This is amazing!! 🤣🤣🤣

SEBASTIAN STAN as BUCKY BARNES in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier (2021) | One World, One People

As much as I want to celebrate and cheer the Dora Milaje for kicking some stupid asses, the main takeaway from this episode that is unavoidably somber is seeing the shield covered in the blood of someone who was trying to fight for a unified world, who begged for mercy, and who was not responsible for the crime he was murdered for. I want to point out that this visual representation of the shield being misused is only the most explicit depiction of the conflicting nature of that symbol that most people of color have been dealing with for as long as that shield has existed.

Sam refused the shield for many reasons but Mackie has been arguing that part of it is bc it is unimaginably difficult for a black man to represent a nation that has not stood for the black man.

Sarah says, very clearly, that she cannot care about the mascot of a country that doesn't care about her world.

The shield, in many ways, represents America, and America has, historically, systematically and violently oppressed people of color, which makes it very hard for those people of color to claim that symbol, because to them, it is the visual representation of their oppression, and the systems that inhibit their lives.

To people of color, that shield has always had some blood on it, because America as an institution has actively harmed people of color.

And this goes beyond America and the American people, as you can see by the fact that this extra-judicial killing of a member of the Flag Smashers occurs outside of the United States. As someone from a country where uncountable numbers of people have been killed as collateral damage of US-drone strikes, amongst other things, that shield also represents the imperialist military complex that America has and enforces on the world. The shield represents America and America has spilled a lot of blood on foreign soil, a significant amount of it more innocent than the Flag Smasher Walker killed.

TL;DR: Episode 4 may be the first time we are seeing blood physically on the shield for the first time, but for American people of color, and those belonging to nations harmed by American imperialism, that shield has had blood on it for a long time, because it represents America, and for aforementioned groups, America has fronted suffering.

Bucky + whatever the fuck his face is doing 1/?

“call me when you get home” (b.b)

When Sam told him what he’d be doing on Saturday evening, Bucky groaned so loudly the couch vibrated.

Come on, man, you really giving up on dating?

He wanted to say yes, Wilson, fuck off. But Bucky only groaned again and reminded Sam that he’s not ready to date. Too busy. Too cranky. Scary robot arm. Last date went terrible and Bucky doesn’t even remember how to talk to a woman unless he’s trying to de-escalate a hostage situation.

Sam couldn’t be deterred. Dude, that was like, a year ago. Just try one time–Sharon’s friend, from work—remember her, Barnes? Steve, you know her. Pretty, funny, real sweet. She already agreed to it, she’s gonna meet you there at 7. Thank me later.

Bucky rummaged through his mind for pretty, funny, real sweet and came up empty. Steve pretended to remember—he didn’t—can’t remember anyone’s face but Sharon Carter’s, the lovestruck idiot—but if she was Sharon’s friend, then Bucky wasn’t allowed to stand her up. So, 7. Saturday. Date.

Fuck.

Oh I freaking love this. It’s so cute 💙

Shattered Pieces 20/20

Pairing: Fighter!Bucky Barnes x Castle!Reader

Warnings: Mentions of abuse, death, overprotective brother, name calling, violence, strong language, and secrets.

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This made me cry. (In a good way) 💙

Bite Me (Natasha Romanoff x Reader)

Summary: The reader is a vampire going about their everyday life when a beautiful woman wanders into the village bar takes a seat beside them. When Natalia leaves with another man - another vampire - the reader follows them outside and makes a terrifying discovery: Natalia is a vampire hunter. Is that enough to stop the reader from chasing Natalia, even though her finding out the truth would mean certain death? Absolutely not. Warning: suggestive themes, biting, vampires, blood

Notes: Also featuring Johnny Storm as a fire jinn because why not. Sort of based on #245 by @meetcuteprompts​. I may or may not write more of this, I’m not sure yet. Anyway, happy Halloween to those celebrating it! Please let me know if you enjoyed this!

