I can’t give you anything but love, baby. That’s the only thing I’ve plenty of. Brooklyn boys before the war! Below are my Top 5 Favorite Stories:
“Thief” (G, 4k) by biblionerd07
Bucky always did have sticky fingers, but he'd never been an actual thief until Steve came along. Five times Bucky stole for Steve, but kind of more for himself.
+ What Steve wants, Bucky makes sure he gets.
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“Throw in the Towel” (E, 6k) by amethystkrystal
Steve comes down with scarlet fever, and Bucky spends every last penny he has on the medication. He doesn't regret it one bit, but now there's nothing left for rent and groceries. Desperate for cash, he starts fighting in underground boxing matches run by the mob.
Every time he comes home late, flushed red and sweating from exertion, Steve assumes he was out with a girl. Bucky doesn't correct him. He also doesn't let himself think too hard about why Steve seems so pissed off about it.
+ Exactly what the summary says. Mutual pining and anal sex.
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“While You Were Sleeping” (E, 4k) by charmedatmidnight
Bucky Barnes has never been a bad kid. All things considered, he is quite the decent fellow. He attends mass every Sunday and recites his Hail Mary’s. He works harder than most guys this side of Brooklyn to be able to afford to care for his best friend. He saves said best friend’s ass when he gets himself in trouble with all the wrong people. Bucky Barnes has always been a good kid.
But good kids don’t jerk themselves off to thoughts of their best friend when they’re sharing a bed with them.
+ Bucky masturbates while having intense fantasies. Dreams do come true!
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“Nice Work if You Can Get It” (M, 12k) by reserve
Bucky Barnes and his best pal Steve Rogers stumble into a situation that leaves Bucky feeling tongue-tied, out of his element, and convinced that Steve—Steve!—has more experience with the ladies than he previously let on. It's terrible.
+ The boys get jobs at the theatre and Bucky realizes he’s in love with Steve. Requited love and happy endings
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“If You Let Me” (M, 6k) by lillupon
Steve always thought it was silly how easily girls fell for Bucky, even though they must have known he would only break their hearts. Told himself that he would require more than a few sweet words and a cocky grin. But thinking that while watching Bucky charm his way into a girl’s bed for the night is completely different from being on the receiving end of it.
Bucky teaches Steve how to flirt.
+ Bucky flirts with Steve on pretense but means Every Word. Steve’s first kiss and hand job, with a happy ending 70 years later.
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*More smol Steve in Shrinkyclinks (modern Steve with WS Bucky), De-serumed, De-aged, Propaganda AU, Historical AU, Christmas, and sprinkled around the other lists.
