Rogue let Steve move her when he turned onto his back, snuggling into him and rubbing her cheek against his chest where it rested. She felt so completely safe in that moment, with his arm around her and the sun shining on them, the sound of real people in the air... She never wanted it to end.

But the sun was shining really brightly on them, and Rogue was reminded of their earlier conversation. Sighing contentedly, she commented, "We're gonna have to relocate to shade soon. I don't really relish the idea of being a melted lobster on your birthday. But this is too nice to move just yet..."

Especially with the sound of his voice echoing in her thoughts. I love you too. He'd said it multiple times now, but each one was as special as the last, and she'd never tire of hearing him say it.