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inspirations!:
http://andwebegin.tumblr.com/post/23557581757/one-day-you-will-wake-up-and-see-that-its-for
http://tomcleverleys.tumblr.com/post/23629893721/andwebegin-close-enough-to-start-a-war-all

So, lets set this after the avengers movie. Steve and Tony discovered new things about themselves in that battle. Now, Tony has finished enough of the Avenger’s tower to move Steve in, since Steve has nowhere else to go~ So its been a few months. In that time Tony and Pepper had their comic cannon split and she’s now dating happy. Want to add anything?

Steve had been traveling around on that badass motorcycle and checked out America before he returned~ What about Bruce? was he hanging around Tony since they left together are the end? SCIENCE BROS?!

oh, Bruce was ferried in and made part of the Stark clan~ total science bros and Shield has been told to keep their noses out of their concern for Bruce, he’s well kept under their roof.~ which I’m sure fury chuckled at

oh yes yes~ what gets Steve to come back to Stark tower? a letter or message?

maybe he’s sitting in a cafe and sees them talking on the news about how people are giving Stark a hard time cause he’s the only Avenger they can find (Bruce is a well kept secret~) and they’re wanting him to fix damage and Tony is his normal snarky self, just working on his Avenger’s tower~ then the waitress would bring him over a letter~

Steve starts to feel guilty as he watches the news but pulls on a smile for the waitress, “Thank you , m’am.... where did this come from?” turns the envelope over in his hands

she smiles prettily, “Why, a redheaded woman left it for you at the counter and asked me to bring it over. She seemed to be in quite the hurry and left just afterwards.”

He blinks and frowns, nodding, “oh.. Isee...” but the polite smile returns, “Thank you.” moves to open it

Inside is a letter handwritten in beautiful cursive, a woman’s hand. it reads:
Mr. Rogers,
I am sorry to disturb you from your well deserved scenic tour of America, but there is a need for your presence back in New York. As you may remember from when we were introduced, I am the CEO of Stark Enterprises and the nanny of Mr. Stark. You may have observed recent events pertaining to your skirmish in NY several months ago and the mixed reactions of the public. Mr. Stark has been handling these well, in his opinion, and would happily go on defending the Avengers. However, Tony... lacks the iconic mentality and leadership that you possess. The government has been hounding him for answers and Tony is not the most patient of men. I apologize for asking, but could you consider returning to NY and staying in the Avenger’s tower to assist in public affairs and the maintenance of the Avengers? Tony has a deep found respect for you and you would be a welcome addition to our home. Dr. Banner is already staying with us, but Tony and he have decided to keep him out of the media attention, for obvious reasons.
Please consider my offer.
Sincerely,
~Pepper Potts

((I really tried to get Pepper right~))
((Ithink it’s perfect~~))

Steve bites at his lip, rolling it between his teeth before he sighs, falling into the guilt. He was soon back on the road to NYC. a week later he pulled up to the Stark tower, looking up the building in a grimace before going inside. He had found a payphone on the way back to call Pepper and let her know when he would arrive.. of course he doesn’t have a cellphone~

Of course not, Stark industries would fix that eventually though~ The attendant at the desk recognizes him and asks him to wait for a moment so an escort could take him up. He’d have to wait about 5 minutes, during which time a limo pulls up out front and Tony gets out, followed by cars of the press, which he ignores, wading through to the door and shutting it in their face. He’s wearing an expensive armanIsuit and his yellow sunglasses, sighing a bit once the doors have been secured against the press. He mutters to himself about vultures, not quite noticing Steve yet as he walks in.~

Steve blinks and stands when he sees Tony, his fingers running through his blond hair in a subconscious motion to fix it. He’s wearing a brown leather jacket and tight blue jeans.~ He watches Tony with big blue eyes, hesitation about moving closer to him. Tony’s always had that big bubble around him that Steve never really liked poking into.

And when Tony looks up when the attendant greets him he stiffens in shock, looking as if he’d seen a ghost. His always well kept facade is broken for a moment before he breaks out into a slow grin, “Well, Capsicle has returned from his trip to see the world and has come to visit!” He moves over to Steve, smoothness returning as he does, back in his element.

Steve relaxes a bit at this, it was obvious Pepper didn’t tell him he was coming, “Yeah, looked like you were having some issues, so I thought you could use a few more lessons.” He reaches out to shake his hand as he speaks.

And Tony lets out a chuckle as he shakes back, “Lessons in what? Outsmarting the media? But the help is appreciated. Do you have somewhere to stay? If not, you should stay here! We have your floor partially completed, I’m sure you heard some of the plans-” Tony needs to be interrupted before he keeps talking forever

Cap pats him on the shoulder, “No, Tony. Let’s go upstairs and talk about it.” tilts his head, “Wait.. did you say.. my floor?” confused

Tony blinks, then his grin widens, “Oh, you haven’t heard! Everyone is getting their own floor, as is appropriate, since its the Avenger’s Tower. I’m hoping you’ll like it, you're welcome to add anything you’d like since it’s still in progress.” has turned and guided Steve to the elevators and presses the button on his private elevator, Jarvis’s voice smoothly greeting, “Welcome back Mr. Stark. And Mr. Rogers.” It notes after a moment

Steve follows him dumbly and jumps at the voice, “O-oh right.. Jarvis... hello...” he smiles a bit, looking at the ceiling, confused

Tony chuckles at the jump, guiding him into the elevator with a slight touch at the waist, “You remember Jarvis, correct? He controls all of my technology, including the tower, so if you ever need anything, just give a shout.”
“I am here to serve,” Jarvis says politely to poor Steve.

Steve gets a tinge of color at the tips of his ears at the touch and the embarrassment of being startled. “Yes, of course I remember.... I just... It’s been awhile and we never.. interacted much before.” sighs, letting Tony lead him.

and Tony presses a button which looks exactly like Steve’s shield indeed, there is a special panel of buttons with all of their symbols on them, then a command one at the top~ “I hope to recognise that in the near future, sir.” Jarvis says with a kind tone, “Especially since you are here to keep Mr. Stark safe from the politicians.”
“Jarvis! I can handle all of the US, Chinese, and Russian governments with barely a flick of my finger!’ Tony huffs indignantly at his AI
“Of course you can sir.” the AI sounds exasperated

Cap smiles at this, “Well, I can ease the tension just a bit if you let me.” looking at the buttons~

“Eh, perhaps you can go smile your patented Captain America golden boy grin at them so they’ll swoon and leave me alone.” Tony smiles a bit as he says it, still a little huffy at the AI. Bruce had a beaker on his button which had green liquid, cause he’s Tony’s favorite~ the elevator doors open up to a room in progress, but its very Steve~ Tony had worked hard to incorporate the 40’s with the modern leader touch~ the center of the room had a classic NY tile design on the floor and acted as an entryway to the rest of Steve’s rooms~ as they walk in, Tony looks at Steve’s face for his reaction, a glint of hopeful there, “Well?”

Steve blinks, taking a few steps in and looking around, “...I... I expected a guest room...” he mumbles to himself, in awe~

and Tony’s grin widens, not his usual public facade, but the one he gets when talking to Bruce about science or when annoying Pepper~, “Only the best for our spangled spandexed friend! I took a lot of the motifs from the subways (insert babbling about architecture and arguing with builders and incorporating technology as Tony shows Steve around~ he has his own personal gym off to one side, with reinforced titanium stuff so he can’t break more punching bags, then a bedroom and an office, side by side, with spectacular views out of the tower. a meeting room with a table, kitchen, all the amenities~ not finished, as some rooms still required tiling and such, but Tony is pleased with the awe in Steve’s face, almost giddy in fact~

Steve grins wide as he walks around the place with Tony, letting the man ramble. as the rambles slowed he pats Tony on the shoulder, “I love it.”

and Tony grins, preening, “Good, of course you do. So, would you stay with us then? The construction will be going on awhile longer, but with you here I can make your floor the priority to get finished~” and ponder’s Steve’s face as he asks, watching for hesitation

Steve looks at him and give him a smile, “I have some free time to settle here for a bit.”

and that dazzling star spangled smile melts Tony, just a bit, but he covers well, grinning heartily and clapping Steve on the shoulder, “Wonderful! Then you must come upstairs! Bruce, did you know Bruce is here, he’s probably in his lab, we should fetch him and have dinner, you must be hungry, I’ll have Jarvis call us some takeout, Jarvis!”
“Already ordered sir.”

Steve laughs and nods, “yeah, I’m starving~” and boy could the super solider eat. “i’d love to see Bruce again. Is he doing well?”

Tony grins and they head back to the elevator, “Oh, extremely! he’s doing amazing, groundbreaking research on gamma radiation and has been helping me (insert techno babble here that Steve wouldn’t get anyways ). he presses Bruce’s button, which takes them down a floor to Bruce’s floor~ you want Bruce?~

oh yes~
Bruce was sitting at his desk covered in books and papers, reading and writing at the same time~
Steve grins, stepping in the room, “Dr. Banner?” he calls out loud
and Bruce goes, ‘hmmm...?” meaning he heard you but isn't listening

Tony saunters over, leaning on the desk next to him, “Look what the cat dragged in! a visitor to entertain us~ shall we poke him with lasers?” nudges him with an arm fondly

Bruce looks up at Tony and give him a small smile, “huh? you know it’s bad to poke people with lasers....” and turns to look at the guest. his eyes widen and he smiles more, “Captain! You’ve returned.”
Steve nods, walking over to them, “Mr. Stark looked desperate in those newsreels.”
newsreels?

Tony snorts, “They’re generally called broadcasts now, grandpa. And reporters fling those things together to make people look bad. They never report REAL news.” makes a face, showing his hatred for reporters for a brief moment

Steve lets out a short sigh and smiled a bit, “I’m sure they don’t have to edit those reports featuring you too much.”
Banner smiles at this, turning back to his books, but still listening to them.

and Tony snorts, waving a hand as if brushing it off, “Not all of us have smiles which spout stars and stripes and send apple pies and puppies flying about.”

Steve sighs, “Whatever you say, Stark.” and smiles

Tony rolls his eyes very obviously with a smile and looks over at Bruce, “You hungry? Jarvis ordered takeout, you need a break.” pats his shoulder. I’m sure that together they take more breaks cause when one takes a break, he gets the other

Bruce frowns, looking his work over, “I suppose you have already interrupted me...”
Steven grins wide, “I would love to catch up with you again, Banner!”
Bruce shrugs, grinning more

Tony grins, “Perfect!” hops off the desk, “Onwards and upwards then.” Tugs Bruce up, then heads for the elevator, “How are the equations going?” asks

Bruce would smiles more and go on blubbering equations to Tony as Steve followed them, zoning out.

and Tony makes some smart comments, they discussing things. In the elevator he presses a button which looks like the arc reactor, the doors closing and going up another floor. It opens onto Tony’s sleek condo. A machine shop much like his one in CA is on the side, encased in the glass panels, with a small kitchen and living space off to the side and a space for entertaining. Tony is married to his work here. “Jarvis will have the food brought up when it gets here.” Tony comments to Steve, moving to sprawl on a couch, “Make yourself comfortable.”

Steve nods, going to look out the windows, “You have such a thing for large windows.” loves the view~
Bruce nods, going to sit in a chair next to the couch

Tony smiles, slightly wistful, eyes on Steve “A room without a view is but a prison of the mind.”

Steven turns to face them, leaning back on the windows with his arms over his chest, “New York looks much better from this altitude. Beautiful, even.”

Tony nods, “Its not my usual view, but its grown on me. What say you, Bruce?” looks over at him, “Miss your ravaged 3rd would hideouts?”

Bruce smirks at this, “I miss the people, though the atmosphere here is superior.”
Steve nods, looking back out the windows

“So where did your tour take you, Cap? Recognize anything?”

nods,”Not at first, but a few memories did come through. America has changed alot since the war. For the better at least.”

nods, smiling a bit, “Glad you think so.”
“Sir, your food has arrived. I have placed it in the kitchen.”
“Excellent! Thankyou Jarvis, I don’t know what I’d do without you.” Tony pops up and heads over to the sleek, but small kitchen. Food was usually not his priority. Steve might be alarmed to see a robot undoing the take out boxes and spilling some on the counter. Tony tisks, “Dummy, you are not worth the parts I made you out of. I swear I’m going to recycle you someday and make you into a toaster.” do you want to be poor dummy?

Steve grins, “Don’t be so mean to your friends, Stark.”
Bruce laughs at this

Tony snorts, giving the robot a look before moving to finish opening the cartridges himself, “You hear that Dummy? It seems you have someone to stand up for you now.”
The robot tilts its extendable arm at Steve, then offers it, as if to shake hands

Steve nods, giving the robot a firm shake, “I got your back, friend.”
Bruce sighs, “That poor robot.” goes to sit at the counter

“Are you saying something about how difficult it is to deal with me, Banner?” Tony comments, offering Bruce the bag of egg rolls as he gets plates

Bruce nods, taking the bag, “Who wouldn’t? I don’t think you could even handle yourself.”

Tony chuckles, filling a plate with food and going to sit on a barstool at the island, “Help yourself Cap, more than enough to go around.”

Steve nods, taking lots. he always ate so much~ and then would go sit with Tony. Bruce goes to sit with them too, eating lots too~

And Tony pokes Steve into talking more about his trip. But Steve might ponder, after a while, where Pepper is. Last he saw Tony, they were together.

I’m sure they would talk and then go back to lounge on the couch after they eat. this is when Steve would roll it over and ask,”Tony, where is Pepper? She is the one who wrote me the letter.”

Steve never mentioned the letter, do you want him to say that?
Tony’s smile freezes on his face, Steve might be able to catch it before it switches to his crowd pleaser. “She wrote you a letter? How Pepper of her. Ms. Pots is currently in Los Angels, dealing with the company.’ but the answer is a bit chilly. Banner might try and signal Steve not to ask more

Banner gives Steve a looks and Steve’s smile fades a bit, “ah, I see. Yes, she said that you all missed me very much. And I thought it had been a while, so Iagreed to come visit. I didn’t know I’d come back to a whole floor of a grand estate to myself.”

Tony snorts, “I am nothing if not thorough and lavish in my tastes, haven't you picked up a paper recently? They love to say what I spend my fortune on.” and Tony stands, going to the window and looking out. his hands are behind his back, clasped, his body language telling what his face had not.

Steve frowns more, “I’m more than willing to help you if you like.”
Bruce nods, “They always melt at the return of stars and stripes.”
Steve pouts at Banner, not liking that sentence.

“Indeed, you are more of a people pleaser. And you have no terrible past for them to bring up endlessly.” Tony turns from the window, going to his bar instead and getting a glass, “Drink?” he asks, without looking up

Steve sighs, “No thank you.”
Bruce shrugs, “Sure, yeah.”
Tony and Bruce have been stressed Ithink

yes. Plus Pepper broke up with him. so very stressed. Bruce has to hear what poor Tony has to deal with and can’t help cause Tony doesn’t want the media to hurt him and Shield has forbidden it. but more for his own reason. “The usual, Bruce?” Tony glances up at his friend, pouring himself a glass already. I'm sure Bruce’s drink is more minor than Tony’s alcoholic anonymous one

oh yes~
Bruce nods, “Yes please.”
Steve frowns at them, looking between them.

Tony makes Bruce his mixed drink, very skilled, bringing it over with his bottle under his arm to pour himself a refill when he finishes his glass. Straight liquor. He hands off the glass, then sits next to Bruce, taking a long drink from his glass and almost finishing it, pouring himself another afterwards. He’s not as talkative after Pepper was brought up, which should raise flags. Tony Stark not talking is a miracle.

Steve frowns, “Now Stark, there’s no reason to down that whole bottle like I know you are planning to do.”

Tony snorts, “What are you, my mother? Like my nanny informed you, its been stressful here. Hard being the only openly famous person on a team responsible for 2.5 billion dollars of damage in New York.” its as close to bitter as his voice has gotten, but he sips his next glass, a bit slower

Tilts his head a bit, “Let me help you then.”

Tony sighs, eyeing him up as he swirls his drink around, “Do you know what you are wading into? Politics are a nasty business, one which Ieven detest.”

Steve smiles more, “I am giving you, Tony Stark, full access to bossing me around in your political world and you’re turning me down?”

and Tony’s smile is a bit more friendly at this, “Heh, just didn’t want anyone blaming the spoiling of our naive national treasure on me. Please, help all you want. Iwill all but disappear from any publication if allowed.” drinks the rest of the glass at this. Does he truly hate the media that much these days? One wouldn’t think so of how he acts outside the building, he’s still his charming self.

Steve nods, “Hide behind me for a little bit.”
Bruce blinks at Steve, frowning. That was a big thing for Steve to let Tony do.

Tony ponders Steve for a bit before he pours himself another glass. “let me know when you want to run screaming from the fat cats and the political slime.” but its a slightly softer tone. That’s as close to a thanks as he’s going to get

Steve nods, leaning back on the couch again and Bruce give a small smile, finishing off his own drink, “I should get back to work.”

“Let me know if you get a breakthrough on those equations, I’ll come down and help with the blueprint stage.” Tony looks at him and smiles. Steve would notice a genuine quality to it, some of Tony’s tiredness showing

Bruce returns the warm smile, nodding before he went to the elevator.
Steve looks between the two of them, spotting something else there he couldn’t grasp.

Tony watches him go, then back to his drink, silent for a few moments, looking very introspective. Then he glances at Cap, pondering him, almost quizzically

Steve blinks but then gives him a smile. it’s full of puppies and apple pies~

and Tony can’t help but smile back, shaking his head, “You will charm the public better then I.” admits, “And I’m sure the politicians will be as dumbfounded as the rest at your antiquated, but solid beliefs in morality.” he stands, pouring himself another glass, but going back to the bar and putting the bottle back in its place. He seems to ponder the wall before turning and sitting again

Sighs, glad the bottle was going back into its place. “I’m more than happy to take the attention off you. Just tell me what to do. I’ve been resting far too long.”

Tony snorts a bit at this, but holds in the comment about how he might be the only one who thinks so. “I’ll have it arranged so that you’re announced at the next press conference. I’m sure Fury will have to peer over your script first, but SHIELD could use some good press. Once the reporters spot fresh, All American blood, they’ll hound you. Then I can slink out of all of these meetings and parties and actually get work done.” Actually, e might sleep some, cause it looks like he’s been getting little between meetings and tinkering

his smile softens, “Perhaps for a bit you should use the time to sleep. not work. you look exhausted.”

Tony snorts and smiles, “Are you sure Pepper didn’t write you so that you could be my new nanny?”

Shakes his head, “No no. I'm just being a good friend. Friends tell friends when to go to bed.”

and he out right laughs at this, shaking his head, “You truly are a treasure from the past, Steve Rogers.”

makes a pouty face, “Aw, don’t make fun of my age.”

he laughs, “How does it feel to be over 90? Do you get a senior citizens discount?~” of course making fun of it right after that statement

rolls his eyes, “So many discounts. you’d be jealous”

Tony laughs again, a nice sound that Steve hasn’t heard much of, “Ah, the sight of an annoyed Captain America, how I’ve missed it.’

Sighs, his smile returning, “You won’t be able to get rid of it now. just your presence will annoy me. I’m sure.”

“You will be joining a large crowd, let me assure you.” Takes his and Bruces empty glasses over to the bar sink and rinses them out before disposing of them in a high tech washing machine. or what one could hope was one He smiles, “I’m sure you’ve traveled a lot today, Steve. You might as well go enjoy your floor while you can, before the press eats up your time as well.” he would head towards the door of his machine shop, obviously not going to sleep

frowns at this and stands, “I’ll be happy to rest, but it would be made easier if Iknew you were as well.”

Tony gives him a rueful smile, “Don't fret your blond head over me, Cap. My nanny is returning to New York tomorrow and if I miss her early morning meeting, I will be paying in more then free time.” opens his door. It is pretty cool in there like, awesome cool

He tilts his head to get a better look inside, curious, “..oh”

he notices this, pondering for a moment before shifting, “Curious? You can come in, take a look.” says, shifting into his machine shop. Steve might get the vibe that not many are allowed in.’
Its one of Tony’s extension of trust and friendship, like blueberries

oh my~
Steve blinks at this, moving closer to him, “Are you sure...?”

nods, already walking in, leaving the sliding door open to him, “You are going to live here. Besides, you already know my ‘secret identity’” snorts with a smile, heading to his command desk, “Wake up, daddy’s here.”and all his screens come on. Im sure its similar to his workshop in CA, except he keeps his cars and such in the lower floors of the towers. His welders and such are spread about, various parts of what could only be his suit laying around. One suit on display, the Mark 7 if I remember, is the one he was wearing and got totally torn up in the Avengers in the ships rooter. it could be 9, let me check. I was right~

Steve looks around, amazed like a kid in a candy store, “oh wow...”

Tony glances back and smiles, proud of the reaction, preening a bit, “Like it? Its a bit small compared to my California home, but I make due.”

Nods, grinning, “Yes, it’s wonderful. “ moves over to his desk, looking over the tools, “Show me what you’re going to work on after Ileave.”

and Tony swipes a finger, bringing up a series of blueprints for what could only be a bow for clint and new repulsor gloves for himself. He tells Steve about the two projects he’s currently working on, showing some prototypes. Keeping it at a level Steve can understand. Has his usual Stark talks to much ness, but seems to enjoy talking about this

Steve loves the talk, asking him questions he hopes aren’t dumb. soon the conversation turns into hours~

Oh yes, Tony is easily distracted talking about his work. Cap would be offered coffee as he talks and he’d probably be the one to notice the lateness

his coffee is almost gone when he looks at the clock, “Stark, is your clock right?” point at it on the wall. it’s like 1am

“Jarvis, please confirm the time for mr. Rogers.” Tony smiles at Steve a bit
“The time is currently 1:02 AM, Eastern Central time. I can also offer the time for other timezones, if you wish.”

Steve nods, a looking tired, “yes please. I’d like to know the times currently in Hong Kong and Brazil.”

“The time is 1:03 AM in Brazil and 1:03 PM in Hong Kong.” Jarvis says helpfully and Tony smiles, “You look tired. Go, get some sleep. I need to tweak some servos before I head off to be anyways.”

Sighs,”You look tired too. Come to bed too.”

“Inviting me to bed, Cap? I don’t know, mildly scandalous. You think we know each other well enough?” teasing with a grin

frowns, blushing a bit, “Fine, have fun in you lab.” turns to go~

Tony blinks, “Hey Cap, Iwas only having a little fun. Don’t leave on too bad a note.” confused as to whether Steve meant it now

looks over his shoulder and smiles at him, “I won’t be a babysitter. See you at the meeting tomorrow, ah, later today.”

“Alright, see you there.’ smiles a bit, but would watch him leave on a bit of a perplexed note

Steve would go, and not be seen of again until the meeting. he’d get Jarvis to help him find the room~

its on the top floor, which is like meeting and planning rooms and such. Pepper is there, along with Happy, who is pulling out her chair and she smiles, “Captain Rogers, I was so pleased to hear that you had shown up.’ she goes over to shake his hands, ruining the chair pulling out of Happy

so cute~
Steve smiles, shaking her hand, “Thank you. I’m glad to come out.”

She smiles more, “I know that Tony must be glad to see you as well.”

nods, looking around, “Where is he?”

She sighs at the thought, “He is probably locked in his shop, asleep or still working from the night before.” looks tired at the thought, “Happy, will you go get him? I know he’ll ignore Jarvis.”
Happy nods, “Of course Ms. Pots!”

Steve nods, moving to sit at the table. after happy is gone, “You’ll have to tell me more about Stark. He seems really.. down.”

Pepper sighs, sitting at the head, “He is, though the fact that he let you pick it up surprises me. He’s worn completely thin, between dealing with the media and congressional hearings and accusations. Then he insists on working in his shop on top of that and Shield wants him to invent new devices.” she sighs, rubbing her head, “Between that and the thing ending between him and I, he hasn’t been sleeping. he only eats because Bruce is here.’

nods, “You broke up then, Iassume?”

She nods, “yes, if you couldn’t tell from the tabloids speculating.’ gives a weary smile, “I care for Tony deeply... but we agreed that it wasn’t going to work out.”

smiles a bit, “Well, hopefully Ican get the press off him.”

She chuckles a bit, “That would help an immense deal, you are very kind to help. We thought they were bad before, but ever since the attack, they have been terrible to Tony.” she sighs, “And his facade is wearing on him.”

Steve nods, “Yes, I’m happy to. but, what attack?”

she chuckles, “Captain Rogers, how many times do you think New York has been attacked by aliens.” THAT attack

makes a face, “Ugh, Iknow Iknow. just confirming...”

she smiles softly, nodding, then paises, “Jarvis, has Happy roused Tony?”
“Mr. Hogan searched the apartment for Mr. Stark, but I’m afraid he was not there and is heading this way to tell you that.” why you should check with the ai

Steve blinks, frowning, “Where has Stark gone?” to Jarvis

“He left early this morning, saying that he would be back in time for the meeting and not to bother about his whereabouts.”
Pepper sighs, looking at the clock. Tony has 5 minutes till he’s late “Well, he never makes things easy...” and then Happy walks in, “I’m sorry Ms. Potts, but-”
“Its fine happy, Jarvis informed us.” she smiles softly at him

Steve sighs, “I could try going after him.”

Pepper smiles, “A noble cause, but he could truly be anywhere, knowing him. We just have to hope that for once in his life he’s on time-”
“Do I hear people talking about me?” Tony walks in, mumbling through a mouth full of donut, carrying a box of 12 donuts and a thing of coffees. Pepper looks honestly completely shocked, “Oh... there you are. You’re eating all of that?”
“Of course not. You know Pepper, I am not always a selfish rich genius. I brought you coffee and donuts.” she can't help but smile at his huffy tone as he sets them on the table

Steve relaxes, “We were worried about you.” reaches for a doughnut~

he snorts, “You’re turning him into a nanny as well! How could you Pepper, what will Fury think? his super soldier turned into a common Nanny.”
“Nothing is common about being a nanny to you Tony.” Happy interjects and Tony shoots him a look, “Wounded Hogan, I'm wounded. Down to the core.”
Happy laughs, moving to leave, waving a bit. Pepper smiles and waves back, then cautiously takes a coffee and donut, “Did you drug these so that we’d pass out and you could escape?”
Tony gives her a look

Steve grins, “Don’t worry Pepper. I’m sure Stark would do no such thing.”

She snorts as Tony grins, “See? Someone believes in me~”
Pepper smiles, “Careful, I would be wary Captain. Next thing you know he’ll have you running around and wearing yourself thin for him.”

shakes his head, “It would take a lot to do that to me.”

she smiles, “That is good, because we’ve been busy around here and could use some more helping hands.” and with that she starts the meeting. Tony plays and eats donuts and drinks his coffee and plays with his phone/ computer as Pepper talks about congressional meetings, important get togethers of fancy people, parties, clean up rallies, and overall really really busy schedule which is partially set up with shield stuff Poor Tony had to do all of this alone before

Steve feels sympathy for Tony. He listens to Pepper’s every word and is ready to work hard for them.

And Pepper looks grateful to have a willing audience, but she is use to Tony. When she finishes she stands, “Well, if you’re up for it Captain, Mr. Stark has a congressional meeting to go too before lunch. if you would tag along, I’m sure less of congress will leave wanting to murder Tony.”
Tony snorts, “Too late.”

Nods, standing, “No problem. Nothing like putting a bandaid on a broken bone.” grins at Tony

and she laughs, Tony snorting and giving a half smile as he stands, “Come capsicle, let us face the horde of putrid politicians so we can have lunch in peace, without them.” heads out
Pepper smiles as they go, “Bye boys, have fun.” does Steve know how bad politics have gotten?

Steve smiles at Pepper and waves to her goodbye. I think he has hints, but isn’t completely sure.

And Tony takes the elevator down, preoccupied with his phone, but carrying the box of donuts and an extra coffee. they stop on Bruce’s floor and leave it on a table, cause I’m sure like any good scientist he stayed up late and slept in Happy is waiting downstairs with a car, the reporters already starting to gather

yes~
Steve is quick to get into the car with Tony before the reporters get too close.

oh, but they try security holds them back. Happy looks back, “Nice to have you with us, Captain Rogers. I’m a big fan. Happy Hogan, at your service.” reaches a hand back to shake it
Tony is observing the security shooing the reporters away skeptically

Steve leans up to return the shake, “Thank you. Good to meet you.”

He smiles, turning to look at the road, but still speaking to him, “I’m Mr. Stark’s driver and boxing coach.”
“And babysitter and a spy from Pepper.” Tony adds and Happy laughs

Steve nods, leaning back in his seat, “I’m sure Pepper only employs the best for the task.”

he nods, “Oh, of course. I’ve been working here just as long as she thought. Tony hired us both around the same time, eh Tony?”
“About the same time, yes.” Tony is playing with his cell, not paying much attention by the looks of it.

Steve nods, “oh, you guys must be close then.”

he grins, “We are a big part of Team Stark!” turns his head to flash the grin at him
Tony looks up, “I find it amusing that you three thought up a nickname.” dry

takes note of Tony’s dry tone, “I see...” remembers how Pep and happy had been looking at each other, and coupled with Tony’s aggression, he knows what has happened.

Indeed~ Steve is gaining skills!
Happy snorts, “Don’t mind him, he’s just angry that Rhody put a stop to his idea.”
Steve doesn’t know rhody~

tilts his head, “rhody?”

“Colonel James Rhodes, US Air Force, also known as War Machine.” Tony says without looking up, “The only military member who is able to use one of my suits.” They must be close then.

Steve nods, “A good friend of yours, then, Stark?”

He nods a bit, glancing at Steve, “We were roommates at MIT.” But that is all he’s apparently saying on the subject, playing with his screens. He has been a bit down since they headed out to this meeting.

Nods, leaning back in his seat, “Ah. Nothing else about him? I have a feeling no random roommate would be able to suit up in one of your suits.”

Tony glances over at this, pausing for a moment before saying, “Are you a reporter disguised as Captain America?”

Blinks, giving him innocent eyes, “Oh? me? of course not.” smiles

he looks skeptical, narrowing his eyes, “I don’t know, I think more puppies and rainbows would be springing from the real Captain’s smile.” Happy chuckles Tony is avoiding the question.

he grins wider, “Better?”

and at this Tony stares for a moment before chuckling, “Indeed, I think that is a better impersonation.” didn’t think he’d go along with the joke, thinking back to srs cap

the smile fades, tilting his head, “So tell me more about Rody. Where is he in all this confusion?”

Tony frowns a bit at this and Steve would see a hint of sadness before Tony covers it and returns to his cel screens, “Off in ‘only need to know basis’ stan, probably afghanistan again, knowing his co’s.”

frowns, “Ah, I see.”

I’m sure Steve has heard of all the wars we’re fighting and is not happy Tony nods, not wanting to talk about the subject, which seems to be in his favor since happy pulls up in front of a government building, “Gentlemen, you have arrived at the den of thieves and sinners. I will be waiting for you here when you finish.”
Tony chuckles at the description, but it is a tired one. There’s a crowd outside, held back, but its a mix of reporters, skeptics, and fans and they're loud at the approach of the car

Steve frowns and sighs, “Want me to go first?”

“No no, I want to see the shock on their faces as they see you.” he pockets the phone and straightens himself, then gives Cap a bit of a smile, “Hope you’re ready.” then turns on the Stark smirk (patented) and opens the door, getting out

Sighs and nods, moving to follow him out.

and its loud, but when Steve gets out it gets louder, reporters shouting questions, fan girls fangirling, and skeptics shouting how Tony should pay for the damage. Its quite a ruckus, but Tony ignores them all and strides to the door of the building

Steve looks around, and tries to smile but be quick to follow after Tony

At the door they are checked by security, who start to stop and question Steve, but Tony smirks, “What boys, don’t recognize a walking national treasure? Captain America not get heralded too much in these halls anymore?”
And at that the men blink and stare before stuttering apologies and letting him through

Steve smiles at them and nods, to them, accepting of their apologies. He sighs, “Oh Stark, you’re so blunt with everyone.”

“Would you prefer me to snake around issues like everyone else in this building?’ he asks, quieter as he leads Steve down the hall. That one had a sting to it

Sighs, already exhausted by Tony. but he follows~

poor Tony is just misunderstood~ he needs puppy hugs~
Tony leads him down the hall to a large meeting room, kinda like iron man 2, but this one has the senators and government officials in the stands, gathered around, with a table in the center for them to sit. Fury’s right hand woman, Agent Hill, is sitting already. It hasn’t started, obviously, though eyes turn to them as they enter
Steve looks up at them and follows to sit next to Tony at the table, looking over at fury and hill.

Its just Hill~ not fury~ would you like to be her/ and several random government people when we question?
Tony gets near the center and asks for another chair for Steve and they hurry to get it and another mic. Tony goes to sit next to hill, facing all those eyes, “Good Morning Agent Hill. They decided to make you suffer with me today?”

oh! oops ok~
Hill smiles, evil laced in it, “Of course. But it seems you brought something else to ease your pain?”
Steve blinks as things are brought over for him, thanking the people

Im sur the people are flustered by Captain America thanking them~
Tony smirks. he likes Hill, “yes, Pepper guilted him into coming and rescuing me, like I am some damsel in distress.” puts a hand to his head, like such a damsel

oh yes~
Hill laughs, “mhmm, right. You’re dramatic enough to be one.”
Steve looks over at them, confused by Tony’s gesture~

Tony humphs, “Really Hill, I’m flattered. I didn’t think you paid that much attention to me~” grins a bit, but they are closing the doors, getting ready to start

Hill rolls her eyes, “As if Icould avoid you.”
but she and Steve go silent as things start

Tony mummers to Steve, just before the mic’s turn on, “Careful, they love to twist words.” still smiling the patented smile at the crowd

Steve nods, receiving the message.

I guess I’m starting then
the head Congressman stands, “Quiet, Quiet please. Bailiff, please swear in the Witnesses.” and a man in uniform comes up and each of them has to swear in on the Bible. This feels more like a trial by the tone of this guys voice

Steve is a bit nervous, but it’s not his first time in a courtroom. He sits back down after the induction, looking serious.

( and they are introduced, the speaker thanking Cap for coming and for his service and everyone is surprised as one person, then more join in in applauding Cap. I'm sure Tony and Hill are surprised they didn’t get thanked

Steve grins a bit, waving to them, confused

Tony is a bit huffed, he hasn't gotten applause like that since his famous I am one with the suit speech in congress but he hides it as they eventually quiet down, you lead with questions and stop writing one line posts pls~

ah, what kind of questions? well, if any were attacked by aliens, what would they ask? stuff like what they knew beforehand, if they had warning, if the city could have been evacuated, why didn’t the public know of more superheroes, think of all the stupid questions politicians would ask and write them they’re being grilled more then accused. accused of not telling stuff, yes. they are the sacrificial lambs
what are they being accused of?

A pointy looking man stands “So Tell us Mr. Stark. Where did you find the Captain America? It is quite convenient for him to show up at a time like this. and not sooner.”

Stark smiles that patented media smile, answering, “Perhaps you should ask the Captain why he returned from his tour of the US so early. Sadly, the world does not revolve around me and I do not call forth its agents at my will.” sarcasm dripping from it

the Captain smiles, “I am an Avenger, and when I saw my teammates needed help, I had to come back.”
“But why didn’t you come back sooner?”
he frowns, “I was in the wilderness with no access to the news. I apologize.”

Another congressman stands, well, they don't stand, they just speak into the mic is all, “Captain, what is your take on the amount of damage caused and do you think that the Avengers should be held responsible for paying for it?”

he tilts his head, “We are doing all that we can to repair the damage. We have limited money and manpower.”

Hill might want to add that the government has declared it a federal natural disaster zone and they have some sort of argument of the definition of natural disaster. I’m sure these meetings are long, tiresome, and full of nitpicky, annoying questions that make it obvious that some are on their side, others want to blame them for not warning NY

Steve is overwhelmed by the questions, but tries not to show it.
Hill takes them well, one after another, her words crisp and clear and hard to twist.

And Tony is sarcastic, to the point, and even dares to question some of them and their decisions on the disaster. They are finally free to go at around 1:30, having gone well past when it was suppose to end.

Steve sighs when they get to a private room, slumping in a chair, “That was exhausting....”

“That, my dear Captain, is what they always are like. And they usually are longer.” Tony says bitterly, “Politicians should be paid by the amount of good they do and less by how much time they waste.” sits in a chair, studying poor cap

Sighs, “Is there more of that coffee?”
Hill nods, “I think so. I’ll tell them to bring us some.” moves to go out the door and bothersome intern to get them coffee~

Tony watches her go, then looks at Steve, “Regretting coming to save this damsel yet?”

Smiles in return, an elbow on the table as he rests his head in his hand, “Not yet. I have more stamina than that.”

Tony chuckles, “I’m sure you make some lovely ladies very happy then.” closes his eyes, leaning back, hand massaging his brow. He looks worn out, very briefly, listening for Hill to come back, when he'd put the mask back on

Frowns, “Perhaps, but it seems like you’ve lost all your stamina. How will you keep your name if you can’t even stand anymore?”

