way far beyond

But here it is, pure and naked. No jokes, no tricks, no catches, no lies. Here is the truth. Here is the honest to god, real, genuine fucking truth.

Steve loves Bucky to utter pieces.

Steve has killed for Bucky. Steve has died for Bucky.

Steve put him before the Avengers. If given the choice, he'd put Bucky before the fate of the universe. Betray everything and leave ruins and devastation behind him if it made Bucky smile.

But no matter how he's shown it, or the extent of those actions, or how much he's felt it... he has never said it.

Bucky doesn't know.

And Bucky's gone.

This is a fic I had already posted to my ao3, but I was looking back at it and couldn't resist the overwhelming urge to EDIT. So, here we are.
Begins soon after the events of Infinity War. NOT endgame compliant at ALL. Everyone is fully healthy with full memories and full bodies. Feedback welcome. Please enjoy!
(unbetaed, all mistakes are mine and mine alone)

Infinity - Jaymes Young:
Baby, this love, I'll never let it die
Can't be touched by no one
I'd like to see him try
I'm a mad man for your touch, girl, I've lost control
I'm gonna make this last forever, don't tell me it's impossible
'Cause I love you for infinity
I love you for infinity
'Cause I love you for infinity
I love you for infinity
Oh, darling, my soul
You know it aches for yours
And you've been filling this hole, since you were born, oh
'Cause you're the reason I believe in fate
You're my paradise
And I'll do anything to be your love, or be your sacrifice