because how could Sam ever be truly sure that it wouldn't happen again You. I like the way you think. The damage that would do their relationship - Bucky can feel terrible, Sam can know it wasn't his fault and that it was rape for him too and even forgive him, but any second, all it would take is another HYDRA higher-up walking in and it could happen again no matter how bad Bucky feels. Or maybe the HYDRA higher-up already walked in and told Bucky to set Sam at his ease first and then -
Sam pushing himself to GET comfortable and doing more damage in the process, because he can see it's tearing Bucky and Steve up, Steve trying to be there for both of them when they can't be around each other. Sam breaking down. (Someone cuddling him, though. Snuggles for Sam.)
Re: (HYDRA)/Bucky/Sam, guilt all around
Sam pushing himself to GET comfortable and doing more damage in the process, because he can see it's tearing Bucky and Steve up, Steve trying to be there for both of them when they can't be around each other. Sam breaking down. (Someone cuddling him, though. Snuggles for Sam.)