Oh, Steve was certainly to blame for quite a bit of her stiffness, but it was also partially because she hadn't stretched properly in a few days. The scars on her back would get stiff if she didn't work them, and coupled with the strenuous activities of the past few hours... Well. She wouldn't say no to a hot bath and a massage.

She planned to stay for as long as she could, and as long as he would let her. The only thing she had waiting for her at her apartment were the beautiful flowers he'd brought, whereas here she could see that gorgeous smile and be wrapped up in his arms. There really was no contest.

It was a very domestic thing to say, and it sent such a thrill through Rogue that she nearly jumped him right then and there. Domestic was what she wanted, desperately, to be settled and confident in a relationship, to have the strength of her partner and the depth of their feelings for each other.

She nodded and gave him an incredibly pleased smile. "Okay. Be careful out there, sugar."