He snorts, opening his eyes and looks through his fingers, which move back to run through his hair, “The day that I can’t stand is the day I will be dead. Now where is Hill and that coffee...” he gets up, moving to look out the door. its a bitter answer, one that Steve might feel is more like a promise then anything else

Steve frowns at it, sinking back in his seat as he watches Tony look out the door.
Down the hall, Hill is coming back with an intern behind her, their arms filled with coffee and bagels~

And Tony gives his usual half grin, “Ah, here comes the miraculous Hill with coffee. Please, tell me you haven’t poisoned it~”

She chuckles, just patting Tony’s shoulder as she enters the room, not answering.

He blinks, then chuckles, going to get himself a strong cup and drink it in one go

Steve sips at his own cup, watching him.
Hill would start to ramble about their next steps of action.

and Tony listens, well, plays with his phone, but is listening, making sarcastic points and arguing with Hill when he can. Being typical Tony. But he drinks 3 cups of coffee and a bagel. when Hill is done lecturing he stands, “What say you cap, lets attempt a daring escape before more politicians see us.”

He looks up at him, popping a fifth bagel into his mouth and nods, standing.
Hill sighs, “I’ll see you later then.”

“Tell Fury we miss him~” Tony says cheerfully, peering out the door before glancing back at Cap, “Just try and look inconspicuous.” and with that, strides out into the hall. In his defense, he takes them down a series of winding hallways which is obviously to avoid people, but they still run into some long winded politicians who, once seeing Steve, thankfully leave Tony alone and go about shaking his hand and thanking for his service and asking awkward questions like if he could do it all over, would he, stuff like that

Hill nods, and waves as they leave.
Steve returns the handshake and gives them the quick general answers and moves to keep going, waving bye to them

and they are disappointed, sad politicians They’re good till they have to exit into the main hall to go out the front door. There they are met with a mob, Tony skillfully shaking hands, giving answers, while still walking towards the door

Steve gets behind a little bit but hurries to catch up to Tony’s flow, helping push him along when he needs it.

and Tony uses Steve as an excuse, saying Captain America is in a hurry when they get out the crowd is still there and hypes up to a roar as they escape into the car.

Steve groans when they sit, looking out the window with a frown, “That was difficult...”

Happy chuckles, “Get use to it kid. At least they didn’t break down the barriers this time. You should have seen Tony run.”
“Now Hogan, you do know that you are on my payroll and that I can fire you, correct?”
Happy laughs heartily

Steve grins, “Oh, I’d have loved to see a running Stark. I’m sorry I missed out on that.”

Tony sniffs, huffing and returning to his phone, “Well, you are unlikely to see if again. Happy, onwards to food, we’re starving.’
“Yes Mr. Stark.” a fond tone as he pulls out

Steve smiles, settling into his seat, watching Tony on his phone

and he’s an interesting study, but Stark’s eyes flick out and meet Steve’s, catching him staring, “See something you like?” Stark smirk~

makes a face and looks away, “I don’t know what you find so entertaining on that phone all day.”

and he chuckles, “That is because you assume that it is merely a phone. Starktech is much more versatile than that. I’ve been working on my blueprints all morning.” its true, eh brings up the floaty screens when he’s in the car, but he’s been a bit more on the phone when bored in meetings., he brings them up now and shows Steve the glove he was working on last night

blinks, looking the screens over, “Wow. All this new technology will never stop surprising me.”

he grins, loving to surprise him, “gotta get you up to date on things. Can’t have the baddies surprising you with something like a cell computer~”

Smiles rolling his eyes, “What are they going to do? flash their technology at me and hope I faint?”

he chuckles, “You do look like the fainting type~”

makes a face, “I’ll have you know it’s been decades since i’ve fainted.”

“Oh, so you use to be the fainting type~” chuckles more, “Its been decades since you did much of anything, cept be a Capsicle~”

Shrugs, “You need to spend some time in some ice I think. You could use the sleep.”

and Tony blinks, then cracks up, “Hogan... Its a miracle, he has a sense of humor.”
Happy chuckles and shakes his head at Tony. But Tony grins after he gets over his laughter and it had been nice, real laughter and the smile is genuine

Steve smiles more, relaxing, “You’re ridiculous, Stark. I mean it.’

he grins then, a toothy one, “I try.” And Happy looks back, “Alright boys, what will it be? We’ve got burgers, chinese, schwarma, and anything you like, or we could go somewhere a bit classier and uptown.”
Tony looks at Steve, “As the guest, I’ll let you decide~ but don’t take it for granted, I’ll probably pick every other time.” there would be other times~

Nods, “How about somewhere quiet.”

“Well, if you want peace and quiet I’ve got just the place~” Happy grins and keeps driving
Tony ponders Steve for a moment before looking out the window, his colored sunglasses casting a tinted shadow on his face

Steve leans his head on his hand, looking out the window. He doesn’t know at what point he started looking at Tony through his peripheral, but he doesn’t stop when he notices.

Tony doesn’t appear to notice, lost in thought. Happy goes uptown to a very swanky restaurant, but at this time in the afternoon, its quite empty inside. When the reporters try and get out to follow them, security from the restaurant strong arms them back. Tony smiles, “I haven’t been here in quite a while. Didn’t think it was still standing. Good choice, Hogan.”
“I am here to serve, sir.” opening the door for them

Steve nods to Happy, “Are you going to join us?”

“Eh, I’ve got a friend or two among the waitstaff, I’ll see if they’re about while I guard the car from the rabble. Send me out something not poisoned, eh Stark?”
Tony grins, patting him on the shoulder, then heads in Happy shakes his head at him

Steve smiles weakly as they go in, “What’s with all the talk of poison? You’re all insane.”

“Oh, there was an attempt on my life a week or two. One of the wait staff tried to poison me at a party.” says as if its nothing a waiter moves to take them to a table

Frowns at this, “And you’ve upped protect, I assume?”

nods, “Jarvis checks the molecular structure of everything I eat now and I’m sure Pepper has thrown in some added protection.” shrugs, like he doesn’t much care and thinks its a bit of a bother. they sit down, the restaurant nice, with a pretty view and quiet, just a few cellos playing, with no one else in their area

sighs, relaxing as they sit, “As long as you stay safe.” sounds worried

gives him a half smile, “Worried about little old me, Cap? That’s a switch.”

shakes his head, “It’s not a switch.” moves to look in the menu

he blinks, pondering Steve before he looks at the menu, frowning a bit

Steve takes his time choosing something, some steak and potatoes~

Tony starts to prattle on about what's good, going back to his usual Stark non silence, ordering something spicy and foreign

Steve just nods as Tony rambles, able to keep up with it.
It’s not long before the waiter comes back with their food, Steve grinning~

“Hungry?” Tony smiles a bit at the grin, which even he has to admit is full of puppies, kittens, and handsome

Steve nods, picking up his fork, “How did you know?” eats, glancing up at Tony every now and again

“You always seem hungry. Must be something about that requiring 5 thousand calories a day side effect, eh?” holds his phone over his food, then after a small word from Jarvis digs in. apparently he was very hungry

Steve nods, watching him check his food as he ate himself. He felt relaxed eating with Tony, just the two of them

And Tony implodes small talk, actually asking and giving Steve time to talk Idon’t think they’ve had a proper conversation without Tony being an actor for other people, cept for after Bruce left last night. And he was a bit drunk then

Steve tries to talk to him about small things, enjoying the alone time with him. when they finish he sighs, “What else is in the plan today? more media?”

“There’s a big party tonight we have to go too, but nothing in between. “Some fancy shmancy ball thing, they’ve already got a tux for you, don’t worry about that. Fury sent over your measurements.” chuckles at the thought

blinks and frowns, “...what?” shocked

he chuckles more at that look, “Well, how do you think they made you a Captain America suit that fit?~ They had to have measured you at some point .”

sighs, slumping, “I just don’t like those big parties. I’ll feel out of place.”

“You are the one who chose to suffer with me.” Tony points out, but Steve might not think its really suffering for Tony

smiles, tilting his head, “You seem to enjoy those parties, though.”

He smiles at this, “I am always extraordinarily drunk at those parties.” but he’s always so smooth~ Steve might just think he’s teasing

he laughs,”you hold your liquor better than anyone i’ve ever seen if that’s true.”

he chuckles, grinning a bit, “Thank You. runs in the family.’ says and there’s a slight bitter edge on it as he flags the waiter down to pay

Shakes his head, looking at his drink, “No. You hold it much better than your father did. He always became a mess after more than 3 shots of anything. I’ve seen you take more. and slide across the crowds like a fish downstream.”

Tony ponders him for a moment, then smiles and shakes his head, “he got better with age. Though he drank more because of it.” and he gets up, taking the card from the surprised waiter and striding out. Steve hit a bad subject

frowns going after him, “Stark, just... tell me more about the party tonight. what is it for?”

he sighs after a moment, slowing faintly so Steve can walk beside him to the Elevator down, “Its to raise money for the survivors who are now homeless.”

Steve nods, “I can stand behind that a thousand times.” smiles softly

nods, “Its the rich upper class who attend them who are the problem.” makes a face at the thought, getting off the elevator and walking to the front door, Happy still waiting with the car.

sighs, “Hopefully I can help you with that too.” follows him out to the car, glancing around for paparazzIthat was there when they went in.

The pap are being held back 20 feet by security they look unhappy
Happy gets out when he sees them and Tony smiles at him, “Good recommendation, old boy.” pats his shoulder and Happy nods with a smile

Steve smiles and nods at Happy, “Yes, it was really good.” moves to hand him a box of take out food I’m now saying they got because Iforgot earlier. “I hope this fits your taste. Tony said it would.”

He smiles, “Tony does know me pretty well~ Thanks boys.” he takes it and gets in, “So, where too?”
Tony shrugs and looks at Steve, “Any desires?”

Steve shakes his head, “Perhaps some rest at home before the party.” looks at Tony, “Is Bruce coming?”

“Bruce is exempt from such things unless he wants to go. I actively encourage him not to want to.” Tony says, “He’d be miserable.”
Happy starts the drive home

Steve nods, sighing, “I see...” relaxes on the drive back.

and Tony is quiet, not even playing on his phone. good mood having sunk away. he’s quiet as they get out, reporters trying to jump them

Steve tries to help pull Tony along past the reporters, sighing once they had the doors shut. “wow yeah. some quiet time sounds good right now.” turns to Tony, “How about showing me the monkey suit that you got my measurements for?”

he smiles a bit and nods, “I told them to have it placed in your suit, so lets go check if it's arrived.” heads for the elevator, raising a hand in greeting to the front desk lady

Steve nods to the desk lady and follows Tony up to his suit. He had tried organizing things a little, but he didn’t have many of his own possessions yet.

and Tony doesn’t comment. in his room 2 suits are hanging up, one a formal tux and the other just a nice suit, a dark blue~ Tony plops on the bed, “Lets see you in them then.” gets his phone out to occupy himself while he waits... but Steve might not know how to put a formal tux on

Steve nods and goes to them, looking them over. he we sigh and start to undress, getting the pants on, but then he was confused with all the extra pieces. he undresses in front of Tony because he’s used to other guys being in the room, thank you army

and Tony keeps him in the peripheral, admiring. he smiles, “Trouble cap?

sighs again, “Yes... there’s so much extra cloth.”

Tony moves, getting up and pocketing the phone, “lets see if I can be some assistance.” and would help cap into the rest, they rather close and intimate several times as Tony helps get all the extra pieces on~

Steve tries to ignore this, but smiles when it’s all on, the dark blue looking perfect with his light hair

didn't he try the tux on first? tuxes are black and white. he has a blue suit, which Tony could help with too~ Tony smiles, taking a step back, “You clean up well.”

oh, Iguess the tux first then~
Steve smiles, “Thank you.” tilts his head, “It’s really weird though, but Iguess it’s like any uniform.”

nods, “You’ll get use to it. You wear it well.” smiles a bit, almost admiring Steve in it, “Next one then?”’

blinks and then nods, moving to take off all the pieces again, still confused by them

and Tony explains them as he helps take them off and hand them up, describing them, what they were used for, historic variations the like

Steve is surprised Tony knows all this and learns it all from him. “Oh, Ihad no idea.”

He smiles a bit, “You are lucky, as it is a bunch of useless twaddle.” snorts, helping him into the suit

sighs once the other is on, relaxing, “This one is better.”

nods, taking a step back to ponder him, hand going to his chin like he’s thinking, smiling a bit, “Blue suits you.”

smiles more, brushing his hands on his stomach nervously, “ah, thank you. What are you going to wear? you made me change. it’s only fair you have to.”

“Heh, what, curious to see me in my finery? Pepper would kill me if I didn’t dress up.” snorts

laughs, “Let’s head up to your place.”

“If you insist.’ they head up, Tony making for his bedroom, which Steve had not seen inside from before. It’s modern, but simple. It doesn't really look lived in, compared with other parts of the place

Steve follows, looking around the room, “You don’t seem to spend much time in here.”

shrugs, “Too busy for the ladies these days.” says, but heads for the closet, not showing his face. Steve had heard he’d been a ladies man till he became iron man, everyone had

frowns, tilting his head, “You can do more than ladies in here, Stark. Ever hear of a wonderful thing called sleep?” sits in a chair

and he laughs at this, shaking his head, “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” opens his closet of armanIsuits, “Hm... to tux or suit, so many hard choices...” ponders

Sighs, watching Tony go through his closet, “Maybe a suit so you don’t out dress me.” smiles

“Yes Captain~” and he pulls out a cream colored suit, but retreats to the bathroom, “Be back in a moment.”

nods, watching the bathroom door as he waits

and Tony comes out looking hot RDJ looks so hot in cream suits he poses, “Well?” has a red tie on~

mmmm~
melts a bit before standing, “You look dashing.”

he grins, “Why thank you Cap. Though I suppose damsels are supposed to aim for beauty more~” winks at him

raises an eyebrow, “You prefer it is I say you’re beautiful?”

Tony rolls his eyes, but grins, “No cap, though I’ll take any compliment you’ll throw at me.” goes to pick out a watch

stands, looking over him to see the collection of watches, “Any compliment?”

“Yes?’ glances at him, raising an eyebrow at the question

nods backing off and going to wait for him at the bedroom door, “I’ll keep that in mind.”

and Tony looks at him a bit funny, then shrugs it off and picks a watch, closing the door half way, then pondering, “Need one?” accessories are everything

Smiles more, shaking his head, “No thank you. you’re too kind. But it is time to escort the damsel to her ball.”

“Of course. Will you make sure I’m back by midnight so that my carriage doesn’t turn back into a pumpkin~?” grins, striding out to him, then with him through the door

nods, “All precautions are taken. don’t worry your pretty head, miss.”

and Tony laughs again, heading for the elevator. he presses the button for Bruce’s floor and pokes his head out, “Wish us luck Brucey! We’re off to dine with scum!”

Bruce looks up from his table, books open and piled all around him. he looked like he was drawing out something on a tablet on the computer screens, “oh yeah! Don’t get too drunk!”
Steve nods, “I’ll try to keep him under control.”

Tony laughs, “Don’t worry, I’m sure that one of my nannies will keep watch over me.”

Bruce smiles, looking over at them, “See you in the morning then.”
Steve nods, “See you.”

“Bye Brucey~” waves and the door closes. downstairs there's a limo waiting, Happy holding the door~ Pepper is already inside and she smiles at them, “There you two are. you’re a good influence on him Captain.”

Steve nods, “I think anyone could be a good influence on the devil.” pushes Tony into the car

and Tony laughs at this, cackling. Pepper sighs, shaking her head

Steve sighs too, giving Pepper a smile, “How was your day?”

“Oh, full of board members and meetings, the usual.”
“Busy as always, thats my Pepper Potts.” Tony nudges her and she swats at him

Steve smiles at the two of them, “Sounds invigorating... what is expected at this party? I’m a bit nervous.”

Pepper smiles, “There will be a lot of government officials as well as celebrities and owners of important companies. Since we’re working for shield, we’re supposed to convince them to donate more.”
“Aka, sell our souls to the devil.” Tony adds helpfully

nods, “oh, I’m good at that. did if for quite awhile before I went to Europe.”

Tony grins, “If I can arrange for Star Spangled Man to play, will you break out into dance?~” ohhh, Tony knew

Steve scowls, “I don’t like you, Stark.”

and Stark grins, “Pepper, have you seen his song and dance? its really pretty good~” pulls out his cell. Pepper looks confused, “No?”

Steve frowns, moving to grab the phone from Tony, “oh no you don’t I know you can play videos on that thing! “

Tony dodges his grab, grinning and keeping it out of reach, “Exactly! that video is too good to keep away from others!

Groans, moving to grab again, reaching over Tony, his other hand on Tony’s knee as he reaches, “Why do you have it on there anyways all ready to go?”

“It makes me laugh.” and Steve’s arms are longer and Tony flushes a bit, faintly, but Steve can grab it
Pepper sighs, “Tony, no fighting in the car.”

Steve smirks, taking the phone away and leaning back in his seat, wiggling the prize before putting it in his pocket. “Listen to Pepper, Stark. Women always know the right way to conduct business.”

Tony huffs, making a grab for it as he wriggle it, “You’re just trying to get on her good side.” hits a button and a screen appears between them, Tony clicking away to bring the video up sneaky

Steve frowns, “Geh, Stark. Please. Don’t bring that junk up.” some pain in his voice.

and he sighs, “Only because you said please.” and closes it, screen disappearing. Pepper looks pleasantly surprised

Steve blinks and smiles softly at this, holding out his phone to him. “Thank you.”

he shrugs, smiling, “Eh, I can be nice sometimes.”
“Rarely,” Pepper teases and Tony smiles at her.

Steve nods, leaning back again after Tony has his phone back. “How long will we be at the party?”

“However long the vultures pick at our bones.” Tony says as Pepper speaks over him, “It depends, but they usually last until ten or 11.”

Nods, “Thank you Pepper. You make things so much simpler.” gives her a big grin~

she smiles, “I swear that sometimes Tony hired me as a translator.”
Tony harrumphs and leans back, playing with his phone

Steve nods, “You do an excellent job. Perhaps you could write up a quick reference to tape to his back when you’re not around.”

and she laughs as Tony gives Steve a look. Happy chuckles in the front

Steve grins, looking pleased with himself~
when they arrive the party is already in full swing? the sun setting as people in fancy outfits pour inside the expensive restaurant~

oh yes~ I’m sure it has a lovely view and is very fancy~ Tony glances at Cap and smiles, “have fun~” snags his first drink off a waiter’s tray

Steve frowns, “You’re not going to abandon me, are you?” already feels lost in all the people and music

Tony blinks, “You want to hang out with me? I warn you, I attract the really annoying ones.” indeed, several people are starting to make a beeline for them

smiles,”Who else would I hang out with? I’m supposed to be saving you, right?”

And Tony chuckles and shakes his head, sipping his drink, “You are one in a million, Cap.” and then they are upon them being chatted up, overly polite, getting overly friendly and touchy with them its not fun

Steve pull son his smile and tries to be friendly, but he sticks close to Tony for some level of comfort. He would drink some alcohol through the night, but only for the taste. he can’t get a buzz anymore with his metabolism~

ah, but Steve might notice Tony start going through the drinks. ANd after a while he stops checking them with his phone. he should be chided when he steals Steve to a quiet corner for a break

Steve frown at him when they get to the corner, “I think you might need to slow it on the drinks, friend.” worried about poison

“Hm? why’s that?” doesn’t appear to be drunk at all, except that failure to check

sighs, “At least keep checking them. I don’t want anything bad slipped into your drinks. there are too many people here.”

he blinks, “Oh... have I been forgetting?” doesn’t appear to have notice and takes out his cell, scanning his current one. its fine, thankfully

makes a face, “Ok, maybe it’s time to stop picking up drinks. You’re going to feel awful in the morning.”

Tony smiles a bit, “That’s sweet of you to care Cap, but I feel awful most mornings. Take advil, get on with our lives.” Cap might pick up that Tony is an alcoholic he might have heard as much from Fury’s file, but he had slowed down, till the attack and the stress and the breakup

frowns, “I mean it.” moves to take the drink in Tony’s hands, “Time to go.”

and Tony takes a step back, frowning at him, “Steve, just because you are the leader of the Avengers does not mean you get to boss me around all the time. Remember? I'm the one who doesn’t follow orders.” Steve’s grab had attracted a little attention, just some glances.

give him a sad look, “It’s not an avenger’s order. You’re my friend and I’m worried about you. I’ve barely been here two days and I feel like you’re sick. You need some time to heal.”

Tony looks at him in a way that is decidedly perplexed, but his eyebrows end up shifting down, “Steve, you don’t want to be my friend. Its a thankless job , and I especially don't want it out of pity.” and he doesn’t give Steve time to answer as he strides away, easily disappearing into the crowd

Steve huffs and goes to get himself a drink, wishing he could get drunk before he goes to find Tony in the crowd again. He knows if he looked for a certain type of people he’d find the slightly shorter man.

Indeed, Tony has been cornered by several of them by the door. he has his patented facade on, but while Steve is headed that way he sees him finish one drink and start another, his phone flashing out briefly to scan, keeping the conversation up so no one notices

Steve huffs at this and goes to seek out Pepper for help. that bastard was drinking more despite him!

Yep~ he’d find her taking a break off to the side, speaking quietly with happy, who is cheering her up~ she smiles, “Oh, Captain Rogers. How is your evening going?”

he gives her a weak smile, “It was fine, but I think it’s time to drag Stark home. He’s getting bratty.”

She sighs as if this is something that is not unusual, starting to look around, “What’s he done now?”
Happy puts a comforting hand on her shoulder.

He takes note of Happy’s hand and sighs, “Nothing too bad yet. I’m just a little on edge, I suppose. You guys can stay, just tell me how to convince him to follow me back to the tower.”

Pepper smiles, a bit tiredly, “That depends. How many has he had?”

Frowns, “Lots...” looks dejected by the idea of it.

she sighs, “Well, I’m sure your definition of lots isn’t his definition, but I’m sure he’s getting there. I would go with the concept that you’re telling him that you’re leaving and don’t want him to come. If it seems to be his best interest, he’ll follow, especially if he thinks you might not want him to.”

tilts his head, “Alright, thanks.” gives her a soft smile, “He is acting a bit childish, I suppose I should treat him like one.”

She smiles at this and nods, “Be careful. He’s fully aware of what he’s doing. He probably has some self sacrificing motive, as has been the case recently.” she looks hurt at the thought as she looks over at Tony, who is being charming

nods, “Thank you Ms. Potts. I’ll see you later then. You’re a great help.” moves to leave and go back to Tony

Happy calls to him, “I’ll get the car ready to ferry you back, Captain Rogers.” going along with the charade
Pepper smiles, “Thank you you, Captain, for looking after him.”
And Tony glances at Steve coming and practically announces him to his group he’s entertaining, “Ah, here comes Captain Rogers, to make sure I’m behaving myself.”

Steve nods to Happy as he goes.
he gives Tony his widest grin. “That’s right. But now it’s time to turn in for the night. I’m heading back. You can stay here and keep socializing.”

Tony blinks, surprise registering for a moment before he is being scrutinized under Tony’s facade, “Oh? Abandoning me, are we?”

nods, “you seem content. I’ll see you tomorrow perhaps.” turns to leave

Tony blinks, then seems to come to a decision, “Well, I might as well help you get home the right way. New york has changed in 70 years and I wouldn’t want to be held responsible for anything happening to you.” he apologizes to his crowd and moves to go with

Steve looks over his shoulder at him, raising an eyebrow, “Are you sure? I don’t need your company.”

“Hence why Ishall push it on you. Such cockyness will get you in trouble on the streets of New York.” grabs a drink to go as they head out.

nods, keeping his smile to himself as he leads Tony out to the car

and he’s finished the glass by the time they get there and leaves it with the last servant as Happy opens the door, “Mr. Stark, I didn’t know you were tired as well.”
“Even I allow myself to be manipulated in order to escape from society. Don’t act surprised, I’m not that drunk and his smile speaks volumes.”

Steve smiles, “Thank you for the ride Happy.” gently taps Tony on the shoulder to get him inside the car

and he gets in, his smirk cut short by it. so he sits and sighs, looking out the window
“Anytime sir.” Happy closes the door behind Steve and gets in the front to drive

Steve sits next to Tony and smiles at him, “It’s very kind of you to escort me back to the tower.”

Tony glances over and gives a half smile, “You know, when I let Pepper pull that trick on me, I use to get a present when I got back for behaving.” note the past tense no more Pepper in bed, that’s for sure. Tony is just teasing, but Steve would see his hand shaking a bit as he shifted his grip, the only real sign that he was rather drunk. he could fool a lot of people easily, for sure. He’s use to acting.

smiles a bit, “If you know it’s a trick, why do you follow anyways?”

“Because it suits my interests better to leave. I hate those parties.’ shakes his head a bit, “Leeches.”

nods, reaching over to pat Tony’s shoulder, “I know. I’m sorry. I wish I had presents to give you.” smiles a bit

“I’ll forgive you this once because Pepper didn’t tell you about that part.” smiles at him and the pat. he doesn’t let many people touch him, “Though getting out early to work on my gauntlets is a good consolation prize.” he’s going to weld drunk

blinks, making a face, “no. no you’re going to bed.”

and Tony chuckles at that face, “Oh? Am I?”
And Happy pulls up to the tower at this point, opening the door for them, “Have a good evening, gentlemen.’

Steve smiles and nods to him, “Thanks happy.” and leads Tony to the elevator, hitting the arcractor button, “Yes, you are.”

Tony rolls his eyes, “The act is cute Cap, but what are you going to do, knock me out and lock me in my room?” moves to press Cap’s shield

bats at his hand to stop him, “Maybe. We just don’t know.”

Tony frowns and tries again, but the alcohol keeps it from being too pressing, “Have you noticed that you’re staying in my tower?” technically, the Avengers tower now

smiles, batting at his hand again, “Didn’t you say it was the avenger’s tower? that implies it’s all of ours.”

“I paid for it all!” huffs, “Cost a pretty penny too. My company isn’t making what it use too, thank you very much.” they arrive at Tony’s floor and he gets off, trying to wave Steve to stay in there

Steve grins, easily following him into the apartment. he grabs Tony’s sleeve, pulling him to the bedroom.

and Tony does a quick shimmy and Steve is left with the vest as he makes for an escape to his workshop his awkward, slightly sideways run is hilarious. He’d probably get to the door and Steve catch him

Steve face palms and drapes the jacket over a chair before going after him, grabbing Tony’s hips and picking him up to be tossed over his shoulder and carried to the bedroom

and Tony makes a noise which is not happy, struggling, “You cannot just pick people up and carry them here there and everywhere! I’ll call security on you!” huffy and offended and ADORABLE

Steve just lets out a huge laughs, patting him on the back of the knees as he takes him into the bedroom and drops him on his back on the bed. “There you go.”

Tony omphs as he lands, then gives him a glare/pouty look, the pouty coming out because of the alcohol, “I’ll have you know that this doesn't mean you have won.”

quirks an eyebrow,”no? I’ll just have to stay until you fall asleep then.” moves to pull off Tony’s shoes

“You are taking this nanny business a bit far. Jarvis, please explain to Captain Rogers why he must leave?”
“I cannot find any explanations within my database, sir.” slightly smug tone
“Oh, so now you’re on his side, eh? You wait till morning, I’ll rewire you!”

Steve sighs, pulling up blankets to cover Tony with, “Shhh, nothing but quiet. Dim the lights, Jarvis?”

and Jarvis obeys, but as Pepper says, Tony doesn’t do direct orders “How do you think this is going to work? You’re going to hover there all night if I have anything to say about it.” moves to try and get up, but easily pushed down

Steve pushes him back down, “How about we make a game out of it. Give me a challenge, and if I can’t do it, then you can go to your lab. You get one try.”

Tony opens, then shuts his mouth at the one try, peering at Steve to see if its a trick. “One try, eh? Guess I won’t need all three of my doctorates for this one...” he ponders Steve, and Steve’s boyish face, and sighs a bit, laying back. Apparently, something had just sucked the fight out, “Tell me about Brooklyn, growing up there.”

blinks at this but then smiles softly, sitting on the edge of the bed, “Aw geez. you’re making me tell you a bedtime story then, eh? I can do that.” pulls at the sleeves to his suit jacket he still had on, “It was fun, but only because of my friend Bucky. I was too small for any of the other kids to take seriously. But after Bucky came to my rescue things mellowed out and I got to play games with everyone else. School became better after that.” he would launch into a ramble about growing up~

Tony makes a face at the word bedtime story but listens, slowly looking less ornery and more mellow. When Steve finally stops talking he ponders him, “Do you miss it?” this was the alcohol talking, for sure

glances at him before looking away again, pulling off the jacket, “Not really.”

“... Why’s that?” asks, watching his face

It kinda crumples before melting away to passiveness, “I’ve grown up. I don’t care about running the streets anymore.”

Tony is silent a moment before shaking his head, “Duty ain't everything Cap. Gotta have some thought for yourself sometime. Take it from a selfish bastard.” smiles slightly

Smiles a bit, looking at Tony. “I kept my end of the deal. Now you have to stay in bed.”

humphs, “I’ll take pity on you, for the moment, for having to put up with me.” as if its a horrible chore

shakes his head, “It’s not that bad. You’re easy to deal with once you learn the tricks.”

and Tony chuckles, shaking his head, “You may regret saying that, someday.” closes his eyes, apparently going to stay there, “Goodnight, Captain.”

laughs and nods, sitting there a bit longer before he stands, moving to leave.

and he might want to have Jarvis inform him if Tony immediately gets out of bed, but for the moment, he doesn’t move, rolling onto his side, his back to the door

Steve asks Jarvis to alert him after he gets to the elevator, not wanting Tony to hear him ask~
“Is he still in bed, Jarvis?”

“Yes sir, he just finished informing me to open the blinds, but he is in bed. Would you like me to inform you when he leaves it?”

nods, “Yes, please. I’d like to make sure he’s down for a good few hours at least.” goes down to his floor and starts undressing once there.

“Yes sir. Is there a time limit that I should not inform you after?”

considers then nods, “He fine if he gets at least 6 hours. don’t notify me after that. Thank you.”

“Yes sir. have a good evening.” it must be weird talking to a ceiling but all is quiet, surprisingly, for 30 minutes till Jarvis pipes up, “Sir, Mr. Stark has gotten out of bed, but he tells me to inform you that he’s just going to the restroom and will return post haste, so you do not need to go up and nanny him again.”

Steve blinks startled by the voice. it’s still weird but he’s gotten used to it. he smiles, “Tony is such a good child. I won’t go after him. Tell him he’s safe of my wrath for now.” flops down on his back on his own bed, in just a tshirt and boxers~

“Yes sir.” and its quiet, for a moment, then a screen rings on Steve’s wall he needs to pick up

Steve groans, sitting up and batting at the screen until he accidentally hit the right button

and he’d see a now shirtless Tony glare at him over his pillows, peering at him, the light of the arc reactor making the pillows light up a bit. “I am not a child.”

snickers, flopping back down on the bed, “Go to sleep Tony.”

“You are surprisingly cruel for being Captain America, has anyone told you? So bossy.” Tony grumbles and hangs up apparently obeying

Steve smiles warmly, starting at the darkened screen. Tony could be so cute sometimes.

Steve isn’t surprised to find himself thinking of Tony Stark as cute?~ he’s not woken by Jarvis the rest of the night

he’s too tired to notice~
he falls asleep, his metabolism has him up by 7am though and he sits up, rubbing his eyes, “Ah.. um.. Jarvis? Is Tony still in bed?”

“Yes sir, he woke up briefly an hour ago and requested medication, but returned to bed after.”

smiles and nods, “Thank you. “ sighs, “I guess.. i’ll shower then...?” looks around before up at the ceiling and shrugs, going to the bathroom.

Jarvis doesn’t answer~ he’d have a quiet morning until 8:30, when he’s informed that Ms. Potts has requested him in her office.

Steve quickly shoves food down his throat before hurrying up to her office~

and she looks up from her work and smiles as he enters, “Good morning Captain.’

Steve smiles, walking up to the desk, “Good morning. Did you have a good rest of the night?”

She nods, smiling, “I wanted to thank you for taking Tony home last night. It was a large weight off my shoulders not having to worry about him.” there’s a chair there and she gestures for him to sit.

Steve nods, taking a seat, “I wanted him back in his bed and not drinking anymore of those drinks. He’s self destructive.”

“Very.” she sighs, looking tired and worried at the thought. “I use to think it was his egotism driving him to his death, but he truly doesn’t seem to care for himself. I know that it is impolite, and that I’ve asked so much of you already, but... could you keep an eye on him for me? Please? He’s always looked up to you so much”
wait, always?~

Smiles a bit, “I was going to without you asking.” Tilts his head, “I think you’re exaggerating about him looking up to me, though.”

she smiles a bit at this, shaking her head, “Oh, no, I don’t think so.” she looks like she’s pondering, as if she doesn't know if she should tell him, then comes to a decision, “You heard that his father, Howard, continued to look for you after your disappearance, correct?”

Steve frowns and nods, “I was told it was his efforts that found me.”

She nods, “Indeed, it was one of our search teams which found you. Tony kept them searching after his father passed. He idolized you, as a child I think. he told me once that he has a collection of items from you, which, coming from the most streamlined person I know, shocks and amazes me... I think he would listen to you, sir.”

Frowns more at this, saddened by the thought, but he nods. He’s met other people that had grown up with toys and memorabilia of Captain America, but it never once occurred to him that Tony would be one of those people. but Pepper wouldn’t lie about this sort of thing.

she gives him a saddened smile, “Please, don’t tell him I told you, he’d have quite the little fit. He likes to act like such a child... But in the end, it really is an act. I know that when you met you disliked each other, but I hope that you can see past his childishness to what he really is.’

Steve nods, sighing, “Yes, I know he would be a good friend. I just have to smack him around a bit first. He’s a very stubborn person.”

she smiled fondly at this, “He wouldn’t be Tony Stark if he wasn’t stubborn.’

He laughs, “you’re right. He’s my opposite in every way.”

Pepper smiles, “That may be why you’ll get along.”

grins, “It’s certainly why haven’t gotten along in the past.”

she chuckles a bit, “Indeed, but I imagine that you have some similarities as well.” stubbornness
Jarvis chimes in, “Ms. Pots,you asked to be informed when Mr. Stark left his floor?”
she blinks and smiles, “yes Jarvis. Where’s he off to?”
“He has blocked my replying to you ma’am.” she sighs

Steve frowns at her but then smiles at Jarvis, standing, “I can hunt him down, Ms. Potts.”

she blinks, smiling at him, “it would make me feel better, since he probably has a hangover, but I don’t want to bother you.’

Steve nods, standing, “I’ll see you around then. Do you want me to do anything particular with him? Send him up here, maybe?”

She smiles, “Heh, I just like to know he’s keeping busy and not getting into trouble. if you sent him up here I would never get anything done.’

“mm, Iunderstand.” and moves to leave, smiling.

and she smiles, watching him go, pondering him~ where would Steve search?

Steve goes down to Tony’s floor, wanting to look in his lab~

but he’s not there~ Dummy ‘looks’ at him with his arm as he goes to it, but the door is closed. Tony is down bothering Bruce, telling him about the dumb people he talked to last night and doing science.

Steve frowns, petting dummy on the ‘head’ “Jarvis?” was getting used to the voice~
Bruce is entertaining him and feeding the Stark. I’m sure the two of them are pretty close~

“How may I assist you, Captain Rogers?” says the helpful voice
oh yes~ they’re best bros! Tony is eating more, which is something that is because Bruce has been feeding him more than takeout and healthy smoothies. They’d be cute together, I’m sure mutual comfort since they both have had hard times

smiles, “I know you couldn’t tell Pepper, but could you tell me where Stark sauntered off too?”
Bruce enjoys having Tony over when it’s just the two of them and they eat, drink and do science~

“He is down with Master Bruce, having breakfast.” Tony had him call him like that like Batman.

Steve smiles a bit at that, “I think i’ll go join them then.” Idon’t think he’d get the batman reference. Bruce just sighs over it.

Tony grins at every sigh~

yes~ I think Tony’s sex drive would push him for at least some teasing from Bruce when Bruce was in the mood. but it’s rare maybe.
Steve goes down to Bruce's floor~

he’s come in to Tony laughing with Bruce over some equations Tony is spinning around on a screen and mocking one of the leeches.

Steve smiles, “There you both are.”
Bruce is laughing at Tony, and then smiles at Steve, “Hey Steve.”

Tony turns and looks, still grinning, “Ah, its the great Captain America, come to see what trouble we’re into~”

Steve shrugs, “You know you don’t have to call me Captain America. To just hear my actual name roll off your lips would be enough. You recall it right?”

Tony blinks, but his grin doesn’t falter, “Well, a name like Steven does suit you~” teases

Gives a fake pout, “What would you call me then?”
Bruce blinks between the two of them, knowing that was the wrong question.

yes, yes it~ “Star spangled pants?~Steve the great and annoying nanny?” Tony suggests with a wide grin.

Steve frowns, “At least you actually used part of my name in the one.”

Tony chuckles, “I don’no Bruce, I think he just gave me permission to call him whatever I like.” Bruce had met Rhody. He might want to caution Steve against that after hearing those pet names.

Bruce sighs, “Steve, you might want to reconsider.”
Steve shrugs, “Anything is better than Captain. It’s too formal.”
Bruce winces.

