Wow, has this year flown by! I participated in my first-ever big bang, a minibang, a zine, wrote and posted several fics, and had the pleasure of immersing myself in all of these lovely words!
This is just a small sampling from my bookmarks because there's SO MUCH MORE that I have yet to read. Sometimes I wish I could teleport back to 2020 when I had the time and energy to read 100k+ a day xD I'll get to 'em eventually, though :)
But for now, here's a dozen that I really enjoyed. I thought I'd add a little snippet below the fic info for funzies!
impossible things before breakfast by snarkymuch (@snarky-drabbles)
Rating: Teen+
Tags: Shrinkyclinks, Soulmate AU, Pre-Serum Steve, Sickfic, Chronic Illness, Enemies to Lovers, Meet-Ugly
Word Count: 22,381 (1/1)
Lip curling, Steve met his pale eyes, hating that he’d ever found them attractive. “You don’t know shit about me, dick head. So why don’t you go fuck yourself with that enormous shitbag personality of yours?”
The asshole just huffed, flexing his arm, clearly trying to intimidate. “Your work ethic says plenty, but hey, I’m not the one paying you, though don’t think I won’t be sharing what a fucking great fella you are—sleeping on the job and backtalking to the people you’re supposed to be working for.”
As Cold As Ice by Kalee60 (@kalee60)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Office AU, Silver Fox Steve Rogers, Snowed In, Enemies to Lovers, Falling In Love, Feelings Realization,Top Steve, Bottom Bucky
Word Count: 27,267 (5/5)
“The fuck I can’t,” Bucky growled over his shoulder as Steve stood behind him, resting against the wall like he owned the place. The look on his face, though, was too hard to decipher through the anger and annoyance that Bucky held onto.
“I mean it,” Steve stated. “It’s about to storm properly and the roads will be impassable.”
“I’ll stay in the car, then.” Bucky knew he sounded sulky, but damn it - he’d been thrown for a loop.
What are friends for? by musette22 (@musette22)
Rating: Gen
Tags: Canon Divergence - Post-Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Established Relationship, Rivalry, Fluff, Crack, Humor
Word Count: 2,630 (1/1)
“Buck, look,” Steve snorted, bumping Bucky’s shoulder and pointing at the menu board. “So, if I’m a Cappuccino, I think that makes you a Babyccino.”
Bucky huffed out a breath that Steve knew meant an amused laugh. “What the hell is a Babyccino.”
“No fuckin’ clue,” Steve grinned fondly, “but it sounds real cute, so it fits.”
Brooklyn Bakes words by Oh_i_swear (@oh-i-swear-writes) art by britbrit99
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Shrinkyclinks, Bakery/Coffee Shop AU, Baker Steve, Mutual Pining, Getting Together, Idiots In Love, Bottom Steve
Word Count: 54,362 (7/7)
“Okay, so what would you recommend for someone with a sweet tooth?” He asks, and Steve smiles, glad he hasn’t just talked the guy into submission.
“Well, you can’t go wrong with a classic chocolate chip cookie, and I’m pretty sure Yelena has a batch due to come out of the oven so you can have it still warm - which is absolutely the best way to enjoy a cookie. We have pecan pie, we have Yelena’s smetannik, which is basically a layer cake,” he replies, nudging his glasses back up his nose again. “And good, strong coffee to wash it all down.”
A Lecture on Sexting by rohruh (@rohruh)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: College AU, Top Steve, Bottom Bucky, Daddy Kink, Phone Sex, Dirty Talk
Word Count: 2,771 (1/1)
Bucky is not going to open it. He can’t. He’s in class. It’s one thing to exchange a few flirty texts, but a video? He stares down at the phone, wide-eyed, and shoves it back into his lap.
He’ll wait until the break to open it. He’ll excuse himself to the bathroom and once he’s in the privacy of a stall, he’ll watch it. That’s what he tells himself.
Breaking the Hippocratic Oath by buckybarnesdeservestobehappy (hutchabelle) (@buckybarnesdeservestobehappy)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Modern AU, Medical AU, Doctor/Patient Relationship, Doctor Steve, Patient Bucky, Age Difference, Inappropriate Behavior, Non-Con Elements
Word Count: 9,271 (1/1)
Loosening his tie, Steve toes off his shoes and unbuttons the top of his shirt. When Bucky freezes and his eyes darken, Steve steps toward him and pulls Bucky to him with a hand on his hip.
