( even though bucky's technically laughing at him, steve can't help smiling against the lip of his bottle. his eyes roll a half-turn. )

I meant friends, ( he says again, bringing his beer back down to his lap. ) But...I didn't want to assume.

( is he a tiny bit relieved that bucky's not dating anyone? maybe. but it's selfishly motivated, and he does his best to hide it. )

Well, you don't have to date those people—the ones posting crap online. It narrows the pool, sure, but... ( he clears his throat. ) There are good people out there, too.