[ The tiny step forward made his heart swell in his chest and hope to flood through his system. The man not attacking him or running away from him were very good signs but he wished they were closer to one another. He wished for a lot of things, actually, such as taking the haunted pained look from Bucky's eyes. The one HE caused to happen because of trying to achieve justice.

He couldn't make the same mistake twice and needed to make things right with his best friend.

If Bucky even remembered the best friend aspect. ]

When it comes to you? Never. Till the end of the line, Buck. [ A small grin pulled at his lips and he looked less tense than he had moments ago. ]

Besides, someone's gotta tell you when you're being a jerk. It's like a sworn duty by this point.