Steve has no idea how they got separated. One second they were side by side and then, suddenly, Bucky was nowhere to be seen. It's impossible for Steve to not immediately worry that this is another abduction. It's impossible for him not to believe he's alone, once more, and to feel his heart rate climb.

Steve walks forward with a jacket full of berries and the branch of the tree. He's hoping he's going to find Bucky but isn't expecting it. He shifts quickly, wanting the element of surprise as he moves behind the person, ready to strike.

"He-"

He pauses mid-sentence and drops both things he's holding.

"Bucky!"

He charges forward and wraps his arms around Bucky from behind, tight as a vice. He's here. Bucky is here. Fucking shit, he's going to get handcuffs to stop this from happening.

"What happened?!"