[There was no point returning to the sea and leaving Steve behind, not after all that they had been through together. He would see the waves again within a few months and that knowledge kept the urges at bay; it helped that Steve was always close to him as well. His reason for staying was paramount in his mind even as his girth expanded.]

I stay for you. I have no regrets. I won't leave you behind, Steven Rogers. [He gently dragged his finger nails down Steve's ribs as he rolled his hips and began to ride his mate in earnest, filling himself with pleasure even as the little one inside of him kicks and shifts with the sudden unexpected motions of his body.]

Soon we'll enjoy the sea together, and then maybe it will be you convincing me to let you settle on the sand, hmm?