"No. With you around, I never have to be alone. I treasure that Natasha. I treasure knowing you. You've always been so loyal. You've always helped me no matter what. I couldn't possibly ask for anyone better to stand by my side."

His touch was lazy and slow, stroking her hand, the back and the palm, toying absently with her fingers as he breathed in the steamy air. The quiet, the contact, it was perfect. He'd longed to be close with his friend again and finally she was allowing it. Steve could feel her eyes on him, even as his ears told him she'd laid back again. It made him grin.