He had promised him pizza and Steve, while he'd melted into him, knew that getting dinner rather than covering up hurt with something physical was a smart choice. Steve wanted to be intimate because of how strongly he felt, that they both felt, not to block something out.
"Well I keep my promises," Steve said with a nod. He brushed their lips together again and gave his hand one last squeeze before he pulled away.
Steve wanted them to be alright, he wanted to know that more than anything. But that was the thing with this, it was all the great unknown. He had to just feel it out as it went and enjoy the moments as they happened. It was terrifying, but he wouldn't change it. "I'll be back before you know it."