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He touches her like she's something precious to protect—an unconscious brush of her hair behind her ear, a steady hand at her back, warm fingers intertwined with hers whenever the world gets too loud. Bucky Barnes has no idea that every gentle touch sends Y/N's body into silent panic, mistaking him for someone she'd rather forget. As love blooms in the spaces between missions and quiet moments, they'll have to learn that healing isn't just about surviving the past—it's about teaching your heart, and your body, that it's finally safe.