One of the things I love about Sam ships is that I can make most of them coexist in a frankensteinesque master timeline.
Samleila - they dated in college, broke up due to separate paths and distance, but stayed close friends
Samriley - met in training, Afghanistan, bi awakening, first Great Love, tragic end, wrecked him and took a long time to heal
Samsteve - the cutest meet cute of all meet cutes, maybe dance around each for a while post-WS, (slip some Samnat competition in there), but maybe they break it off pre-CW since Sam's been finding Bucky in Europe and feels conflicted keeping it a secret (no funny business...from Sam's side, he just gave his word), and dating plus working together as Avengers is just complicated.
Samchalla - every visit to Wakanda is a little more interesting, Steve and Bucky don't know how to handle it. They're spiralling. Sam's having fun. Being wooed is a nice reprieve from being a fugitive.
Sambucky - well Steve's gone, and there's ✨ tension✨ , Bucky's been a pining mess this whole time. Post-TFATWS he gets his act together and makes a move.
Samdennis - Post-Tb well we know what happened there, Dennis isn't no fool though, he knows how to make a move and show Sam a good time. It's fun and flirty.
Samquin - dude has been DYING out here trying to get his turn, it's not fair, (he knew Sam first, Dennis!), he paid for their coffee date, he thought he was being obvious about it but nooooo. He had to witness the Bucky mess and Dennis getting in there first because Joaquin was being Respectful. But NOW is his time! Get out of his way.
Sam ships are truly the best! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
What are your favourite frankentimeline combos?