Chapter 8
"Steve, please don’t do this -"
"I’m not breaking up with you," Steve turned slowly, drawing Tony’s quivering body towards him. "I promise I’m not, Tony, but we… it’s all so full on. We were living together before we even got together; I’ve never known life without you in the twenty first century.
"I just think we need some time apart," he shrugged wearily, turning back to his half packed bag. "I just want to make sure we’re both sure."
"I am sure,” Tony replied immediately, and Steve sighed. “I am Steve, please -“
"I’ll be back in a month, okay?" he smiled, trying not to show how unsure he was about his decision. He didn’t want to leave Tony, of course he didn’t, but he needed to make sure he could survive in this world without Tony holding him up.
Leaning forwards, he caught Tony’s lips in a kiss, and tried to put the full force of his feelings into it.
"I’m coming back," he whispered. "I promise."