"Not the only reason," he asserted, shaking his head. "And he'd kick my ass just as fast for not helping any of the Commandos, not just you. Still, the last thing I wanna do is piss him off." He managed a smile, but it was decidedly ragged around the edges. "We've had enough things come between us, lately. I don't wanna fight him again."

Ever again. Bucky would never, ever forget the sight of his friend broken and bleeding beneath him.