Dark!James 'Bucky' Barnes/OC AU ~~~ Margaret Everlee is a terribly timid little thing. Living her life as a struggling artist in New York, trying to find her place in the world. That is until the CEO with a dark past, James Barnes sets his sights on her. His infatuation is instantaneous, becoming a man possessed. Desperately needing her to be his own little doll and willing to take down anyone that gets in his way. This story is 18+. Specific tags in the first chapter.

"You can only truly love someone when you've seen their inner demons and realize that they're the same as yours." Highest rank: # 2 in Barnes #4 in Bucky #2 in Fury #2 in Romanoff CA: Winter Solider - CA: Civil War Started April 29, 2018 Completed December 18, 2020

In order to accomplish your mission, Bucky and you have to pretend to be married. With unknown feelings brought into play, how will it affect the mission and your friendship?

"Trust me Barnes, I'm pretty hard not to be attracted to." --- [Bucky Barnes x Female OC] *TRIGGER WARNINGS: Mentions of Alcohol misuse, Pregnancy topics/issues, anxiety, depression and addiction.* Set Pre-Captain America: Civil War - Post Avengers Endgame. Discalimer: I obviously dont own any characters apart from Ellie and a few others. All Character rights and some story lines all belong to Marvel. --- A 'chasingmarvel' story.

His plan was to lay low in Bucharest while he tried to figured out who Bucky Barnes was. He didn't intend to come across someone from his past who knew him as the Winter Soldier. Despite his instincts of wanting to push her away, for her safety, Bucky realizes he doesn't have to recover alone. (Post-TWS & CW compliant).

❝Meet me on the battlefield, even in the darkest night. I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage, and you will be mine.❞ . . .in which nothing and no one can take away their love for one another. [CA: THE WINTER SOLDIER/AGENTS OF SHIELD] [Highest ranking: #9 in fanfiction as of 5/26/18]

* FINISHED * You were always a reckless member of the avengers until one day you got knocked on your ass by Bucky Barnes and it changed both of your lives forever.