“well. It is, but I can usually ignore it.” he admitted with a grin before he flushed a little. More than once? She wanted to do it again? Well, he wouldn’t mind. At least until… but no, Pepper wouldn’t come back if he did this, would she? Was he okay with that? He didn’t know. He kissed Steph again instead of thinking. “just promise.” he mumbled against her lips. “promise me you won’t abandon me after? Even if you regret this… promise me we’ll still be friends?”