He comes to that realisation like sinking into a bath of ice water. He doesn't blame Steve for still being scared, and for not wanting to even look at him, he knows what it's like for the fear to take hold and for even friends to look like foe. He wants to curl up himself somewhere, but he won't, because he has to be strong for Steve now. It's his job to watch Steve's back, to protect him, just like always.
So he takes his hand back and tries to project a facade of confidence and calm, like he isn't eating himself from the inside out, as the car moves on slowly. And he keeps silent, because forcing conversation clearly isn't helping.
Please let this be an easy fix when Tony and that doctor find the dog.
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He comes to that realisation like sinking into a bath of ice water. He doesn't blame Steve for still being scared, and for not wanting to even look at him, he knows what it's like for the fear to take hold and for even friends to look like foe. He wants to curl up himself somewhere, but he won't, because he has to be strong for Steve now. It's his job to watch Steve's back, to protect him, just like always.
So he takes his hand back and tries to project a facade of confidence and calm, like he isn't eating himself from the inside out, as the car moves on slowly. And he keeps silent, because forcing conversation clearly isn't helping.
Please let this be an easy fix when Tony and that doctor find the dog.