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Damp to the core, your bones cold and aching more than normal, you tugged the dark cloak from your shoulders and tossed it over the bar. Johnny narrowed his gaze in your direction, orange embers prickling across his skin in annoyance. The air warmed around you, shimmering with an unspoken threat as he continued drying out a few pint glasses.

Lacking the energy to piss off the bartender tonight, especially since you were in desperate need of a drink, you hung the dripping fabric on a hook beside the fire. The flames grew and the temperature spiked so sharply that steam began to rise from your thick cloak. A quick touch confirmed that it was drying already and you blew Johnny a kiss as you sat back down.

Ever astute and always able to guess your mood, or perhaps just accustomed to your particular brand of moping over the year of daily visits to his run down joint, Johnny poured you your usual drink and slid it down the counter. “Still waiting on those gems, by the way.”

    “I’m working on it,” you said sweetly, eyes flickering shut as you savoured that first, delicious sip. Johnny always made the best cocktails around, the balance of blood and alcohol perfect every single time. Just enough vodka to give it a sharp bite and the precise amount of sweet, sucrose syrup to compliment the thick metallic undertones of AB+. “I’ll have the gems by Friday.”

    “You’d better,” Johnny warned, a dark fire burning in his eyes. In the blink of an eye, he was standing before you, his hands wrapped tightly around your wrist. Up this close, you could practically feel his magic clawing over your skin, tearing through every inch of flesh like a thousand burning knives.

You hissed at the intense burning pain that shot up your arms, your fingers trembling as the perfectly smooth skin began to turn to ash. As you tried to pull away, Johnny’s grip only grew tighter. His voice low like hellfire itself, he muttered, “Wishes don’t come free. I expect payment.”

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This was hot!! Definitely would look forward to a part 2 if you would want to write it!! 💙

Trick Question

Summary: It’s a weekly battle of wills for Bucky and the Reader, as they navigate the stunning pressure that is pub trivia. Can these obdurate opponents find any middle-ground? Bucky x Reader. Modern AU.

Series warnings: Rivalry; mild language; suggestiveness; smut; hospital references; alcohol consumption. 

A/n: This is my submission for @star-spangled-bingo​ 2020. Square filled is “Enemies to Lovers AU.” 

UPDATES EVERY WEDNESDAY! 

Chapter 1: Potent Potables Chapter 2: Stupid Answers Chapter 3: Before & After Chapter 4: Sounds Like… Chapter 5: Holidays & Observances Chapter 6: Chemistry Chapter 7: Four Letter Words Epilogue: Bonus Round

This series has become one of my all time favourites, there were tears in my eyes in the last chapter. I absolutely loved it 💕

The Color Of You || Part X

PAIRING: Natasha Romanoff x Fem!Reader/OFC

Summary: It was another mission Natasha was assigned to. Nothing she hasn’t done before. Same mission, different people. Sent undercover to investigate William Cain, suspect to funding terrorism and smuggling weaponry. Under the disguise of Natanya Rovinski, Natasha is ready for another routine mission. Until she met you, William’s fiancé.

Warnings: There are dark elements to this series. This chapter is 18+ smut. Please read responsibly. A ** will indicate when the smut is starting.

NOTE: Ugh sorry for taking so long I’m a POS. I can’t believe this is the last chapter! I will be finishing my [About You] series next. 

PART I || PART II || PART III || PART IV || PART V || PART VI || PART VII || PART VIII || PART IX

PART X of X

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Natasha is torn.

She wants to make a scene, immediately steal you away and get you out of handcuffs.

But she knows better. 

And so, she must hold herself still. 

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Oh I absolutely love this so very much 💕

Lie With Me

Pairing: Wanda Maximoff x Fem!Reader/OFC

For @sunlightwanda summer writing challenge! 💕 - Fake Dating AU - Oneshot

Genre: Humor & Romance 

Warnings: Very light sexual situations/thoughts. No smut. Also, every trope that comes with fake dating LOL

Notes: Thanks so much for letting me participate in your writing challenge 😊 I hope you enjoy it! Also whew, made it just before the deadline 😂

Translations/Transliteration: милый/milyj - Darling принцесса/printsessa - Princess

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Out of all your time spent being an Avenger, you would say that Wanda was the person you were the least close with.