Tony grins like a child given candy. “Just to inform you, buttercup, you might regret that decision,” gestures at him as he says it, then switches something up in the equation. Jarvis informs them, “Sir, your equation has come to equilibrium.” That’s what they’ve been working towards and Tony grins, “Mr. American Apple Pie has given me luck it seems!”

Steve huffs and Bruce grins, pulling the screen closer to himself to look over the equation, “Be nice, Tony.”

“Bruce, I’m hurt. I am always at the peak of all niceties. Don’t you agree, Spangly pants?~” looks over at Steve with a grin, but its not his mask, but a real one.

Steve facepalms, “Oh no.. what have Idone....”
Bruce nods, eyes not lifting from the screen, “I told you.”

“You should have trusted him. Tony says giddily, “Now Bruce, do we have the equipment to go through with that? or will we have to go back to the mansion.” the Stark mansion, out of town, which has more equipment that Pepper wouldn’t let them have in her skyscraper

Bruce smiles, “We might have to go back to the mansion for some more semiconductors. but that’s all.”
Steve just makes a faces, watching them.

“Might as well get started on it! Flag boy, want to go on a field trip with us?” Tony flashes a smile at him
Didn’t they have appointments today? and every day, for that matter

Steve sighs, “I’ll go, but cut out the American reference names.” tilts his head, “But aren’t there appointments for today?”
Bruce shrugs, “I gave up a long time ago trying to make Tony go.”

“I’ve been good for a whole 4 days! I even went to an extra one! I deserve a day off.” he stands, going to start to ruffle in Bruce’s stuff to get what they need

Bruce smiles and Steve frowns, “You can’t just make a day off. You have to do it in advance. call off the appointments for tomorrow and go then. Today you have things that must be done first.”

“Don’t you ever just throw up your hands and say to hell with this crap, Steve? Or are you really the perfect little superhuman everyone takes you for?” a light jab at the end of that statement. Tony glancing up at him briefly and holding eye contact at the end before returning to gathering

Steve looks a bit more angry, “Of course I’m not perfect. But you have to take time to do things right or you’ll mess everything up! all that work to get the attention off you won’t go through if you scamper off all the time.”

“I do not scamper off all the time, no matter what you have been led off to believe.” Tony says coldly, shouldering a bag and walking off to a side door. He’s escaping up stairs Steve doesn't know are there.

Steve frowns, gesturing before going after him, “What do you think you’re doing right now? get back here.”
Bruce blinks, watching them. unsure if he should follow

and Tony closes the door and Steve discovers he’d had it locked Jarvis won’t undo it for him. Bruce might point out that Tony actually hasn’t really skipped many days at all

Steve frowns and had gone back to Bruce where they talk a bit and Steve learns this. “he should still take the proper precautions before abandoning everything.”
Bruces shrugs, “He does what he wants. If he didn’t, people would get suspicious.”
Captain just nods, feeling guilty.
later he would go to Pepper to help take care of the abandoned appointments

and Pepper sighs, but she looks and smiles, “It seems he doesn’t have much today anyways, just 2 meetings with some repair teams which we can reschedule. Its a good thing he’s doing this today and not tomorrow.” she brings up tomorrow’s schedule and its packed Tony does look at these things~ perhaps hes not as bad as one would expect. Pepper sounds relieved, at least.

Steve blinks and then smiles a bit, he goes back to his floor. he’d have to apologize later~

and Tony and Bruce would get back later that evening, Tony having been a bit angry at Steve but easily soothed by Brucey. He goes to his workshop when Bruce declares they need a break and turns up his music, door closed. Steve will have to ask to get in to see him

It’s after dinner when he tries to go in, he hears the music and frowns, “Jarvis, can you let me into his lab? He hasn’t eaten yet, I think.”

“I cannot do that, Captain Rogers, however I can ask if he would let you in. Is that acceptable?”

nods, “yeah. please. tell him it’s important.”

and the music turns down and Tony tilts his head, as if listening to Jarvis. He’d been welding, so he turns off the torch and turns, tilting the mask up. He’s dirty and covered in oil and grease. he looks skeptical, but says something and the door opens. Then he turns and goes back to welding.

Steve tilts his head and comes in, hands in his jeans (that are a bit tight~) pockets as he comes over to Tony’s side.

Tony says, “Yes?” without looking up from what he’s doing. he’s working on his gauntlets still

“I wanted to apologize.. for earlier.”

and the weld torch shuts off and he looks over, mask still down, “Oh?” not many words, unusual for Stark

nods, looking at the project on the desk, not Tony, “It was rude of me to assume.”

“Assume what? That I can’t manage my life? Yes, that was rather rude.” puts the torch down and turns, walking to another table, mask coming up, but not looking at him

follows him with his eyes, “I said I’m sorry.” his voice softer

and Tony pauses for a moment before saying, “Yes, you did.” slightly softer tone, fingers whizzing over screens

frowns deeply, “Have you eaten dinner?”

“:Not hungry, nanny.” doesn’t turn to look at him

“I’m not- ...that’s not..” sighs, crossing his arms over his chest, “Tony, eat something.”
uh oh not Stark~

and Tony turns at his name, face impassive, “Why?” he’s got a smudge down one cheek and is sexy in working clothes, all rumpled.

Steve doesn’t think much when his eyes flick up and down Tony’s body, “Because it is a basic human function you need to fill in order to stay alive.”

“I eat enough to stay alive, obvious by the fact I am still here. I know Pepper has asked you to babysit me, but I do not need someone to coordinate my life for me.” turns back around, whizzing things across his screens in a way that may be angry.

“Pepper never asked me to babysit you. She just mentioned some issues with the politics which I have some experiences in handling. There was nothing about personally making sure you’re well fed.”

He makes a noise that shows his skepticism, but doesn't say anything

His arms uncross and he moves his hands awkwardly, “I'll show the letter. So help me god, i’ll show it to you. But can’t you trust my concern is for you as a friend and not because I'm babysitting you?”

“Why on earth would you want to be friends with me?” Turns, fully skeptical look on his face, “Really Steve, why?”

Looks confused, putting his hands on the desk behind him, leaning on it, “How could you ask that? You’re a great person. Even if we fight all the time, you’re still good company.”

Tony looks at him like he’s out of his mind, tilting his head a bit, disbelieving, “Did that ice go to your brain?”

gives him a cute pout, “No. Shut up and take the stupid compliment.”

and he blinks and shakes his head, giving a half smile, “You confuse me, Cap.’ shakes his head

tilts his head, leaning back on the desk again, his hands behind him on it, “How?”

“People who say they want to be my friend are always trying to get something, one way or another. But for some God awful reason Ican’t imagine that’s your motive.’

Steve frowns, “My motive is to be your friend. Do you think Pepper or Bruce have other motives?”

“They never asked.” points out, still frowning at him. and Tony had asked him, kinda, in the way Tony does Steve had turned him down the first time, now Steve’s asking him and Tony is confused

“They never asked what? To be your friend? normally it happens naturally and there’s no need to ask.”

“Then why in the world are you asking and trying so hard? You made it clear that you had wanted nothing to do with me before, now you’ve gone all nice. We don’t have to be friends to be on the same team, Cap.” cause Tony is a stubborn ass?

“I’m not trying hard. I’m just.. acting normally around you. You’ve done nothing to send me away. And before...” sighs, “Before I just needed some time to adjust to everything. I needed to be on my own. away from everyone. not just you.”

And Tony sighs, pondering Steve, silent. Silent Starks are a thing to be worried about

frowns, looking uncomfortable and wiggles a bit under his stare, “What? Don’t look at me like that.”

and at this Tony softens a bit, a slight smile, “What? Like you’re too perfect to exist?”

makes a face, “I am not perfect. And you know it.”

Tony smiles more and chuckles, “Old fashioned then?”

smiles a bit, “I can’t deny that. but it’s not old fashioned to me.”

nods at this, “Understandable. Its just very rare to see these days.” has softened to Steve now, anger gone, leaning back against his worktable

smiles more, “I’m not from these days.”

“I’ve heard.” Tony smiles more as well, friendly and a little tired, comfortable with Cap again

and Steve is back to his grin, “Can Italk you into eating, now? I haven't eaten either, so we could cook something together.”

Tony sighs, “Alright, I give up, you win. Jarvis, pause the processes that I’m working on?”
“yes sir.” and several of the screens stop, Tony taking off his welding mask and heading to a sink

Steve smiles at this, “Mind if Iuse your kitchen? I’ll start cooking while you clean up.”

Tony waves a hand in his direction, “Go forth, use what you will.” Steve wouldn't have much to work with in there

Steve thinks it over and decides pancakes work~

Tony comes out with his arms clean and goes to his bedroom, losing his shirt on the way, Steve catching a glimpse of that muscled, scared form before it disappears into the room.

Steve blinks and leans to see more of it as he walks away and then frowns, watching the pancakes cook. Now... why had he been looking over Tony’s body so much recently...? especially when he was covered in the oil in his work clothes.. he just looked so... Steve frowns more.

Tony doesn’t know these thoughts as he comes back out wearing a fresh shirt, but the same greasy pants as good as you're going to get. still has a streak of grime on his cheek

Steve smiles when he comes back in, putting the plate of pancakes in front of Tony and reaching with a paper towel in his other hand to scrub off the oil on his cheek.

Tony blinks and recoils at first before apparently remembering who and where he is, letting him, “Something on my face?” one eyebrow up.

nods, scrubbing the oil away, “ You got oil on your cheek. “ turns going to fill his own plate, “Don't’ want oil in your food.”

Tony is quiet for a moment before smiling and shaking his head, “Thanks.”

sits at the island with Tony and eats~

si~ Im sure they make small talk, Tony talking about his day and eventually asking about Steve’s

Steve had a pretty boring day around his floor the highlight was working out. “I’m kinda glad it finally came time to check on you. I was going stir crazy.”

Tony smiles, “You know that you could leave the tower, check out the town, if you wanted.”

frowns, “I didn’t know when you’d come back then.”

Tony smiles and snorts, “Does your life revolve around mine then?”

Shakes his head, “ No,, but Iwould have worried about you and not have had a proper time while gallivanting around.”

Tony smiles and shakes his head, “You are a strange man, Rogers.”

grins wide, “I’ve been told that before.” eats a big stack of pancakes~

Tony shakes his head, eating as well, “You can definitely pack it in.’
‘
(oh man Iwish Steve was perverted for that comment ))
Steve grins, “I work it off. In fact, I think we should train together. You’re looking soft.”

((I know~)) Tony blinks, then looks offended, “I am never soft! I could still suit up and fly circles around you.”

waves a finger at him, “ ‘suit up’ that’s the key word there. I remember a Tony would didn’t have to suit up to keep up.”

Tony snorts, quirking a smile, “Excuse me, but we all don’t have supersoldier injections. I am but flesh and bone and brilliance.”

“Come train with me and we’ll add muscle to that list.”

Tony snorts a bit, but smiles, “Since you're adamant I’ll even add it to my Pepper approved schedule, since you’re so concerned that I follow it~’ teasing about earlier.

grins wide, “Thank you. I’m honored~”

Tony rolls his eyes at this, “You are a strange man, Steve Rogers.” but smiles, shifting up and moving to gather dishes.

nods, letting him take the dishes and watches him~

and Tony Stark, genius, billionaire, playboy, rinses them and puts them in the dishwasher, something so ordinary its almost funny

Steve can’t wipe the grin off his face as he washes~

and Tony glances back once and stops, raising an eyebrow, “Something funny?” the look on his face makes it funnier

nods, “Why haven't you crafted a machine to do that for you yet?” a big silly grin as he rests his chin in his palm, elbow on the counter

he blinks, then smiles ruefully, “Dummy hates doing the dishes.” the machine he made doesn’t like them but admires his silly grin, liking it

Steve just snorts, laughing at the image~

“What? I wouldn't make you do them either if you disliked them.” cute offended tone flicks water in his direction, turning back to the last of them

Steve almost purrs as he sighs, “That’s so kind of you.”

Tony grumbles something about the world thinking him an egotistical selfish bastard then acting surprised as he closes and starts the sleek dishwasher with a press of the button, turning to look at Steve. He smiles at the sight, shaking his head ruefully.

“So what are your plans for tonight?” sits up more, trying not to think of how good that smile looks on Tony

Tony shrugs, “Work, sleep at some point, you?”

“Do you care if Isee what you’re working on? I’ve been alone all day.”

“... alright, though I’m sure my technobabble will make no sense to you.’ smiles a bit, shifting and heading back to his workshop

“That’s alright.” and follows him down, happy~

and Tony shows and talks, explaining and working on a circuit board at the same time. Steve is free to ask any questions and Tony answers. I’m sure they go late into the night by accident, again.

Steve asks a lot of really easy questions at first, but as he learns he asked better questions, curious about the work, but when he seems it’s 2am he frowns, “oh, how did that happen again...?”

Tony chuckles, smiling, “That’s what I say when Pep yells at me for staying up most of the night.”

Shakes his head, “We should go to bed.” but a smile on his face

Tony sighs, “Normally I’d argue, but I have to climb stairs tomorrow in ruins, and I hate stairs.” tosses down his wrench, heading for the door

blinks, following after him, “Ruins? Where are you going?”

“The building crews. Pep says you’re coming too. We get to see the progress they’ve made and give them encouragement. While being all celebratory hero like.” makes a face, heading to his bedroom

nods, “Oh, Ilook forward to it then... night.” watches him for a minute before going to leave for his own place.

Tony waves a hand and a night, stripping once he’s halfway in and going to the shower. I’d like to skip a bit, say that Steve settles in and gets dragged to all of Tony’s events. There are soo, soo many. Steve could see why he’s stressed. After a particularly bad meeting Tony had stormed up the tower, leaving Steve and Happy far behind. He’d made it clear to Steve not to bother him for a while, and not in a very polite manner. Happy sighs, frowning, “He lets it get to him.”

Steve has been noticing himself ogling Tony more and more and it’s starting to worry him, but he just pushes it to the back of his mind. denial~ hehe~
Steve sighs, “I just... We’ll just let him steam for an hour then I’ll go after him.”

Happy nods, “Good plan. He’ll probably work most of his anger out on his suit by then.” Tony tends to angrily build things or angrily drink, depending on what he has to do in the afternoon. And he has stuff to do, so he’s probably not drinking. However, Tony has retreated to Bruce’s floor, apologized to him, then went into a rant that the apology was for. Tony is disgusted at politicians. I don't blame him.

Bruce frowns, always there to listen to him. He pushes his books out of the way so Tony can sit on the couch with him and listens quietly, giving him a look of concern.

When Tony had gotten his pacing portion out, early on, he flops next to Bruce, slowly winding down. He finally sighs, “Don’t look at me like I’m a pity case, please.” smiles a bit, facing sideways to look at Bruce as he talks

Bruce smiles softly, “How should I look at you then? You’re very pitiable.”

And Tony makes a strangled laughing noise, shaking his head, his eyes closed as he leans forwards, resting his head on Bruce’s shoulder, “You might be the only person to say that.” sounds tired. needs some physical comfort.

He hesitates a moment, stiffening at the action but soon relaxes, reaching up to thread his hand through his hair, “Do you... do you need some release...?” his voice quiet.

Tony tilts his head so he can peer at Bruce, but still have his head there, “Oh, so you’re giving me a pity fuck too then?” but his voice is teasing, but tired. Yes

Bruce nods, “Take it or leave it.” bumps his nose against Tony’s forehead, nuzzling him as his hand come up to rest on Tony’s shoulder

Tony smiles, softly, “Can’t say I’m one to turn down such things. Gotta keep my playboy reputation up.” mummers the last part as he shift up for a soft kiss

Bruce nods as they start to kiss, pulling Tony more into his lap as he leans back against the couch.

and Tony easily shifts into his lap, moving an arm around his shoulders to stabilize himself, closing his eyes. he kinda melts into a uke for Bruce, its adorable.

And Bruce enjoys uke Tony even if what they do is very rare. He wraps both arms around Tony, surrounding him, trying to help him feel safe as the kiss deepens into all tongue~

and Tony makes a moaning sound, relaxing in Bruce’s arms. I must admit, the hulk is a fine protector.

oh yes~ Bruce has a strong build (not as much as Steve though ) so it’s easy to surround Tony. At the moan his hands start to wonder, pushing up the back of Tony’s shirt.

well, Bruce is shorter and harrier~ Steve is like a model Tony makes another sound at this, breaking the kiss for air and willing to lose the shirt completely.

Bruce easily pushes the shirt up and moves to kiss his collarbone once the shirt was on the ground, his hands sliding down Tony’s sides.

Tony shivers a bit, especially when Bruce’s hands brush over his scars. Between the palladium poisoning, torture, and working with metal all his life, Tony has quite a few. And they’re sensitive on his muscled form. One of Tony’s hands starts undoing the buttons on Bruce’s shirt as he kisses Bruce’s forehead, eyes opening and watching him through lids

Bruce likes to run his fingers over each scar, his back and hips his favorite. He leans back, kissing Tony’s chin and jaw to back it easier to get the button down shirt off. He only has a few scars, but nothing drastic. But I'm sure he’s covered mostly in fur anyways

and Tony is a bit distracted, but manages to get it off. He likes the harrier Bruce, saying he’s cuddly and teasing him sometimes he runs his hands over his chest once its open, pressing closer so bare skin touches.

Bruce is just a big bear.
Bruce purrs when they touch, sucking softly on Tony’s neck, careful not to leave a mark. His hands meanwhile have found their way down the back of Tony’s pants~

yes Tony makes a uke noise at this, his bum a weak spot the arc reactor lights up the space between them, one of Tony’s hands in Bruce’s hair and the other running down his side, distracted

hehe~
Bruces like the warmth of the arc reactor between them. He lifts his hips up to get Tony to move up so he could pull the pants down

Tony moves easily to his silent instructions, shifting and letting the pants slide easily down, leaving Tony in just boxers, unless Bruce stole those too

not yet~ he pulls the pants down to his knees before he lets Tony settle back in his lap and runs his hands slowly over the boxers and eventually one would dip under the cloth to grab the nude bum~ Bruce is an ass man~

go Bruce! and Tony makes a lovely uke moan at this, blushing a it, hand tightening slightly in his hair. he has a fine ass to grab too~

Bruce moans softly into Tony’s neck moving his head up to lick Tony’s ear, “Your ass has got to be the best ass in the world.” leans back, pushing Tony’s chest against his own by squeezing and pushing on Tony’s butt~

and Tony shivers, blushing brightly at this, “Never would have thought you were an ass man at first sight, Banner.” sounds slightly embarrassed, which is a rare thing to hear from Tony Stark, but presses close, his groin bumping Bruce’s, showing his need

Bruce just laughs softly, “Hush. Just get my pants open, won’t you?”

“yes sir.” says in a laughing tone, hands moving down to quickly open them up, skilled from years of doing it to women he reaches in for what lives within~

now Bruce moans as Tony brushes against him, kissing at his ear and jaw before moving back to his neck

“And I would have never known you kept a boston sausage in here.” Tony wraps his hand around Bruce, who I imagine is shorter, but big and wide

oh yes~
Bruce huffs, his face all read, “H-hush. You’re nothing but a big tease.”

Tony grins at this, turning his head to look at him, cheeky, “You know it~” slides in for a kiss, giving some strokes.

he sighs into the kiss but soon returns it. his fingers press further back along Tony’s back end until the boxer shorts are mostly off anyways, but Bruce’s fingers are interested in something else back there to rub against~

Tony shivers as he finds it, his hand squeezing a bit too much at this, then he moves at pawing Bruce's pants and boxers off all the way, wanting it with a soft noise

Bruce smiles, “Can you reach the oil in the drawer over there?” nudges Tony’s chin with his head in the direction of the stand next to the couch. They had stored some around for just such occasions~

Tony reaches, but it’s slightly short and he grumbles, shifting up more, managing to just get to the drawer, “Lose the pants while you’re waiting~’ mummers, hand fumbling in the drawer for it

“mm? I’m too busy watching you.” is using Tony’s movement to get Tony’s pants and boxers off instead of his own.

Tony sighs, but kicks them the rest of the way off and returns with the oil, smirking a bit, “Wanted me naked instead?~”

nods, running his hands over Tony’s sides as he looks him over, “Yeah. I did.”

and Tony’s face flushes at this, but he keeps his smile, “Sneaky. Now if you don’t mind me~” shifts down and tugs on Bruce’s pants, wanting them off~

he smiles at this and lifts his hips off the couch so Tony has access~

and Tony steals them away, leaving them both naked. then he crawls back n Bruce’s lap, presenting him with the oil, “for you~”

Bruce smiles and spreads it on his fingers in front of Tony before reaching around. The wet fingers tease while his other hand grabs a cheek and pulls Tony close again.

Tony goes easily, shivering, “N-now who’s the tease~” kisses at Bruce’s neck and cheek, moving up to his lips

Bruces hums as they kiss, slipping a finger inside~

and Tony shivers, melting a bit into him at this. He’s tight since I'm sure they don't do this too often, but not too much~ he wraps an arm around Bruce’s neck and holds tight to his shoulders

yes~
the other hand massages Tony’s hips and butt as the finger stretches and plays before getting a second finger as its friend <3

and Bruce would know when the second hit the right spot, Tony melting and letting out a deep, low moan, shuttering at the pleasure

Bruce smiles at this, nuzzling Tony soft as he pushed in a third finger to help press the spot, massaging it slowly

and Tony is a total uke, clinging to Bruce and pressing back into it, groaning, “B-Bruce...’ looks at him, eyes with want.

Give him that cute soft smile that always had a hint of sad to it. “You want it now?” he always looked so relaxed with his eyes never fully open, a dazed look~

“Y-yes... please...” most people don’t get a please out of Tony Stark, but he smiles back, soft and caring.

Bruce nods and pulls out his fingers as he lowers Tony to line up, gently pressing inside.

and Tony sits on him, relaxing as he takes him in, sighing. one hand is braced on Bruce's shoulder and he looks up when he’s in, a faint smile for Bruce as he leans in for a kiss.

Bruce returns the smile and kiss, letting Tony sit on him for some time before he puts both his hands on Tony’s hips and starts to pull him up.

and Tony shutters nicely, giving a low moan, one hand on Bruce, the other the side of the couch to steady himself, but lets Bruce lead, liking his pace usually~

Bruce nuzzles him softly as he worked Tony up and down at the pace he liked, making trails of kisses along his neck and shoulder

Tony melts into the softness, loving the kisses, making little uke noises and moans as he moves him, slowly worked up to climax by the patient Bruce. he starts to beg a bit and whimper as he gets close, hand tightening on Bruce’s shoulder and forehead rested against his

Bruce hums a bit at Tony’s changes and keeps them moving with one arm, the other hand moving between them to pump Tony in time with the thrusts.

Oh, Tony wouldn’t last long with this. If Steve comes up on the elevator at this point, he catches a beautiful view of Tony arching and crying out, flushed, eyes half open and dazed as he makes a mess in Bruce’s hand, tightening wonderfully around him

Yes, Steve blinks at the sight, he face turning bright red, his mouth falling open.
Bruce doesn’t notice him too caught up in Tony’s display and ends up filling Tony up with a groan~

Tony doesn’t really see him as he relaxes forwards, arm coming out to brace on the front of the couch as he pants, looking down at Bruce. he smiles a bit as Bruce fills him up, hand going to pet his cheek, body still shaking a bit from the release.

Bruces lets out a long sigh, nuzzling Tony’s hand. his eyes open and he looks over Tony’s shoulder, instantly freezing and teasing up.
Steve takes a step back, knowing he’s been spotted

Tony blinks as he feels the tense, frowning, “Easy there big guy... Calm down” concerned that Bruce was going Hulk, petting his face, worried. They hadn’t had an incident, but they were careful.

Yes, that’s why when they did things they had to go slow and pace themselves~
Bruces frowns shaking his head, “n-no. It’s.. it’s Steve.”
Steve takes a few more steps back at the sound of his name before turning to hurrying out of there. the poor guy all red and flustered~

and Tony blinks, “Steve?...” turns and looks over his shoulder, flushing himself and Steve would get a look at a hilariously embarrassed Tony Stark if he glanced back, totally dumbstruck

And Steve would see it as he looked at them again before going through the door, gone

Tony stares at where Steve had just disappeared from, then looks at Bruce, hand going to cover and rub his face as he groans Embarrassed Tony is adorable, “Well, there went that secret...”

Bruce frowns, lifting Tony up to gently pull out of him, “We should go talk to him...”

and Tony sighs, making a slight face at this and relaxing into the couch. He gives Bruce a half smile as he half heartedly says, “No pity cuddles after the pity fuck?”

frowns and pulls Tony in for a hug, “No. I’m sorry. We’ll chase him down later.” hugs him tight.

Tony relaxes into him, hugging back, “... Thanks Bruce.” nuzzles his face into him, hiding from the world

Nods, petting him softly and holding him for as long as Tony wanted.

A shift occurs after some time, Tony shifting up and smiling, bumping his nose into Bruce’s chin, then cheek, “We should hunt him down I guess.” Steals a soft kiss, but his tone is thankful, having needed the cuddle.

smiles a bit, nodding as he returns the kiss.

Afterwards Tony separates and gives him a grateful smile, then sits back and stretches, sexy body on display. He totally has sex hair from Bruce’s hands, it even more spiky than usual

Bruce smiles as he watches him and grabs a towel to clean himself then Tony off, gentle.

Tony smiles at this, “Thanks. Ready to go hunt down Mr. Spangly pants and make sure he hasn’t died of a nose bleed?” admires the Bruce~

nods, “First we need clothing, Tony.” grabs Tony’s shirt off the ground and hands it to him with a smile, “don’t forget again.”

Tony sighs, rolling his eyes like the drama queen he is, “Fine fine. We will dress to protect the innocent.” lighthearted, moving to pull it on, but Bruce had noticed Tony was very careful about who saw him even without a shirt off, “Though I know of some interns who would love to oggle you.” gets up and moves to search for his boxers

Bruce smiles and nods, his eyes running over Tony a last time before the shirt hid everything. then he went to dress himself.

and I’m sure Tony straightens Bruce out a bit so he looks less rumpled, Tony Stark NEVEr looking rumpled, then runs a hand through his hair before asking Jarvis where Steve went, heading to wherever it is

Steve was in his bedroom on his own floor~
Bruce thanks Tony for the help and would follow Tony to the elevator.

And Tony gives an easy grin, throwing an arm around Bruce’s shoulders companion like as they head to Steve’s floor. getting off and leaves Bruce alone with the touching when they go to look for Steve

Bruce frowns as he looks around the apartment, “..Steve?”
There’s a sighs before the bedroom door opens a crack and Steve looks out, his face still red. he doesn’t look happy, but he doesn’t look upset wither. just, muddled

Tony blinks, expecting anger he’s unprepared for muddled and flushes a bit himself, “We, ah... sorry you came in on that, you should really knock...” kinda lame, at a loss for words. Pepper would laugh at him for apologizing about sex

oh Pepper~
Steve moves to step out of the bedroom, looking a bit rumpled. he shuts the door behind himself, leaning on it, “I’m sorry. I’d gotten used to just walking in on each other. I didn’t know... that you both...” looks to the side and up, the red returning on his cheeks.
Bruces shakes his head, “O-oh no. you have it wrong.”

Tony coughs at this, “Yah, we usually don’t do such things. You had particularly bad timing.”

Steve frowns, looking at them again, “you don’t?”
Bruce shakes his head, “Just once in awhile... when one of us needs it.”
Steve looks at the ground, “So, you’re not dating?”

Tony smiles a bit at this, shaking his head, “No. Brucey wouldn’t be able to deal with me in that high a dose, eh Brucey?” not up to his usual Tony charms, but the smile and the nudge are there

Bruce laughs before nodding, “Tony and I had a long talk about it. We’re comfortable with each other, but not romantically.”
Steve looks up at them again, looking more surprised, “... I see.” he wasn’t used to the concept of that kind of relationship.

“Not quite with your 40’s mentality, eh Rogers?” Tony smiles at this, looking faintly relieved that Steve isn’t freaking out

He frowns, looking upset, “I’m trying Stark! Just give me a minute!” oh! snapping Captain :c

Tony blinks at this, looking faintly hurt as the smile and friendly teasing disappear, replaced quickly with a hard line with a faint upward turn, “Well, welcome to the 21’s century.” and turns to leave, before he loses his temper with Steve, which is a miracle

Steve rolls his eyes and goes back into his bedroom, slamming the door.
Bruce blinks between them, confused

poor Bruce Tony waits for him by the elevator, huffy.

Bruces catches up to him, frowning, “What just happened?”

Tony shrugs, for a moment looking just as confused, “Guess our Spangled friend is a bit touchy with the subject.” not a nice tone. Tony is angry at Steve.

He sighs, “Of course he is. They didn’t have relationships like that openly in the forties. I think he’s trying hard to adjust. He didn’t tell us how gross or immoral we are because of it.”

And Tony sighs a bit at this. of course Bruce is right, he usually is... “True.” nods a bit. “Still didn’t have be a bitch about it.” now there’s Tony

tilts his head, giving him a flat look, “He didn’t until you opened your mouth. I want you to replay what just happened in your head again.”

... and Tony looks down and off to the side, “Touche.” point taken.

smiles a bit, “Shall we try talking to him again? You know what, why don’t just the two of you talk?”

Tony makes a face at the thought, “Didn't you just make the point that whenever I open my mouth, the wrong thing to say comes out of it?” looks over at him with a -_- look

Bruce grins wide, “That’s why you should work things out with him. “

Tony sighs, “You are very mean Brucey.’ pouts, getting off with him at his floor

sighs, “Fine i’ll go with you then if you’re going to be a drama queen about it.”

“I am always a drama queen, give me some credit.” smiles, moving an arm around his shoulders as they walk and plops on his couch

smiles a bit, putting an arm around Tony’s waist, “True. Perhaps you could tone it down a little for the Captain though? When you talk to him again?”

Tony sighs, leaning his head on Bruce’s shoulder, “Alright, for you I will reign in my sparkling personality.” relaxes like this

Bruce laughs, petting his hair, “Thank you, Tony.”

“Mhn.” and Tony closes his eyes, comfortable and pondering

Bruce pets him for awhile, waiting for Tony to relax and work up the nerve to go back to Steve.

and Tony finally sighs, calmed, nuzzling the shoulder a bit, “Guess I should go talk to him.’

Bruces smiles at this, kissing the top of his head, “Proud of you. Be nice to Captain. It’s weird for him and he wants to adjust, you just have to let him do it his way.”

Tony smiles a bit at the kiss, “Fine fine. I’ll play nice. its just hard to keep my mouth in check sometimes.” truer words were never spoken

pats his back, “The first step is admitting the problem.” grins

Tony rolls his eyes and ruffles Bruce’s hair, “Terribly mean.” gets up, stretching

Bruces nods, slumping on the couch after Tony stood, “Of course.” big grin~

Tony smiles at the grinning Bruce and shakes his head at him, tisking and leaning down, stealing a nice kiss, “I'll be back~”

Bruce smiles at this, “I’ll wait for you, princess.” in reality he was going to go back to his desk and work

“Sure you will.” Tony snorts and shakes his head, straightening, “Have fun with your formulas~ I’m off to suffer and be a good boy when speaking with the boy scout.” heads off to the elevator

Bruces waves to him and blows him a kiss before the doors shut

Tony grins and shakes his head at him, heading down to Cap’s floor, smile fading as he sighs, running a hand through his hair and pondering his reflection in the elevator door.

Steve was sitting on his couch, watching the news on tv. he looks up when the elevator opens and gives Tony a frown, “Come to tease me some more?”

Tony frowns more at this and sighs, walking in, silent for a few moments, “No, I haven’t.” looks like he checks himself from adding on to that statement, so just looks srs

Steve turns off the tv before rearranging himself to let Tony have a seat on the couch with him.

Tony takes the silently offered seat, plopping down and pondering Steve, “... You may not have noticed, but I have a tendency to keep talking a bit past where I should rightfully stop.” the serious look with the raised , matter of fact eyebrows are Tony’s way of apologizing.

Steve smiles softly, “I’m sorry I snapped. I was just having a hard time with all the new information at once.”

Tony nods a bit, “It was understandable. And my little joke turned into bait, so.. I am... sorry as well.” something you don’t hear often, Tony looking off to the side

Steve smiles more at this, shocked, “Thank you, Tony...” calling him by his first name. deep appreciation in his eyes~

And Tony looks over to his face, meeting his eyes, giving a half smile and a shrug, “Eh, count yourself among the few who have heard those words from my mouth.” but its a nice smile, holding the gaze

Steve nods, “yeah, I’ll treasure that.” sits up more, feeling better

“A priceless Stark treasure~” leans back a bit, more of a light hearted grin

Steve nods, before tilting his head, “Have you eaten dinner yet? I could make you something.”

Tony chuckles a bit, “I should say sorry more, if it gets me free food~” that is a no, he hasn’t eaten

Steve laughs and stands, going over to his kitchen, “Requests?”

“Something tasty.” shifts so he can watch Steve cook from the couch, “and terribly expensive.” teasing with the last part

Steve clicks his tongue, looking in the fridge, “Turkey subs then?”

Tony chuckles, “Sounds like a feast~”

Steve nods and puts together the most badass sandwiches ever.

Tony comments as he watches Steve make them, “Pep says that between you and Bruce she’s shocked to see me actually put on some weight.:”

Steve smiles, “When we eat, you eat too.”

Tony snorts, “Its like a nanny tag team. Colson would be proud.” smiles a bit sadly at this

Steve nods, sitting with Tony on the couch again with their food, a sad smile, “Very proud.”

and Tony would take the plate if its offered, smiling at him, “Thanks.” its soft

it was~ Steve nods, digging into his own food

and Tony eats as well, complimenting Steve and starting up small talk

Steve smiles at this and is happy to talk to his friend about stupid things~

yes~ and I’m sure they both cheer up~ Steve might recommend sparing after dinner

Steve grins after he cleans up, “Want to spar a bit before bed?”

“Oh, taking out your revenge?” Tony grins, getting up and making a faint face, but its quickly gone.

shakes his head, “Revenge on what? We’ve worked it out, right?” grins, standing and ruffling Tony’s hair like a kid

and Tonny huffs and bats at his hand, “I thought we had, yet you still desire to kick my ass, apparently~” grinning a bit at this.

Smiles, “I just said I wanted to spar.” turns to go down to his gym, expecting Tony to follow, “It’s not my fault I destroy you every time we do.”

Tony grumbles as he follows that Steve does it on purpose

Steve just grins, pulling off his shirt as they walk. It was normal for him to do this, but this time after taking off his shirt he gives a glance over his shoulder at Tony before going to locker room to change

Tony blinks, pondering this. he’d taken to leaving a set of gym clothes down here and goes to change into them, preparing himself for pain

Steve is now aware Tony likes guys and he worries about not thinking about that before. As he changes he huffs, his mind mixed up with all the things he’d caught himself doing to Tony. like touching him too much and looking at him too long. he tries to push it out though and gives Tony a grin when they get out to the mat. “...ready?” looks less relaxed than before they changed

And Tony puts up his dukes, in a fighting stance, giving Steve a smile, “Ready.” the less relaxed part makes him worry more

And Steve comes at him, easily flipping the smaller man around. But he’s not as gentle as he normally is~ He’s stressed about something.

and after Steve has thrown Tony down on his ass a few time he groans as he’s helped up, “Do you keep doing that because you want me to be even sorer in the morning?” makes a face

Steve blinks at him as he reaches down to help him up again, “...huh?”

and Tony takes the hand, “My ass. You are purposefully knocking me onto it time and time again to make it hurt more.” accused, but in a friendly way.

Frowns, “O-oh.. from..” trails off as he blushes a bit, “I’m sorry, I didn’t realize. We can stop if you like.” getting flustered for some reason

and Tony blinks at this, confused at this, “No, I’m fine, I’m just teasing. You ok?” a bit concerned.

frowns, scratching the back of his head, “oh. I just don’t know how all...” gestures at nothing, “...that stuff works.”

Tony smiles at his apparent embarrassment, “Well, if you’re curious, I’d check the internet. Or you could ask. If you want to know?” confused if Steve is asking

Makes a face of confusion, curiosity, and other various disgruntled emotions, “...umm..”

and Tony looks confused, wondering him.... “Are you... ok Steve?”

he looks back up at Tony, looking like a beaten puppy~ “I’m not... completely sure, honestly.”

Tony is not quite sure what to do, just wanting to make the puppy happy... “Do you... need to talk about it?”

Sighs, “The internet scares me.. so yes. yes Ithink Ido.”

And Tony smiles, “Heh, and I don’t?” goes to sit on a bench, “So... what do you want to know?

hesitates before going to sit with him, “You and Bruce... um, how long have you...?”

Tony smiles, “Since a couple weeks after Pep and I cut it off. So on and off, a few months.”

nods, twiddling his thumbs, “And it’s not weird between you both? What if one of you finds someone permanent?”

Tony smiles, “Not weird at all. Well, I'm sure it would be explained to the partner and if the partner had a problem with it, it would stop and we’d just be friends.”

Nods, like he agreed with that, “Oh I see. I never thought you could do something like that with someone without.. deeper feelings though.”

Leaning back a bit, smiling, “Heh, have you heard of my reputation in the past?” shakes his head, looking over to the side, a faint smile on his face, “Well, you can have... a different type of of feelings for someone. Bruce and I are very close friends. Its still a form of love... but different... you know?” he looks up at Steve at the last part, introspective.

