnes has traded his metal arm for the power of a Congressman's handshake. Once America's nightmare, now he's Washington's golden boy, championing reform while quietly burying a past he's desperate to forget. Enemies to lovers on a deadly dance of covert operations, explosive political intrigue, and alliances more fragile than glass. In the shadows of power-who can you really trust? ___________ authors note: I love plot, teasing and smut's so I will try to combine all of them in this story. Friendly reminder like always - English isn't my first language and I'm dyslexic, so please be kind. Comments keep me motivated <3 [ across various marvel media ] Warning: I do use A.I to scan through spelling mistakes and grammar errors.