[Sometimes it's nice to be surrounded by people that haven't known you you're whole life. Makes it easier to dodge around things. Steve sighs and shakes his head. Is he that obvious? Yes.]

No, you didn't. Sorry. I just...

[He starts pulling out the veggies for the soup as he talks. It gives him something to focus on and an excuse to not look at Bucky. He doesn't want to have this conversation, least of all while Bucky is half naked, looking like a...what do the kids say? A damn snack.]

If we're doin' both, then you're helping with the prep, Mister.

[He tries for a lighthearted tone and even to him it sounds flat. He closes the fridge and just stands there. Stewing in his own frustration. How can he even begin to explain? Buck, I don't like that you bring up the dames from before 'cause they ain't around now and I'm not much interested in the ladies these days, 'specially now that you're here? Damn it if he doesn't have to physically bite his tongue to keep from just spilling it out, then may Thor strike him down.]

I just got in my own head, Buck. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you anxious.