That would usually be the point where he went along with the threats with a good natured laugh about how Steve was always ready to fight the world. Not this time. His response was soft, almost gentle for how quiet it was, but firm. It was a warning for Steve to not try and pick a fight, because this wasn't the same Bucky Barnes who let him win because he knew how to take a punch. If Steve hit him, Bucky might well hit back. Hard.
"But that doesn't change that I'm right. Don't give me that damn stubborn look, you know I'm right. Steve-- c'mon, I told you to take care of yourself while I was gone, you call this taking care of yourself?"
He paused outside the bodega store front and finally let a tiny smile touch his lips.
"Knew you needed me around to watch out for you. Too damn dumb to do it yourself."
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That would usually be the point where he went along with the threats with a good natured laugh about how Steve was always ready to fight the world. Not this time. His response was soft, almost gentle for how quiet it was, but firm. It was a warning for Steve to not try and pick a fight, because this wasn't the same Bucky Barnes who let him win because he knew how to take a punch. If Steve hit him, Bucky might well hit back. Hard.
"But that doesn't change that I'm right. Don't give me that damn stubborn look, you know I'm right. Steve-- c'mon, I told you to take care of yourself while I was gone, you call this taking care of yourself?"
He paused outside the bodega store front and finally let a tiny smile touch his lips.
"Knew you needed me around to watch out for you. Too damn dumb to do it yourself."