“Do you want me to be nice?” he asks huskily. “Or do you want me to drag things out? Prolong it all? Make you wait until you can’t anymore? Or what about this? I could be mean to you. Make you beg and squeal. Put you on your knees and keep you there until I decide you deserve more. What do you want, honey? Because I want to give it to you.”
Blinking at him, Bucky reaches up and wraps his arms around Steve’s neck. Stretching onto his tiptoes, he presses his lithe body against Steve’s much bigger frame. “I want it all.”
Smooth Talker by HaniTrash (@hanitrash)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Shrunkyclunks. Canon Divergence - Post-Avengers (2012), Waxing, Semi-Public Sex, Bottom Steve Rogers
Word Count: 7,767 (1/1)
“Listen, you may have a very generous ass, but it’s certainly not big enough to warrant use of soft wax. And believe me, you do not want to use soft wax on your junk.”
Steve stops dead, one leg still half in his pants, and nearly falls over as he rushes out from behind the screen. “I’m sorry, my what? That’s—that is not what I booked.”
“B&C combo, right? That’s what my schedule says.”
“Yeah, back and chest!” he cries, indignant.
last train home by sparkagrace (@sparkagrace) [also apart of the last train home series]
Rating: Gen
Tags: Modern AU, Established Relationship, Drunkeness, Fluff, Drunk Bucky
Word Count: 995 (1/1)
“‘s me. Your pal, your buddy,” he hiccups, “your Buuuuuucky.” He drawls his name out, the word feeling like cotton in his mouth. “I can’t feel my teeth.”
Swimming in Desire words by sebbys_mama (@sebbys-mama) art by elkleggs (@elkleggs)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Silver Fox Steve Rogers, Retired Navy SEAL Steve Rogers, Age Difference, Swim lessons, Plot What Plot/Porn Without Plot, Bottom Bucky, Top Steve
Word Count: 7,026 (1/1)
“So, um, what are your plans for today?” Bucky asked, attempting to sound casual, instead of insanely aroused.
“Like I said, I’m going to get you wet.” Steve slid into the shallow end of the pool, but kept his eyes locked on Bucky’s. “How does that sound?”
Bucky bit his bottom lip, desperately trying to keep any inappropriate noises from escaping his throat. Finally, he rasped out, “That sounds really good.”
the trials and tribulations of the (almost) cat thief by steviesunrises (riverdraft) (@steviesunrises)
Rating: Teen+
Tags: Shrunkyclunks, Canon Divergence - Post-Avengers (2012), Fluff, Meet-Cute, Veterinarian Bucky Barnes, Getting Together, Alpine the Cat
Word Count: 7,182 (3/3)
“When are you free?” Bucky says, interrupting Steve’s thoughts. “Let me buy you a coffee.” He leans on his elbows on the reception desk and flashes a smile again. It makes Steve’s knees want to buckle. “Y’know, for rescuing my cat.”
Steve nods dumbly. He opens his mouth to agree, because when the pretty vet asks you to coffee you say yes.
“Yeah. Let’s get coffee, so you can thank me for the rescue,” Steve agrees. “Besides, my services don’t come free, Buck,” he adds, choosing to tease and push his boundaries. “Give me your number and I’ll consider all debts fully repaid.”
Sweet Sugar by this_wayward_life (@wayward-lives)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Modern AU, Lawyer Bucky, Student Steve, Age Difference, Bottom Bucky, Top Steve, Meet-Cute, Getting Together, Daddy Kink
Word Count: 8,015 (1/1)
"Steve," Bucky gasps out. He's clutching at that stupid white shirt, half on Steve's lap with Steve's thumb in his mouth and Steve's hand on his ass, and God, he thought he'd passed this stage in his life years ago.
"You gonna take me home, Buck?" Steve murmurs, leaning forward just enough to let his breath fan across Bucky's cheek. "You gonna get me in your bed, make me work for your money?" Bucky whines, high and pathetic, and Steve curses, hooks his thumb further in Bucky's mouth, hauls him up so he can properly straddle Steve's lap. "Fuck, sugar. Gimme your phone, lemme call a car."
pretty baby you have me (so weak) by inevitablemeow (@theycallmeinevitable)
Rating: Explicit
Tags: Canon 'Verse, Kink Discovery, Daddy Kink, Dom Steve, Sub Bucky, Top Steve, Bottom Bucky,
Word Count: 10,605 (1/1)
Steve’s heart stops. The smile slides off his face as his eyes go wide. What?
“Bucky,” Steve says, more loudly than he really means to. “Baby, wake up.”