[Bucky knew he was fighting a losing battle from the start. Even at top health, he's barely a match for Steve Rogers' stubbornness. Steve's eyes sweep over him and he knows exactly what he's thinking, so when he does lie down beside him, despite Bucky's wishes, he puts an arm around him and pulls him close. Steve doesn't need muscles, he's beautiful just as he is.]

What're you talking about? [He grins at him, eyelids heavy.] You take care of me all the time, and then some.

[Maybe Bucky brings home more money, and maybe Steve gets sick more, but Steve's his reason to wake up in the morning. The reason he can face the day with a smile, because he knows he's coming home to him that night.]

Had half a bagel this morning. Didn't much feel like anything heavy.