[ Sam's quiet for a moment, just focused on breathing and letting this new facet of their relationship settle into place. It's easier than maybe it should be, but for Sam, this is already something that's been at the back of his mind. Maybe it'll hit him later, when it sinks it that it's no longer just something that might be a possibility, it's a promise - or hell, if Steve ever finds out.

But for now, it's good, they're good, and Sam can feel himself relaxing after the adrenaline of the fight. He can feel that uncertainty that Bucky's feeling, too, though he doesn't pull back on the warmth just yet. ]

You've been stuck alone with what's going on in your head for way too damn long, far as I'm concerned, and that's gonna change, all right? I'm not going anywhere. But I remember there were times when I just wanted everyone to get the hell out of my face, so if you start feeling like you need some space, just let me know.