BECAUSE HE WANTS TO STARE AT STEVE~! (for like_a_gerbil)

[legacyofiron]

The urge to laugh bubbled up inside of him like a caged bird flapping its wings against the cage. Honestly, the fact he tamped down a smile proved how much self-restraint he could have... because why wouldn't he want to laugh at Steve Rogers schooling Rhodey? The worship and adoration that his long time friend seemed to speak with in regards to Steve almost made him smug when he got the chance to watch them spar... and Rhodey fall on his face.

What? He was allowed to enjoy that a little. Especially after some of the shit Rhodey put him through in the past.

But that wasn't why he didn't announce his arrival. The sensors for the Avengers compound didn't register him because he wasn't a 'threat'... so no one knew he came to visit. After flying out to the middle of nowhere that one time to save Steve from his strange desire to get his ass kicked... he'd been fighting that nagging impulse to just show up. Not that he felt like he should be there. Tony even pointedly didn't look at Wanda in one corner of the work out area to avoid the gnawing guilt in his stomach and the fear of what he'd seen...

Instead, he kept his eyes on Steve. The broad shoulders and the UnderArmour shirt that hugged every single curve and muscle the blonde had in his body. Damn sinful and he'd be damned if he looked away. Not that it was the main reason he wanted to just... watch. Steve had a certain grace to him. A confidence in combat, but when he talked and laughed it almost seemed shy. Never quite giving everything to his teammates. At least not when he compared the smiles to the one he got in New York when Tony felt certain he was dead.

"JARVIS always wondered why you watched and never approached." Tony felt like his heart might explode in his chest as he nearly jumped out of his skin. The god damn android didn't even make a sound as his feet touched the ground. A hand reflexively went to his heart and he tried not to let his stomach wrench at the sound of that familiar voice. "Forgive me... I startled you."

"No shit." He muttered the words softly and rubbed at his face, fingertips tangling in his hair... that he actually tried to make look nice before he came. Why... he didn't really know. Okay. He did. But who was asking?!

"Why do you?"

"Why do I what?" He rubbed his face more, frustration creasing his brow.

"Watch Captain Rogers from far away." Tony peered over his fingers at Steve and he felt that same fluttering feeling in his chest. "I believe he misses your presence. I should inform him you have arrived..."

"Vision!" He turned to tell the other know, but all he caught was a fluttering of cape before The Vision floated weightlessly down to the training room floor. Great... all he needed was for Steve to know he was standing there staring like a teenage girl...

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[like_a_gerbil]

"Maybe but I'm not going to say no. I've lost too much because I waited." He wasn't going to lose Tony because convention said that there were certain steps that were supposed to be followed in a relationship.

His eyes drifted half closed as he tried to focus on Tony and not the jittery feeling in his chest. When had he felt this young and nervous? The first few times he'd been on stage? Even with those worries, he chuckled softly at the mental image of Tony's initial flight tests. "At least there won't be any risk of anything like that happening."

Returning the kiss, some of his nervousness began to fade. "It's not fair asking me that when I've only had the internet for reference." And what he'd seen there... "That wasn't - lot of it wasn't -" Some of it had been interesting, more than interesting, but he felt more than lust for Tony. "Not what I feel for you."

Humming softly, he tipped his head for Tony, shivering at the feeling of teeth against his skin. "I know. You always did."

[legacyofiron]

Tony's eyes settled on Steve's, taking in those words. Not regretting it, huh? Tony regretted a lot in his life. He thought maybe if he put everything at half speed or less, Steve would be grateful. He hadn't considered that the younger needed more. "Don't plan on making you wait... or letting you lose a moment."

Carding his hand through Steve's hair, he grinned just a little. "I appreciate that. Not that I'm against wall sex. You couldn't possibly push me against the wall hard enough to emulate that sensation." Maybe if he literally threw him... but that wasn't for sex. That was more him pissing Steve off and getting thrown into a wall.

Dropping his head back, he looked up at him curiously, turning the thought over in his mind. "Well then... learn to go with what just feels right in the moment. Or just feels right with how you want to touch me..."

Slowly sitting up, he pressed a hand softly to Steve's chest. When they were both sitting up, he curled both hands around the hem of Steve's shirt. "Sometimes... it's about exploring." Pushing the fabric up, he release it to press his hands over Steve's sides. He took his time to trace him, just learn each curve and rise in his musculature. At the same time, he softly nuzzled at Steve's neck, leaving a trail of soft kisses down to the collar of his shirt. "Take it off for me?"

His voice was soft and gentle, his heart fluttering in his chest at simply feeling Steve under his hands. How could anything feel more amazing than this? Being close to Steve and touching him. Tipping his head up, he let their noses brush and rested their foreheads together. "Promise I'll take the jacket off and the shirt in return." Only thing bad about suits... too many layers.

