@lostshieldandhammer continued from here
“Oh… no, I absolutely want to stay with you,” he promised softly, leaning into that touch against his cheek. “I just.. wasn’t expecting you to ask me is all. You caught me by surprise and trust me, that is not a bad thing, honey.” He leaned in to kiss him softly.
Bruce gave a relieved smile that he wasn’t being rejected. “I think I’m ready for the next step.” he replied. He hadn’t been with anyone in a long time before Steve; not since the incident and the first time Hulk surfaced. He kissed back, one hand moving to lace their fingers.