BB

Without a single warning or word of explanation, Bucky Barnes packs his bags, ends your relationship, and disappears from Avengers Tower into thin air. Devastated and left picking up the pieces, you try to rebuild your life, only to discover a month later that you are pregnant with his child. With Bucky completely off the grid and untraceable even by the Avengers' resources, you are left to navigate the fear, joy, and uncertainty of impending motherhood entirely on your own. Six months pass, and you have slowly adapted to your new reality, leaning on your remaining teammates as your belly grows into a distinct, six-month bump. Standing in the common area of the compound on an ordinary afternoon, the elevator doors slide open—and Bucky steps out. He has finally returned, bruised, worn, and clearly haunted by whatever forced him to run away to protect you. The moment his eyes land on you, his breath hitches, and his gaze drops immediately to your rounded stomach. The sudden realization hits him like a physical blow, shattering his carefully constructed composure as he realizes the life he walked away from—and the child he never knew you were carrying.