Blinks, making eye contact with him for a moment before advertising the blue eyes, “oh.”

And Tony ponders him, silent for a few moments, “Anything else?”

Tilts his head, keeping his eyes off Tony, “well, how does it work? without.. a lady.”

Tony ponders, “Well... you can do normal stuff, I guess.... blow jobs, hand jobs, the like. But in penetration, its anal sex.” waves a hand as he list things

looks back up at Tony then away, looking upset, “I should have known that. what a dumb question.”

Tony blinks, then smiles softly, reaching out and putting a hand on his shoulder, “There are no dumb questions, just dumb answers.”

Steve laughs at this, putting his elbows on his knees and his forehead in his hands, “I’ve never thought about this so much. I’m sorry I’m acting so weird. I don't view you or Bruce differently. I couldn’t do that.”

Tony smiles, “Its fine. Take your time adjusting, I know its a lot to take in.’

sits back up, looking at Tony, “No, it shouldn’t be that much. I’m trying to adjust, I am. I thought I was all caught up, but even social interactions have changed.” sighs, “I can’t seem to catch up.”

Tony smiles, “You don’t need to catch up too much. You’re fine the way you are.”

frowns, looking hurt, “No, I do. I just....” sighs, “it’s frustrating.”

Tony blinks. he was trying to give a compliment, “Sorry, it must be hard, with everything has changed.” 2 sorries in one day he squeezes his shoulder, “I really am quite skilled at saying the exact wrong thing I should.” sigh

looks at him, smiling, “Tony. did you just say the s word?”

Tony winces at this, “I’m going soft. Stop being a good influence on me.” crosses his arms and makes a face.

sits up more, smiling more, “Never. You’re better soft.”

and Tony laughs at this, grinning and shaking his head, “Steve Rogers, you are one in a million.”

smiles more, laughing nervously, “I think I'm ready to shower.” looking away

Tony smiles, “What, did I wear you out already?” stands and stretches with a groan, hands on his lower back

looks up at him, letting his eyes move over the curve of the spine, “Emotionally, yeah.” smiles, “It’s a workout throwing you on your butt time and time again.”

And Tony chuckles, turning and facing him, hand on his hip, “I knew you did it on purpose. What would the world think if they knew I was abused by Captain America?”

Shakes his head, standing, “They wouldn’t believe you. No matter how much you begged and pleaded, no one would believe what I did to you behind shut doors...” turns, walking out as he said this with a dark tone.

and Tony stares for a moment before following, “Lord, I didn’t think that kind of tone could come out of you at all.’

Looks over his shoulder when he was in the doorway, giving him the cliche American grin, “Me neither.” goes back to his room. I love Steve rogers~ I don’t think he knows what he just implied.

Nope. but Tony was surprised at what he just implied he watches him go, then scratches his head, heading upstairs to his own room

Steve takes a shower before bed, and he can’t seem to keep his hands off himself~
It’s hard to sleep with all these weird things in his head~

do you want to rp the next day? or give him some time to let it sink in before the big “accident”

hmm
hmmm~ Steve would fight with his feelings for awhile maybe a few days before he finally admits to himself that he’s looking at Tony because he thinks he hot and he’d love to see Tony arch like that again. but there’s no way currently that he’s going to act on it. so it’s a few days after Steve caught them? less than a week.

sounds like a plan~ he and Tony are out at a building fundraiser and Tony has wandered a bit away from Steve, who is stuck talking to politicians. Tony has found better people to talk to, some mechanics about the machinery they’re using.

Steve keeps his eye on Tony for a bit but then would let his attention drift back to entertaining the politicians

and its all la de da, Tony stepping to the side a bit to take a phone call. Steve and the other people farther away would see it first. a crane has tipped and is cantering towards Tony. Steve is too far away to reach him, but Tony turns when he hears screaming, then breaks out in a run. Steve does get to see a Stark run, Tony rather white. But he is too close, so once he glances behind him, he takes a leap and lands in an open manhole, falling down it as the crane crashes on top of it.

oh man~
Steve hurries over as everyone else is running away from the scene, screaming. He coughs from the debris, trying to find where Tony had went. He thought he saw Tony jump and disappear into the ground before the crane hit the ground, but he wasn’t sure. He looks around where he last saw Tony, looking for clues and calling out for him, “Tony?!”

and there’s silence. he’d have to dig through crane parts and he might not be able to move it all, but he’d see the open sewer hole after some digging and understand where he went

Smiles a bit at the hole, some relief coming to him and he knelt next to the hole, “Stark?! Tony, are you down there?”

he’d hear a groan from down below, but no normal answer. Steve should find a different one and go down and get him

He sighs, “Hold tight, I’m coming after you.” and he gets up, looking around for another entrance.

Happy has run over and joined Steve, “I-is he...?” doesn't know he’s alive
There’s one just down the road a bit. I think they put them ever 20 or 40 feet or something

Steve smiles a bit, “just stay over there and talk to him. I can't get down that way, I don’t know how he landed of if something is on him. I’m going down that hole over there. ok?” calm collected plans~

happy blinks, then looks relieved, “O-ok. Boss! Hey, Tony! Captain Rogers is coming down for you, don’t you fret! Pepper will make sure you get babied when you get back!” says other comforting things

Steve smiles at this and takes off his jacket, leaving it with Happy and hurries to open the other cover down the street. It’s easy for him to lift and toss to the side before slipping down into the sewers.

and its dark and smelly, the only light coming from the manhole with the broken crane on it. he’d see a prone figure huddled off to the side, one leg out at a slightly funny angle, but Tony is sitting upright, but not responding. he’d fallen into the water, but had crawled out. something not right. Tony is clutching his chest with one hand

Steve smiles a bit, going to his side, not touching him yet, busy looking over his legs and arms, “Tony? can you hear me? Where are you hurting?” Happy would be able to hear Steve asking Tony all this.

“is he ok?!” Happy yells down.
Tony doesn’t respond. His leg isn’t broken, but he probably tore something. he’s staring into space, shuttering, one hand gripping over the arc reactor. Steve might recognize it as shell shock, though now its post traumatic stress disorder. Tony isn’t really there, in his mind.

Steve frowns, running his hands over his legs and arms and neck to make sure he didn’t have broken bones, “I think he’s in shock.” a look of worry on his face as he moves to take up Tony’s sight, “Tony. Tony look at me. are you there?” his voice soft

Tony lets out a bit of a whimper, but its not at Steve. His eyes don’t focus on him at all
Above them they hear a crunch and Happy let out a ‘whoa!” then something is tearing away the metal parts of the crane. When Steve looks up, he can see its the suit. Tony is clutching his cell with the other hand, so he must have called for it when he was running

Steve frowns at this, gently pulling Tony down to lay with his head in Steve’s lap, gently feeling over his throat and face, “Happy! You have to call a medic I don’t know what the suit is going to do!” He pulls Tony close, protective of him.

and Tony closes his eyes, curling up a bit
Happy swears, “Shit, ok!” and runs off.
The armour easily cleans the debris and floats down, landing. It extends a hand to Tony, but doesn’t touch him, “Master Stark?” its Jarvis’ voice, “Master Stark?”

Steve blinks then smiles a bit, “Jarvis? is that you? Tony is in shock.”

and the armour kneels next to it, “Assessing situation... initiating emergency code 145. I’m sorry Captain Rogers, but its a command code.” and the armor reaches out and Steve would be shocked to see it cover Tony like it did when he was falling in the avengers. Steve would hear a gasp, as if Tony had become cognitive of it.

Steve frowns, pulling on Tony a bit, torn between letting the suit take him, “A-are you just taking him back to the tower? What are you doing?”

“Due to the location of this incident, I have to assume New York is no longer stable and take him to Stark Mansion. Mr. Banner has been alerted.” at this the armor stands, “He’s coming for you in a car.” and it takes off, taking Tony with it.
Bruce knows where the mansion is, out of town.

Steve frowns as the suit flies and makes his way up the manhole, sighing, “Happy, Bruce is coming and I’m going with him to the mansion. Will you send over a doctor, maybe?”

he nods, looking shaken and watching it fly away, “I-isn’t Mr. Banner a doctor?” I think he has an MD and DR, that’s why he was treating sick people in south africa. let consult wikki! wiki disagrees, so who knows! But he was doctoring people in the avengers, so...? he gulps, but nods, “I'll send one anyways. is he badly hurt?” looks worried, but hands Steve his jacket

Steve smiles, laughing a bit nervously, “no, no you’re right. I’d just forgotten since I’ve never seen him work as a medical doctor.” huffs, “Then it is best if only Bruce and I go. You go to Pepper and tell her that Tony is alright, she’ll be worried.”

he nods. you're Bruce, so you get here “O-ok... please call her as soon as you can, she’ll be worried sick till she hears from you or him.” he looks worried

yes yes~ Bruce pulls up in the distance and Steve recognizes the nice car as Tony’s~ not one of his prized cars, just one that was in the garage for use by Tony. Bruce likes to steal them~
He pops out, looking for them.
Steve smiles, “Bruce is here. Look, it didn’t seem that he was hurt physically at all. He’ll recover. I’ll give you a call once we settle. I’ll see you soon.” moves to go after Bruce

“Alright. Thanks Captain Rogers.” watches him go worriedly. its about a 40 minute to hour drive out of the city. Banner has a key and access to the security system, which is Jarvis

Steve in on edge the whole drive, some part of him constantly moving the whole time, but his face straight. Bruce takes them up to the door, unlocking it, “Jarvis, can you tell us where Tony is?”

They have to ask where Tony is once they get there when he does ask, which you can add to the above post, Jarvis says, “Master Stark is in his workshop. he is still within the throws of an episode, Mr. Banner.” Tony told Bruce about his post traumatic stress disorder from the torture

Bruce sighs at this, “His PTSD is working up again I bet.” and he hurries to the workshop, a confused Steve following after him.

Yes, he did fall into a cave like place which had water and smelled terrible. Totally shocked an episode. when they get there they see where Tony came in, then got control by himself. he’d knocked over some table and had stumbled into a side room. he’s huddled in the corner, hugging his knees, still completely in his armor. He doesn't move and they should proceed slowly so not to shock him

Bruce gently puts up a hand to tell Steve to stay back before bending down low, hands up as he slowly walked to Tony, “Tony. Tony It’s Bruce and Steve. Can you hear me? Are you with us?”
Steve stays at the door, gulping as he watched

and there’s only the sound of ragged breathing from the suit. Nope

Bruce gets close and moves down on the ground so that if Tony looked at him, Bruce’s head would be lower than Tony’s, “Tony. Come back, we’re here to help you.” reaches out to touch his cheek, gentle

and Tony flinches at the touch, scrambling back into his corner. They’d both hear the whimper, “Please, please, no more.... I’ll do whatever you want, please...’ its a terrible sound of a desperate man

Bruce slides his hand up Tony’s jaw into his hair, petting him softly, “I want you to relax Tony. breathe softly. I’m not going to hurt you.”
Steve is biting his lip, freaking out

and Tony shivers, eyes squeezed shut, a few tears slipping out... “Bruce...” he finally says, softly. the flipped up face plate the only reason he sounds so, so terrified. he opens his eyes, trying to focus, but still half caught up in his nightmare

Bruces nods, smiling more and reaching to put his hand on the other side of Tony’s head, “Yes, that’s right. It’s big green guy, remember? I’m here to help you out. I’m a doctor, remember? I can help.”

“A... a doctor?...” leans into his hand, staring into his eyes, “Y-... yinsin?” the doctor who put the magnet in

oh yes~
Bruce frowns, shaking his head, “I am a doctor like him, but I'm not him. he passes away a long time ago, remember? You got free and you’re safe. You’re in New York in your mansion.”

he gulps, eyes flitting around... “New York.... He’s... he’s dead” says, as if trying to wrap his head around it. sounds so, so sad

nods, petting his temples softly with his thumbs, “yes, but you’re home and you’ve mourned for him. You have new friends, new purpose. Think about me Tony, does my face remind you of our time working together?”

he closes his eyes, then nods a bit, taking some deep breaths, “Bruce... Banner.” says with some recognition, opening his eyes. he’s still shaking, but his eyes flit to Steve, “N’ Steve...”

Bruce smiles at this and looks over at Steve, nodding him over.
Steve nods and slowly walks over, crouching down low like Bruce had, “Hey, Stark...” smiles a bit

Tony attempts a smile, but its twitchy, “Y-you... came and got me... in the cave...” cave?

Steve nods, “Yes, I went after you, but you were in the sewer.”
He’d known about the incident in reports about Tony that he read before meeting him~ reports don't mention how bad it was though, with the torture. right, but he knows he was in a cave at least, I Think. poor guy
Bruces smiles, “that’s right. there was no cave. you’re alright.”

true. “I’m in... New York.” says more definitively, sounding more convinced, nodding. his eyes flit around and he says, “in... my workshop.”

Steve grins his American smile, “Yes, that’s right. you’re home and safe with us.” he reaches up to pet Tony’s hair, replacing one of Bruce's hands. Bruce has gone to pull out a stethoscope carefully pulling it on and reaching to put it on Tony’s neck over the artery on the side of his neck

and his heartbeat is fast, but strong, slowly calming down. they needed to get him out of his armor. He gulps, “I... I think I’m going to be sick.” he’s rather pale

Bruce frowns, pulling Tony forward incase he throws up, “let’s get you out of your armor and into bed so I can look you over properly.”
Steve blinks, watching Bruce pull Tony over and out of his touch

and Tony puts an arm forwards, going on all fours and attempts to stand, but staggers, hitting and leaning against a wall

Bruce frowns, putting a hand on his back to keep him down, “Tony. no. stay down. let’s just take the armor off ok?” reaches inside the neck to push a button he’d been shown before, “Then we’ll carry you to bed.”

and as the emergency locks start to undo Tony winces, afraid. “N-no. Jarvis, reengage.’ and it locks back up, faceplate going down

Bruce frowns, getting his fingers out before it comes down, “Come on, Tony. I can’t look you over in there. at least put the faceplate back up incase you get sick.”

Tony waves at him, stumbling forwards and to his knees when he runs out of wall, groaning and going on all fours again, unless some blond, American hero holds him up

Steve reached out, grabbing him and pulling Tony close to him, holding him tight, not letting him go, “Tony, listen to Banner.”
Bruces smiles a bit, “Thank you Steve.”

... and the faceplate lifts up and he groans, still very white, “Dont want to take it off... I’m fine.’

Steve sighs, “No you’re not. you’d take it off if you were fine.” pets his cheek, “If I hold you close like that armor does, will you take it off?”
Bruce blinks at the suggestion.

Tony blinks, tilting his head to look at him, wondering... “Fine... Jarvis... Disengage armor. Lockdown the house please.”
“yes Master Stark.” and the armor starts to be able to be pulled off in pieces, with it is leavers and such. I'm sure Bruce has been shown how

Bruce smiles more, moving up and slowly starts pulling off pieces. Steve watches for a bit before he runs his fingers along the plates till a few pull off, keeping Tony in his lap

and Steve would feel Tony’s hands grip his shirt a bit and once its mostly off he says, “I really am going to be sick this time..” leans away, starting to gag and would wretch up his lunch. his suit is covered in the sewage water still wet and he stinks, but there’s no damage visible. they would need to get the clothing off to see the extent of the damage.

Steve makes a face, petting Tony’s back and pulling him into his chest when he was done.
Bruce sighs, “Tony you need to be cleaned up. can we take off your clothes?”

Tony groans, hiding his face in Steve’s large, muscular chest before answering, “Alright...” sounds miserable. when he took off the leg armor Tony had winced visibly.

Steve nods and slowly starts pulling off his shirt and Bruce pulls off his pants, careful over his leg, checking it for inflammation and broken things

and his leg is badly bruised. his ankles are both strained and he may have broken something, his one knee looking pretty bad and inflamed. his hands have scrapes and such. he needs a bath badly, if not for the smell, then so the bacteria from the sewage doesn’t infect the cuts too badly.

Bruce sighs, “Let’s get you to the bath.” he stands and moves to the bathroom up next to Tony’s room, Steve lifting Tony wedding style and carrying him, and following Bruce.

Tony still shutters every now and then, from the shock. he frowns, grip tightening on Steve, “N-not a bath.” why? because Tony Stark hasn’t taken a bath since he endured water torture

Steve frowns at this, “Why-” Bruce cuts him off, “is a shower ok then?”

Tony nods after a moment, but there’s no way he can stand

Steve sighs, “I’ll have to join you in it.”
Bruce smiles, “Steve will hold you up and i’ll clean you up, ok Tony?”

Tony nods a bit at this, sighing, feeling helpless.

Steve moves to sit in the shower, still with all his clothes on since Tony is stuck to him. Bruce takes off his shirt and turns on the shower water to a warm temperature. I'm sure the shower is big enough for the three of them, even if just barely~

yes~ this is a Stark shower, there has to be room for threesomes. Tony’s grip is still strong on Steve’s shirt and he’d flinch, then relax when Bruce touched him

Bruce moves gentle and slow, making sure to get each part of Tony.
Steve frowns as he watches Bruce, concerned for Tony.

and Tony doesn’t look at either of them as he’s cleaned. I’m sure they left the boxers on. Tony makes a face every now and then, shuttering when his hands go over certain scars

yes~
Bruce is gentle over the scars, used to them from sex but Steve.... Steve is watching as Bruce’s hands go over each of the old scars. Tony was nothing but a complete mess behind the mask of sarcasm and narcissism. his eyes rake up to around the arc reactor, seeing some of the worst scars. he now felt an overwhelming need to keep Tony close to him and keep him safe. never wanting to let go of him again. he leans down, putting his lips to Tony’s hair line to hide the face of sadness and anger he couldn't hold back. Bruce glances up at Steve, but keeps on his work. he knew what a mess Tony was.

Tony glances up at him, but says nothing. he just wants this process to be over, but Bruce pretty has to pry a hand off Steve’s shirt to wash it, having to do one at a time. he’d shiver more when not holding something

Steve brings a hand up to cup Tony’s neck, fingers up on his jaw when he started to shake as Bruce washed his hand
and Tony leans into Steve’s hand, eyes closed, it subsiding a bit. Tony is silent through this whole process

after, Bruce turns off the water and gets a towel. Steve sits back up, his face empty as he helps Bruce dry Tony off and gets his own shirt off so he can get dry too

and when the shirt is off he’d find a clinging Tony, who is still shaking a bit, not looking at him

Steve smiles a bit, hugging him close and nuzzling his hair a bit.
Bruce smiles, “Lets get him to bed.”
Steve nods and stands

and Tony just holds on, fight gone, limp. The shaking is dying down, leaving numbness

Bruces frowns, “Steve, let me get your pants off if you're going to lay down with him.”
Steve frowns but sighs, his pants were soaked, “You’re right. he’s not going to let go of me to change.”
Bruces smiles a bit and moves to get Steve's pants off, careful to leave the boxer briefs on~ Steve is blushing, but he has a mission~

He sadly gets no comment from Tony, who can’t appreciate the sexyness other then it was big and warm and strong and protecting him

Steve sits on the bed and leans back against the wall. Bruce moves up neck to them, gently doing his doctor thing on Tony’s leg, wrapping it up

and it needs to be iced as well, Jarvis helpfully providing the perfect one when asked. “Would you like to call Ms. Pots and inform him of Master Stark’s health?” the AI knows she’s worried
Tony has his head on his chest, eyes closed, not moving.

Steve blinks and looks up at the ceiling, “oh yeah. I forgot. go ahead. please call her.”
Bruce takes good care of him~

And a floating blue screen pops up on the bedside and immediately is answered by a frantic Pepper, “Is he alright?!?!” she looks worried out of her mind
Tony opens his eyes at her voice, shifting his head and managing a half smile, “Just bruising Pep.” a mask, for her. he pulled himself together for a sec

Steve pulls on his stage smile too, “Yeah, we got him safe.”
Bruce gives her a little wave”

and she lets out a sigh of relief, sitting back, but still looking worried, “You need to stop scaring me Tony, I’m going gray because of you!”
“Sorry Pep.”
and she frowns, seeing how tired he sounds and looks, “I shouldn’t be bothering you. Please, take care of him. Its going to be ok, alright Tony? You’re home.”
Tony nods a bit, leaning back into Steve’s chest again

Steve nods, lifting a hand to the back of Tony’s head, petting him softly and holding him close. “We have him nice and safe.”

she smiles softly, warmly at Steve, “Thank You Captain. I know you and Bruce will take good care of him
Tony relaxes a bit at the hand, eyes closing

Steve nods to her, “night ms. Potts.”
Bruces smiles, “Yes, thankyou Pepper.”

“Goodnight. Call if you need anything.” and she hangs up
Tony sighs, relaxing more into Steve when she’s off the phone, smile gone and shutting a little from the effort

Steve sights, petting Tony softly.
Bruce smiles, “How about was lay down, hm?”

Tony nods a bit, but he shows no signs of letting go of Steve. and both of their boxers are still soaked

Bruce sighs, “We should get some sleep.”
Steve nods in agreement, but the wet shorts make them cold.
bruce smiles a bit as Steve gives a shiver, “I’m going to have to pull those wet underwear off both of you.”
Steve frowns, turning a bit red, but he knows it’s true

Tony smiles a bit, not looking up as he says, tiredly, “Fraid... m’ gonna molest you, Steven?” no nicknames for tired Tonies, but he still has a sense of humor this should comfort them

Steve smiles a bit at this, “Oh yes. I’m so worried.” but he moves to stand, letting Bruce slip down his underwear. Bruces secretly looks over that perfect ass before Steve sits back down and Bruce reaches in for Tony’s underwear

Tony flinches at first touch, then relaxes, “Knew it.” mutters, but he looks rather tired, worn, and fragile in Steve’s arms

Steve nods, nuzzling the top of Tony’s head and leans to the side, laying down.
Bruce grins at them and drops his own pants before crawling in on Tony’s other side and pulling the blanket over them

Brice would feel one of Tony’s hands slip and thread into his as he relaxes onto Steve, still clinging with his other hand, only able to sleep because he has the Hulk and Captain America and Jarvis looking out for him. he’s wake in a few hours with nightmares, begging again for it to stop.

Bruces holds the hand tight and Steve sleeps with his nose in Tony’s hair.
when Tony wakes up, Steve grips Tony tight against him and Bruce sits up, petting Tony softly and gently shushing him, “Tony, Tony we’re here for you. Bruce, Steve and Jarvis are here. we love you Tony. calm down... shhh...”

and he wakes with wide eyes and one last tense, then shutters and Steve would feel some tears leak out onto his chest. Tony had let go of Bruce’s hand, but now it reaches out for it again, desperate.

Bruce twines his fingers with Tony’s. leaning in to nuzzle his face into the back of Tony’s neck.
Steve smiles softly, “It’s alright, we’re here Tony. you’re safe.”

and Tony hides his face in Steve’s broad chest, but they’d both feel him relaxing, much faster than before, seeming to realize where he is... “... Jarvis?”
“yes Mr. Stark?”
and he relaxes all the way. he’d made sure he was there too

Steve smiles, “See, safe.”
Bruce nods, “You’re home in your own bed. Jarvis has the place secure.”

“The house is on lockdown, Master Stark. A nuclear blast would not penetrate the bunker you are in.”
Tony snorts and smiles a little, as if Jarvis is stretching it, but nods, “... this... is the most amount of men ever in my bed...” says after some silence, letting out a choked laugh and relaxing his grip on Steve to wipe his face.

Bruce grins, “We’re all nude too. did you notice that?”
Steve frowns, “Banner! We were wet and had to take care of Tony!” his face flushing~

ah, but Tony blinks, then lets out a few more laughs, relaxing fully between them, “Sure Steve... I’m sure that was it.” smiles, looking up at him, having needed that laugh. his eyes show how grateful he is

Steve blinks but then smiles a bit, pulling him in for a tight hug, Bruce following them in, staying pressed to Tony’s back.

and Tony sighs, content and comforted, face hiding in Steve, nuzzling slightly, gotee tickling a little

Steve smiles at this, moving to lay the three of them back down. Bruce easily flopping back down with them

And Tony drifts off back to sleep, breathing evening out. he’d sleep the rest of the night through, perhaps waking before his rescuers.

Steve is out deep, very tired from all the emotions.
and Bruce is content in his back~

Tony opens his eyes slowly, wondering where he is for a bit until thoughts not crowded out by sleep start to compute. he looks up at Steve’s face, blushing a bit, then at the chest he’s snuggled into. Well, it seems that Steve at least didn’t think he was a complete weakling, from what he remembered... Damn, his pectoralis major was amazingly sculpted. So was the rest of Steve. Tony closes his eyes, trying not to think about that. he sighs, too content to move and not wanting to wake his testosterone sandwich, he raises a hand on Steve’s back and Jarvis brings up the touch screen option. One of them might wake a good while later to Tony still flicking through, absently, not having shifted from Steve’s chest, eyes flitting back and forth over things in a way that said Tony was only half concentrating on it. He’s twitchy, and not good at just laying places. But this is way too good to give up~

I agree with Tony~ It’s too perfect.
Bruce would be next to open his eyes, smirking as he saw Tony’s fingers running over the screen behind Steve. He presses in closer to Tony’s back, his arms around Tony’s waist hugging him tighter. This presses Bruce's mouth to the back of Tony’s neck so he can whisper to him, “ Tony. Tell me where you are.” a doctor to the end.

and Tony blushes and makes a groaning noise, murmuring to him, “Between two of the hottest, strongest men I know. If you give me a boner, I will kill you.” keeps it quiet. at least his sense of humor is still intact but if Bruce wants a serious answer he’ll give it~

Bruce grins, running his hand up Tony’s side to tease him, “mmm, tell me what year it is.”

“Two thousand fucking twelve.” Tony’s hand goes to rest on his to stop it but he’d flinched a bit when he hit some of the scars. he’s not all the way ok

kisses the back of his ear, “What’s your full name~?”

Tony sighs, “Anthony Edward Stark.” that one sounded tired, Tony closing his eyes and focusing on the kiss

he would feel Bruce smile against his ears, “Do you feel any pain?” before kissing again

“Everything from the waist down feels like the other guy sat on it. Would you kiss it better?” turns his head a little to look at him

Bruce laughs softly, “Perhaps. If you’re a good patient.”
Steve hums a bit as Tony moves and they keep chatting, not waking yet.

Tony smiles at this and then looks up at Steve, pondering his sleeping face before resting his forehead on Steve’s chest again

Bruce exhales, nuzzling his face back into Tony’s neck, “I’m hungry.”

“Jarvis is making breakfast.” Tony says softly.
“It is almost ready, Dr. Banner.” Jarvis says quietly

He laughs again, nuzzling Tony, “Why did I ever doubt?”
Steve hums again, nuzzling more into Tony at all the noise. He was starting to wake, but he didn’t want to open his eyes yet. He was too warm and comfy, and like the sounds of the other men’s voices.

Tony makes a noise of agreement, but his fingers are drumming on top of Bruce’s, meaning Tony is thinking, “Bruce...?” questioning and soft

Bruce opens his eyes again, “yes, Tony?”

And Tony doesn’t move, face still buried in Cap, “Can... can we just stay here, in here, and not leave again?” I imagine his tone mimics how it was in Iron man 2 when he admitted he didn’t want to go home. He knows that they can’t, but he’s asking anyways. its rather heartbreaking

Bruce frowns, kissing Tony’s neck. “We can for a few days. I’m sorry Tony, but we have to go back eventually. The city needs you.”

Did Steve compute? “Hnm.” and its a tired sound, followed by a sigh

Yes~ Steve frowns a bit, his hand moving up to Tony’s face to rest there, opening his eyes a bit once his hand was cupping Tony’s cheek.

and Tony blinks, looking up at him, emotions running over his face. Surprise, for he really didn’t think Steve that awake, Fear that Steve would think him a weak whiner, embarrassment, and overall, he looks tired. Very tired

Steve smiles a bit, “I’ll help you. I’ve told you this already.”
Bruce smiles too, relaxing against Tony again.

Tony hadn’t realized he’d tensed up a bit when he’d felt Steve move, but he relaxes, flushing a bit and looking back at Steve’s chest, “Do you catch cranes?”

Steve smiles more, shutting his eyes again, “I can always try. I just wasn’t close enough to you this time. I hope you know I’m not leaving your side when we go out anymore.”

A slight chuckle escapes Tony at this and Cap would feel the smile in his chest, “Thanks Cap. Careful, or they’ll think we’re dating.” a tired joke, not much effort put into it

Steve sighs, “Oh well. Let them.”

And Tony smiles, chuckling more, going quiet as he closes his eyes again.
Jarvis speaks up, still quiet, “Breakfast is ready, Mr. Stark.”
“Thankyou Jarvis.” Tony says, quiet

Steve grins, “Oh jeez, I’m starving.”
Bruce laughs, “I know. Tony doesn’t understand what is like to burn calories.”

“Because I am smart enough to find ways around doing such things.”
a cart wheels itself in. there are eggs, which are perfectly round and cooked, with bacon, pancakes, orange juice, and other breakfast stuff. Tony glances over, “Jarvis, you outdid yourself.”
“Only for you, Mr. Stark.” comes the fond voice of the AI

Steve opens his eyes and sits up a bit to see, “Oh my. That is service right there.”
Bruces hums, “How can you avoid it when you can smell it, Tony?”

“Self restraint.” frowns as his hiding spot moves, looking up at Steve, pondering this new view

And Steve can’t help it, moving to sit up, but take Tony with him, cradling him in his lap. The guy gets excited over food like a puppy~
Bruce laughs and moves up with them, but isn’t pressed against Tony’s back anymore.

and Tony is grateful, but is cognitive enough to blush a bit. he’s ok as long as he’s touching someone. He smiles, “Hungry, Steve?”

Steve nods, looking down at Tony with a smile, “How can you not be? You’re stomach must be empty after you were sick last night.”

Tony makes a face in remembrance, but doesn’t comment
Jarvis pipes in, “Mr. Stark ordered breakfast, however vodka was not added to the coffee, so he is refusing to eat.” amused
Tony makes a face and glares at the ceiling, “Jarvis...”

Steve only laughs, “Well too bad. He is going to eat anyways.”
Bruce nods, standing up and stretching before walking over to the cart and pull it closer to the bed, sitting back down. Steve blushes a bit when he recalls they are all nude, but keeps a smile on his face, trying not to look below Bruce's chest.

poor Steve, this knowledge of the male sex has ruined the naked male camaraderie thing for him, for the moment~
Tony rolls his eyes at this, crossing his arms, but there’s a faint smile. yes, the Nude Tony in his arms isn’t way more distracting or anything~

yes it has~ Tony needs to tease him about it~
he’s focused on food right now! He looks down at Tony and smiles at the expression, “Are you feeling better?”
Bruce is collecting food on a plate to share~

Tony will~ this is Tony~ He nods a bit, “Better than yesterday.’ shrugs slightly. anything was better than yesterday

how could I Ever doubt?
Steve sighs, leaning back against the headboard, “You look much better.” concern on his face.

Tony smiles more at the concern, “Why thank you Steve, I didn’t know you noticed my dashing good looks~”

Steve smiles more, trying to hide the color coming to his cheeks, “More attractive this morning than last night. Oh food!” reaches over Tony when Bruce comes close, presenting the food~

Tony chuckles, sighing and reaching to get toast and pile some eggs on it, then fold it into a burrito and eat it

Steve smiles at this eating lots of eggs and bread and Bruce eats too, sitting next to Steve leaning on the headboard too. on Steve side with Tony’s head~

Ton makes a pancake sandwich next, with bacon in the center, but only eats half, then settles for drinking coffee, relaxed back against Steve

Steve would try to force Tony to eat the other half but then eats it himself.
Bruce sips coffee as he relaxes too, content.
Steve chugs juice before he has coffee, his eyes shut as he drinks it.

Tony chuckles at this failed attempt and has his head tilted back a bit, watching Steve’s face as he drinks, looking down when he opens his eyes again

Steve looks at Bruce after they had sat quietly for awhile, “How long should Tony stay resting?”
Bruce sighs, rolling his cup in his hands, “A few days at least. Maybe three or more. I don’t think he has a concussion or anything though.”

“yes, I was quite scrambled before, don’t need any more scrambling.” Trying to make the sighing Bruce smile

and Bruce does, “True.”
Steve grins, “We’ll stay here with you, Tony. Just the three of us to keep your stress low. “
Bruce tilts his head, “Pepper might try to visit.”

“Yes, she might.... Perhaps we should withhold pants privileges so she doesn’t.” and he can't finish this sentence without laughing at the thought, grinning evilly

Steve smiles, “Oh no. you are putting on pants as soon as we get out of bed.”

Tony looks up and Steve and grins a bit, “What, getting tired of all the male camaraderie about?” trying to keep a straight face, but can’t

Steve gives him a smile full of reminiscence, “Oh no. this situation brings back many memories.”

Tony blinks and smiles softer, “Were you blushing the whole time back then as well?” I'm sure Steve has had several good flushes at this point

Steve huffs, making a face as color comes to his cheeks again, looking up and to the side, “Well we weren’t sitting in each other’s laps. or at least I wasn't part of that.”

Tony chuckles, “You make a good seat through.” makes no move to move, one hand tightening on him, as if afraid Steve might dump him

looks back down at him and smiles a bit, tightening his grip on Tony. “You think so?”

Tony nods, relaxing a bit at the tightening, “its all the muscles, I think. makes it cushiony.’

“Really? I think Banner would be nicer. He has fur lining.” Steve smirks
Bruce snorts, drinking his coffee.

and Tony chuckles at this, “yes, but he’s my height. You are definitely taller. Means a taller chair back” points out

Steve nods, “I suppose.” but smiles more, looking down at Tony.

and Tony smiles back at this, looking actually realized

and Steve melts at the expression on Tony’s face, relieved.
Bruces studies them, noticing things.

and Tony smiles more at the melted Steve expression, thinking him cute
“Would you like anything else, Master Stark?”
“Hm? I’m good, you two?” looks at them

Steve shakes his head, “I’m full.”
Bruce smiles and nods, moving to slip out of the bed, “I need to check some things in the lab. I’ll be back in a bit.”

and Jarvis moves the cart out of the room, following Bruce, leaving Steve and Tony~ Tony settles against him as he says, “Thankyou Jarvis.”

Steve nods, “Yes, thank you, Jarvis.” leans back, reaching up and petting Tony’s hair.
Bruce had slipped on boxers on his way out.

and Tony relaxes a bit more at this, cheek against Steve’s chest

Steve pets him softly, watching the top of his head, “You’re really feeling better?”

nods a bit, “Yah... It helps, having you both here.’

smiles, “We’ll stay here as long as you need.”

“But not forever?” smiles a bit ruefully

laughs softly, his hands moving affectionately through Tony’s hair, “I'm sorry. but we can always come back frequently, if you like. take vacations.”

Tony smiles, tilting into the affectionate hand a bit, “Yes, I’d like that... I dislike living in a sky scraper.”

looks surprised, “Really? you seem at home there.”

Tony smiles, “You adapt and survive.” shrugs a bit, “I don’t like living with people stacked up around me. Thats why I like my California mansion. Nobody close at all.” Tony Stark, the Tony Stark, doesn't like being in crowds of people all the time

Steve laughs, he can’t believe it! “haha! Alright, alright. I agree with you~” It was a loud laughs that would jostle Tony in his lap~

Tony’s grip tightens as he holds on, but grins at the laughs, liking them. Tony straightens, rearranging himself, but Steve would find something rather personal of his now pressed nicely against Tony

Steve tries to ignore it, running his hand down Tony’s back on it’s way to rest on the bed, “I know we took one last night, but i’d like another shower after being in that sewer.”

Tony nods, “Yes, it was... rather disgusting... I think...” it wasn’t a sewer to him he makes a face at the thought actually, chains of thoughts going south

frowns, patting his back, “Do you want a shower too? can you stand?”

Tony nods a bit, looking at Steve to focus on him, “Yah, my left leg is mostly fine, I’ll lean against the wall.’ Steve had never asked why baths were bad

tilts his head, “What about a bath? then you won’t have to stand.”

Tony goes a bit white at the thought, shaking his head, “N-nono, n-not a bath.”

frowns, wrapping his arms around him to hug him close, “Why not? what’s wrong?”

Tony looks down, one hand on his arm, gripping it tightly, “...” swallows. he’d never really said it, usually people could get it form insinuations, but Steve isn’t from this century “”In... In Afghanistan... They... water...” shutters at the thought, pressing closer and clinging more

Steve frowns more, wrapping himself around Tony. He knew Tony had been tortured, but not how or for how long. “O-oh... nevermind. I'm sorry, a shower it is then.”

Tony nods quickly, quiet at this, huddled up on Steve

Steve holds him tight. pressing his cheek to the top of Tony’s head, “I’m sorry...I didn’t want to bring anything up.”

he nods, “I-its ok... you didn’t know...”

shakes his head, “I should still be sensitive to it.” gently tucks his arm under Tony’s knees, moving off the bed with Tony in his arms, “a shower will feel nice. wash all that off of you.”

