Steve wanted all the little moments; a lifetime of little moments with her wouldn't be enough for him. The bad times would come. He wanted to have enough happy moments to combat them with.

"Y'know," he murmured, leaning in close, but not kissing her again, "there used to be a time, someone called me adorable and I'd call them out to the street. You wanna fight, Marie?" He pressed in a little further, forcing her back a step, his hands finding her hips to make sure she didn't stumble.

"You wanna find out just how adorable I am?" He continued to murmur, enjoying the lazy teasing and ease of it all. He didn't want to have to worry about what would inevitably come. He wanted to just enjoy this, right here and now. "Come on, kid. I can take you." He couldn't quite hold back the smile threatening his face, wondering how she'd react. He loved her reactions, to everything. He hoped he never stopped being surprised and delighted by her.



[I'm never sure how much someone will let me manhandle their character. Steve's stronger than Rogue, so he can push her back even if she resists. Let me know if this isn't okay though, I can change it.]