[like_a_gerbil]

"You're going to move in when you can?" Steve knew that Tony had a life in New York and that couldn't be ignored just because they'd finally confessed their feelings. Tony had responsibilities that had to be dealt with. And they'd need to set up someplace for Tony to work that he'd approve of. He wasn't sure how long that would take but Steve hoped that it wouldn't take months. "I kind of had an area set aside for you when we were setting up."

It hadn't seemed right not to have the start of a room and workshop for Tony. Not when he had promised to help with their tech and he'd given them entire floors of the Tower. "A place for you to work at least. Never was sure if you'd stay unless you had to."

Looking down at Tony, the chuckle became a laugh. "Good to know that you're not into that kind of rough stuff. 'Cause I don't ever want to hurt you." He sometimes worried about his strength, but Steve knew he wouldn't intentionally hurt Tony when they were together like this. "Wouldn't mind trying the wall sex sometime."

He knew he probably wasn't explaining things right. He wanted Tony. He didn't want the elder to think he didn't want to be with him. "I want to touch you. I know the basics. It just seemed - " For a moment, he tried to think of the right way to describe it. Some of what he'd saw had caught his imagination but the rest. "It was too mechanical. I want it to be like you said, learning what makes both of us feel amazing."

Sitting back, he watched Tony, wondering if he'd said the wrong thing until Tony's hands slid over his skin. Shivering, he whimpered softly at the kisses, managing to catch his breath when Tony asked about the shirt.

Smiling softly, he brushed his lips against Tony's as the last of the jitters disappeared. Tony wasn't expecting him to know everything. They'd both explore and learn. "Okay, but I didn't know we were making deals." Reluctantly pulling away, he pulled off his t-shirt before grinning at Tony. "What I do for you, you'll do for me?"

[legacyofiron]

"I'll have what I need shipped in." He said it almost automatically. Why think about it? He needed Steve and hell would freeze over before he left him again. A small, tiny smile pulled at his lips as Steve mentioned saving him a spot... and he had to take Steve's hand and pull it to his lips to kiss the palm. "Thanks..."

Yeah. He'd stay. God, but he wanted to be close to Steve more than ever. It felt almost ridiculous how much. So if that meant living in a very complicated environment, it was worth it. But then, he couldn't stay serious when Steve commented on his tastes.

Dropping his head, he laughed softly before looking up at Steve, eyes lit up. "I trust you regardless." Even if he were into that kind of stuff, Steve would take care of him. That much he knew for sure. But the admission about wall sex? That shot right up his spine and lit all his nerves on fire with need. Breathing in sharply, Tony's eyes fluttered closed. "Yeah... yeah, wall sex is totally on the table whenever you want it."

Pushing up, he slipped into Steve's lap, straddling it easily as he smoothed his hands over the younger's stomach. "I plan to take a lot of time learning you..." Leaning in, he pressed another kiss to the corner of Steve's lips. Tony gave him space, arching a brow as Steve mentioned making deals. "Well, we could do that..."

His eyes drifted over Steve's chest, and yes, he's seen it before, but never because the younger wanted him to look. Honestly, it was hard not to keep his hands all over Steve. Instead, he pulled his hands away to grab Steve's. "Here..." Lifting them he placed them on his tie to remove it as he shrugged his jacket off.

Tossing it off the bed, he smirked softly at the other. "Want me to work at the buttons or would you like to do that?"

[like_a_gerbil]

The idea that Tony was in that much of a rush was flattering but he didn't want Pepper hunting his boyfriend down because Tony hadn't dealt with the business side of moving. "Isn't there more to it than just shipping your things here?"

His heart stuttered at the kiss and Steve wondered if it was so rare for someone to think of Tony. He was a friend and had been an Avenger. Why wouldn't he have a place with them? Brushing his fingers against Tony's cheek, he smiled softly. "You're welcome."

Pretending to be annoyed, he tried to scowl at Tony but instead, could only grin. "Someone once accused me of liking to get beat up so it could have been something you were into." But it was a relief to know that Tony wouldn't ask him to get close to that line.

Wall sex was something that he'd occasionally thought about. An illicit fantasy that Steve knew he shouldn't have about a friend. Or shouldn't until now. His breath stuttered, eyes turning dark at the idea of Tony wanting that fantasy to be real. "Can we try it horizontal first before we try that?"

Settling his hands on Tony's waist, he almost whimpered when his boyfriend moved onto his lap. "I like your plan." Closing the distance Tony had put between them, he kissed him almost chastely. "I have the feeling that if we don't do something like that I won't get a chance to learn what you like." It wouldn't be intentional but Tony was so focused on him that Steve had the feeling that he might not get a chance to please his lover.

Kissing him again, he nibbled lightly on Tony's lips. "I want to make you happy. Figure out what we both like." When he pulled away, he smiled when Tony took his hands. Gently unknotting the tie, he flushed slightly. "I used to think about this." Sliding his fingers over smooth fabric before pulling it free of Tony's collar, he started working at the buttons on Tony's shirt. "I think I can figure them out."