'Boyfriend' always sounds juvenile at this age. But you're something to me. You're a big something. And I'm not, ah, looking for anyone else to fill the spot that's empty when you're not here. I'm only interested in you.

[There was a little dip in the pit of his stomach as he realized that he might not be enough for a man like Bucky, but that's one of the reasons to have this discussion.]

I don't need a ring, or for you to wear one. But... I won't lie and say that I haven't wanted to tell some of those curious parties that you're mine. Or taken. And yes, I'm making a very concerted effort not to touch you more than I have. You came here. You didn't go home. I'm good with that.