“Let me see.”

"I’m fine.”

"Steve?”

Grip on Steve’s shoulder becomes firmer and he reluctantly lifts his head.

Bucky frowns as he inspects a bruise already starting to bloom on Steve’s cheek.

"You just don’t know when to give up, do you?”

"The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. You just always get in my way!”

Bucky’s gaze softens and a fond smile touches his mouth.

"Always.”

He leans in and kisses Steve, carefully avoiding the split in his boyfriend’s lip.

