Finnick & Bucky
Finnick didn't understand everything Bucky was going through. He had never been tortured, but he had been raped and forced to do things he didn't want to, so he knew what it was like to not have control over your own body.
"I haven't...that is...my experiences are different." He looked away. Finnick struggled trying to talk about this, wanting to be honest enough to help Bucky, but not ready to completely open up. "I...sort of know what it's like to be afraid of being touched...but...it was different for me. So if I say something that you think doesn't apply to you, feel free to ignore it. Because I don't know, can't know exactly what you're feeling." He paused, and looked at Bucky. "I don't know for sure, but I'd guess maybe the best way to get past that is to just go really, really slow. Maybe start with non-sexual touches, then gradually move on to kissing someone. Pause and let yourself get used to it if you start to feel jumpy. Stop altogether if you start to panic. Also it might help if you are clearly the one in control, if you initiate everything."