( he corrects dismissively, like it's an afterthought. wholly, completely untrue and he knows it — of the two of them, arguably Barnes has become the more reckless one. not that Steve really knows that, he hasn't stuck around to see Bucky's reintegration into society. all the agitation and passive aggression probably tips it off a little, though.
a second after he says it he looks over, just to make sure they're both in on the joke.
there it is again, that pang. that twist of want that catches in his chest and makes his mind just go.... quiet. )
no subject
I'm wiser.
( he corrects dismissively, like it's an afterthought. wholly, completely untrue and he knows it — of the two of them, arguably Barnes has become the more reckless one. not that Steve really knows that, he hasn't stuck around to see Bucky's reintegration into society. all the agitation and passive aggression probably tips it off a little, though.
a second after he says it he looks over, just to make sure they're both in on the joke.
there it is again, that pang. that twist of want that catches in his chest and makes his mind just go.... quiet. )