Were they holding hands? It kinda felt like they were holding hands, and that probably ought to be awkward. Weren't you only supposed to hold hands with your girl? She was Steve girl. Or had been.

God, socializing was so fucking confusing sometimes. It felt like everyone else had been handed a rulebook to memorize, but his had been torn to pieces and he only had bits from here and there.

She'd started the contact, so he decided he wasn't pulling away until she did, or it became problematic. Her hand was so small in his, and he could feel the warmth even through his glove.

"I'll figure something out. It's okay." He shook his head. "I can take care of myself. Been doing it for two years, now, and I'm managing okay. This... this place actually might not be such a bad thing, if even half what they say is true. There's no HYDRA here."