There was so much more that Rogue wished she could have done for his birthday, so much more she thought he deserved. But they had both already come to the conclusion that this thing between them was for the long haul, and so there would be many more birthdays to come. She would have a whole year to plan for it, and she already had a few ideas.

"You're very welcome, sugar," she murmured, leaning in to kiss his jaw and maybe his lips when her stomach grumbled rather loudly. Her eyes widened and she blinked once, twice, and then gave Steve a somewhat sheepish look. It had been hours since their picnic lunch, and they had worked up quite an appetite just now...