Bucky lets himself focus on the feeling of Steve's heartbeat under his fingers. He's alive and he's here with Bucky and that's all Bucky needs right now. He can't ask Steve to change who he is and he doesn't really want Steve to change, either. That drive to defend people is part of what makes Steve who he is and Bucky love him for it.

"Okay." He closes his eyes and tips his head to give Steve better access. "Okay, I can do that."

His hand slides down Steve's chest and around his side to slide up his back and hold him close. He sighs and tries to let himself relax more, even though he's almost as scared of what Steve does to him as he is of losing Steve.

"Keep doing that." There's a smile in his voice, but his eyes are still closed.