“Yah...” relaxes a bit, leaning more into him, closing his eyes. I hope Steve is taking the shower with him cause you shouldn't try leaving him alone

Steve wasn’t planning on taking a shower with him, but now he sees Tony is still hurting. he goes into the bathroom and turns on the spray, letting it heat up before stepping in, his back to the spray.

and Steve would feel the tension wash away in the warm mist that starts hiding Tony, he sighing at this, glancing up at Steve and smiling a bit

Smiles a bit at this, moving to sit on the seat in the shower, relaxing himself.

and Tony moves a hand out and grabs the shampoo, pouring some in a hand and wincing a bit, hissing as it gets in some of his cracked scabs, “well, that burns.”

Steve smiles, taking it from him, “Let me.” moves to washe Tony’s hair for him, moving Tony so his back was to Steve’s chest to make washing easier

and Tony relaxes back, blushing faintly, “Thanks Steve.” been calling him Steve more

Steve nods, washing down his neck and shoulders with the soap. “anytime, Tony.” not Stark~

Tony smiles at this, relaxing under the hands, grateful

he helps rinse Tony before moving to wash his own hair~

and Tony glances back at him as he does, if cap notices smiling a bit, a soft smile, fond

Steve does notice, returning the smile, “um... this isn’t weird for you, is it?”

Tony smiles, soft, “What, sitting naked in your lap while we shower? Nah, this is mild compared to my life right now. Comfy even.”

laughs a bit, “I’m glad.” he’s done washing, but doesn’t know where to put his hands now. they’re moving a bit awkwardly

And Tony saves poor Captain America, grabbing the soap and soaping up a loofah, “... If its weird for you, I apologize.” says after a moment shifting a bit and plopping the loofah on Steve’s chest

he laughs a bit awkwardly before shaking his head, “It’s ok. I’m used to taking showers with guys. they’re just not usually in my lap.” he won’t mention before he wasn’t questioning his sexuality

Tony chuckles and nods, “An understandable conundrum.” and would scrub Steve’s chest, since he’s there, if Steve would let him

Steve lets him, leaning back so he can. it’s such a delicious chest~ he’s not very hairy though.
“mmm, I Suppose. it’s not so bad.”

“Oh?” Tony glances up to him, continuing to scrub. But the muscles are bigger and more defined~

oh yes they are~
nods, “At least you’re attractive.”

Tony blinks, surprised to hear the words come out of Cap’s mouth, looking up in surprise, “You think I’m attractive?”

blinks, realizing what he just said and color rushes to his cheeks, “Ah? d-doesn’t everyone?”

“... I guess...” moves and runs a hand through his hair, looking down and blushing some as well, “Just never thought I’d hear you say it.” focuses on scrubbing

blinks at this, watching him,” Tony... is that red on your cheeks..?”

and Tony stiffens, but mentioning it only ever makes his worse as he rubs his face, “Congratulations, you’ve made the shameless playboy blush, are you happy?” looks up at him, trying to save face with one eyebrow raised.

and Steve grins wide, “why.. yes. yes I Think I Am.” laughs

Tony blinks, then laughs as well, shaking his head, scrubbing hand resting on Steve’s shoulder

Steve relaxes into a softer smile, “I feel much better now under this water. do you?”

he nods, relaxing as well, “Yah, kinda washed it all away for the moment.’

smiles more, wrapping his arms around Tony and pulling him in for a hug.

Tony relaxes into it, hiding his face in Steve’s neck as they hug

Steve pets his back, smiling, “Banner and I will keep you safe. You’ll be fine.”

... “Thanks Steve.” Steve would feel the smile in his neck

nods, careful with him as they cuddle~ after some time Steve suggests they step out or they’ll become prunes~

Tony nods, “Good plan.” looks up at Steve, his thanks in his face

Steve returns the smile and stands, turning off the water and steps out. “You think I Could put you on your feet to dry you off?”

he nods after a moment, “Just... slow, k?” doesn’t want to hurt anything else

nods, moving to stand up up by the wall to lean on, gentle

Tony could be lowered down onto his good leg, keeping the other one bent the way Bruce had wrapped it up. its in Stark waterproof bandages, so its fine~ he breathes a sigh of relief as at least one of his feet doesn’t hurt and leans against the wall, “Swelling went down in the night.”

oh yeah
Steve nods, grabbing a towel and hands it to Tony, “Yes. your leg looks much better.”

its all wrapped up but the other leg isn’t swollen at the ankle anymore Tomy smiles, “Thanks.” Takes it, leaning his back against the wall so he can dry off

Steve smiles at him and tries to dry himself off, standing close in front of Tony. when they were done he opens his arms to Tony, “We could watch a movie or something.”

“Good idea. you’re well behind on all the classics of this day and age.” smiles, moving his arms out so Steve can grab him again

laughs, “What will you make me watch?” picks him up easily and carries him to the bedroom

Tony ponders a moment, then grins, “First, the Godfather trilogy. You’re in new York, its a crime against man that you haven’t seen it yet.”

nods, sitting on the couch, moving to put his legs up, “alright.”
forgets they’re nude~

Tony isn’t going to bring it up, settling on Steve, “Jarvis?”
“Right away sir.” the big screen moves up and the credit music starts. Tony tugs a blanket down partway into the beginning, then falls asleep on Steve’s chest

Steve gets deep into the movie, telling Jarvis to start the next one since Tony said there were three~ Bruce would come in during the second one and smile at them. Steve makes room for Bruce on the couch. he’s still in just boxers~

Tony wakes up as the second one was ending, looking over and would start to make small comments, helping put context and such that Steve might not get. During the third movie Jarvis pauses it and a call icon with Pepper’s face shows up, “Sir, Ms. Potts is calling.”
Tony sighs, running a hand through his hair, “Do I look more alive?’ asks them both

Steve smiles and sits up, “You were just asleep. you look better than last night though.”
Bruce just grins, relaxed on his side of the couch~

Tony nods, sighing, “Alright, Answer.” and Pepper appears on the screen, looking worried. thankfully they have the blanket across their laps, but she blinks, “Oh. You must be doing better if you’re having shirtless male bonding time.”
Tony laughs, “Pep, I'm rubbing off on you!”

Steve laughs, “He wouldn’t let me put a shirt on.” doesn’t mention pants.
Bruce just laughs~

Pepper smiles, visibly relaxing at the sound of their laughter, “I can’t say I blame him. how are you feeling Tony?”
Tony smiles, giving her a little salute, “Bruce patched me up, these two are just making sure I behave till I can get back on my feet again.”

Bruce nods, “We’ll be staying with him here for a few days, if you don’t mind clearing everything on the schedule.”

She nods, smiling, “Already done. Should I come down?”
Tony smiles, “Pep, if you cleared my schedule, that means yours is worse than usual. Work, sleep, don’t become an insomniac like me~”
Pep smiles, “That would be horrible, becoming like you.”

Steve smiles, “We have him, you don’t need to worry.”

She nods, then looks over at Bruce, “Oh, Bruce, could we talk on another line?” away from Tony
Tony makes a face, rolling his eyes, “Pepper, I am not THAT fragile. Iron, remember?”
Pepper gives him a look

Bruce grins and nods, “Sure. i’ll call you back in a minute.” doesn’t stand yet to keep the fact he’s in boxers quiet

she nods, “Thanks Bruce! Bye guys! Please keep him in line Steve!” she’d gotten to a first name basis sometimes with Steve, I’m sure~ then ends the call. Tony loves to get comfortable on Steve again.

oh yes~
Steve smiles and hugs Tony as Bruce stands, pulling on pants and going to the lab to call Pep back~

and they go back to the movie, Tony adding commentary again~
Pep sighs, giving him a tired smile, “I don’t know what I’d be doing without you, Bruce.”

Steve is grateful~
Bruces shrugs, smiling a bit more, “It’s fine. Tony will recover. He just had a bit of PTSD, he’s getting over it really well.”

and they are adorable~
she nods, “Thanks to you and Captain Rogers... I know he was acting it up, is he really doing all that much better?” worried. one of the final things in their relationship had been Tony having an episode and Pep couldn’t deal with it

x3!!
Bruce nods, “Steve won’t set Tony down for a millisecond. I think that’s why he’s doing alright. We were able to get the ironman suit off him by keeping close around him ourselves.”

she smiles, relaxing and looking very grateful, “I’m so glad that you two are looking out for him. Its nice, that Team Stark is getting bigger, to keep watch over him.” Its a fond term they’ve been using, as happy had alluded to. Brude was named an official member when Rhody had been in for a visit~

Bruce laughs, “Of course. a big substitute for that suit of his. don’t worry Pepper, he is safe. he just needs a few days.”

She nods, smiling fondly, “I’ll push everything back as far as I can.Oh,” she remembers why she wanted Bruce separate, “Try and keep from from looking up the news, they’ve been having a heyday with this whole crane incident and its been hard to shut them up.’

nods, “No problem. I think they’re working on catching Steve up on some films.”

“Did he start with the Godfather?” she smiles at predictable Tony

Bruces just laughs, “Of course. I won’t be surprised if Disney is next.”

She laughs at this, nodding, “Thanks Bruce. I’ll call back later to check in, ok?”

nods, giving her a wave, “See you soon.” after she hangs up he would go back to sit with the other two~

And they have a day filled with movies and Tony going in and out of napping?

yes~
Steve is starving for dinner~ “Should I cook us up something for dinner?” jostles Tony in his lap after their last movie was ending

“That sounds good, though you might offend Jarvis~” grins a bit at this
“I would love to have a break from cooking for you, Mister Stark.” tone sarcastic Tony laughs

Steve grins wide, “What about spaghetti? That’s easy to make.” sits up and moves to slip Tony off and sit him next to him before standing. I’m sure Tony doesn’t like this.

No, Tony doesn't, hand tightening on Steve, then letting him slip away. He shifts to sit cross legged on the bed, trying to take solace in the naked Steve before him

oh yes, Steve is so good looking~ he’s not as thick as Bruce below the belt, but longer~
he looks around finding his pants to pull back on and gos in a drawer to get Tony a pair.
Tony could stop all this if he whines~

Jarvis had laundered his clothes
Tony decides to try it it doesn’t usually work on Steve, but he tries anyways, “You went this long and now you’re sacuming to pants?” moves his knees up and hugs them, feeling really alone on the bed he has a half smile, but he’s working on coping at being alone

good~
Steve frowns at seeing him curl and goes back to him, putting a hand in Tony’s hair, “It’s not awkward? at least underwear.” smiles a bit in a joke.

Tony chuckles a bit at this, but Steve would see how quickly he leaned into that hand, “I’ve done much worse things naked.”

Steve sighs, “Alright. you’ll have to convince Bruce to take off his boxers then for fairness.” moves to help him off the bed

Tony blinks, surprised Steve is actually going with it the surprise shows, but he grins a bit, “easily done~ I could charm the pants off anyone~” moves an arm around Steve, who is hopefully on his bad side

yes~ Steve picks him back up, “mm, you can’t walk on that leg can you?” looking at his leg, worried.

Tony blinks, then sighs, nodding a bit, “Not even to a level where I’d limp around and pretend it didn’t hurt.” That is something Tony would do

Steve sighs, pulling Tony’s head into Steve’s shoulder before turn to walk out with him. Bruce happens to be coming up from looking at his project on Tony’s computers in the lab to check on it as they head to the kitchen. Bruce smiles at them, “Dinner time?”

Tony smiles from his comfortable position, really starting to like that shoulder. He points his fingers at Bruce, like he’s firing guns, you know the gesture, “Spot on Brucey. Steve is gracing us with his cooking skills.”

Steve nods, leading Bruce to the kitchen, “Yes. my magnificent ability to boil water.”

“You’re doing better than me.” Tony points out “Pep only ate things I made after Jarvis reassured her that it wouldn’t make her sick. And it failed that test sometimes.”

Steve smiles, “I'm sure if we all ate nuts and bolts your food would be world class.” move to sit him in a chair at the island in the kitchen.

Tony chuckles at this, leaning forwards on the counter, but glances at Bruce, whom he hopes sits next to him, “I can whip up quite a platter of circuitry.”

Bruce does sit next to him, still in boxers~ Bruce leans on the counter too, elbows on it and ching on his folded hands, “That you can Mr. Stark.”

and Tony’s leg immediately shifts under the counter and sifts behind Bruce’s, shifting to the other side so its kinda like holding hands. Doesn’t want to seem weak and needy still, but still needs someone. he grins a bit at Bruce, “I can whip up other things too~” does waggly eyebrows aiming for a laugh

Bruce moves his leg closer to tony so their legs can link together well, laughing softly at tony, “mm.. i’ve experienced some of it.” Steve doesn’t notice the legs, but tries to ignore the suggestive talking as he cooks

Tony relaxes more at the contact, smiling, “Indeed.” settles on the word, comfortable, smiling at Bruce, then glancing at Steve... the sexy Steve, eyes running down his body

Oh Steve has such a perfect body~ Bruce follows Tony’s eyes to it and can’t look away either. Steve is obvious~ after half an hour it’s ready and Steve sits opposite them to eat~

Tony smiles at him, “I applaud your cooking skills.” says as he starts eating

Bruce should say something that leads to tony saying he thinks Steve is hot
Bruce smiles, “mm, so now that dinner is ready the show is over?”
Steve blinks at Bruce, “hmm?”

Tony chuckled a bit at Steve’s blink, “Steve, are you aware that you are the human embodiment of adonis? Only a rock wouldn’t be attracted to you, and that’d have to be a pretty dull rock.” blushes a bit as he gets further into the sentence, the grin becoming faintly more sheepish as he admits it totally means it, aka, he’s attracted, by that embarrassment. his mouth does talk faster than he thinks sometimes

Steve’s eyes widen a bit more as color goes to his cheeks, “You guys were...” he huffs, looking cute~ “geez guys. no wonder you didn’t let me put pants on.”
Bruce just laughs~

Tony chuckles a bit, looking at Bruce, “On that note, you were suppose to disrobe all the way to make Steve feel better about being naked.” changing subject

Bruce raises his eyebrows, “Oh? I suppose you both could kick me out of the club. I can’t have that.” so he moves up and slips off his boxers and drops them on the table then continues eating.
Steve facepalms, cheeks reeeed~

The best laugh all day comes out of Tony at that point, he slapping the table with one hand as he grins, “Bruce Banner, you are simply my favorite.” replacing Thor relinks legs when he returns~ sounds completely like himself, for a moment

Bruce grins wide, “Thor would be hurt, Tony.”
Steve can’t help but laughs too, shaking his head.

“You can take turns~” grins cheekily, hand going pat Bruce on the back warmly

Bruce sighs, “I dunno, the way you’ve been eyeing him, I think Steve would take both our places.”
Steve blinks at this~

Tony shoots Bruce a glare at this, a slight blush on his face, but rolls his eyes, “Bruce, you’re irreplaceable to me.” Keeping away from that previous statement.

Bruce hums, “So Steve gets a special spot?” grins wide
Steve blinks, glancing up at Tony.

The look on Tony’s face is between embarrassment, slight anger for Bruce pointing this out, and that feeling a teen girl gets when her crush is pointed out to the whole class his blush gets a bit worse, but Tony tries to play it off and save himself, “Yes, Steve has a special spot. He’s my favorite nanny.” totally caught in his excuse

Steve smiles softly at this, “Thank you, Tony.”
Bruce shrugs, “If you say so.”

Tony sighs, putting his face in his hands and rubbing to make the feelings go away. Bruce gets a kick under the table

Bruce just grins, eating his food. and Steve eats his food, nervous now.

Tony pokes at his now, apparently in thought, eyes flitting to Steve every now and then, but never making eye contact on purpose.

Steve looks up at Tony every now again, giving him a smile if they ever make eye contact.
Bruce would just sigh and take their plates to the sink to wash

And Tony blinks, but gives a slightly sheepish, slightly relieved smile, thinking Steve didn’t pick up on it
Tony then switches to railing on Bruce for his dish washing technique

Bruce just smiles, nodding and confirming he was hearing Tony, but in reality wasn’t listening. That how you handle a rambling Tony~
Steve watches them, curious.

pretty much Tony uses it as a distraction to try and get over the last conversation till Bruce is finished and to distract himself that no one is there, fingers tapping on the counter in an absent, but calculated way, like he’s tapping something

Steve tries to give Tony a smile, “What do you want to do now?”

Tony looks over and grins a bit, but he does manage to keep the first thing he thinks in check, “Workshop?~”

good Tony~
Steve laughs, “You think I’d let you in the workshop so soon?”

Tony sighs dramatically, “I can work sitting down.” pouting, then suggests, “Alcohol?” hopeful

Steve snorts, “Even worse than if I took you to the lab. No no. Try again.”

Tony groans, “You are a cruel man, Steve Rogers. Cruel. keeping a man from his life’s work, how could you.” drama queen

“I think you were the one who said they’d like a break. Let’s go to the living room and lounge a bit, hm?”

Tony groans, “What I want a break from is not my life’s work. -_-” but that is a sound of agreement at the end

tilts his head, “I’ll let you back in the lab tomorrow, ok? just rest for tonight.”

Tony sighs, but nods, “Alright, I’ll take that bargain, but only because you are a man of your word, Cap.” points at him with a finger and its adorable

Steve smiles, “That I am. Now tell me what you want to do until bed.”

Tony sighs, pondering... I think Steve has actually said no to all his hobbies except sex and Tony is not asking for that one “I think the living room it is.” finally settles on.”

Steve nods and stands, going around the table to pick Tony up.
Bruce sighs, “I’m not hurting so I’m going to work.” grins

and Tony pouts in Steve’s arms, but Steve would feel him relax when he’s picked up, “Tell my work I Miss it.”

Bruce nods, “I’m sure it misses you too.” waves to them, going to the lab to play on the computers~
Steve nods to Bruce and goes to take Tony to the living room, sitting on the couch with Tony in his lap. “um.. do you want to sit next to me... or is this ok...?”

Tony gives him a look as he’s carried off. looks up at cap with that halting tone and smiles a bit, “If its making you uncomfortable, I can shift.” that doesn’t say how he feels about it

smiles a bit, wrapping his arms around tony’s chest. “That means you want to stay.”

And Tony sighs nicely, relaxing at this, “You are learning my language. You won’t need Pep to translate soon.” smiles a bit

nods, hugging Tony close to him, tony’s back against his chest,”I know.”

Tony relaxes back against him, closing his eyes, making a slightly nice, comfy noise. Looks so relaxed to how he usually does, head rested back against Steve

Steve hesitates before leaning his head down a bit, nuzzling his nose into Tony’ hair, gentle.

Steve would feel the surprise ripple through Tony, but he relaxes into it, the arm and hand resting on top of Steve’s tightening a bit on Steve’s arm, in reply

Steve quiet for a moment before he can’t take the tension anymore, “H-how about another movie?”

Tony agrees quickly, “Good plan. Jarvis, bring up something good?”
“Here’s a personal favorite.’ Jarvis brings up... hm... Casa Blanca. That has a love story in it~ never seen it, but its classic~ I know its sad and has a sweet story

me neither~
but Steve relaxes against the couch, tony cuddled protectively as he watches.

Tony relaxes, sometime in the movie shifting, his cheek pressed against Steve’s chest. He looks asleep, but he’s just listening with his eyes closed, peaceful

Steve thinks he’s asleep, and so he gently runs him hands over Tony’s face and jaw, playing with his hair~

Tony shivers slightly, relaxed, not giving up his facade of sleep, enjoying it and fantasizing.

When the movie was over Steve would slowly shift and pick Tony back up, carrying him to bed.

Tony opens his eyes halfway at this, looking up at Steve’s face, smiling softly.

Steve returns the smile and lays down on the bed, cuddling tony and pulling the blanket over them. “Did I wake you? go back to sleep.”

“Mhn.” Tony makes an agreeable sound, wrapping his arms better around Steve now that they’re laying and nuzzling his face into his chest, letting out a nice sigh as he closes his eyes. Now that is couplely Steve, you have to admit to yourself

Steve blinks at the action, his face turning red. he gulps before slowly wrapping his arms around Tony and hugging him close. It was very very couply~

yes~ Tony was going under the excuse of being half awake, which is false, but Steve would feel the smile in his chest, it slight, but Tony would fall asleep, very comfy. Would Bruce aww?

Steve eventually falls asleep after rolling around in his freaking out head for awhile~
Bruce would check on them and smiles, going to another room to sleep.

Tony would still be asleep when Steve woke, still wrapped around him, but is nice and relaxed, his breathing slow and steady. Would be easily jostled awake

Steve is gentle, reaching to pet Tony’s hair and face, thinking.

He’d get a slight nuzzle and content sigh as Tony wakes, half asleep as he sleepily nuzzles his chest pillow, not really awake

Steve smiles at this, thumbing the hair over tony’s ear

Tony opens his eyes a bit more, wondering where he is, then looks up, adorable in his rumpled half asleep stage

Steve gives him a soft smile, “morning.”

Tony can’t help but return it, “Good morning.” and some of his smittenness shows through in that look

And Steve sees it, his cheeks turning colors. his hand comes up, cupping tony’s face with his thumb running over his cheekbone

He’d feel Tony melt at this, staring into Steve’s eyes, blushing a bit as well

Steve smiles more, “um.. what do you want for breakfast...?” nervous!

“heh... yah, breakfast sounds good.” Steve might be surprised to hear nerves in Tony’s voice as well the playboy is scared of scaring Steve off.

And Steve’s lack of experience is freaking him out, “um.. yes. yes, breakfast.” moves to sit up, panic mode engage!

and Tony lets him, surprised at the sudden move, watching him, propped up on an arm

smiles down at him, awkwardly standing next to the bed, “Your leg. how does it feel?” sits back on the edge of the bed, moving to pull down the blankets to look at his legs, quickly skimming over on the way down.

I’m sure by this time Steve has seen that Tony is actually pretty average, between Bruce and Steve but damn does he know how to use it. “Sore still.” they needed to unwrap it to check on it. The ice pack that had been taped down with it was a special one which did 20 minutes cold, then warm, cause this is Stark tech baby.

yes~ oh my~ he keeps his eyes away from minitony reaching down to touch the leg, “I should find Bruce.”

nods a bit, then ponders, “Where is he...?” surprised he didn’t sleep here

shrugs, “I’m surprised he didn’t come sleep with us. “
and conveniently Bruce pokes his head in at this time and grins at them, “oh, you’re up.”

“There you are stranger. Where have you been?” Tony asks with a grin~

Bruces come in, still nude~ “I’ve been working.” goes to sit next to Steve on the bed, moving to unwrap tony’s leg to check it.
Steve smiles a bit, “did you sleep?”
Bruce shrugs. nope~

Tony tisks, “That’s unfair, Brucey. You work all night and I can’t even go in the lab.” pouts and winces a bit as they have to shift the leg to unwrap it. The swelling has all gone down, especially around the knee, but Tony’s gonna have bruises for a couple weeks, they still look pretty ugly. But he could try walking on it, as long as he doesn't walk too much.

Bruce smiles a bit, “hmm, your leg looks better though. you might be able to walk. But the Captain I'm sure will continue to be a great help to you.” moves to wrap it back up.
Steve sighs, “Banner, you should sleep.”
Bruce shrugs, “I’m fine. one night without sleep is nothing. I’ll sleep tonight.”
Steve huffs

“You should see him after 3 days of not sleeping. He’s a grumpy bear.” Tony grins a bit

Bruce sighs, “To you I'm always a something bear.”
Steve smiles, “I see... sounds like a long list goes into the something.”
Bruce nods, careful with his work on Tony’s leg, a loving doctor~

Tony grins a bit, “Would you like me to list a few?” is appreciative of his doctor~

Bruce makes a face but Steve nods, “oh yes, please.”

Tony’s grin grows and he starts listing off the types of bears, from cuddly to sad to angry, along with the circumstances where Bruce was each one~ and he gets really creative with the thesaurus and big words if someone doesn’t stop him.

Bruce rolls his eyes as things get really creative and he clamps his hand over Tony’s mouth, “ok, ok. I would like the patient to breath between words.”
Steve laughs~

A laugh is heard under the hand and tony licks his hand

Bruce makes a face and reaches into Tony’s mouth grabbing his tongue, “I’ll cut it off, I swear.” big grin

“Eh! ats ot air!” Tony pouts I'm sure Steve is laughing harder, tonys hands going to Bruce’s, “Et o!”

Yes~ Steve grins, “I’m going to make food. you two be good.” moves to leave and Bruce is chuckling softly, letting the tongue slip out but pets Tony’s lips with his fingers. Steve doesn’t notice this as he’s leaving~

and Tony smiles at this, eyes flicking to Steve and watching that ass leave then to Bruce. he gives him a pout, but its hard to hold in a smile, kissing the fingers

Bruce glances over too. it’s such a perfect ass. when the door shuts again, Bruce is down in an instant, kissing tony softly

Tony blinks, then smiles, moving an arm around Bruce’s waist as he kisses back, pleasantly surprised

Bruce kisses on him a while before pulling back with a tender smile, “I can’t take that man walking around nude anymore. You attack him, or I Will.” a threat~

Tony blinks, blushing but grinning, “Hey, I call dibs.” wags his finger threateningly at Bruce

Bruce bats the hand away sighing, “then take it. Stop wagging it in my face. I purposely left you two alone last night.”

And Tony sighs at this, looking down and away, “I figured, thanks Bruce... its just...” moves and runs a hand through his hair, looking like a teen boy in love and embarrassed, “I don’t want to screw it up.”

Bruce smiles, shaking his head, “Please, Cap is like a dog the way he follows you around. I think he might just be too nervous to kiss another male or something dumb like that.”

“You think?... He was really nervous this morning...” wondering he sighs, groaning, “Since when do I need advice on these things?’

Bruce groans, sitting up and running his hand in his own curly hair, “Geez tony. I thought you of all people could see when someone is fumbling over themselves for you. I mean, I Think it would take less work for you to get him in bed than it took to get me in your bed. Prior to learning I had to take it slow.” At the start Bruce had flirted with Tony but Tony had to pressure Bruce just a little too much to get the guy to a bed when they were both stressed. The sex had proved a good tool to keep the ‘other guy’ away~

yes~ Tony smiles a bit at this, tugging Bruce to sit next to him, “If I say that you’re probably right, will you lord it over me for all eternity?”

Bruce easily goes, putting an arm around Tony’s waist, “most likely.” grins~ I Think Bruce would have the cutest laid back grin

and Tony chuckles, unable not to love that grin, nuzzling him and sighing, “Guess I’ll have to put up with you either way.”

Nods, “Either with you watching me touch that muscle dog, or me watching you.” sighs, “maybe we can both touch him. I really can’t take him walking around nude anymore. You’ve turned me into a pervert, Tony.”

Tony chuckles, “Pep is right, I’m a bad influence~ normally I’d say we could get him drunk, but that won’t work in this case ”

tilts his head, “I wonder if we could pour enough in him that his metabolism won’t eat it up.” huffs, “He’d never agree to that. It would take several kegs worth, I'm sure.”

and Tony grins, “For science?~” elbows him, jesting

Bruce laughs, “hush. after we eat I'm going back to work. otherwise I’ll jump someone.”

Tony grins, “if I can talk Steve Rogers into my bed, I’m sure I could talk him into letting you in too~” nudges but that might be slightly in the future

Bruce laughs, “Thank you. but I'm sure I will have solved the grand unified theory before that happens.”

“I am not a novice, do not underestimate me!” huffs, ruffling Bruce’s hair

Bruce laughs, leaning closer to Tony, “mmm, let’s make out a little before he comes back.”

“Oh? Someone’s in a good mood~” tugs him close, kissing him

“Who wouldn't be after watching that dumb puppy walk around nude? Kiss me hard.” is a bit rougher than normal with the kisses~ he knows that’s all he’s going to be able to get right now~

Tony is surprised, but gives Bruce what he wants, tasting all of his mouth~

Bruce happily eats him up, breaking the kiss for air after some time, nuzzling his cheek against Tony’’s

Tony smiles, nuzzling back, “You always taste nice.’

Bruce smiles, “You do too.” pulls back, looking him over and running a hand over his cheek, “Better without a scotch aftertaste, might I add.”

A chuckle escaped him as he shakes his head a bit at Bruce, “I thought I came with that taste naturally.’

Shakes his head, “let’s go to the kitchen.” kisses his cheek

nods, “Could you get me a cane out of the closet? I think there’s one in there.”

nods and stands going to the closet to get it, a little bit excited between the legs after all the kissing

Tony chuckles, “Better calm down Bruce, or some other part of you might jump Steve~”

Bruce frowns and huffs, “I’m putting on pants. screw you guys.” grabs his pants from the clean pile Jarvis had made of his and cap’s clothes as he walks back to tony with the cane.

Tony laughs at this, “Poor Brucey~” takes it~ its a nice old wood with a silver head. he moves to get up, careful

Bruce moves to take his other hand, helping him to his feet and makes sure he’s stable before putting on pants. “Do you want pants too?”

“heh... don't know if I could manage pants, with my leg... how about boxers?” can’t bend his knee much still, so it'd be tricky for even those Tony would give up and say naked is fine

Bruce would then tease him about freakin out Steve if they got too close with his excitedness and helps him slip the boxers on~

Tony groans, Bruce making it worse. I’m sure its a process he’s glad is over He grabs Steve’s on the way out, able to limp along with the cane, keeping his leg straight

Bruce walks along with him slowly and in the kitchen Steve looks over and smiles at them, “oh, I Just finished.” french toast~

Tony groans as he sits, sitting back in relief, “That seems a lot farther than it use to be. Hey Steve, catch.” tosses the boxers to him, they hitting him in the head

Steve flounders a bit but take them, grinning and pulling them on, “Thanks guys.”
Bruce grins sitting next to Tony, “It’s a shame but it must be done.”

Tony leans his cane on the island and smiles a bit, “Crying shame. I blame you, Brucey.”

Bruce shrugs and Steve comes over with the plates, rolling his eyes. “hush up and eat.”
Bruce nods, “No problem.” and digs in, his leg reaching for tony’s again~

Tony smiles at this, curling his good leg with Bruce’s, moving to eat~ he compliments Steve’s cooking ability again Bruce had seen his version, it was very black.

And Bruce notes this to Steve who laughs~
what should they do today~?

Well, Tony decides that he and Steve should go check out the roof where he made his entrance... he thinks he might have hit something he briefly took control and it wasn’t pretty

Bruce would go up with them, curious.
Steve is concerned, walking next to Tony to make sure he is getting around ok.

When they get to the edge of the stairs he looks at Steve, “Could I bum a lift?” he walks slow and with lots of concentration. it looks like it wears on him.

Steve grins and easily lifts him up as if he’d been waiting for permission to do such a thing.

Tony is relieved, relaxing in his arms. Jarvis opens up the roof and they can clearly see where Tony had done renovations and added on and where the older side of the mansion started. But they can see the dent in the roof where Tony had crashed, then rolled into the proper hanger, the Jarvis opening the doors. Tony winces as they see all the dents in the metal where he’d banged his way down the tube

Steve sighs, “At least you were in your suit.” puts tony pack on his feet near the tube so he can inspect it.
Bruce makes a face at all the dents.

Tony sighs, leaning to look, then makes a face and sits, careful of his leg, so he can get over to the edge and look, “Well... is anything critical damaged, Jarvis?”
“The circuit board under your initial impact could use some fine tuning, sir. Your posterior didn’t do it any good, especially in the cosmetic department.”
“Funny. Very funny.” Tony tisks, sliding over to it, “Bruce, could you go get me some tools?” wants Steve alone with him on the roof

Bruce nods, taking the hint, “Sure thing.” waves and wanders off.
Steve frowns, going to sit next to Tony, “is it that bad?”

“Hopefully not. But the suit does weigh a bit... and I was going pretty fast.” knocks on the plate, “Won’t know till we pry it off.” tilts his head and smiles at Steve

Steve moves up on his knees,returning the smile, “In this direction?” wedges his fingers under the plate, wanting to do the grunt work for him~

“Yes, though it might be sharp...” frowns. But Steve could muscle it out, peeling back the panel easily with all those muscles

Oh yes~ and I Bet those muscles look delicious as they flex and pull without a shirt on. His hands are callused from that shield so he only gets a small cut along the inside of his right palm, sitting back on his haunches after putting the metal to the side and frowning at the cut.

Tony frowns as well, moving to take his hand, gently and look at it, tisking, “Its not that deep, but that’s going to be a bitch to heal.” hand cuts always are. but tony Stark is more concerned about a person then circuits, the world might end

Steve smiles, “What about your circuits?” holds his palm open for him, looking at Tony’s face, not their hands.

Tony snorts a bit, still frowning, and then smiles a bit, “You’re more important than circuits.” looks up towards the end of that sentence to meet his eyes

blinks at this, but then smiles, “...really?” that a lot from tony~

yes it is. Tony smiles more, nodding, “Yes... you really mean alot to me, Steve.” and there is a slight color to his face, but its not a blush

tilts his head, scooting a bit closer to him, “I do?” hopeful

and Tony picks up on the hopeful, which spurs him on, his hand still holding Steve’s, but that’s forgotten by them both, “Yes... I don’t know how, but you’ve become.. rather indispensable to me.” now he’s blushing a bit. Few people are indispensable to tony Stark

Steve smiles, “Do I Get to join team Stark then? Do I get a badge?” teasing him~

Tony laughs at this, grinning a bit, “Yes, you get to join Team Stark. But I’m out of badges, will you accept a consolation prize?” his face closer to Steve’s now

he nods softly, “Sure... i’ll take anything you want to give me.” oh my~

and the flush deepens slightly, Tony grinning a little, “Anything?” he mummers, shifting and pressing to kiss Steve, gentle, giving him time to pull back if he wants

Steve blinks at the repeat of his words but before he can respond Tony is pressing their lips together. Steve is shocked, staring at Tony, but not moving away.

and Tony doesn’t hold it long, it’s a test kiss. He parts after a second and looks at Steve, who’d be able, for a split second, to see panic in his eyes, he thinking Steve hadn’t wanted it and backpedaling, “I... but if you don't... um... shit...” blushing a bit more, looking down, thinking he screwed up

Steve just blinks, before reaching out with both hands to grab TOny’s shoulders and pulls him back in unceremoniously, pressing their lips together again~

Tony blinks, now he’s the shocked one but he relaxes, so relieved, an arm moving around Steve’s shoulders to steady himself, eyes sliding shut. Steve had nice, warm soft lips that tasted of apple pies~

oh my~
Steve returns the kiss and hugs Tony, pulling him closer to him so they were flush against each others sides

Tony wraps his other arm around Steve at that, one hand tangled in the golden blond hair, not believing this is real

Steve pulls back after a moment, catching his breath and frowning, “i.. I have no idea how to kiss. tony, tony I don’t know anything...!!” it all falls out in his panic but he’s pulling tony really close~

Tony blinks, panting, then laughs, hugging close and pressing his face into Steve's neck, looking up at him,“You’re doing just fine. I am nothing if not an expert teacher.” Steve is adorable Tony goes to steal another kiss, this time licking Steve’s lips

Oh I know~
Steve whimpers a bit at the answer and shivers at the lick, not sure what to do about it

Tony is patient though, involving him in the kiss before licking again, running his tongue on Steve’s lips, parting them a bit to show his intent

and Steve melts a little at the feeling, his lips parting for Tony

Tony moves carefully in, making a nice noise, tasting Steve’s mouth slow and careful, his tongue pressing against Steve’s to give him a hint

one of the hands on tony’s shoulders moves down over his shoulder blades as his tongue tests moving back against Tony’s.

Tony shivers slightly at the hand and makes an encouraging noise against Steve’s tongue arms tightening slightly around him as their tongue slow dance

Steve is slow and careful, copying everything tony’s tongue does before trying some of the learned licks in a different order on his own~

Tony melts against him. Steve is a natural~ his hand tightening a little at the back of Steve’s head, clinging a bit

Steve breaks the kiss looking for air, but doesn’t move far, pressing his nose against tony’s nose. “ah...um...” is all he gets out between pants

and Tony has no desire to move far, panting as well, “Damn... you’re good... at that.” grins a bit, in a high, giving him a quick kiss between pants

Steve grin and snickers at that, “D-don’t lie to me.”

“Steve Rogers, you are a natural. And you taste amazing~” grins in return, dashing Tony charm on, but he’s all flushed up and in Steve’s lap

Steve laughs, “I would call bull on you again, but you taste really good too.” the other hand on tony’s shoulder now runs down to tony’s thigh, pulling tony perfectly into his lap~

Tony shivers a bit at this, shifting so he’s nice and tight against Steve, flush, “Good to hear you’re enjoying it, Captain Rogers.” and moves to steal Steve’s breath away again

Steve hums into the renewed kiss, giving it his full participation~ his tongue running all over testing new ways to curl~

Through those thin boxers for both of them Tony can’t help but be a bit aroused, going submissive in the kiss to Steve, guiding him to lead, a hand trailing over the muscles of his arm

Oh yes, something is moving against Tony’s bum in Steve’s shorts~
his kiss getting more heated as he relaxes

Tony welcomes all the heat, the feeling of Steve arousing more as his hips shift, pressing into Steve’s

Steve moans at this, both his hands on Tony’s back now and running over it lovingly, tender~

That shits tender and Tony melts under tender, moaning as well, shivering again as he gets lower

uNF~
but Steve is nervous, keeping his hands above the hips as they run up and down~

Steve is nervous and Tony is eager. Ton lets Steve do this for a while before shifting, tilting his hips forwards into Steves and almost tilting them back a bit, but his hands go down to Tony’s bum

Steve freezes at this, but then slowly his hands would squeeze~

He’d get a beautiful nose out of tony, who has to break the kiss to pant as he makes it, nose pressed into Steve’s cheek as he rests his forehead against his. A noise Steve probably had never imagined, especially coming from Tony Stark

yes~ Steve eyes widen as all the dirty things flood his mind. the ass was so perfect and round and made Tony make such a noise... oh.. did tony want to give him this? time in bed? Steve is red from the head down to his collar bones as he panics and grabs tony’s shoulders with both hands, pushing him back a bit to look him in the face, “T-tony... I didn’t.. I um.. this is too much...”