Not because you didn’t like her or she didn’t like you or anything, you just found that there weren’t that many opportunities to get to know the girl. 

Wanda was getting private training from Natasha on the art of blending in and spy training 101. Her time was consumed by that, and you were generally busy taking on missions that kept you away from the compound. 

On top of that, you’ve never been assigned to a mission with her before. You’ve literally worked with everyone but Wanda. 

So, you were quite surprised when Wanda reached out to you for help on her mission.

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This was hot but cute and fluffy and I loved it 💕

it echoes through ( xvii )

SUMMARY: Following the events of last year, Y/N is dealing with the aftermath of the battle against the Gallows, and the suffering they’ve all gone through. It didn’t end that night at the docks, as they all try and regain what was lost. Tom is healing, Sam is lonely, and Clarissa’s wedding is still thought of as a miracle in the making. (sequel to I Only Feel You)

PAIRING; Mob!Tom x Reader / Soulmate AU

WORDS; 9608

WARNINGS; swearing, mentions of blood, loads of fluff, smut towards the end, 

                                          seventeen; ‘till death do us part

It must’ve been four, maybe five in the morning, when Sam managed to drag you into his car and make his way back home. You came to him only ten minutes earlier, saying you were in unbelievable pain–and Tom was in trouble. 

Sam was quick to pull up the security cameras from the house, and after flicking through every single one, he finally saw the view from the fountain (the woman hid a camera in her outstretched hand) and Tom was in trouble. The night vision function of the camera wasn’t great–Sam made a mental note to upgrade that–but given what you were feeling, and the little you could see, it was clear to them they all had to rush home. 

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This whole series was amazing. I really don’t know what else to say. Just read it and see for yourself

The Cupcake Deal

Masterlist

Pairings: Johnny Storm/Enhanced reader (Blizzard)

Word Count: 3.1k

Warnings: Shower sex, inappropriate cupcakes, offending Maria Hill

Summary: You’re supposed to make cupcakes for Peter’s birthday party but you can’t cook to save your life, much less bake. Johnny offers to handle the baking for you but he wants something in return…

A/N: My contribution to @jennmurawski13​'s Follower/Birthday Celebration and part of Johnny Storm and the Blizzard. Congratulations and I hope you and Seb had an awesome birthday!

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You were known to the world as Blizzard. Your snow and ice powers had saved lives, captured criminals, and served all manner of important purposes. You could save children’s birthday parties. You could host your own recreational snowball fight. You could do amazing ice sculptures.

You could build a snowman and sing the song too. Heh.

You were part of the Avengers Initiative.

So why – oh why – was baking fucking anything beyond you?

You had flour everywhere, up to your elbows, all over your jeans. You still had plenty of eggs left even after two failed attempts. You weren’t even sure why you had the vanilla extract. At least the smoke had cleared from the first batch that caught on fire.

He found you there, face buried in your flour-covered hands, frustrated and on the verge of tears because of it.

“What’s wrong beautiful?” Johnny Storm purred from behind you. “Lose a fight with a pastry chef?”

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Awhhh this was adorable but also kinda sad. Johnny clearly wants to be with her in a more official way and I believe she does too she just has to admit it 💕

Happy | P. Parker

pairing: Peter Parker X Female Reader

Warnings: No-no words, angst?? Lots of reading

wc; 11.7K (longest one to date)

Synopsis: from the moment you see each other after the break up to the day you first met you and Peter had always loved each other. And all you wanted was for him to be happy.

For @t-holland2080 summer writing challenge using prompt #21 but what if we aren’t meant to be?

If you’d prefer to read this in a chapter by chapter format with the corresponding song you can find it on wattpad here

A/N: I’ve been working on this for almost four months now and I hope you guys love it as much as I do! This is inspired by Niall Horan’s Flicker Album (specifically Paper Houses).

