[ It's a gentle correction, the planting of a tree by the river of truth. He puts his shield down here. He gets to be himself. ]
[ And in that very moment the decision becomes blissfully clear. From staring at the subject line to the words of a message, to trying to force out the words, treading so carefully, the path from here to the end opens up, and all Steve has to do is walk it. He hasn't even showered, hasn't finished his meal, but all of that folds and fades in what he wants to do. ]
[ Steve stands, tugging Sam once, deliberate, allowing no space between them. His arm curls around him, keeping him there. Just looking at him for a moment, ignoring his heart going a mile a minute. ]
I smell. But I should have done this a long time ago.
[ A little apologetic, but he can apologise for it with the kiss, leaning in to capture Sam completely. ]
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[ It's a gentle correction, the planting of a tree by the river of truth. He puts his shield down here. He gets to be himself. ]
[ And in that very moment the decision becomes blissfully clear. From staring at the subject line to the words of a message, to trying to force out the words, treading so carefully, the path from here to the end opens up, and all Steve has to do is walk it. He hasn't even showered, hasn't finished his meal, but all of that folds and fades in what he wants to do. ]
[ Steve stands, tugging Sam once, deliberate, allowing no space between them. His arm curls around him, keeping him there. Just looking at him for a moment, ignoring his heart going a mile a minute. ]
I smell. But I should have done this a long time ago.
[ A little apologetic, but he can apologise for it with the kiss, leaning in to capture Sam completely. ]