The sun had slowly begin to set - so your studio was lit by a warm lamp, set perched on a shelf just beside your work desk. The room was only a small one, just enough to fit all your supplies and still give you leg room, but it was yours. Your sanctuary.

This was some much needed downtime - there was no greater peace than a sketchbook on your hands or a canvas sat on its easel in front of you.

It was your favourite hobby, your passion - art was always your escape when the world felt like too much burden. And it was Bucky’s favourite hobby to see you so in your element; the paint smeared on your clothes, the charcoal smudges on your fingertips and dusts of pencil lead on your legs. He always felt so proud whenever you presented him with your finished pieces.

He could watch you for hours, just admiring all the micro-expressions as you set your focus on whatever new masterpiece you decided on creating. They were all masterpieces to him, he didn’t care if the proportions were wonky, or if the colours were slightly off. As far as he cared, it was created by you, and therefore he knew that it was created with love.

The small radio sat on the windowsill played some soft music, and your hand was steady as it slowly trailed the tip of the pencil across the blank white canvas. The sketch was slowly coming together just how you wanted it, and you were not planning on rushing yourself.

As you took a moment to lean back in your stool and straighten your back to fix your somewhat dwindling posture, a little mug was set down on the small table next to you, and a pair of arms slipped around your waist, wrapping you in a warm embrace as your back met a broad, and familiar chest.

“Back working your magic again, hm?”

Bucky’s voice was a small murmur beside your ear, breath just gently ghosting across your skin as he settled his chin on your shoulder.

“Got your favourite. I know you need your fix while you’re in here.” He added quietly, gesturing to the mug he set down, before tilting his head to brush his lips against your temple.