Yeah, I think I kept reading because I wanted them to fucking talk it out, but .... Steve really didn't. Even after Bucky was basically so damn explicit and understanding. I understand a certain degree of selfishness on Steve's part, but that was just too much for me.

Out of curiosity, have you read Uberrima Fidei? (http://archiveofourown.org/works/4341182) It hits a lot of the same "Steve doesn't realize what's going on for Bucky", but with... a more hopeful end? And also less sex addiction.