Steve isn't the only one that is thinking things - and feeling things - that no one should ever feel or think about during a first date. And, god, he doesn't want to. Mainly because it's terrifying for Tony to feel like that. It always has been, it's really nothing new, but he would be lying if he said that recent experiences hadn't changed that. Not only because of what happened with Steve back home, but with what happened with Pepper. Tony still doesn't quite believe that he's made for this - that he can good at any of this, and it's just a matter of time before life kicks in and crashes this feeling that he feels warming him up from the inside out.

He tries not to think about it, though. Not right now, anyway. When Steve breathes out that laugh, his smile softens even more, and Tony lets go of the counter as he brings himself closer to Steve by now looping both arms around his neck. If for whatever reason Steve hadn't believed Tony's response earlier, or if he doubts how honest he's being, the look on his face says it all. How happy he feels right now - how wonderful this is. How he doesn't want to let go. If anything, when Steve tilts his chin, he takes his time and kisses him. It's not fast or rushed, but the desire for him is almost overwhelming.

The affection for him is definitely overwhelming.

Moving one of his hands, he gently plays with the short hairs at the nape of his neck, brushing his fingers softly against his skin as he lets out a quiet moan of pure pleasure at how genuinely perfect this feels.