"H--" he starts a greeting, which would be invariably awkward, but Steve's motion draws him in before he can complete it.

And then the hug's familiarity tightens his throat. It shouldn't be familiar, a voice in his head reminds him. He doesn't deserve it, either, and this one is much easier to hear.

But after a moment of complete surprise, he gives in, arms coming up to hug Steve back.

When he manages to speak, it's raspy from the way his throat has clamped. "Hey."