"But you know you could, right? You know you can always tell me if something really bothers you? Or you have a better idea? Or if you just want something because you want it and you think I should be with you to share it. All of that's just fine! I'd love to do activities that you thought up, even if it's just sitting quietly in the same space!"

Just because someone didn't say no didn't mean the activity was enjoyed or welcome. Suzaku rarely seemed to have opinions and Steve just felt like the boy let himself get pushed around because he was too kind to say he didn't like something. That wasn't what Steve wanted, but he worried it was what happened.