It was hard to leave his hand in place and stay calm. The last thing he wanted was for Suzaku to think he was talking about sex, because he would never force that on someone. Ever.

"I mean, a little platonic time together would be nice. I've always liked you Suzaku, but you've never given the impression you'd want something intimate." With anyone as far as he could tell. Steve had never heard even a whisper of the kid being romantic with someone. Not that he spent a lot of time asking questions like that . . . He sighed at Suzaku's question, studying him.

"Do you?"