Masterlist | Taglist | Prompt List

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There was no sun today. It had been cloudy when you left your apartment, the smell of fresh rain from the night before filling your senses. It was an early morning in April, the prime time of rain in New York. Most days were like this. Normally, you would’ve taken the time to appreciate the fresh dew on the lawn, the slight fog, or the familiar sound of cars honking, but today you were late for work.

Your coffee was already cold as you rushed down the busy streets of Queens. You cursed yourself as you ran down the pavement. This was the fourth time you’d been late in the past month. You weren’t late yet, but with how fast you were running you weren’t very confident you’d make it on time. One of these days you really needed to get a car, even if there wasn’t parking anywhere near your home. At some point, your feet gave up and you had to stop and take a breather. This was when it started to rain.

“You’ve got to be kidding me,” You mumbled. Not only were you late, now you were going to be drenched. This motivated you to start running again. You were grateful for the caffeine in your hand as it was the only thing your body was currently functioning on. The rain was making it hard to see as you shield your eyes, trying your hardest to protect the little make up you had done. Your feet pounded down on the pavement, occasionally splashing into a puddle, causing you to groan as your sneakers became soaked.

 After what felt like an hour of running, your coffee was empty, you were drenched, your shoes were soaked with muddy water and if your attitude wasn’t sour enough this morning, it was now. You had five minutes to catch the next train into the city, but you were exhausted and your legs felt like they would collapse any moment, but you picked yourself up and started running again. 

This time, you weren’t paying attention to your surroundings, most New Yorkers were already at work or in some type of vehicle due to the heavy rain. You checked your watch for what must’ve been the eighth time when you slammed into someone. You half expected to fall butt first onto the concrete, but instead, one of their arms encircled your waist, steadying you. Your breathing hitched at the all too familiar touch.

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I really love how this was written. It flows so well but delving into their past, reading their encounters from newest to oldest was such a lovely way of doing it. A beautiful piece of writing 💕

A Simple Complication // t.h x reader

synopsis : it’s just a simple complication, miscommunication

A/N - This was requested by @icyhollands​, hope you like it and I’m super sorry for all the delay, I got distracted and started working on another series :P

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Ohhh this has me so so worried at the beginning! I’m so glad that it was just a lil miscommunication cause oh I would have been balling 💕

we all wear masks 🕷 peter parker .final.

SUMMARY; Y/N is falling for the friendly neighborhood Spiderman. Unrelated, her and that dork Peter do not get along. (enemies to lovers au)

PAIRING; peter parker x reader

WORDS; 2608

WARNING; short but hopefully does just the trick! a/n; i hope you all love this ending as much as i do and give me your thoughts! i’ve been working on wawm for more than a year now, and it means so much to see all the support it gets. thank you!!

After packing an overnight bag, and making sure you didn’t forget anything behind–you gave a warm, “see you in two days!” into the house and walked off to school. 

The day of a trip was always exciting, out of the ordinary, something new to the everyday routine. Waking up, going to your locker, sitting through classes. It got boring easily, and the nerves and anticipation of a bus ride to somewhere unexplored was always welcome. 

You walked up to Betty and Michelle with a smile as they waited by the bus with the rest of your classmates, shortly after Ned had joined the three of you–giving Betty a kiss to her cheek. 

“Are we all excited?” He asked gleefully, to which the group all nodded. 

“Is Peter not coming?” You tried cautiously, casually, and Ned nodded quickly. He didn’t comment on the fact it was you asking, instead telling the group that he just got a text and Peter was on his way.

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This was a perfect conclusion to a rollercoaster of emotions 💕

Unbreak This Heart 19/19

Pairing: Steve Rogers x Stacy!Reader

Warnings: Ahh language, sort of secrets, mentions of depression and anxiety. This is actually pretty freaking fluffy.

We’ve Reached The End!!

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I’m sooo happy that this ended positively! I was so worried you were gonna pull one of your plot twists and someone was gonna die but they didn’t. They are a very cute; very happy village :)

*gets hit with feelings i thought i was over with* mmm i see that we’re recycling now