Bromantic Romance

[pippilongsockings]

Despite popular conjecture, romance doesn't have to be overwrought or over the top like a Shakespearean tragedy or a terrible Nicholas Sparks novel. Sure, there needs to be some intimacy to make it, well, romantic, but there are plenty of relationships that blur the lines between "friendship" and "relationship" in every way they can. In fact, your romantic partnership is just like that. It feels like you're dating your best friend, really, and in most cases, isn't that the best, most healthy thing? You're completely comfortable around them, and you never have to worry about being at odds - most of the time. You hang out, you bro out, you do things you both enjoy. And sometimes, you can even kiss or make out. How awesome is that? Maybe you were friends first and this is just a natural outgrowth of what you started, or you could prefer all relationships to be more bromances. Of course, throwing a twinge of romantic love or sexual attraction into the mix and even the best friendships can get...complicated. If anyone can beat the odds, though, it's you guys! We're rooting for you. Comment. Reply. Thread.

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[shieldborne]

"I spent half the war with a giant star on my chest," he says without losing the smile. "I'm okay with plain."

Not that he'll refuse if Bucky wants to get him stupid t-shirts, either. Within reason. "Wanna go to the thrift store?"

They don't actually need to shop at thrift stores, but Steve likes how the disorganized, cluttered nature of the place affords him some anonymity. Plus, books. Lots of used books.

[hydras_arm]

"Yeah, okay. Before or after groceries?" They're of a like mind, when it comes to thrift stores. Bucky likes anywhere he can be ignored, passing for a nobody, and there's always a mix of familiar antiques and random weird stuff there to be entertained by. He'll definitely have to look for some good shirts for Steve and himself, too. He will not be telling Steve that they come in larger sizes.