It was like trying to cuddle a deer really the way that Steve would warm up and then try to dart away from him. He clamped his arm tight around his friend's back and held Steve to him, sighing and shaking his head.

"Don't apologize, idiot," he said in friendly banter. "You didn't scare me... it felt good, your hips on mine like that. I think we should experiment. Our little secret. What do you say?"