[Bucky insists on hauling most of his own weight, not out of pride - that's Steve's department. It's concern. He knows Steve Rogers is tougher than he looks, knows it better'n anyone. But that doesn't mean he wants to add one more to his load.]

Gonna carry me home in your arms like a new bride, Stevie?

[It's fond rather than mocking. Bucky collapses onto the couch with a groan.]

It's nothing, just a touch of a cold is all. All I gotta do is turn in a little early tonight and I'll be right as rain.