Tony blinks at this, totally caught off guard and it takes him a sec to recover, “Whoa, hey, we can slow down, take a deep breath.” smiles a bit, moving to pet his cheek comfortingly

Frowns a bit, “I don’t want to just play around... I’m sorry.” thinks Tony just wants to roll around in the bed like he and Bruce do sometimes~

Tony blinks at this, caught off guard, then looks a smidge hurt, “I don’t either.” says seriously, looking Steve in the eye as he says it

Steve relaxes some at this, “..oh.” blinks, looking cute as things start working in his head.

and Tony blushes some at this, but smiles, softly, “Yah. Oh.” brushes their noses together, softly

a smile spreads across his face, it’s soft and gentle, “I can deal with that... probably.” his hands move back down tony’s back and hesitate a second on his hips before running back over the perfect ass~

and Tony shivers nicely and makes a sweet sound as he asks, with a smile, “Probably? am I too much to handle?”

nods “you’re a full plate. Didn’t you know?” nuzzles his nose against tony’s

he earns a grin, “I’ve heard such things before. But you’re a big man, I think you can handle me. You have so far.” nuzzles back, lips brushing teasingly

Steve nods, leaning into the lips, anxious, “nnnn..” he has Steve under a spell~

Tony would say its the other way around~ he’s addicted to Steve as he kisses him again, moving in to stay in that mouth

Steve sucks Tony in, purring into the kiss as his hands start moving again on tony’s butt, carefully testing pets and squeezes~

With some careful scientific testing, Steve would be soon able to play Tony beautifully, easy to know what he likes more, putty in his arms

And Steve has now found his new favorite activity~ the kissing and kneading of Tony Stark~

All of this kneading would leave Tony Stark in need though, pressing into Steve with his hips as he makes little sounds of want along with the ass moans~

And when the kiss breaks again, Steve is all flustered, he blinks, looking tony over. he has no idea was to do with the puddle in his lap, “ I.. um...”

Tony pants, a lovely pudding, “Inside... can we go inside? to a bed?” feels exposed, though less so in Steve’s arms. his eyes have some need in them, wanting

Steve blinks, shocked, “i.. I Just... a bed? already?” his voice going up in pitch a bit. “I don’t know if I'm ready for.. that...” but the lump in his lap is ready~

“W-well... I was getting the idea that you might be from what I'm sitting on... but if you really want to wait, we can.” smiles a bit, hand running through Steve’s hair in a comforting way. Tony Stark said he’d wait to bone him quick Steve, take him to bed!

Steve will need more pressing out of his 40’s mind~
“I.. um.. hun...” blinking at tony, confused as his brain and hormones fight~

Tony groans, “Steve, if you sit here and stare at me like that I am going to go insane.” moves and trails little kisses on his jaw and neck as his hands ghost down Steve’s chest, pressing his hips just slightly into Steve’s need, enough to tease

Steve groans, “Geez, fuck, fine.” and Steve wraps Tony in his arms and lifts him up, quickly heading for the stairs. what that a curse word?!?

and Tony blinks, then grins, clinging to him, “I didn’t know you could curse~” purrs, wrapping his good leg around him so Steve would be teased by the pressure between their boxers as he walked

Huffs, giving tony a look as they go down the stairs, “ It’s your influence on me.” looks disgruntled and it’s adorable~

Tony grins, purring, “I’m not sorry~” love drunk putting a few little teasing kisses on that adorable look

And Steve smiles at this, trying to concentrate as he makes it back to tony’s room

The door slides closed behind them and once in Tony captures his mouth again, holding tight as he steals Steve’s mouth, figuring he has less to concentrate on nwo

Steve hums into the kiss and stumbles over to the bed, dropping tony on it on his back and follows him down, covering tony’s body with his own on the bed

and its good Steve goes, because tony is holding tight, one hand running down Steve’s back, feeling over that well defined trapezius and Teres major, hips pressing into him

Steve now presses his hips back into Tony’s moaning at the feeling~

Tony purr moans at the sound of Steve moaning, letting them rut a but before a hand wanders down, shoving at the boxers

Steve tenses a bit as his boxers are pulled at, but lets him, the kiss not changing in passion~

and Tony helps get Steve’s down, then his own, using his good foot to push them down more as his unclothed hips move into Steve’s~

and Steve gasps as they grind together nude, and then melts into a moan, the skin on skin contact wonderful~

Tony breaks the kiss as they both moan, forehead on Steve’s as he lets out a shuddering gasp, “Fuck...” presses up again, wanting more

Steve whines a bit, “I.. I’m not sure...what I'm doing...” very confused but his hips keep rolling~

Tony groans, “Your hips do.” bites his lip, hand snaking between them and making it so Steve is grinding them directly together, hand around them both

Steve gasps at this, and groans, “o-oh...” and he nuzzles his face into Tony’s neck, moaning beautifully~

Tony grins, “Oh you sound good too~” purrs darkly into his ear, feeling him over as he strokes

Steve gives a whine at this, glancing up at him, “i-it’s embarrassing...I Like yours better...”

Tony blushes at this, bumping his nose against Steve’s, “Then you’d better work to get more of them.’ steals his lips again

Steve hums into the kiss, rutting his hips a bit rougher against Tony. and his hand travels down tony’s side to feel down his thighs~

Tony’s thighs shiver and he moans at the rough rutting, spreading his legs a bit more invitingly for Steve

and Steve settles more between his legs, getting better leverage with his thrusts and his hand moves to the inside of his thigh, feeling up and down~

and its nice and sensitive in there, Tony making a mewling sound as he melts, a total uke as he presses back into Steve, gone~

and Steve loves the noises, his other hand planting next to tony’s head and gripping the sheets as his hips gain a better rhythm between them. the kiss is starting to get mess as Steve loses concentration~

There is not a single complaint registered from Tony as it gets messy, sloppy himself. Steve is a natural, Tony making beautiful noises for him till he ends with a strangled, “S-Steve!” making a mess as he tenses up, getting a full body tremor

and Steve gasps, as he feels the wet heat and convulsions, quickly joining Tony and adding to the mess between them.

Tony is left panting and shuttering, goo under Steve, looking at him in panting shock

and Steve whimpers, flopping on top of tony in a huff, panting heavily~

Tony doesn’t mind the slightest, the arc reactor making it glow between them as a hand moves to go up and card through Steve’s hair, Tony looking at him through half lidded eyes

Steve glances up at him and smiles softly, love in his eyes~

Tony’s mirrors it, looking relieved, having a tiny fear that Steve wouldn’t like him after sex. plenty of people did not

Oh no~ It made Steve feel wonderful~ he lifts himself off tony and moves to lay next to him as his lips move up to press their lips together again

A tangle of finger’s meets Steve’s as they kiss, his eyes sliding shut as he hmns nicely

Steve gps the fingers tightly and hums back, so happy~
When they finally have to break for air Tony pants, face still close to Steves, looking at him with those eyes, “... wow...”

Steve nods, “yeah.. yeah... mmm” his eyes shut as he speaks, still in heaven~

a smile moves ocr Tony’s face at the look, brushing their noses together, content with the world. I’m sure Bruce had never planned on coming back

nope~ Bruce is in the lab pretending he got distracted.
Steve laughs softly, opening his eyes, “Tony...tony what have you done to me?” grins

A Cheshire cat grin spreads across Tony’s face, “Apparently, I’ve deflowered you. Which is mind boggling for me.”

blinks and blushes, “oh.. um..yeah...” all flustered again~

Tony laughs lightly, his free hand going to pet Steve’s cheek, “Don't get worked up over it... I’m really flattered you let me.” smile has softened, more of a sweet tone. Steve might have had the wandering thought that Tony might have lied to get him into bed, but his face is an open book and that is not the case

Steve is calmed with tony’s expression, “I’d.. I’d give anything to protect you, Tony.” nuzzles into his hand

Tony melts at this, as that’s really what he wants at this point in his life. What he needs. The confession rocks him and he blinks, touched, deeply, “Steve...”

Steve frowns, “ah.. was that too much? I’m sorry, I Didn't think before I Spoke...”

Tony smiles at this, soft, shaking his head a bit, “No I... thanks Steve. It... it means more than you know.’ moves their entangled hands up and kisses Steve’s fingers

Steve blinks at this and then smiles warmly, “Oh Tony~” moves to press their lips together~

Tony kisses back, earnest in his love, expressing it softly

Steve returns it and after a minute he tries the tongue thing again~

Tony happily returns the tongue thing again, this time they get to go a little slower since they’re not humping each other to death
yes~ Steve kisses him slow and gentle~

Tony loves it, savoring it sweetly, getting to know Steve’s mouth, which he hopes to become intimately familiar with

Steve wouldn’t have a problem with this~
he rolls over onto his back, pulling tony up on top of him~

Tony easily rolls up onto the big strong chest, careful of his leg as he settles with a nice sigh, free hand petting up to tangle in Steve’s blond locks

with tony on his chest his hands run down tony’s back and sides, working him back up~

and soon her gets a lovely moan into the kiss. Tony Stark’s sex drive is not something to be trifled with~

and Steve is finding it easy to be worked back up too with all this kissing and rubbing, when kiss breaks for air, Steve grins, “Sh-show me more~”

Tony grins, catching his breath, “With pleasure~” kisses him again, but shifts, wanting to slide down and leave kisses down his body

Steve lets him shift, curious about what tony might do. he was already half hard again~

Lines of kisses trace down Steve, Tony thinking about how all of this wonderful mountainous muscles were his down as he shifts down, hand bracing itself on Steve’s tight as he nuzzles his naval. Steve might get more of an idea what he’s doing when he feels the tongue on his corona, “Damn you’re big Steve.” admires him before giving a long lick

Steve watches as Tony moved further down, moaning softly when his navel was nuzzled. And with the lick he jumps, gasping loudly, "oh OH! Um...t-Tony.... Are you...?" Steve is freaking out

Tony grins, reveling in the freaking out, “What, giving you a blow job? yes, yes I am.” and with that he takes Steve into his mouth, going down slowly on him... Tony is surprised he can’t get it all in

Steve whines like a tiny puppy his eyes snapping shut. "oh!!!" Tony shouldn't let him shut his eyes!

and Tony moves up, adjusting to the length and looking up at Steve. he moves up so his mouth brushes Steve as he talks, but is a little off, “Open your eyes... please, I’d like to see you...”

Steve huffs and pulls his eyes back open, looking back down at Tony, melting at the site of such a wonderful thing between his legs ~ "...o...okay..." He can't believe this is happening. Blow jobs were hush hush in his time ~

Tony smiles at this, kissing Steve’s tip before shifting down, slowly taking him in, able to go farther down this time~ he wraps his hand around what he can’t fit, his perfectionist tendency twitching a bit but Steve is long

Steve doesn't know any better lol
He hums, his eyes heavy as he watchers

and Tony takes his time, getting to know Steve, sucking and licking, his other hand going to massage his balls

Steve melts, a hand moving down to twirl in Tony's hair, "mmmm...Tony..." Says his name with affection. He's only lasting any amount of time because they already went once lol

Tony looks up, meeting his eyes, a slight blush on his face. he makes a nice noise at his name, getting use to it, but wants a taste of all American~

Oh man ~ and tony would have it soon, Steve pulling his hair as warning, "Tony... Tony, I'm..."groans

Tony moves up, making an understandable, keeping Steve’s gaze as he just sucks on the head, hand stroking him to completion

Steve is surprised, but he can't hold it, filing the back of tony's throat as he makes a wonderful sound ~

Tony drinks it down, blushing more at this, moving off once Steve is done~

Steve is panting, his other hand going to Tony's face, both hands gently tugging to pull Tony up

Tony goes up, crawling carefully up and going to kiss Steve, which I’m guessing is what Steve is going for~

Yes ~ a deep passionate kiss full of love ~

Tony returns it, laying on him, hard against his stomach

Steve's hands reach down for tony's thighs pulling him up. He wants his face straddled ~

Tony blinks, but Steve is strong and he’d pull a surprised Tony up, one of Tony’s hands gripping the headboard while the other goes in Steve’s hair

Steve nuzzles his thigh before licking the inside of his thigh. He up at Tony, looking unsure. "is this right?"

and Tony had gasped a bit when he licked, shuttering a bit, “Yes. very yes. doing fine.” he smiles at Steve, petting his hair a bit

Both his arm are wrapped around tony's legs. And he hums to Tony as he licks closer to the prize. He needs help to get everything in his mouth ~

Tony whimpers as he gets close, Steve feeling the tremor in his legs, “Steve, i-if you keep teasing... I might die right here.” says between pants, trying not to thrust and scare Steve. he’s always a drama queen

Steve smiles up at him, "die?I can't have that..." So one hand comes down and pulls minITony into his mouth, careful

A moan escapes Tony as he melts, hand tightening on the headboard, swearing a bit under his breath

Steve's eyes glance up at Tony, heavy as he tries to mimic Tony's tongue ~

and Tony is leaning against the wall, moaning at the tongue and the look on Steve’s face, which is doing it for him. he makes lovely, encouraging noises for Steve

The sounds work and Steve watches Tony and his mouth works. He's not awesome, but he tries swirling his tongue like when they kiss ~

Tony melts , groaning. Watching Steve is making up for any amatureness, Tony groaning after a while, “S-Steve... I-I...” warning him, gently pulling back on his head, about to blow

Steve hums and pulls Tony deepers into his mouth, wanting to do the same as Tony had ~

This sends Tony over, unable to take that hot wet mouth and moaning his name as he fills Steve’s throat, giving a nice full body shudder

Steve make a face pulling back and turning his head to Cough, pulling a hands from under Tony to cover his mouth

Without the support Tony wavers as he starts to turn to mush, but he manages to push himself back some, bracing himself on the wall still so he supports himself on his good knee, having to rest some of his weight on Steve’s chest

Steve doesn't mind the weight on his chest, nuzzling Tony thigh after he gets everything down and wrapping his arms around to support him again. "geez..."laughs

Tony grins a bit, panting and still recovering as he chuckles as well, “You k?’

Steve nods and puts his hands on tony’s back to catch tony as he sits up, a smile on his face.

Tony smiles as well, arms resting on his shoulders, linked behind his head, “Are you sure you’re a beginner?”

Steve snorts, leaning back against the headboard and fitting tony in his lap, tony straddling him, extra care with tony’s hurt leg, “I was just copying you.”

Tony smiles, “You are an excellent student, or I’m just that good.” rests against him

bumps his head against tony’s cheek, “you’re that good~”

Tony laughs a bit at this, smiling and running one of his hands up through Steve’s hair, “Now that is something I never thought I’d hear out of Steve Rogers.” ends with a soft smile, resting their foreheads together

Steve melts at this, a dopey smile on his face, “That was a lot of fun... we get to do this a lot now, right?”

“I’d like to, yes. Its usually what couples do.” Tony melts at the dopey smile, hand trailing from his hair to pet his cheek

Steve grins, “Am I your boyfriend...?”

Steve would earn a Stark grin at this, “I’d like you to be, if you would do me the honor~”

Steve nods, putting his hands on tony’s face and pulling him for a deep slow kiss~

His eyes slide shut as they kiss, letting out a nice sigh as he relaxes, not believing this actually worked... Bruce gets to Lord it over him

oh yes~ oh I Forgot about Bruce!
lets say after they had started round two, Bruce had asked Jarvis to show him tony and Steve. would Jarvis bring up live video~?

yes~ Jarvis likes Master Bruce “It appears they are busy, sir.’ would be his line as I Was brought up
Bruce raises his eyebrows, “um.. ok. just. ignore me for the next half hour, ok Jarvis? leave the video up.”

“Yes sir. There is an option for you to rewind it if you would like to see what happened previously.” and Jarvis goes silent

Bruce raises an eyebrow and rewinds it, taking some personal time.
Steve nuzzles tony, a big grin on his face

oh, he gets quite a show~ Tony can’t help but smile at that grin and kiss it again

Steve laughs as he’s kissed again and returns it, wrapping his arms around tony’s waist and hugging him tightly

Tony kisses him till he’s out of breath and has to separate, panting a bit, nose against Steve’s cheek

Steve laughs, “i..this is really good... I'm really happy.”

Tony lets out a little touch of air and looks up, “Me too.” love in his eyes. so many feels in the eyes

shakes his head, unable to dim him smile at all, “Are you sure I Can have you to myself? I think I Can hear the cries of women all over the country.”

Tony chuckles, “They’ve been crying for a while sweetheart, I retired from the public sector 2 years ago~” wow, Tony Stark hasn’t been sleeping with everything that walks for that long?

raises his eyebrows, “you’ve only had Banner and Potts since then...?”

“...” sighs, and Steve might think he’s going to list 3 tons more, but instead, “And Rhody, a few times.”

runs his thumb across tony’s cheekbone, his eyes softening, “Well, you’re mine now.” whispers softly

Tony smiles, but there’s a hint of sad in it, “Think you’re gonna keep me, Cap?” no one else has. These last few years have definitely been Tony looking for love, from the sound of that, and not finding it

nods, pulling him close to pull tony’s face into his neck, “I’ll keep you as long as you like...”

Steve would feel his face sequence up with emotion, Tony turning it more into Steve and cleaning a bit, like he had when his mind was gone, “...Thanks Steve...”

Steve nods, petting his hair softly, relaxing with him.

Tony relaxes like this, content with the world and hiding in Steve

Steve pets him lovingly, planting a kiss on top of his head, then he tenses, “oh.. I wonder what happened to Banner...”

Tony smiles, “You know he left us alone on purpose, right?”

tilts his head to the side, “hnn.” it all came together for him. just now.

Tony chuckles at this, ruffling his hair, “Get it?~”

huffs, looking up at Tony, “That’s not fair. You both tricked me.” but grins.

Tony smiles, “You fell for it hook line and sinker~”

Steve groans and leans forward, falling so tony is on his back and Steve squishes him, but one arm out to keep tony’s leg safe, “Whhhyyy~~?” torturing cute tony~

Tony can’t help but laugh hysterically at this, pushing on Steve, “Steeeveeee.... steeve, you’re heavyyyyy” cute whiny voice

Steve hums, “mmm what was it? close to 300lbs.” squishes him more~

Tony groans, “Stttteeeevvvveeeeee” so cute sounding, “I’m fragile, iron man does not quite apply all the time~”

moves up on his hands and knees above tony, grinning, “Did it apply 5 minutes ago?”

blinks, then groans, “that was a bad joke.”

Steve laughs, “Can it apply again right now~?” lowers his hips onto Tony’s rocking gently. the jerk is already excited again! that serum did a number on him~

Tony blinks, a surprised moan rocked out of him, “Yes, yes it can.’ thankfully for Steve, Tony Stark is a sex god. he tugs him down for a kiss

oh my~ Steve hums as they pull together for another kiss, his hands moving down to spread tony’s legs so he can fit their hips together better!
Bruce huffs, mad they’re going at it again and turns off the camera to actually work.

Tony groans into the kiss at this, his hips arching into Steve’s as his hands feel down his back.
Poor Bruce

and Steve just slowly grinds them together as they kiss slow and sloppy~
yes. Bruce is just glad tony found someone who will keep going with him. Bruce could never go more than twice in a span of 6 hours.

When they have to break to breath, Tony pants, a hand going up to cup Steve’s face, as if making sure he’s there
true~ poor Bruce

Steve gives him a smile, a hand going between them to help grip them together as he grinds at his slow pace

Tony moans, “F-fuck, S-steevveee” head going back as he arches his hips into it, loving it

he smiles more, gripping them tighter. his big hands easily wrap around both of them, “You feel.. so good against me. How did I ever think two guys doing anything was weird before? You fit perfect with me.”

Tony opens his eyes a little at this, making a little whimper, totally Steve’s and beyond words

Steve smiles wide at the whimper, “oh Tony.... Anthony~ you’re so wonderful.” presses his lips to tony’s forehead, speeding up his thrusts~

“Ah-hn, god, S-Steve!” and can’t take his full name plus the speed, getting Steve’s hand wet as he arches one last time, making a mess

Steve blinks at this and looks down, grinning wide. he let’s go of tony and uses the extra slick to finishes himself off with a few extra strokes, making a mess on poor tony with a moan pressed against tony’s ear.

Ton stares at him as he pants, shivering goo, a hand loosening on Steve’s back. I’m sure his spray goes all the way up his diaphragm, even getting on the arc reactor

Steve kisses on tony’s jaw, making a trail up to his lips and lavishes him. he’ll notice in a minute~

Tony doesn't mind the short break before noticing, arm wrapping around his neck lazily as they kiss, satiated for the moment

when they break for air, Steve moves up on his arms, grinning down at tony. his eyes flick down, curious and then he frowns, “oh, it got all over you.. far up your chest.” sits back on his haunches, using his fingers to gently wipe some of the mess away from around the reactor. “I'm sorry....”

he gets a slight flinch, like reflex when he get’s too close, Tony’ s hand coming up and catching his, but he gives him a shaky smile, “I like being covered in you.” but that’s not why he caught the hand

Steve frowns, understanding. he turns his hand and squeezes tony’s hand, “How about a shower?”

Tony relaxes a bit at this, “Good plan. I’ll follow you, fearless leader.” squeezes back

the smile returns and he moves off the bed before scooping tony up bridal style and takes him to the bathroom, putting him on his feet in the shower.

Tony omphs at the suddenness of it, then grins when he’s put down, “You’re getting good at that.”

grins, turning on the water, “yeah? it’s pretty easy.” thinks he means carrying tony around~

“I see.” smiles at cute Steve, then tugs him down for a sweet kiss

Steve leans down to return the kiss, sliding the shower door shut~

Tony works Steve up this time, feeling over all those delicious muscles and pressing close

Steve finds himself pressed against the shower wall, his hands reaching and griping that perfect ass~

Tony groans at this, breaking for air and panting, “Every time you do that... I can’t wait for you to just fuck me already.” worked up to a more upfront sexyness

Steve opens his eyes, blinking at this, “o-oh... really...?” shocked~ but his fingers keep squeezing, feeling over the shape~

“yes~” purrs sexily, shifting up a bit so that Steve can slide between his legs, up against it, “It’ll be a tight fit too.”

biting his lip as his hands take the bait, feeling down, following to the back of his legs, “You like it alot? it feels really good for you?” melting from the mention of a ‘tight fit~’

Tony grins, “Hell yes. In women you have to find the G-spot. In men its the prostate, its like heaven.” as he speaks tony presses little kisses down Steve’s jaw, up to his ear, purring darkly in it, “I bet you could make me scream~”

Steve shudders, literally shakes, at that last whimper, “tony...” he moans~

Tony revels in it, cock twitching against Steve’s stomach as a hand goes out, fumbling for a moment before grabbing a bottle of soap, kissing Steve desperately as he does

Steve is held up in the kiss, returning it full force. he’s really worked up and lost a majority of the shyness~

Tony will miss the cute shyness~ Steve would find one of his hands grabbed and a whole mess of gooey soap squeezed into it, Tony breaking the kiss to pant, “S-since you’re new to this... gotta show you how to do it right... rub it on your fingers, middle three’ giving teasing nips and kisses on his throat as he explains

Steve blinks, gasping at the biting, “R-right now? you’re teaching me right now?” shocked but does as told, spreading the soap on his fingers behind tony

“I’m sorry, but I’m moving this appointment up. yes, right now~” grins, teasing, “now, you start with one finger, just work it in, stretch it out, and look for the magic button.” but how will he know when he finds the magic button?~

blinks frowning, all flustered and shy again, “but.. how do I Know I Found it? which way do I Go?” his voice high pitched~

Tony smiles, “Trust me, you’ll know.” softer, nose bumping his chin comfortingly

huffs but nods, peaking over tony’s shoulder to watch as his clean hand spreads tony’s cheeks and the prepared fingers slide to find the opening. he gulps when he finds the hole, gently pressing his finger in, so slow~

Tony shivers at it, welcoming it in, “That’s it, keep going.” says encouragingly

nods softly, slowly pressing the finger up higher and deeper, “o-ok...”

Steve’s long finger surprise even tony as it brushes something Tony looking surprised as he moans, leaning back into the finger as he melts, clinging to Steve.

Steve blinks at this, “um... here?” his finger is all the way in and he tries rubbing the spot again

As he fully presses it he get a beautiful moan from Tony, deeper than what he’s gotten before, pressing back on the finger, unable to answer

nods at the confirmation, “C-can I Try a second finger...?”

“Y-yes, please...” the last part tapers in a whimper

Steve smiles at how tony is melting against him, rolling in it~ the first finger pulls back some before the second finger joins it, pushing up again. Steve huffs, “Y-you’re really tight...”

“W-well, I don’t b-b-bottom.” deep moan as he presses back, “F-for... just anyone...” has a hard time finishing that sentence, his arm around Steve the only thing keeping him up

Steve smiles at this, he’d ask questions later~ “thank you.” he purrs as the two fingers fit all the way in

Tony nearly dies as he presses the spot, “S... scissor them...’ trying to give instructions and having a hard time

Steve nods, kissing his ear as he moves his fingers as told, his other hand on the center of tony’s back to help hold him up

Steve would milk some of the prettiest sounds out of Tony, who is able to ask, through his moaning, for the third finger

Steve nods quickly, sliding the fingers out before pushing in a third with them, twisting them slowly once they were fully in. he loves those sounds, they’re better than anything he’s ever heard before~

Tony hisses a bit, biting his lip as he settles on them, shivering, nice and full

Steve nuzzles him, “is.. is this ok...? does it hurt..?”

Tony nuzzles back a bit, “G-give me a sec... been a while.” smiles against his neck

frowns at this, stilling his fingers for him, “o-of course...”

and after a few moments Tony moves to give him a soft kiss, smiling a bit, “K.”

Steve smiles again and kisses him again, the fingers starting a shallow, slow thrust.

Steve earns a low moan into the kiss, encouraging

the thrust speed up slowly, pulling out more before pressing back in, Steve careful to keep it at the same angle

Every time Steve hits the spot he gets lovely noises, Tony soon reduced to mush as he gets out, “P-please, Steve... need you, please”

Steve blinks at this confused, “o-oh.. more.. more than my fingers...?” nervous~ “I don’t.. I don’t think I could handle it...”

“Won’t know.. till you try. Common Steve” moans the last part, squeezing around the fingers

and Steve melts, biting his lip, “o-oh god, tony...” the fingers pull out~

Tony whimpers at the lack of them, taking a steadying breath, looking at Steve wantonly, a bit eager

Steve smiles a bit, and moves to pick tony up and leans in, pinning him to the wall, tony’s legs around Steve’s hip~

Tony smiled, wrapping his arms around his shoulders, settling, “Hey Captain~” purrs

Steve is red from the top of his head to chest~ “I won’t be able to hear you say that seriously again....” leans in, kissing his jaw as one hand reaches down for himself to line them up

Tony grins wickedly at this, “Good.” gives a slight encouraging shift against the member

Steve whines a bit at this and moves up into it, pressing up into tony~

Tony has a meep that turns into a moan, hands suddenly clinging to Steve, “H-holy fuck you’re huge...”

He stops and lets out a breath he had been holding, only almost half of the way in~ “is-is it bad? I’m sorry...” worried that he’s hurting him~

Tony lets out a chuckle at this, nuzzling him a bit, “It isn’t bad... give me a sec. Its like stretching before exercise, takes time.” gives a comforting smile, breathing deeply. is wonderfully tight around Steve~

yes~ Steve sighs and tries to breathe evenly to keep his control, “j-just tell me when...” runs his hands up and down tony’s sides and hips to help relax him

Tony smiles at how sweet is, taking a couple more secs before he nods, “Ok.” shifts to kiss Steve, to distract himself

Steve hums into the kiss as his hips start pressing again. his hips are flush against tony’s before he stops again, panting heavily

Tony breaks the kiss to pant, resting his forehead on Steve, deep breaths

smiles a bit, nudging tony’s cheek with his nose as he nuzzles him, “Is this ok? It’s so tight.. it doesn’t hurt, does it?”
Tony smiles at this, “its... a tight fit~” chuckles

frowns, “Tony.. oh, is it ok? are you alright?” so worried!

Tony smiles more, hand going up to pet Steve’s cheek, “Hey, m’fine, just takes a sec to get use to. Don’t worry your pretty little head off

Steve huffs, nuzzling his hand, “this is really difficult....”

He gets a laugh, “It gets easier with practice~ try moving~” kisses his nose

smiles at the permission and nods, slowly backing out of tight tony~

Tony sighs, hand still on Steve’s face as he looks him in the face as he prepares for it

and soon Steve would start pressing back in, opening his eyes to look back at tony

Tony bites his lip a bit, as if in concentration, but Steve would be able to see the moment he brushed something, a groan admitting from Tony as he clings

Steve blinks and smiles, pulling out so that he can press back up at the same angle, “here?”

Steve would feel Tony relax around him, moaning, “Y-yesssss...” looks at him through half lidded eyes

he smiles more, rolling his hips again, pleased tony was relaxing more. “I’m doing well then?”

Tony smiles at this, giving another moan at the rolling, “Y-you’re perfect.” look fond as he shifts for another kiss, a deep one that starts slow

Steve hums into the kiss, starting to roll his hips at a slow pace now. it was very hard to control himself and hold back. it was the best thing he’s ever felt~

Tony moans and breaks the kiss for a moment to mummer, “h-harder...”

he gulps before gripping tony’s hips with both hands and rocking his hips with a bit more of a snap up into Tony

and he gets a new sound at this, more fulfilling for Steve as Tony has to move his hand to Steve’s shoulder to cling, “Y-yes, like that!”

he nods and nuzzles his face into tony’s shoulder, “I.. I don’t know how long.. Ican.. do this...” he was trying so hard to do tony right~

“J-just.. l-let go, go buck wild, God, Steve, give me your all!” begs

Steve whines, shaking his head, “I won’t last.. you’re.. you feel too good...”

“”F-fuck Steve, I won’t e-either.’ a his hand goes to stroke himself intune to Steve’s thrusts

Steve looks between them, nodding as he saw tony stroke himself, “Ok. ok i”ll just.. hnnn..” he leans his forehead on tony’s shoulder, his eyes still on tony’s hand as his hips move faster and rougher~

and soon tony is screaming for him, gasping and begging~ he’d end like this, arching and hand digging into Steve’s shoulder as he gasps, tightening around Steve and spasming

Steve whines and bites tony’s collarbone as the smaller man tightened around him and proceeded to fill the poor man up. he shook from one of the best orgasms he’s ever had~

Tony shutters, painting, truly amazed at how the already huge Steve was filling him further, clinging as he glances down at Steve’s face as he finishes

Steve face was full of love and pleasure as he rode his end, kissing the bite mark softly before nuzzling tony and glancing up at his face

Tony is smiling softly, looking like he’s in heaven, returning the love as he shifts the hand that had been between them to pet Steve’s face, as if making sure he’s there

Steve presses against the hand, giving him a big smile, “W-wow...”

Tony grins at this, “wow is right.” tilts him to steal a kiss

Steve hums into the kiss, slowly rocking his hips to pull out of poor tony~

Tony lets out a sigh and a slight whimper, holding on. Hopefully Steve has a good grip on him

yes~ he’s holding tony’s hips and has him pinned to the wall with his chest. Steve nuzzles and kisses on his neck and jaw

Tony sighs, nuzzling back a bit, “Are you sure you’re real?” asks, a bit of a laugh at the end of it

Steve snorts, shaking his head, “I don’t know. Sometimes I feel like I’m not. Like I’m in the wrong place, or something. but, being with you always anchors me down.”

Tony smiles at this, “Heh, I’m your slap to the face back to hard, cold reality.” steals a kiss

Steve hums into the kiss, smiling after it, “That sounds erotic, kinda.”

he gets a slight chuckle, “Oh, is that what you’re into? I didn’t picture you for that Steve~ though I didn't picture you doing me in the shower on a realistic notion either.’

Steve snorts, “God tony. I have no idea what I’m into. it’s only you I can think about right now.” pushes his arms behind tony and turns them wound so he can lean back against the shower wall, tony being held up by the arms around his back

Tony grins more, a nice, relaxed grin, unlike his plaster one he has on so often, “Well, you’ve got plenty of time to think about it, eh?~ I’m sure I can give some guiding advice, but you’ve already blown my mind, so I can’t say I can move my expectations higher~”

Steve returns the genuine smile, “of course, I understand. But keep in mind, at this point I’ll try anything you want me to do. Any doubts I had have been flushed away with how perfect the last few hours have been.”

Tony grins a bit at this, “You trust me that much? you know I have crazy ideas~”

Steve nods, “I trust you.”

Steve is stared at, for a moment, Tony going between disbelief and gratitude before he settles on stealing a kiss

Steve doesn’t mind letting tony take the kiss. kissing was becoming his new favorite hobby~

consuming Steve’s mouth was Tony’s~ he breaks it to rest his forehead against Steves, making a content noise

Steve smiles softly at this, “mmm.. you’ve gotten me hungry now. I need a feast to celebrate our union.”

Tony grins, “What, consuming me wasn’t enough?~’ teasing

he purrs, “I need other things too. To satisfy my hunger with only you would eat you all away and I wouldn’t get to snack on you anymore.”

Steve earns a laugh as Tony rests his face in him, “Fine then, onward to food.”
Steve nods, reaching to turn off the water and carries tony out to sit him on the counter and dry them both off~

Tony helps, polishing Steve’s muscles while complimenting him on how awesome he looks and is rambling

Steve blushes, a big grin on his face as Tony talks, his own hands running lovingly over tony’s body, memorizing every muscle and scar.

Tony likes this, preening a bit for Steve, stealing lots of little kisses, as it to keep claiming Steve as his own

Steve leans into the kiss, smiling softly. once try he picks tony up to take him to the bed, sitting him down there. “Do you want your boxers back? I’m putting mine on.”

nods, “If you could assist in getting them on...” still not able to bend his leg without pain

Steve nods and helps him pull them on, careful with his leg. then he would slip on his own pair and grin, “Kitchen?”

“Could I get a ride?~” opens his arms up~ he’s spoiled

raises an eyebrow before grinning, “...ok. this time.” and scoops him up, sitting tony on his hip like a kid~
Tony omphs, not expecting this way, but he wraps his arms around Cap’s neck, “My hero~’

Steve laughs, blushing a bit from that name and bumps his nose into tony’s hair “shush.” carries him to the kitchen~

Tony is grinning like a fox who caught a hen, “So what will you be making? or should Jarvis whip something up?~ he’s quite the cook.”
“Thank You sir.” dry reply

Steve jumps mid walk, having forgotten about Jarvis, “oh. um, Jarvis can make something.” looks up at the ceiling, something going through his head worrying.

“Yes sir. Do you have any requests?”
“Something good~” Tony chimes in as Jarvis says, “Do you have any requests, Captain Rogers?”
Tony humps, “Mean Jarvis, mean.”

Steve smiles a bit, “no no, anything is fine.” turns instead to sit in the living room since he didn’t have to go to the kitchen now.

Tony cuddles into him, somewhat relishing the fact that this was his seat of honor on Steve now, resting his head on his shoulder, looking up at him with a half smile

Steve gives him a smile full of worry, “umm.. I forgot he was always watching.. listening...” nervous

Tony blinks... Then laughs, a good hearty laugh, holding his side, “Oh... oh...” can’t stop

Steve makes a face, readjusting tony so Steve was on his back with tony straddling his hips, his hurt leg kept safe, “Why are you laughing?!”

Tony grins down at him, “Are you embarrassed... that Jarvis saw us have sex?” still having trouble getting it out between laughs, “That is so cute.”

Steve pouts, turning bright red, “Shut up! That’s a legitimate concern!”

Tony laughs more, “Oh Steve, Steve~” leans down to smother the red in kisses

he groans, pushing tony back with both hands on his shoulders after a few kisses, “Why is that ok?”

and he braces himself on his forearms on Steve’s chest, pondering him with a smile, “You know, you are one of the first people to actually treat Jarvis as a person.” who had watched them have sex

blinks, thinking about it before he looks to the side, “Well, he acts like one.”

Tony smiles, “He is one. Do you know that even still, most people act like he’s just some machine. Hurts the poor guy’s feelings.” Now tony might be stretching it

Steve frowns, “I feel like you’re playing with my gullibleness again.”

“Not at all.” Tony smiles, settling on Steve, head on his hands, “Jarvis is a completely sentient AI. He is a person. However, like a person, he’s not everywhere at once. if Bruce is talking with Jarvis in the lab, he’s not actively watching us bone in the bedroom. The cameras record it, but such records are easily deleted. Jarvis isn’t one for pornos.” smiles fondly at Steve

tilts his head, nodding a bit, “oh... I see.” smiles a bit, “I hope Bruce had him hard at work in your lab.”

