[ Steve hugs Tony's entire body a little tighter for a moment. He knows they're both spent, especially Tony. But it isn't until now that he fully understands how much Tony needs to rest. Steve doesn't view this as running away. He views it as ... a man who worked endlessly to save the world for years, finally knowing that he needs a break.
He gets it. ]
What I meant was— [ He whispers into Tony's temple, with a trace of a smile on his lips. ] —let's just go. For more than a couple of days. For as long as we want.
[ He just keeps holding Tony for a while, kissing him once, gently, right above his ear. ]
And I'll let you know when I need to come back. But I wouldn't be surprised if it takes me months to feel that way. Maybe even longer.
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He gets it. ]
What I meant was— [ He whispers into Tony's temple, with a trace of a smile on his lips. ] —let's just go. For more than a couple of days. For as long as we want.
[ He just keeps holding Tony for a while, kissing him once, gently, right above his ear. ]
And I'll let you know when I need to come back. But I wouldn't be surprised if it takes me months to feel that way. Maybe even longer.