From the almost rueful expression twist to her lips, it was obvious she expected this. Steve was many things, but first and foremost he was someone who would help and defend those he thought of as important so long as he had faith in their decision. It was admirable, really.
"You should already know the answer to that. I wouldn't have wanted to compromise your mission any more than I already had." And her being on the run was a good thing, in hindsight, allowing her time to think about her actions. "Steve..." She took a deep breath, her eyes meeting his for a brief moment, her teeth catching her lower lip. There were many things she could say, but chose to continue in her decision to be perfectly honest with him. "I also wasn't sure of what James remembered of me, whether or not I was someone he would feel comfortable around. And I know your feelings for him."