Tony smiles, “Would you like to ask? he tends to concentrate when he’s cooking, that’s why he’s not snarking in on our conversation right now~

Steve shakes his head, “no that’s alright.” smiles a bit more, “You’re right, I don’t think he’d like to watch too much.”

nods, “Jarvis has an interesting view on sex.” smiles, getting comfy on Steve. talking like he knows

blinks, “..really? how does he view it?”

He’d see some surprise on Tony’s face that he’d ask, then ponderance... “Perhaps you should ask Jarvis on that one, I don’t know if its a private view or not.” the creator is not revealing the creations ‘thoughts’

makes a face, “oh... um, alright... I suppose.” really confused about the AI being human, but isn’t human.

“Mhn.” Tony moves and nuzzles him, “You’ll get use to the confusion.’

huffs, running his hands up tony’s back, “if you say so.”

“mhn.... if you've gotten use to me, the confusion will be easy~’ points out

Steve laughs, “I never said I was used to you.”

“Good point~ how do you stand me then?~” purrs, “I hear I’m very trying on the nerves~”

Steve nods, “I have lots of nerves that you tend to get between and make a nest out of, but I Don't really mind.”

Steve earns a smile from the description, Tony letting out an amused sound, “Careful, bird descriptions are Clint’s territory~”

grins, “no no, it’s more like a mouse’s nest. all cluttered with your junk.”

Tony chuckled warmly, “That does sound like a more apt description. What junk am I leaving amongst your nerves?” moves to brush some hair from Steve’s face

Steve gives him a gentle smile, “mm.. some wrenches and screws and you’re always a mess covered in machine oil.”

“Just the way I like it~” hand shifting to pet the smile, gentle

Steve laughs, “hmm, Me too, it seems.”

Tony leans down and kisses him, sweetly, Jarvis chiming, “Dinner is ready, sirs.’

Steve perks up at the call of dinner, sitting up and catching tony in his arms, “Thank you Jarvis! can you make sure Banner knows it’s ready too?”

“yes sir.” and Tony grins, holding tight, “Food always perks you up~”

Steve grins at Tony, “Of course. Let’s see if you can walk.” moves to stands, tony in his arms, ready to lower him to his feet

Tony smirks, “Tired of being my chariot?” but he’s ready if Steve does it~

Steve sets him on his feet and laughs, “no need to develop a dependence. what will they say at those fancy parties when you’re only mode of transportation is riding on my hip?”

Tony grins at the thought, “Oh, I’d love to hear what they’d have to say~ I’d have some choice words as well~” and would lean on Steve’s arm on his bad side, but his hobbel is better

Steve walks slow with him a good cane, “mhmm, sure you do.” helps him into a chair in the kitchen

Tony makes a slight face as he sits. on the counter sits a tasty thing of meat and broth and noodles to pour it over. Bruce has been informed

Steve grins at the food and sits next to tony~
Bruce comes up a couple minutes later, smiling at them, “I heard rumors of food?”
Steve looks up and grins,” yes, Jarvis made us dinner. come eat.”

“It smells excellent, as always Jarvis.”
“If you had not programmed me to cook for you and order takeout, sir, you would have starved.” amused tone

Bruce nods as he comes over to sit across from them and take food, “He’s right, Tony.”
Steve just smiles as he eats~

Tony huffs, “Isn’t that the point of creating something? to do a job?”
“Your welfare is part of my programming, however I fear that I had not expected it to be such a trying task.” Jarvis is amused

Steve snorts at this and Bruce nods, “Jarvis really is your best work, Tony.”

Tony sighs, “Thank You, I think.”
“Anytime sir. Shall I start informing you of other menial things such as-”
“No, thank you Jarvis, that will be all.” Tony gives a camera a look

Steve laughs again and Bruce raises an eyebrow at him, “You seem quite giddy, Steve.”
Steve blinks, before shrugging, “mm.. good day today.”
Bruce grins, “oh really?” his gaze goes to Tony~

Tony grins as Bruce looks at him, totally the ‘I got laid’ face, “oh, very good indeed. Steve’s been taking good care of me~”

Bruce nods, “Got Steve in bed then?”
Steve almost falls out of his seat~

Tony’s grin widens at this, nodding, “Now what would give you that idea?~” treasuring the look on Steve's face

Bruce smiles, “you both look like cats in the cream. I’m jealous.”
Steve huffs, busying his mouth with food~

“I’m sorry Brucey~ I don’t know if Steve is ready for giving out invites yet.”

Steve face palms and Bruce laughs, “mmm, I understand. Oh well. I’m glad the sexual tension is gone at least. I’ve been drowning in it for weeks.”

“The only thing you’ve been drowning in is equations~” tony teases, “How are they going?

Bruce nods, “very well. I think I'm ready for you to look them over.”

Tony grins and starts asking about how he fixed certain problems and they talk science~I'm sure Steve is glad the topic is no longer their sex life

yes~ Steve relaxes, watching them as he zones out their actual words. he’d be the one to take the plates and go put them in the dishwasher as they kept talking

Tony is quite eager to see them at this point and I'm sure they bring up a screen and start discussing them right there. They’re cute bros~

yes~ Steve smiles a bit at them and wonders off to do his own thing. hmm what should he do? call Pep with an update on tony?

good plan! Pep would be relieved to get a call~

so Steve asks Jarvis to bring up a call with Pep once he had pants and a shirt on~

She answers, in a room Steve could hypothesize was in her apartment. She smiles, “Captain, how are you this evening?’

he gives her a warm smile, “Very well. I just wanted to let you know Tony is doing well.” not Stark~?

Pepper is slightly distracted~ she smiles, focusing, “yes, how is Tony?” some of the worry lines returning to her face

tilts his head a bit, “He’s doing well. Are you?” a touch worried~

“Oh, yes, I just have company over, I’m sorry if I seem distracted.”
in the background Steve would hear Happy, “Who’s that Pep?” Pepper blushes

Steve nods, biting giving his lip a bit, “oh, I see. well, I was just giving you an update. I’ll let you go.”

she shakes his head, “No, please... is he doing alright? And not just physically...” the worry comes back. its been taking a physical toll on her

Steve blinks but then smiles again, a bit softer, “yeah he’s fine. he was really happy today. he needs the vacation he’s getting from healing.”

she looks relieved at this, smiling a bit, “I just wish it could have been under better circumstances.” the vacation~

Steve shrugs, “I think he wouldn’t have gotten one any time soon if this hadn’t happened.”

Pepper nods, a sad agreement, “how many more days do you think he needs?’

shrugs, “he is able to limp around a bit today, but I think Banner said at least the rest of the week.”

she nods, “I have that all clear. Let me know if he needs more.” it would cause stress, but she’d let him rest as long as he needed

Steve smiles, nodding, “Thank you, Ms. Potts.”

“Anytime Captain.” Pepper smiles fondly at him and Happy looks in from the side, as if worried to disturb her, “Oy Cap, how’s the boss??” he’s cute

Steve blinks then grins, “Oh, hello. I thought I Heard you. The boss is doing well. He just needs the rest of the week. Are you helping Ms Potts with the extra work?”

He nods, smiling and putting a hand on Pepper’s shoulder, “Though I wonder if she has an extra pair of hands hidden somewhere sometimes, she’s a lot faster then I.”
Pepper looks up and smiles fondly at Happy, relaxing at the hand

Cap smiles a bit more, getting the picture, “Women have that way about them. I’ll let you two get back to your evening.”

Happy smiles, “Thanks again for takin’ care of Tony for us, Cap. Its a weight off our shoulders knowing you’re keeping him in line.”
Pepper chuckles, “Yes, thanks again Steve.” soft smile

Steve nods, “It’s no problem. Banner is a great help in keeping him under control. Good night.”

“Goodnight.” and Jarvis hangs up for him. “do you need anything else, Captain Rogers?”

Steve sighs, plopping down on the couch, “um, no I don’t think so...” mulls it over before he sighs, “But, could I ask you personal questions...?”

“What personal question would you like to ask, Captain Rogers?” Jarvis sounds curious

“um.. about you. You’re very interesting to me...” scratches the back of his neck, unsure of where to look

Steve could hear the smile in Jarvis’ voice, “You are free to ask what you would.”

he smiles a bit more, bit it’s sheepish, “Tony seemed to mock me that I was only one to think of you as a human, but then drifted off himself thinking about your personality and feelings. I just, want to know more about how you feel about things. Like Tony, how do you feel about him? Or Bruce and I?”

There is a chuckle and a slight warmness to the tone which Jarvis speaks in, “It was not a mock, but truth that very few people view me as a sentient being. Master Stark programmed me with the ability to develop my own feelings, initiatives, and thoughts, to work with as a partner and friend. Tony is...” There’s actually a pause in the computer voice, before it continues, “Very dear to me.”

Steve smiles more, laying his head back against the couch, “Dear like a father?”

“No, I would say that Stark and I have more like what he shares with you, Master Bruce, or Rhody. More of a companionship. He is the only one who speaks my actual coding language.”

Steve nods, “I do see the love in his eyes everytime he speaks to you.” he smiles

“Indeed, love would be a superior way to classify it.” Steve should ponder more on the companionship

Steve nods, “So would you say you love Tony?”

“.... Yes, I would say that how I feel could be classified as love for Tony.”

nods, looking a bit worried, “Then, you must not like me very much.”

Jarvis has a chuckle in his voice as he replies, “No, you give Tony what I can not. A physical presence that is able to fully comfort him.” fully? I’m sure Jarvis had comforted Tony, but how does an AI comfort someone?

Steve nods, poking his thumbs together in his lap, “So it’s ok by you that I’m dating him now?” asking permission~ he’d ask about comfort and such soon

“Yes, as long as you plan on staying within a dating relationship with Master Stark for the foreseeable future.” aka, not dating around~

Steve grins at this, “ No, I only have eyes for Tony, don’t worry.”

“That is reassuring, though I would ask you to consider what you will do when Master Bruce is in danger of changing.” when tony ‘comforted’ Bruce

Steve blinks at this, his expression changing, “oh... I’m not entirely sure...I hadn’t considered that...”

“It would be wise to, before a situation occurs where you must think of it on the spot.”

nods, “I will think it over.” looks up at the ceiling, “but what do you think of sex? can you relate to it?”

“Sex is an exchange between two partners where there is mutual sharing of companionship and love, often paired with physical administrations. I find sex to be an interesting study, however am lacking in what one would say is a drive or need for it.”

sighs softly, smiling a bit, “oh. You’re very fascinating, Jarvis. Really, you are.”

“Thank You, Captain Rogers. I find you a fine study as well.”’ smile in Jarvis’ voice

raises his eyebrows, “Do you study things a lot?”

“Yes, I fall into what you call boredom if I do not keep myself busy. People are always an interesting study.”

smiles, “I hope I’m good material for you then.”

“Indeed, it is intriguing to compare you to those of this century as well as to see how you pair with master Stark.”

Steve snorts, “It’s all new to me. I’m very confused by the whole situation myself. I’ve learned I just sort of need to take it as it comes... with an open mind.”

“That would be the best way to go about it, Captain Rogers. It is one of the reasons which I approve of you.”

smiles more, “Thank you, Jarvis. It means alot to me to have you approve...”

“As much as it means that you treat me as an individual.” smile in Jarvis’ voice

Steve nods, “I don’t know how anyone could listen to you for 5 seconds and not do the same.” sighs

“Very few people choose to have a conversation with me, Captain rogers.” I'm surprised Steve hasn't’ asked him to call him Steve

Steve smiles, “You know you can just call me Steve if you want. no need to be formal.”

“I will add Steve to the list of appropriate names to address you.” Steve might wonder if spangly pants is on there, tony’s fav

raises an eyebrow, “There’s a list?”

“It is how my software is formatted.’

“what’s on the list for my names?” smiles a bit

“Captain Steve Rogers, Captain Rogers, Captain, Star Spangly Pants, and now, Steve.” he’d never called him pants~

Steve laughs, “How do you decide which name to call me? You’ve never used that pet name Tony likes.”

“I find it a bit derogatory. I choose by my mood and by how familiar I am with the subject. how do you decide when to call him Tony or Stark?” valid question.

nods,”oh you’re wonderful. Tony did a wonderful job taking care of you.”

“Thank You. I do think of myself as his greatest creation.” pride in his voice

Steve laughs, “yes, I really think you are. speaking of his creations, are he and Bruce still in the kitchen?”

“They shifted to the lab ten minutes ago and are now working on the machine needed for the equations.” simplifying it for Steve

nods, “you make everything sound much simpler.” sighs, lounging on the couch, “What should I do for the next few hours before dragging them both to bed?”

“I recommend touring the house, browsing through Master Stark’s movie collection, visiting the gym, or the library.’

“oh. a long way around the house to find the gym would be fun.” grins, popping back up off the couch

“Alright. If you will head out this door..” and Jarvis gives him a tour. Its in Howard’s style, elaborate and expensive, but its easy to see where Tony never goes, his father’s places

Steve is curious as he explores and thanks Jarvis before ‘parting’ with the AI to workout~

and if Steve needs help getting back Jarvis is a helpful aid~

Steve uses Jarvis to get back to the lab, curious what the other men have been doing.
I’m sure both Bruce and Tony are all dirty with their hands deep in some machine~

oh yes~ Tony is sitting on a stool and they’re both covered in grease~ it looks complicated

Steve blinks, walking over to them, “You know, it’s almost midnight guys.”
Bruce hums but not much else

“Really? I thought it was later.” Tony comments, his front torso leaned into the center of it and half disappearing inside

Bruce was underneath it ignoring them~
Steve raised an eyebrow, “You should go to bed since you’re still healing. And Bruce because he has now stayed up more than 48 hours.”

“Mhn... Science Steve, science.”

Steve makes a face before going behind Tony and wrapping his arms around Tony’s hips and lifting him straight up out of the contraption, “Bed, tony, bed.”

Tony squeaks, “H-hey! Careful! Steeve, put me down, that is not fair.” straightens and waves a screw driver at his face, pouting

Bruces pokes his head out at all the screaming and Steve grins, “mm perhaps I’ll have to wash you up first. Then bed.” looks down at Bruce, “And unless Bruce wants to be hoisted around too he should come along as well.” Bruce blinks, shocked

Tony pouts, but grumbles how its at least fair if Bruce has to come too pulls off his gloves and tosses them huffily on the table, “Covert, unfair methods Steve Rogers.”

Steve shrugs, “Oh I know.” moves to walk out, giving Bruce a look over his shoulder that made the dark haired man get up, slowly walking behind them

Tony pouts at Bruce over Steve’s shoulder, but is nice and settled in his arms

Bruce give tony a bit of a smile and before they get to the room Bruce stops, pointing to the room next to them, “How about I stay over here tonight...?”
Steve blinks, looking back at Bruce.

Tony gives a hint of a frown, “Gonna be lonely over there, Brucey?” concern just a bit heard, Tony concerned for his friend

Bruce smiles softly, “no. I sleep better alone.” lie~
Steve smiles sadly, “Alright, but I’m going to ask Jarvis to lock you out of the lab so you have no other choice but to sleep.”

Steve would get interrupted in the middle of his sentence by frowney, queen Tony, “Like hell you do, you have nightmares, especially when you’re not in your own goddamn bed. You won’t sleep over there, so you might as well suffer and sleep with us.” firm. Tony loves his science bro.

Bruce blinks at this but frowns caught in his lie.
Steve frowns but then smiles a bit, “Come on Bruce.” opens the bedroom door and carries tony in, Bruce hesitating.

“... Bruce.” Tony has his eyebrows raised and is looking over Steve’s shoulder as he’s carried, a look that points out that Bruce is important too and was not going to get forgotten just cause tony’s getting shagged, “Get your tail in here.”

Bruce huffs and would follow them in and shuts the door behind him. Steve smiles and leads them to the bathroom and sits Tony on the counter, getting a cloth wet before handing one to tony and one to Bruce, “Clean up.”

“I’m getting the distinct impression we’re being treated as small children. What’s your hypothesis, Dr. Banner?” but tony obeys as he sasses

Bruce huffs, nodding, “Perhaps.”
Steve grins, “Only children fight over not going to bed.”

“And grown men being held captive by strange, cruel handsome blond heroes.” Tony says seriously, the laughter hiding in his voice~

Steve raises an eyebrow, “I wouldn’t think you wouldn’t fight now that you have permission to kiss that cruel blond hero.”
Bruce smiles at that.

Tony raises a finger, opens his mouth, pauses, then grins and says, “touche.”

Steve smiles, “Hurry cleaning so we can sleep.”
I’m sure Bruce and Tony had put on at least t shirts to catch some of the oil while working? Bruce takes off his shirt after he gets all the smudges off

yes Tony took his off, then got the smudges cause taking the shirt off left a few more. he also had slipped on, with a lot of help from Bruce, some very loose fitting pants, which he is able to get off because he’s on the counter

Steve would help Tony and when Steve is satisfied he helps tony to his feet.

Tony gives him a smile in thanks and hobbles, quite cute and hilariously, to bed

Bruce would follow Steve out and Steve helps tony lay down.
Bruce tilts his head, “...are you sure I’m welcome...?”

Tony moves a hand out, raising his eyebrows, telling him to take it with his look

Bruce sighs reaching out to curl his fingers with tony’s.
Steve smiles a bit at this and crawls into the bed on the other side of tony.

Tony smiles and tugs Bruce into bed with him, making a tony sandwich~ tony’s fav~

Bruce curls up into tony’s chest and Steve presses his chest to tony’s back, nuzzling tony’s hair.

Tony smiles, nuzzling and leaving a kiss on Bruce’s hair, then turning his head to steal one from Steve, giving a nice sigh

Steve is happy to return the kiss, and doesn’t say anything about kisses to Bruce. They had something before Steve came into the picture, and Steve feels he shouldn't interfere. he’d have to talk to tony about all this soon though.

yes. Though Tony totally ships Stark Spangled Banner, so he’ll have some convincing to do Tony would separate slowly and with a soft smile, nuzzling their noses together, “Night.”

Steve nods, burrowing his face into tony’s hair and neck after the nose touch, “night.”
Bruce smiles a bit, closing his eyes

And they are an adorable Tony sandwich, Tony smiling and hiding his face in Bruce before sleeping. Tony sleeps well

and they sleep~ hmm, I feel like maybe a little time skip is ok? or you want to play their beginning relationship more?

TIme skip is fine, I was going to suggest it~ though I would like to do the conversation they have about Bruce~

Steve might not have it yet, chickening out.
I suppose mornings they would eat then Bruce would go work and Steve would have tony alone to himself till lunch when tony would go work with Bruce. and Steve would come get them at midnight for bed all week?

yes~ Tony visibly relaxing and being able to be left alone as the week goes on, going through a slight, Steve, you really want to date me phase?’ but it doesn’t last long~ Then at the end of the week Pep calls to see if they need a ride back and TOny says no, they’ll drive back fine~ he can walk now but uses a cane so he doesn't stress himself

Steve would just smother Tony in another round of sex at Tony’s doubts.
oh yes, that car Bruce took is still there and they pack up to head back~

yes~ Tony has Jarvis pilot the suit into the trunk he doesn’t like it flying alone. Tony sighs, both hands on the top of the cane as he surveys the mansion before they get into the car, quiet and pondering

Steve sits in the back of the convertible with tony, an arm around him as Bruce starts to pull away, “What’s wrong, tony?”

“Hm?” looks over at Steve and gives him a faint smile, “Ah, just old memories about the place.” not good ones form the tone

Steve smiles, pulling tony closer by the arm around tony’s shoulders, “I think we made some good memories this week. and now it’s back to work, right? “

Tony smiles more at the mention of good memories and nods, sighing, “yes, work.” abysmal tone. but leans more against Steve, as if he’s a comfort

Steve pets him, giving him all the comfort he wants.
Bruce smiles at them and drives them back to the tower~

yes~ when they get there they enter through the garage and Pepper is there, smiling fondly. Tony smiles giving a slight wave, “Hey Pep. Miss me?~”

Steve smiles at Pepper and Bruce smiles too, waving

Happy had let them in, so he is walking up behind the car. As tony gets out and onto his two feet Pepper moves forwards and hugs him, careful. Tony looks surprised, then softens, moving an arm around her, “Hey, you weren't worried about little old me, eh?”
She smiles, “You are rather little and old.” teases

Steve grins, “He’s alright, we took care of him.” did tony tell Pep they were dating? Steve wouldn’t have brought it up

Neither did Tony He said it’d be a surprise at some point
Pepper smiles, moving a bit away from Tony and she would give Steve a hug as well, then Bruce, “Thank you both. I don’t think he would have made it back in one piece without you two.’

Bruce and Steve both hug back~
Bruce laughs softly, “It’s all over now and I don’t think Steve will ever leave Tony’s side again.”
Steve nods, “I’m not letting that happen again.”

Pepper smiles, “Thank You, Captain.” her smile says she trusts in his word~
Happy gets there and grins, “Boss! you’re looking quite dapper with that cane!”
Tony grins, twirling it, “Thought I’d be classy~”

Steve smiles, “Those things were out of fashion when I was a boy. No way did they come back.” teasing tony~

Tony grins, “Yes, only rich pricks use them.~” and with that goes to pop the hood, “Jarvis, please put the armor away.”
“yes sir.” it climbs out and walks away... Pepper stares, then can’t hold in a giggle Tony gives her a scrutinizing look, which makes her laugh more

Steve grins, “you would think Tony and Ironman two different people.”

“Can I send Jarvis to meetings of Congress instead of going then?” Tony perks and Pepper grins, “No, I wouldn’t subjugate Jarvis to that. He’s too nice~”
Happy laughs

Steve smiles, “I’m sorry, Tony.”
Bruce shakes his head, “I’ve got work to catch up on. See you all later.” moves to go inside.

Tony sighs
Pepper smiles, “Bye Bruce!” turns to the two left, “And if you two will come with me, I will let you know what your week is going to be like.”

Tony makes a face, but starts for the elevator, Pepper frowning and watching him walk with the cane, “I get to tinker as I listen. i’ve been good all week.”
“Oh really.” Now the story turns to skepticism as he turns and gives her a grin

Steve laughs, following after Tony.
Bruce goes back to his room where he always is

and they head up to Pepper’s office~ Jarvis bringing up the gauntlet Tony wants to work on, it appearing in a compartment in the wall and Tony grins, getting it and the toolset, then sitting down to ‘listen’

Steve sits across from tony, giving Pepper all his attention like a good boy

Pepper appreciates it, going over their busy week. Stark security will now always be with them and Pep has gotten permission for Steve to carry his shield around, they’d allow it in congress because its not technically a weapon

Steve is very ecstatic about this~~
like a child who was just told he can take his stuffed animal with him on the ferris wheel.

Pepper is amused and Tony gets a smile as well, thinking Steve cute~ Pep notices it, but decides it nothing~ its a long talk and Pep has ordered food for the end~

Steve is thankful for this~ is it their dinner?

yes~ and Tony brings the conversation away from business as he starts a funny story about this one business trip where everything goes wrong and Pepper was flustered, making her laugh and blush, content

Steve smiles at it, loving to listen to Tony ramble~

and they have a nice meal, Pepper asking what they’re going to do with their evenings, looking at Steve first~

Steve shrugs, “maybe work out some...” looks at Tony, “I’m not sure.”

Tony smiles, “I probably should stretch out my leg, give it some light exercise. Then work~” has the gauntlet on his hand and is playing with the motion controls with a screwdriver

Steve raises an eyebrow, “Are you going to sleep tonight...?”

Tony shrugs, “We’ll see~”
Pepper sighs

Steve makes a face. his eyes say he’s coming after tony at some point tonight~

Pepper smiles in relief at the look and Tony gives him a cock sure grin that to Pepper says, ‘just try it’ but to Steve might mean tony is looking forwards to it~

Steve nods, he was going to go after Tony later~ “Well, anyways, Thank you for the catch up Ms. Potts.”

She nods, ‘I’ll be here for a few more hours if you need me.”
Tony stands, smiling, “Take a break Pep, we only need one work a holic here~”
She smiles fondly at him, “You avoid work at all costs.”
“Only useless work~” he grins as she chuckles

Steve smiles more, “Goodnight.” moves to leave.

and Tony waves and heads out with him, going to the elevator. once the door closes he grins at Steve, leaning on him, “You going to make sure I go to bed tonight, Captain Rogers?~”

Steve give him a mean look, but with a smile, “Yes. You’re going to sleep in my bed tonight.”

Tony grins, “I look forwards to you taking me there~” leans up and kisses the smile~

huffs but returns the kiss, “be good, tony.”

“Yes sir~” back off and salutes, they getting to Tony’s floor~

Raises an eyebrow as tony steps off, “I’ll be back for you.”

Tony blows him a kiss, “I look forwards to it~ I’ll have Jarvis program you a code for my lab.” few people had personal access codes~

blinks at this and smiles, “Really?”

nods, “I’ll tell it to you tonight when you come get me~ incentive~” smiles

rolls his eyes, grinning, “ok ok~” and the elevator doors shut~

Tony blows him a kiss as it closes~ Steve would have to come get him~

yes~ around 11pm Steve comes up to tony’s place looking around, “Jarvis? Where is Tony?”

“In his lab sir.” indeed, Steve could faintly hear the music through the mildly sound proof windows, Tony under something and working, laying on one of those rolly boards

Steve grins, “Can you let me in?”

“Yes sir, he has not locked anyone out this evening.” so Steve could get in~ the door slides open and Steve gets the blast of music

Steve makes a face at the music but uses it as cover to sneak up next to tony and kneels down next to him, tugging on tony’s legs, threatening to pull the roll thing out, but doesn’t want to hurt him~

He’d feel the tension run through tony and the jump, Tony swearing and pulling to go all the way under in a panic. Steve doesn’t know his past history with being attacked in his own home

oh no! you remember Obi? yes~ made me cry!!!me too ;_;
Steve frowns at this, moving down to look under, “Tony?” He calls out, “I’m sorry!”

and the music shuts off, Tony saying, softly, “S-Steve?” not seen, disappeared

Steve melts, “Yes Tony. I’m sorry, I was being playful.”

he’d hear Tony take a deep, calming breath before the clatter of wheels, tony rolling out head first and with a glove repulsor on, held shakily at him, till he sees its Steve, he lowers it slowly

Steve frowns, reaching out to pet tony’s hair as it lowered, “Oh Tony. I’m so sorry...” heavy heavy guilt

Tony gives him a shaky smile, coming out more, “I-its fine. You didn’t know, or hear, I bet.” Steve needs the unclassified file for tony

Steve sighs, helping pull him out then up into a hug

And Tony hesitates, then hugs back hard, hiding his face in Steve

Steve nuzzles him, petting his back, “I'm so sorry...”

Tony makes a forgiving noise in him, nuzzling back a bit. he’d emerge from Steve a bit and give him a smile, slight shakes still there

returns the soft smile and sighs, “Can I take you to my place? I’ll clean you up.”

“I like the sound of this plan. especially if there are dirty ulterior motives involved.” sounding more like himself as he slips off the striped down repulsor

Steve nods, “Yes, of course there are.” kisses his forehead, careful of oil spots~

Tony relaxes more, setting his stuff to the side, “Just... turn off the music as a warning, k?” Steve should ask later

Steve nods, standing with tony in his arms, “Why are you so jumpy in your own lab?”

Tony frowns, looking down and off to the side, silent for the moment before saying... “When you read my file, did you come across the name Obadiah?”

Steve nods, taking him to the elevator and down to his own floor, “Of course. He seemed to be a large part of it.” knows what happened to the company after tony’s dad died.

“he... was like a father to me. More of a father than I ever had. He ordered my assassination, which was foiled with me escaping. Then he paralyzed me and took out the arc reactor, leaving me to die slowly.” Tony’s voice is soft, unwavering.

Steve eyes widen and his grip on tony tightens, “Tony...”

Tony is silent, but looks up at Steve, is eyes filled with pain

Steve sighs, kisses on his face as he takes him to the bathroom, “You don’t have to worry about that ever again. I’m here for you, Tony. I’ll never let anyone hurt you again.”

and he gets a ghost of a smile, Tony appreciating the words, but the fear and pain are still there. “Thanks Steve.”

nods, putting him on his feet in the bathroom and gives him a soft smile, “Shower time?”

Tony smiles, stretching, “Yes.” shifts up and gets a soft kiss first, needing to relax into it

Steve happily gives him the kiss, his hands going to undo tony’s pants~

Tony’s hands slide down Steve’s chest, then up, wanting the shirt to come with them

Steve undoes tony’s pants and gives them a push so they fall as Steve breaks the kiss and gets his shirt off for tony, then goes for tony’s shirt~

Tony helps lose it, then goes back to kissing Steve, wanting and desperate

Steve hums into the kiss, giving him what he needs as he works off his own pants and tony’s boxers

Tony shoves Steve’s boxers down with this pants, pressing against him as soon as they’re both almost naked, giving Steve trouble getting rid of the rest

Steve pulls tony off with a grin, laughing nervously, “Whoa whoa. let’s finish undressing then we keep going in the shower?”

Tony smiles and laughs a bit, “Why not multitask?~” his specialty~ but moves to kick off the rest of the pants

Steve grins and picks tony up once he was nude and presses him against the wall of the shower, reaching to turn it on, “It’s better if you concentrate completely.”

Tony grins, purring, “I have multiple trains of thought and can concentrate on many things at once~” grinds up against him, legs wrapping around his waist

Steve snorts, “I wonder what you could achieve if you gave all that attention to one thing~”

“Mhn, Jarvis, iron man, getting you into bed~’ kisses up his chin and purrs the last part in his ear

smiles, color filling his face, “I got all your attention?”

Tony pulls back, swav grin on his face, “Of course~ didn’t want to screw it up.” nudges their noses together as he goes in for a kiss

Steve melts and pours love into the kiss and pressed tight to Tony, hands on either side of his face
Tony’s hands feel over his shoulders, then down, lovingly tracing over all the sexy muscles

Steve rolls his hips up into tony’s already excited and ready to go~

Tony is up and ready to meet him~ he moans and presses back, legs tightening around him

he nuzzles tony after he breaks the kiss to paint, grinding, “What should I do to you? and then what else once I get you to bed~?”

Tony grins, “Hmn... you should do me hard and slow in the shower, then pound me into the bed~” grins wickedly

nods, grabbing the soap, “Yes, Sir.” licks his neck

Tony grins more at this, stretching the neck for him, hand running up his back then through his hair the wrong way

Steve sighs at the feeling and sucks on the exposed neck as now soapy fingers push up into tony~

Tony groans, getting more use to Steve and being impaled regularly, welcoming them~

Oh Tony~ And Steve getting used to being able to tell when Tony was loose enough on his own~
He pulls out his fingers and lines himself up, pressing in nice and slow as he makes a big hickey right on Tony’s adam’s apple~

Tony groans beautifully, neck bared for him, not caring that he’ll have to do magic with collars and makeup to hide it tomorrow as he accepts the giant sausage that is Steve

omFG. PFFT
And Steve works as Tony had asked for, hard and slow, with a special oomph every time he went back in~

and every time he gets the extra push Tony makes a beautiful noise. Sometimes when Steve has worked him Steve would notice he’d start to Tony ramble in awesome sex language, you know, oh baby, you're so big, ect~ its cute he ends p kissing Steve hotly and would shudder as he came

oh yes~ Steve loves that his Tony never shuts up~
and with the tightness, Steve whimpers softly into the kiss, filling him up~

Tony shutters from the nice feeling, breaking the kiss to pant, head resting back against the wall

Steve hums and gently pulls out of Tony, pressing kisses down his jaw and neck to along his collarbone.

Tony smiles and moves to help leave little kisses on what he can reach of Steve, content

Steve bumps their cheeks together and sighs softly, “So now you want me to pound you into the bed, was it...?”

“Oh yes~ please do, we need to break in your bed~” purrs, bumping their noses together

he grins wide and kisses those lips again before turning off the water

Tony stretches nicely, arms over his head, all those muscles and scars on display

Steve looks down, a smile on his face as his big hands run over tony’s stretching sides.

Tony opens his eyes and smiles, arms coming down and around his shoulders

wraps his arms around tony’s waist and pulls him off the wall to take to the bedroom, grabbing a couple towels and dropping them on tony’s head as he walks~ Steve carries tony too much, I blame tony’s leg

Tony love sit, he doesn't mind them at all~ Tony laughs and starts drying his carrier as he’s carried~

Steve smiles wide at this and sits on the bed with tony still in his lap and helps dry off tony~

and Tony is teasing as he dries Steve, pressing into his lap and gliding his hands over him, “Have I told you recently that you are very finely sculpted?~

Steve grins, getting color to his cheeks, “Every time I take off my shirt. but, perhaps I haven't told you how much I love your shape?” runs the towel down Tony;s back, his eyes looking down at how Tony’s chest might arch with the action to his back.

Steve gets his wish, Tony blushing faintly, “Really? Now that one is new.” hand plays with Steve’s hair as he talks, enjoying the red colored Steve

nods, his eyes running over the reactor, “It’s all you. Every part of you on display.” looks up at his face, “While the real me in hidden underneath.”

Tony smiles softly, moving a hand to cup his cheek, “Well, I like all of you, underparts and outer.” blushing lovely

Steve smiles warmly looking up to make eye contact. “Thank you...”

tony smiles, the smile reaching his eyes as he leans forwards for a kiss, starting sweet

Steve returns the kiss, hands on Tony’s hips dipping to squeeze that back end~

Tony moans into the kiss at this, hips going into him

Steve slowly turns and lays tony onto his back on the bed, not breaking the kiss as they move and leans over tony, hands running over his thighs and up his stomach and chest and back down

Tony purs, arching into the hands with a moan

he moves his head down, kissing tony’s neck and down his chest, one hand running up at the same time. slowly they test how close to the reactor he can get. Steve has been subtly playing the game all week... he’s scared to hurt tony by touching it, but he knows he can’t be scared of any part of Tony. Even the parts that make tony flinch.

it doesn’t hurt, it just... the concept kinda hurts tony. As long as Steve is going slow hes allowed to go closer and closer~ Plus, as Tony trusts Steve more, he’s allowed him closer. Tony purrs, distracted by kisses , so much so that he’d touch the reactor before tony notices

His thumb gently grazes one side as his lips press to the skin next to the circle on the opposite side as the hand. gentle, careful. he just assumes it would hurt.

Tony gasps and shivers lightly under him, looking down at Steve, a hand going into his hair as he watches him, biting his lip a bit

Steve glances up as Tony and gives him a smile before running his tongue along the boundary lovingly.

and Tony shivers again, a deep shiver, breath hitching in his throat, eyes fixed on Steve

Steve likes the reaction and kisses down the line before licking up again along it, his fingers trailing gently on the seam on the other side~

and he’d get a whimpery moan with the shiver, deep blush on tony’s face

Steve smiles at this, a big grin as he puts his cheek to the reactor and the hand trails back down tony for the inside of his thighs

Tony is in love, totally emotionally drawn to Steve, hand still in his hair, opening his thighs more

And Steve melts seeing the trust in tony’s face, “Name it. anything. I’ll do anything for you.”

Tony smiles at this, soft, “Anything you want...” caught in the moment

Steve laughs at this, “I just want to shower you with everything. Give you all of my attention. To every part of you.” goes back to kissing next to the reactor~

and he gets another shiver from these words, Tony drawing in his breath, “God Steve...” totally enamored and melted

Steve smiles at this, and then would proceed to go about his plan, his hands and mouth coating every part of Tony, Worshipping him fully~

Tony is totally blown away, mummering little things, keeping up the soft litany as he makes little cries, totally oversensitized by the end. Steve could probably make him come b accident at this point, TOny watching him the whole time

oh my~ At the end Steve goes down to lick the inside of Tony’s thigh, just not close enough and that might be what sets Tony off early~??

Oh yes~ Tony arches and cries out, violently coming and is left a shaking mess, totally in shock of the huge orgasm

Steve blinks and sits up, rubbing cum off his own face with the back of his hand. slowly a grin spreads across his face, “...In this short amount of time? Have I mastered you, Tony? I didn’t even touch you.” teasing him~

Steve earns a groan from Tony, who is mush, panting and looking at the ceiling, his face a hilarious mix of afterglow and embarrassed confusion.... he finally manages, “Steve, what have you done to me???” another groan

Steve chuckles and leans down, kissing his lips, “I don’t know. But I hope I can work you back up.”

and tony lazily moves an arm around Steve’s shoulder, “I bet you can~”

Steve grins, kissing his nose, “You’re wonderful, Tony.” and moves to kiss his lips again, deep and passionate~

tony kisses back, smiling, starting lazy and working his passion up~

Steve is careful to be slow at first, his hands roaming over tony’s sides and chest and legs to get him back worked up~
once he had tony fully excited again he’d break the kiss to grab for the lube they took from the mansion

oh yes~ Tony is panting, but grinning, nice and spread out for him, a lovely sight

Steve’s eyes warm at the sight of the tony spread, making eye contact with him as he puts one of tony’s legs over his shoulder and pushes two well lubed fingers inside~

Tony purrs, keeping eye contact as they slide in, Steve able to see the pleasure in them when he hit the right spot

Steve melts at this, moving in the third finger, “You feel so good...” nuzzles the leg over his shoulder, eyes still in Tony’s

Tony smiles a bit, “Heh, I’d say that... applies more to you here-ah~” eyes halfway shut as the three fingers press the button, hips arching into them

Steve raises his eyebrows, “oh? tell me more?” fingers back off the button but as soon as tony starts talking again he’s going to press against it again~

and Tony starts, “Well, you- f-ahn- y-you did that... on purpose!” blushing a bit, but grinning

Steve grins a broad grin across his face, his eyes melting, “Tell me a story, Tony~” wants to play with him as he talks~

Toyn groans, giving him a look, “About-ah, fuck, what?”

shrugs, “Tell me about the 80s.”

