going to finish the phoenix fic i had planned since that was second in my poll. what do you guys want after that? i’m in an angsty mood as of late 😭 so all of these will be pretty angsty
someone to stay
summary: bucky offers you solace as your mental fatigue rears its head.
pairing: boyfriend!bucky x reader
warnings: angst, reader anxiety/depression, fluff, non-sexual nudity, a comforting buck <3
word count: 2.5k
a/n: this was inspired by my own issues right now because i definitely need it at the moment :’)
Getting out of bed was always the most difficult part of your day. Even when you were feeling okay, even when nothing was immediately wrong. You would wake up and stare into the void, blankets smothering your body and eyelids still heavy from the bit of sleep you’d managed to get.
currently have a fewwww fics in the works! vote on which you’d like first so I know which to finish faster (:
moth to a flame - 8
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
warnings: smut (mutual masturbation, 18+), angst, toxic relationships, emotional torture/abuse, kidnapping, physical torture, physical injury
word count: 6.4k
a/n: this is where everything gets juicy… already working on the next chapter as we speak. last bucky pov chapter! (:
moth to a flame - 7
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
warnings: blackmail, angst, toxic relationships, arguments, cheating/infidelity (all over the place..)
word count: 6.5k
a/n: this is a long one… a few time jumps but the next 3 chapters will be a lot closer in timeline. enjoy!
moth to a flame - 6
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
warnings: angst, toxic relationships, physical injuries (not reader or Bucky), hints of emotional torture/abuse, gaslighting, hospitals, hint of (temporary) loss of friendships
word count: 4.8k
a/n: finally updating! hoping to have chapter 7 up soon as well <3 these next three chapters are definitely angst-heavy (apologies, it’s my forte) but then we’ll get some resolutions. like i said previously, a lot of these next few chapters will be from bucky’s perspective. i hope you enjoy!
You couldn’t stop the tears in your eyes from streaming down your face. Beyond how fucked up this entire situation is, you could feel the fatigue that was going to hit you in the morning.
moth to a flame - 5
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
warnings: blackmail, angst (lots of it), awful ex boyfriend, toxic relationships, physical injuries (not reader or Bucky), hints of emotional torture/abuse
word count: 3.3k
a/n: taking quite a wild turn with this story. came up with this twist in the shower… (don’t mention it.) this is a bit of a filler chapter for plot development’s sake. thank you once again for your patience. i hope you enjoy (: expect a lot more from bucky’s perspective soon!
moth to a flame - 4
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
chapter warnings: alcohol, drinking, implied (stated) sex, bReAkUpS?, angst, fluff, i think that’s it
word count: ~5k!
a/n: an update finally… i sincerely apologize for the inactivity but life has been more than stressful lately. i have the course of this story planned so hopefully i can push out a few updates for you all over the course of december and hopefully finish it! thank you for your patience.
“You should be with him,
I’ll let you go from time”
the phoenix project
summary: bucky finds out more about your past with hydra.
pairing: bucky x avenger!reader
warnings: implied smut, angst, fluff, canon-level violence, mentions of Hydra + Hydra torture (mainly reader and other unnamed characters; not Bucky),
word count: 6.2k (i got carried away…)
a/n: welcome to my comeback era… this concept came to me in a dream and i know i said i’d stop with the hurt reader fics but i’m sort of fixated on the trope… (someone send help)
Hi, everyone! I’ve been gone a bit (sorry!) but have recently gotten the motivation to start writing again. My senior year of college is coming up soon, but I’ve also very much gotten into reading as well which has helped with my motivation. I’ve seen all the well wishes so thank you for those! MTaF will hopefully be updated soon 🤎
moth to a flame - 3
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: College!Bucky x Reader
chapter warnings: mentions of alcohol, angst and sadness, Atlas is kind of (really) an asshole, possessive/protective Bucky (because he deserves a warning), verbal argument
word count: 4.5k
a/n: A bit of a longer update after the long wait! Things are getting juicy… I hope you guys enjoy <3
“does he know the pictures that you keep?”
moth to a flame - 2
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: college!bucky x reader
word count: 4.9k
chapter warnings: angst, mentions of alcohol & drinking, (start of) exes to lovers, references to sex
A/N: chapter two! i apologize for the delay; college has consumed me in the last month. i hope you enjoy!
“but this time i let you be,
‘cause he seems like he’s good for you,
and he makes you feel like you should”
i always got you
summary: Bucky gives you the reassurance you need after a tough mission leaves you doubting yourself.
pairing: Bucky x Avenger!Reader
word count: 1.6k
warnings: just some Bucky fluff, argument with Steve
A/N: this was originally a Stucky fic but here’s a short drabble??? for the series… with soft and sweet Bucky because I love him and also needed this myself; I hope you enjoy!
moth to a flame - 1
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him.
pairing: college!bucky x reader
word count: 3.8k
warnings: angst, slight jealousy, self-loathing, bucky is down bad, reader is also down bad, male oc
a/n: first chapter! i hate this a little bit but it’s okay. some development with a bit of introduction. i hope you enjoy!
“but does he know you call me when he sleeps?”
touch it
summary: bucky needs to feel your touch.
pairing: bucky x reader
word count: 2.7k
18+ MINORS DNI.
warnings: smut, dom!bucky, needy bucky, fingering, oral (f receiving), unprotected vaginal sex, rough sex, praise kink, dirty talk, explicit content, established relationship, some fluff
a/n: i have not written smut in a while so if this is basic i apologize… little cute needy bucky moments though cause he’s my fave
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moth to a flame (prologue)
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him.
pairing: college!bucky x reader
word count: 656
warnings: exes to lovers, jealousy, angst, physical fighting, mentions of infidelity, possessive boyfriend, smut (marked with *), drinking, self-loathing, bucky is down bad, reader is also down bad
a/n: little prologue to my first series!
moth to a flame (masterlist)
summary: bucky barnes was the love of your life, and you were his. there was no denying it. but after two years of dating, you found yourselves on different paths and decided it was best to go your separate ways. the only problem was how drawn you’d always be to him even after moving on.
pairing: college!bucky x reader
warnings: exes to lovers, jealousy, angst, physical fighting, mentions of infidelity, possessive boyfriend, smut (marked with *), drinking, self-loathing, bucky is down bad, reader is also down bad, toxic relationships, mentions/hints of emotional abuse/torture, physical violence/torture
a/n: welcome to my first series! I’ve had this planned for a bit in my head and decided to finally act on it. I hope you enjoy!
last updated: october 1st, 2024.
current word count: 39.8k
this series is: ongoing.
** loosely inspired by "moth to a flame" by the weeknd.