[ It is about what Bucky wants, if only because Sam wouldn't be pushing like this if he and Bucky weren't in each others' minds enough for him to know that Bucky did want this - but no, it's not just about what Bucky wants. They're equals here, in the strength of their brood bond if no where else, and Sam has never been afraid of being honest with Bucky.
Sam doesn't pity him. He doesn't even sympathize with him, not really - empathy is closer, if anything. None of this is about him being here because he feels like he has to.
He can feel it, the moment that the way Sam feels start to finally sink in a little, and the warmth that blazes from him when Bucky meets his gaze is more than enough to keep the frost at bay for the moment. ]
(If I didn't want to be around you, I wouldn't be. I sure as hell wouldn't track your dumb ass down all the time if I didn't want to spend time with you - I've told you before, man, I ain't that selfless.)
[ His fingers slide through Bucky's hair, petting a little, as he holds Bucky's gaze. ]
(The symbiote might have made us broodmates, but I chose to deepen my connection with you. I chose this, Bucky, I want this, and every damn day I know I'd make the same choice. You help more than you can ever know.)
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Sam doesn't pity him. He doesn't even sympathize with him, not really - empathy is closer, if anything. None of this is about him being here because he feels like he has to.
He can feel it, the moment that the way Sam feels start to finally sink in a little, and the warmth that blazes from him when Bucky meets his gaze is more than enough to keep the frost at bay for the moment. ]
( If I didn't want to be around you, I wouldn't be. I sure as hell wouldn't track your dumb ass down all the time if I didn't want to spend time with you - I've told you before, man, I ain't that selfless. )
[ His fingers slide through Bucky's hair, petting a little, as he holds Bucky's gaze. ]
( The symbiote might have made us broodmates, but I chose to deepen my connection with you. I chose this, Bucky, I want this, and every damn day I know I'd make the same choice. You help more than you can ever know. )