It wasn't something most people kept track of, the number of times someone has saved your life, but the Howling Commandos did. Steve certainly hadn't intended to continue the tradition with the Avengers, but it just... happened. Only Steve knew the day Tony's count passed Bucky's. One twenty-six to one twenty-seven, and it felt like he was leaving his best friend behind. No slash.
Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Friendship - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,856 - Reviews: 17 - Favs: 193 - Follows: 49 - Published: 6/11/2016 - Captain America/Steve R., Iron Man/Tony S., Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier - Complete