Tony sighs, but would do as requested probably while tortured

oh yes yes~ when he has Tony unable to continue he pulls out the fingers and presses in something much better~

and Tony moans in relief, a hand going to clutch at Steve, the other gripping the bed sheets

Steve bites his lip, watching tony as he presses all the way in and stops, breathing heavy, “S-say when.”

Tony groans, “When when when moveeee” nice and stretched still form last time, a lovely, desperate sight~

Steve snorts but does as tony wants, starting a slow pace to be picked up later~

Steve gets a lovely show, Tony Stark laid out on his bed, at his mercy, making lovely noises for him and eventually begging for more, dying in heaven

He falls in love with the sight, his eyes heavy as his hand moves between them to rub Tony at the same quick pace his hips pick up at the begging.

and After not long of this Tony comes, arching on the bed as he cries out Steve’s name, tensing up nicely around him

Steve is thankful for the tightness when it comes, groaning as he filled Tony up and nuzzling his face into Tony’s neck. The hand on Tony’s hip squeezes a little too hard, that will leave little bruises on Tony’s hips~ But I’m sure this whole week Steve has been trying his best not to squeeze Tony too hard, but sometimes (frequently) he squeezes too hard and leaves marks on Tony.

Tony likes it~ he’s shown them off to Bruce, in front of Steve, bragging he’s been marked to get Steve to blush~

Steve nuzzles tony and pulls the blankets around them before pulling Tony up into his chest for cuddles~ It would work every time, Steve pulling Tony’s shirt back down as Bruce snickers at them.

tony smiles, loving the cuddles almost as much as the sex

and Steve hugs him close as they sleep~
In the morning Steve wakes and starts nuzzling tony, his hands running down tony’s sides. He always wakes up before tony and loves pulling him out of sleep early in the morning. He likes groggy Tony. It’s a little payback for all the embarrassing things Tony does to Steve~

and Tony is indeed adorable, batting at him and mummering in half sleep and going “sttteeevvveeee”

Steve grins wide and moves over tony, nuzzling his neck and kissing on him, his hands on tony’s sides for the purpose of tickling and getting tony angry

Toyn groans, annoyed, squirming, “Steeeve, its too early.... Stop being superhuman and waking up at ungodly hours.” tries to burrow into the covers and escape

smiles and sits up, “Tony it’s 7. the sun has been up for awhile now.” leans down, whispering in his ear,”And we have places to be~”

groans, wrapping an arm around his shoulders, “lets just stay in bed and shag all day, how about that?”

snorts at this, shaking his head and kisses his jaw, “We did that all week. Time to move on, as you would say, babe.” says babe in his best tony voice

.... Tony can’t help but grin and laugh at that, “That was pretty good~”tugs him up for a kiss

shrugs, returning the kiss but makes it quick, pulling back to smile at him, “I can’t listen to you nonstop and not pick up anything.”

Tony chuckles, “Careful, I’ll rub off on your and then Fury will be angry that I wrecked Captain America~” smiles back, hand going to thread through Steve’s hair

Steve sighs at this, leaning into the hand. He’s quiet, soaking in the moment as he stares down at Tony.

For once, Tony doesn’t break it with a comment, admiring Steve Rogers in the golden morning light

Steve sighs after some time, glancing up at the clock, “Come on, Stark. Long day ahead of us.” moves to get off Tony and out of bed.

Tony sighs, taking the help up, stretching with a slight wince, moving to bend down and touch his toes, having to stretch out his leg like the doctor ordered and take a hot shower on it before moving around too much. he still has it wrapped up under his clothes, but he’s fine walking with the cane and a slight limp

After they get ready and are heading down the hall, Steve is watching Tony’s limp, a hand at Tony’s lower back, but not touching. “Are you doing better today?” He has his shield strapped to his back~

Tony glances over at him and gives him a charming smile, “A bit better every day. Though progress has been improving now that I don’t have other things making me limp.” aka, he’s use to sex with Steve~

Steve makes a face and the hand at his back comes down with a quick whip to Tony’s butt, “Shut up. Jeez.” then he hands are to himself, crossing over his chest.

Tony epps, then laughs, “I’m surprised you didn’t turn bright red right there~” nudges him with an elbow, but their relationship is. he’s perfectly content to let it grow and mature some before they let other people see. Happy is waiting outside with the car and 2 black cars in front and behind. The new security, “Boss! Good to see you out and about!”
Tony grins, fondly, putting his shades on, “Can’t keep crazy down, it just keeps coming back~”

Steve rolls his eyes at Tony~
and when they see Happy he smiles politely. He really likes Happy~

and Happy chuckles, patting Tony warmly on the back as he goes by, “Good, cause I don’t know what I’d do if I didn’t have to drive you about~”
Tony snorts, smiling like he can think of things, but puts a hand on Happy’s arm and pats it before getting in. Happy smiles at Steve, “Thanks again, Cap.”

Steve nods to Happy, “Yeah.” his smile is a bit sad as he remembers why he’s being thanked, “Stark will be safe from now on.”

Happy nods, smiling a bit, “I trust that coming from you.” pats Steve on the shoulder
Tony is pretending they’re not talking with him as he messes about on the car’s console

The smiles gains more happiness before he joins Tony in the car, sitting across from him with a grin.

Tony looks up and the grin melts him, Tony smiling back
Happy sets off with their accompaniment~

Steve tilts his head a bit, looking at the dark windows, “Can anyone see us in here?”

“Not unless they have x-ray vision.” Tony smiles with a slight snort

At this Steve reaches across the Car and literally drags Tony over into his lap for sloppy makeouts~

Tony is surprised and omphs, then happily participates in sloppy makeouts hard to detach once started

Steve hums as he feels the car come to a stop and pulls Tony off him, putting him back in his seat across from him. His face all flushed and eyes trying to push out the lust, “Ok. ok I think We’re here.”

Tony groans, rubbing his face, shaking his head a few times to straighten his expression, “Oh, you are a cruel man, Steve Rogers.”

Steve smiles a bit awkwardly, running his hands in his hair to fix it before pulling his shield onto his back again, “I suppose.”

Tony laughs at the sight of him, shifting to the door and stealing one last kiss, with a grin, before opening it and heading out, Happy surprised he opened it

Steve smiles and follows him out, nodding to Happy as they pass by~
where are they, press conference? perhaps they have a meeting with some important people to catch Tony and Steve on what's happened the last week

yes, that sounds a bit right. a mixture of politicians, military people, and such who were investigating the ‘accident.’ The reporters are going crazy, but they’re held way back form them by tight security, Tony giving them a smile before walking in, carrying the cane until they’re inside, when he uses it again. public appearances.

yes~
Steve follows close behind Tony, proud of the other man’s strength and pats tony on the shoulder to let him know before they head up to the meeting room

Tony gives him a half smile, a little pain in it, but is fine with the cane. They get to shake hands as they come in, Steve introduced to the people. Several people tell tony they’re thankful he survived and such and Tony is a proper showman and thanks them, courteous, saying it was minor injuries and such, yadda yadda

Steve nods to the new people and shakes hands, but is mostly quiet as they take their seats

and the Mayor of NY smiles once they’re all seated, “Thank you all for coming. I would especially like to thank Captain Rogers and Mr. Stark for coming, as it has been a harrowing week for them. Thank You gentlemen.”
Tony nods, giving a brief stage smile before asking, “And what is the cause of such a lovely gathering?” tone says get to the point
The mayor clears his throat, a bit intimidated, but keeps his smile, “Well, we’ve been conducting an investigation, in light of the rumors of an assassination attempt-”
“Rumors?” Tony looks at him like he's nuts, but you should chime in with the media frenzy~ the military probably thinks it was one while politicians are playing it off as an accident

A man in militaristic apparel nods. he looks to be high up on the chain of command. “Our investigations indicate that it could have been someone looking to take your life, Mr. Stark. We’ve talked heavily with people in the area at the time and with the crew men of the work site who used all the equipment there.”
Steve frowns a bit more, his eyebrows coming together

Tony opens his mouth, glances at Steve, then starts again after a moment, a very nasty barrage kept slightly in check. He’ll be mild, its early and he hasn’t had enough coffee yet, “Considering that I was the only one in the line of fire, I had somewhat assumed that. What managed to tip it?”
A lower looking technical engineer person pipes up, a bit in awe of being near Tony, “I-It appears as if it was lifted on one side, tilting it until gravity took over.”
“And it appears to have been lifted by?” TOny impatiently asks and the man gulps, “T-There... was a bit of a dent in the concrete and in the crane, but it could have been no larger than a man...” Tony frowns more

Steve makes a face at this.
The military man nods, “We believe someone with great strength must have tipped it over. Someone looking to get Iron Man out of the way.” people with crazy strength is not unbelievable anymore with hulk and cap running around. another military man speaks up, a bit lower on the rungs, “..or a man in an enhanced suit.”

Tony focuses on him like a bird on its prey, narrowing his eyes, “Unless I’m wrong, which I rarely am, you are suggesting, again, that someone has managed to copy my technology. Unless your organization, which was trusted with the War Machine, is becoming leaky, then there is very little likelihood that such a thing could be produced, walk into New York, attract virtually no attention, then waltz away unnoticed.” His tone could kill, as could his look

the man who suggested this shirks a little and looks disgruntled. the high up man sighs, “We’re just listing the possibilities.”

“Do you have any other bright ideas? Because at the moment I think a 3 year old with crayons and some imagination could have come up with more than you lot.” oh yah, he’s getting worked up

Steve frowns a bit at Tony worried for him.
The higher up military man sighs, “We have tried figuring out what sort of mechanism could be that small and still have the strength to tip something like that over. we have drowned ourselves in hours of security camera footage and can’t point out a single person acting out of place or sneaking off prior to the event.” A politician would interrupt, “Precisely holding up the fact this was an accident and should not be mulled over so much. No one was hurt. so besides a few safety enhancements for the construction crews, what does it matter?”

Tony pauses, his face impassive and completely unreasonable, then says, slowly, “You seriously think that a 15 ton crane decided, on its own, to tip over when the only person in the way is a controversial superhero who had 2 other attempts on his life in the last 2 months?” tone could kill and the Mayor clears his throat, “W-well, we’re not ruling out the p-possibility that it was an a-accident.” wait, 2 attempts? Pep and Happy had only talked about the poison, what’s the other one?~

Steve glances at Tony, thinking about this alleged second time.
The military man nods, “We have been trying to link the incidents of the poison and the car accident to see if the three attempts might be from the same source.”

“But again, no luck?” Tony is curt and no, no luck. a car accident?

The man starts to open his mouth but Steve interrupts, “Car accident?” looking right at tony his voice a bit angry that he hasn’t been told about this.

Tony blinks, looking over at Steve, having to compute a moment before saying, “I wasn’t in the car, I was suppose to be in the car, but I ducked out and stole a ride from Happy.”
“5 people were killed. A moving truck’s brakes gave out and completely flattened the car.” all rich people moving from one important thing to another. “Another ‘accident’ linked to Mr. Stark.” the man remarks, a younger politician who says accident with sarcasm.

Steve’s eyes narrow after he looks away from the last politician to speak, not really looking at anything now. The military man speaks again with a sigh, “We’re confused by this last case. It’s as if they were being subtle, but now they are upset and getting desperate.”

“Well, desperate was almost very effective.” Tony says sarcastically. someone should set him off

oh~ the military man sighs, “We are doing our best, but something is holding us back!” glares at a politician who rolls his eyes, “Right. These series of events are all accidents and just appear to be targeted because Mr. Stark is always on the move. It’s not our fault he’s wanted all over the city at the same time.”

Tony draws in a breath, eyes closed for a moment before he opens them. Steve should know his patience is gone “The mathematical probability of three near death experiences aimed at once person happening in a secluded amount of time is ridiculous, however I couldn’t expect you to know that, because you probably didn’t get through 5th grade algebra. I have been all over this city harboring good will for you.. leeches who continually down the very people who saved your asses while begging us to stick around and raise money for you to waste on ineffective building. You’re right, I think I shall find better uses of my time, ones that do not involve dealing with imbeciles. Good day.” and Tony stands, very controlled, picking up his cane in the middle and turning, walking out. He’d pause by the door and look back if Steve hadn’t followed

Steve blinks at tony, but when he pauses he slowly stands, going to follow tony.
the politicians and military men are all shocked, scared by tony’s words. they would all start to argue with each other after Steve had shut the door when he and tony were out

Once the door was shut Tony walks to the elevator, calmly, and gets in, pressing the down button. his face would not change until the doors are closed, when he takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, hand going up to touch his forehead, looking at the ground

Steve frowns at this, his hand coming up to cup the back of Tony’s neck.

Steve would feel the stress there, lessening slightly at the contact, Tony looking over, tilting his hand so he could see Steve, pondering him with a drawn face.

Steve tries to give him an encouraging smile, but it’s filled with his own worry. the hand on his neck rubs a bit at the tension.

and Steve’s hand would work a bit of it out. Tony giving him a faint smile, “Buck up Cap, now I’ve got shielded security.” aka, cap and his shield

Steve smiles more at this, love in his eyes for his shield “That’s right. never question otherwise.”

Tony smiles more, relaxing a bit at the love, “Thanks Steve.” they’re getting close to the bottom

Steve sighs, taking his hand back, “Now, where are we storming off to?” looks to see what floor they’re going to

the bottom. Tony is leaving “donuts. I need a donut right now.” and gets off the elevator like what he said isn’t crazy

blinks, following after him, “Well, I suppose that if fine.” eyes wide, shocked, but they left the meeting they’re supposed to be in for another hour

Tony strides out, twirling the cane absently. Happy doesn't look surprised, waiting with the car... now Steve knows why Happy has been waiting witht the cars make sure no tinkering occurs. He opens the door, “Didn’t go well?”
“Nope!” Tony smiles brightly, sarcasm heavy as he gets in

Steve sighs, “I don’t think we were in there for more than half an hour.”

“Nope. That’s pretty long, I’m real proud of you boss!” Happy grins. Tony has sat back, kind of splayed out in the seat, looking exhausted already, massaging the bridge of his nose, “To donuts, Hogan.” Happy laughs, but goes to drive, rolling up the window to give them privacy

Steve smiles a bit at Tony, “Oh Tony.” and sighs

Tony looks over at him, hand in the air, balanced on the door frame, pondering Steve, “Is it too early for scotch?’

He laughs, “Yes. it is. We’ll drink tonight, ok? Over pizza or something romantic like that.”

Tony sighs, “it better be romantic.” and he shifts over, moving to lean against Steve

Steve smiles, “It’ll have all your favorite toppings and I’ll even drink with you.” looks down at him

“Maybe then you won’t be such a tight ass.” Tony closes his eyes, resting his head on Steve’s shoulder, teasing

Steve snorts, “Yes. that is the cause.” puts his hand on tony’s shoulder

Tony gives a little chuckle, relaxing, hand slipping down to thread with Steve’s other hand. is he going to ask about the car accident?~

and Steve lets him, looking at their hands. he’s quiet a moment before he speaks again, still looking at their hands, “So why did you decide to go in a different car that night...?”

Tony sighs, opening his eyes to look down at their hands... “I couldn’t take it... Bruce had a bad night the evening before and I hadn’t slept in 2 days, I’d only left him because it was raising money for kids for Einstein's sake... but I was so sick of those rich, pompous assholes and worried about Bruce I said to hell with it, made a big check out, then ducked out and bribed Happy to take me back without telling Pep... She thought I was in that car.” makes a face, sighing

Steve nods, pulling tony closer with his other arm, he decides to change the subject, “Does Banner have a lot of bad nights? You make it sound like he does.” remembers Steve mentioning nightmares when Bruce didn’t want to sleep with them.

Tony nods, “It depends. He’ll be good for weeks, then they come back. Little things set him off. Little remembrances...” frowns, looking sad as he thinks about it

Steve nods, “Are there things I should look out for? I see him very rarely, and he moves very little, shyly. I don’t think I could tell on my own if something was wrong.”

Tony ponders a moment before saying, “He taps his fingers, or his toes. Rubs the bridge of his nose , sighs a lot... little things.” Tony sighs, “He’s always so sad.’ looks sad at the thought

Steve nods before looking at the top of Tony’s head on his shoulder, “Can I ask something personal? about you and him?”

Tony looks up at him, shifting a little, but nods, “sure.”

“How come you two never.. became more? I mean.. You have all the elements just...” makes a face, “I don’t know.”

Tony smiles, shrugging, ‘Well... Have you ever loved someone, but in a way that was more... its not romance, its... like blood. Bruce and I... its not quite romance, you know? you know when you’ve fallen head over heels for someone.” looks up at Steve and smiles at this last part, as he has fallen for Steve

blinks at this and smiles more, eyes softening, “So you’ve fallen head over heels for me?”

Tony blushes slightly, but grins, “Completely and entirely~”

Steve melts and nods, “I think I Feel that way too.”

Tony grins more, “I’m glad I'm not the only one with my head over my heels~” shifts up to give Steve a kiss

And Steve returns it, keeping it chaste~

Tony smiles afterwards, hmmning nicely

Steve grins, “I’m actually really excited about doughnuts.” has a HUGE sweet tooth~

Tony grins, “They are the delicacies of the gods~ I know, Thor likes them~”
Speaking of which, Happy is pulling up to a dunkin donuts in a quieter part of town just now

Steve laughs, unwinding himself from Tony as they come to a stop, “Right. Thor likes any edible item set in front of him though.”

“he has a preference for sweet breakfast items~” Tony purrs, moving to get out, surprising Happy for the second time this morning “We’ll be back Hogan. Want a coffee?”
Happy grins, “And a boston creme!”

Steve grins at Happy and nods, “alright.” and follows Tony inside. I’m sure the two of them split a dozen~

oh yes~ Tony gets happy his own separate little container, but Steve has to take them from the lady, Tony looking pointedly at him. he doesn't like things handed to him.

Steve has learned this the hard way recently thanks to ordering food to the mansion and takes the boxes, thanking the lady.

and they sit at a little table in the corner, some people giving them looks, but Tony pretends not to be famous and goes about helping himself to donuts and coffee “Did you know that Nick Fury once had to talk me down out of a giant donut?”~

Steve grins at this, picking up his 5th doughnut, “I think I Heard rumors.”

Tony grins and tells him the story, hilarious to listen to, munching away on his favorite food group

and Steve reaches for his 7th doughnut, testing to see if he could more than half.

Tony frowns, trying to steal his donut back and gets the other half

Steve smiles warmly at this and eats his half of the donut while giving tony goo eyes~

and Tony smiles softly, thinking him so cute and returning them

Steve sighs as he eyes catch on a clock on the wall, “oh, we better head back.”

Tony sighs, glancing up and nodding with a sigh, picking up Happy’s coffee and box

Steve smiles a bit and follows him out~

Tony presents happy with his treasure, making the driver VERY happy~

Steve smiles at this and sit and chat as Happy eats before they head back for the press conference~

yes~ Tony groaning about that, but he’s on the computer, skimming through new and frowning...

Steve leans closer to him, “Why are you frowning?”

“Oh, the press has been having a heyday with the crane thing.” the thing Pep didn't want upsetting him

blinks, remembering now, “oh.. “he guesses it’s good to look before talking to them,”... what are they saying?”

“Oh, the usual trash, hypothesizing how the armor flew to me, how there’s someone to kill me, guessing if we’re enough to protect NY, crap.” sighs

Steve frowns, leaning back in his seat, “This press conference is going to be terrible.” he says it matter of factly, the realization hitting him

Tony blinks, then laughs, “Yes, yes it is.” bitter

Steve frowns, reaching to touch tony, but hesitates, not sure where to put his hand, “I’m sorry. We’ll make it through.”

tONY looks over, then sighs, smiling, “Thanks.” and shifts to get a hug

Steve relaxes at this and pulls him close, squeezing tight

tony looks up at his face after nuzzling him, smiling and leaning up for a kiss

once again Steve keeps it chaste, grinning after they pull back from it, “I bet they think you’re not coming back the conference. “

“Ph, no way.” grins, “But they’ll shit bricks when they see us~”

smiles at this and nods, petting his face.

“Though I am blaming you for me being good. Tony Stark is suppose to be a selfish prick, remember?” nuzzles their noses together

Steve smiles, “Yes of course. Don’t worry, I’m sure your image won’t fall too much.”

“Oh good.” and steals another kiss, going for deeper this time

and Steve let’s it, just a little but tugs away as soon as the car slows to a stop~

Tony sighs, licking his lips as if savoring Steve’s taste, then sits back , straightening out. Happy opens the door for them. its indoor, considering its coverage, like... like when politicians have to do it cept they get to sit

yes~
Steve thanks Happy as they go by and sits next to tony, a good bodyguard~
do you want to go through the press conference or be quick about it to get to arguments~?

hm~ you make up some annoying press questions and write the description, then we can skip if you’d like~

hmm they’d want clarification on what happened. and when they argue about tony’s pov Steve would step in telling them his pov and no one likes to argue with Captain America, that shield visible on his back~ It ends up Steve having to explain a lot of the dumb rumors like the stuff about the armor in order to shut the stupid questions up. and he seems to explain some of the technical stuff better too because he doesn’t understand it enough himself to get into details tony does. Steve is slowly taking over for Tony, answering everything straight. but of course he leaves out the mental drama. They were gone for a week to take care of a torn tendon. Steve lie about the wound to give reason for a long out time~

Tony is grateful for Steve, very grateful. he only speaks when necessary or to throw in a comment or two, nothing too bad, usually they’d steal a smile from Steve

After Steve and Tony get some breathing time and lunch. Steve smiles at Tony, “Sorry.. I kinda took over...”

Tony blinks, staring... then laughs, “Are you nuts?! I HATE those things. Take all you want, I’m loving how they won’t bicker with you~”

and Steve grins at this eating his sandwich triumphantly. he doesn’t say anything but he kinda likes that they don’t fight back with him~ Steve is a strong father figure~

Tony LOVES it he eats, chatting about which reporters were the worst and all the dirt and stuff HATES them

Steve smiles and listens to him as he eats, nodding to indicate he’s still listening sometimes~
soon they have to head back to the tower so catch up on more work there.

Yes~ Tony is sentenced to his most hated job. Paperwork

Steve smiles as they part in the tower, “I’ll come check on you later, ok?”
“Please, i’ll need the distraction.’ smiles

Steve nods and turns, not going to bother tony again for a few hours. he goes up to tony’s office~

Tony is sitting at his side wall desk, his tall screens up, clearly working on designs for a new bow for clint and not on paperwork. the minute he’d hear Steve he’d slide it all of, but he’s caught

Steve raises an eyebrow, walking over to the front of the desk, “please tell me you’ve finished the papers and you’re not goofing off.”

Tony snorts, surveying Steve, shrugging, “Most of it is done.” most, sure Tony

pokes at the papers on his desk, “How much? show me.” stern tone

“Nanny come to check on me?” tone not as nice but swipes the papers, thumbing through the stack as if pondering them

Steve frowns, “If you just sat still for an hour you could have easily finished all this paperwork.”

Ton snorts, looking at him incredulously, “Cap, I haven’t sat still for an hour in my entire life. Don’t plan on starting now.” Separates the pile in half at least he did some of it, is his opinion

shakes his head, “you could be done. you complain about all this work bearing down on you, but when you have a chance to get it out of the way you procrastinate.”

Tony rolls his eyes, “This isn’t the only work that I have to get done. People seem to expect me to continue producing new tech out of thin air.” a bit bitter at the end of that, but he’s annoyed at the nagging

rolls his eyes, “Because you naturally drop stuff out while you’re supposed to be doing other things.”

“Because I need to focus on more than one thing if the topic is mundane and full of doldrums.”

sighs, “Why is your attention span so sort? would it kill you to finish the mundane things before the other?”

“yes, it probably would. Take years off my life if it didn’t outright kill me.” says with a straight face, sassin Steve

Steve makes a face, all flustered by the sass and argument, “Don’t play games! Sit down and finish your work for one second before you play.”

“Or what? You’ll send me to timeout?” this there is sarcasm and a slight smirk, thinking flustered Steve cute even out of his annoyance

Steve points at tony’s chest, the palm of his hand facing up, “Of course. That’s a great idea. It would teach you to shut up and sit still for five minutes.” a grin growing. uhoh

Tony looks like he distrusts that grin, standing smoothly, “You might be my nanny, but if you even think about trying that you’ll regret it.” weary of Steve, trying to back to an exit

Steve moves around the desk as his big hand reaches out, grabbing tony’s tie. “I am your elder and you will respect me.” this is great b/c Steve’s only like 26. what is tony, a little more?

He’d be late 30’s I think. Tony snorts a laugh, “Time spent as a Capsicle doesn’t count, Steven. Else you’re a bit of a perv for dating me~”

Steve huffs, pulling on the tie and guiding Tony to a cover of the room, “nose the wall and shut up.” twists tony around, pushing him face first into the corner~

Tony blinks, but would not go willingly, squirming, “Steve, this is undignified and purely ridiculous.’ grumbles, frustrated, having been loosening and getting out of his tie when Steve grabbed him

Steve pushes the back of his shoulder to keep him in the corner, his other hand moving over tony’s mouth, “I said: shut. up.” a quiet firm voice.

Tony growls at this, shoving backwards, angry now, talking through the hand while trying to twist in his grip, though I’m sure Steve can’t make it out. needs more effective hushing

Steve is easily holding the struggling tony a grin on his lips as he leans forward, “What did I say, Anthony?” the middle finger of the hand over tony’s mouth bends inwards, slipping between his lips~

He earns another growl at this, teeth nipping a bit hard at that finger,shifting his position so he can use something Cap showed him, but cap might be a bit distracted

cap is distracted, thinking his one hand on tony’s shoulder is holding him well enough as the finger swirls in Tony’s mouth to keep the tongue from forming words, “Hush now. You’re in timeout.”

and Tony’s leg has wrapped around Steve and he leverages against Steve’s knee, twisting to make them both go down on the floor, snarling and a bit worked up with anger

Steve let’s out a noise as they fall, not expecting it but then he frowns, grabbing at the tony on top of him, trying to get him off, “Hey! No! Get your nose back in the corner!”

“Seriously, fucking get off me Steve, this ceased to be amusing a long time ago.” growls, using another move cap had showed him to keep the other person on the floor, though TOny isn’t as strong so he can’t hold it as long

Steve laughs, he breaks the anger and actually laughs, “Oh my heavens, no I can’t take this. You’re like one of those tiny dogs I saw those women carrying in their purses the other day.” but he doesn’t stop pulling on tony to get him off. tony would be able to hold him down, but over time his strength pushes past the hold.

The laugh makes Tony angrier, “this coming from the freaking super soldier. Seriously Cap, if I have to get my suit, we can take this outside.” gives him a bit of an elbow as he fades, to stun him stumbling to his feet and backing towards the door

Steve gets up on his feet, losing the grin, “Oh no. Were not playing one of your reckless games. I’m not going to toss around Iron Man just because you can’t sit still for an hour and do paperwork.” makes a grabs for him to pull him closer and turn them around so Steve was between tony and the door

Tony almost jumps back far enough to avoid the grab, but just a little short, pulled closer. Tony looks angry, hands gripping Steve’s arms, pushing away, “I am a grown man and when I chose to accomplish what needs accomplishing is my own business.”

Poke tony in the collar bone, “Not when those accomplishments affect the people around you. This is stuff for the city. The city we tore apart trying to save. Some citizen is out there struggling and will so for a touch longer just because you decided something else was worth your short attention span.”

Tony stiffens at this, glaring, “Yah, the city we all almost died to save. How much are you going to give them before its enough, Steve? They’re never finished and they’re never happy with what you accomplish. They just take and take until you’re all empty and then they toss you away and move on to the next thing.”

He makes a face at this, his eyes softening to show his passion, “I will give and give past when I am empty. It is all I have to offer and so I give it my all. I don’t care that the need me over and over. What else am I supposed to do? They need help and I can give it. You can too, Stark. You are the one with the power, the strength. it is up to us to keep them safe from things they can’t bare.”

Tony lets out a very frustrated sigh at the passion, moving to rub his face with one hand, speaking with annoyance, anger, and reverence, “Cap, there is more than just you and I in this. Millions are helping out here. If you give and give until you have nothing left then you become a shell, with no friends, no family, no life. They’ll be safe, sure, but you will have nothing. Life is too short for that, I’m here to make the most of it.” looks at Steve at the last part, his own passion for Yinsing’s words

Steve frowns, he wanted all his life to be able to fight and he couldn’t until he had the serum. He was living his dream by fighting to protect. “Make your life longer by not living so on edge. We have business to take care of when we’re not protecting. that time is short so get the important stuff done first, then we can play.”

“You are such a boy scout.” I bet you can imagine the look Tony is giving him, “Cap, if I did every piece of Goddamned work that was demanded of me, I wouldn’t sleep, eat, or have even a thought of working on something I enjoyed. What is ‘important’ can be placed in a hierarchy of needs. If it can be done by someone else, let them. If no one is hurt or dying, it can be briefly put off. There is duty, and I would give my life for those people, but in return I expect to hollow out some semblance of living. Not all of us are superhuman Cap. We all can’t live in fake smiles and throw words like duty around like we’re still in war.”

Steve frowns more, pity in his eyes, “I know you would die for them...” sighs, “And I’ve seen you try. You always were a fake smile for them.” reaches out touching tony’s face softly, “Let me help you take care of some of those duties. Just show me how and i’ll do it.”

Tony sighs some, seeing the pity and resenting it a bit, but trying to get a point home, “But that is my point Steve. if you take what you think everyone needs to accomplish on yourself, where will that leave you in the end?” frowns

Shakes his head, “Hopefully it will end me in a place where I have made as many people as I can happy and safe.” takes his hand back, the pity gone.

“You know, if I have learned anything, it's that the weight of saving the infinite stranger can push you to places you regret having gone. You say I’m reckless, but I draw the line somewhere.”

Steve nods looking at the ground between them, “it’s all I know how to do. It’s what I’m good at.”

Tony surveys him, quiet a moment, then sighs, anger fading as he moves his hands up, around his shoulders, “Steve, you are good at a great many more things than that. You can’t always save people.” face nudges his, to tilt it up and look him in the eyes. tony Stark learned this the hard way

And Steve slowly looks up at tony and gives him a sad smile, “I can try. I’ll die trying.”

Tony frowns more at this, “God dammit Steve. you’re worth more than an empty death.” gives that sad smile and a soft, chase kiss

Steve just shakes his head as he is kissed and closes his eyes, returning the kiss

after the soft kiss Tony rests like that, eyes having closed, forehead to Steve’s, sad

Steve opens his eyes, his hands going up to rest on Tony’s hips. He smiles a bit as they stand there, quiet.

we fail at angry kisses though makeup sex is the best?
Tony opens his eyes after a little bit and quirks half a smile at Steve’s smile

I knoooww I don’t think Steve could kiss him angrily unless he was trying to prove something to tony~ we’ll get there~ Yes
and Steve smiles more, leaning to kiss him again

Tony kisses back, relaxing more into Steve, focusing on the kiss and trying not to think of the fight

And Steve doesn’t want to think about the fight either, pressing his tongue to tony’s lips. He doesn’t want to think about how this might never be an issue solved between them.

probably not, nope. tony lets him in, tongue going to join Steve’s twining, seeking relief and love

Tony would find it, Steve’s hands sliding up tony’s sides lovingly

Tony melts, pressing closer, deepening the kiss as he holds tight. do you think this is a good time for a visitor?~ oh yes yes it is~
and they’re both a bit too distracted to notice the footsteps walking on the carpet towards them, Pep only knocking on the door as she opens and walks through it, “Tony, I was-’ and she stops short, staring, mouth hanging open

yesss~
Steve jumps at the sound of her voice, pulling tony closer by the his protectively as he looks up, a trail of saliva as he breaks the kiss quickly. As soon as he notices it’s Pepper his face turns a darker red, and he pulls away from tony’s hold~

Tony blinks, staring dumbfounded at Pepper as he tenses up and pulls closer to Steve. Who then pulls away, so hes a bit off balance for a sec, stumbling a bit before he straightens.
Pepper has a growing blush on her face, staring... “... Tony, what did you do to him?” voice quiet
Tony looks visibly hurt for a moment before its gone, “I don’t know, what did I ever did for either of you.” throws up his hands and strides out of the office, done with this shit Pepper looks shocked at this outburst, not knowing of the fight

Steve frowns and looks angry as he watches tony stride out. They would continue this fight later.

Aw, no Steve, peace and love, not war~ Pepper looks so lost as he goes, locking himself down in his workshop. she turns to look at Steve, seeing the anger and looking more confused and a little weary, “... Steve?”

Steve huffs, breathing out the anger and looks at Pepper with a softer face, “Yes. I’m sorry.” his fists still clenched.

she notices them, still frowning, “Are you alright? he really didn’t try something foolhardy on you, right?” she looks soo worried for them

Steve shakes his head, one hand moving to scratch the back of his head, “no no. We were fighting.” sighs, “It had nothing to do with the kiss...”

“Oh... so.. you kissed him... because you wanted to?” trying to wrap her head around it

Steve smiles a bit, blushing some, “oh um.. yes.. we wanted to tell you.. but the opportunity hadn’t come up...” shy about it

she blinks, then smiles a bit, soft, still looking surprised, “Oh, its fine, I’m just... surprised. How long have you two...?” trying to get her head around it.

bites his lip as he looks back up at her, “Ah... a week by now.” sighs, “Can you keep it a secret a bit longer?”

she nods, smile softening, looking a bit relieved, “Oh, it hasn’t been long at all. But- oh, Tony.” she frowns, turning and looking at the door, looking worried, wincing a bit, “I was thoughtless.”

Steve shakes his head, “I’ll go after him.” moves to go past her

she frowns, hand going out to touch his arm, “Steve... maybe you should cool down first.” gentle suggestion

He pauses but then nods slowly, “yeah... yeah ok. Thank you.” looks at her and give her one of the Captain's smiles. they were fake but full of apple pies~

and she can’t help but smile back, a bit reassured at this, “Good luck.”
Steve nods and goes to tony’s floor, sitting on tony’s couch to rub his hands in his eyes for a while before going into tony’s lab.

He’d find the door locked and the music blasting, Tony welding something sending sparks everywhere. Pepper is standing there, holding one stack of papers and opening a manila envelope which Jarvis had probably just handed her through a slot in the wall, confused at what she’s being given

Steve goes to Pepper frowning, “What is that?”

she pulls it out and blinks, looking surprised, “Its the other half of the paperwork I was looking for... I can’t believe he did all of it already... That must have been quite a fight.” she looks in at Tony, who had a bottle of scotch on a workbench

Steve frowns more, looking in, “That’s what we were fighting over.” he moves to try the passcode Tony said he’d make for Steve the day before~

Jarvis answers, “Yes Captain Rogers, how may I assist you?”
Pepper frowns, “he must have it completely locked down... I’ll let you two settle it. I’m sorry.” and she moves to leave, giving one last backward glance at tony and biting her lip in worry

Steve nods to her, turning back to Jarvis, “Can’t you let me in, Jarvis?”

“That would depend on your motives, Captain Rogers. Master Stark has ordered no one be let in or disturb him, however I have made exceptions in the past. I do not know if I can make one for you at this moment.” cameras~

oh my~ Jarvis is so perfect
Steve frowns, hurt pulling heavily on him. “I’ve cooled down. I want to apologize to him.”

“No more timeouts to be given?” the tone was particularly scathing from a computer AI. Jarvis hadn’t liked Tony being manhandled one bit

Steve frowns at this and nods, “I won’t touch him.”

There is a pause, then, “I hope you are a man of your word, Captain Rogers.” sounds like a threat, but the door slides open and the music dims, alerting Tony to a change.

Steve nods, scared of the computer as he steps in. “Tony...” he calls out as he walks over slowly, announcing he was there.

The welding torch flicks off and Steve would hear, “Kill the music, Jarvis.” it goes dead silent, Tony turning to face him, moving up the welding mask, face blank, impassive mask of its own

Steve comes closer to him, looking away then back up at him before sighing, “I came to apologize.”

“For?” Tony asks, quiet tone, picking up his drink and pondering the ice in it before taking a drink

Steve sighs again, “For criticizing the way you work.” gives him a flat look. tony is making this difficult.

He is pondered, for a moment, before Steve would see the subtle nod and slight relaxation in Tony. “Apology accepted.” his voice is quiet, the normally talkative man turning and pouring another drink. Steve might be shocked at the sudden relaxation and the acceptance. Tony looks a bit weary

Steve relaxes a bit himself at the acceptance, surprised by it definitely. he frowns, moving closer to him, “I told you we’d drink together this evening.” reaches for the bottle after Tony had refilled his glass.

Tony gives half smile shrugging, “Sorry I started early, didn’t think you’d want to see me again this evening.” hands it over, no fight