And maybe Bucky is just so used to being touched without permission, he's distraught by Steve's sadness - he doesn't understand it, I mean it's pretty common that he's bleeding and hurt, why is someone fussing over it so badly?
And maybe Steve actually breaks down crying,and it's Bucky who tries to comfort him in a clumsy way, making Steve feel even more helpless and guilty.
Re: physical caretaking after rape
And maybe Steve actually breaks down crying,and it's Bucky who tries to comfort him in a clumsy way, making Steve feel even more helpless and guilty.