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1. Learn to swim by dharmashark for booksandabeer

   Fandoms: Captain America - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe  

   • Explicit
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • M/M
   • Complete Work

   16 Jan 2026

   Tags

   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • James "Bucky" Barnes/Steve Rogers
   • Steve Rogers
   • James "Bucky" Barnes
   • Original Female Character(s)
   • Winifred Barnes
   • George Barnes (Marvel)
   • all the Barnes sisters
   • Dolores | Dot (Captain America: Civil War)
   • Pre-War
   • Artist Steve Rogers
   • Swim Instructor Bucky Barnes
   • Golden Boy Bucky Barnes
   • Meet-Awkward
   • According to Steve
   • Bucky thinks he's Neat at first sight
   • Jealousy
   • Queer awakening
   • Chronic Pain
   • body image issues
   • eventual joy
   • Pre-Serum Steve Rogers
   • Top Steve Rogers
   • Bottom Bucky Barnes
   • Period Typical Attitudes
   • Closeted Character

   Summary

   On his doctor’s orders, Steve signs up for private swim lessons to help manage his back pain. He expects a little nervousness and a lot of awkward paddling. He does not expect Bucky Barnes.

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