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If someone would have told Tony that they were going to be able to save the entire universe just by fighting together he would have laughed at their faces.
But that’s exactly what happened.
After Bruce came to Earth bringing the news of Thanos, Tony didn’t doubt it, and immediately (meaning after hours of thoughts and second-guesses) he called Steve.
Hearing his voice for the first time after years of nothing, certainty did wonders to Tony’s infatuation for the man. He really could not pinpoint the moment he realized that not only was he majorly screwed up, but also that he was completely sure it could be the worst possible situation someone had fallen in love within the entire history of humanity.
It only took getting together, making a plan, and then suddenly they were face to face with Thanos. With the help of everyone, Thanos was defeated and the universe was saved.
Tony still remembers how right after winning, all tired and disheveled, his first instinct was to check up on Steve and to his surprise and delight, Steve was already looking at him.
Up until this moment he still doesn’t know who moved first, but all of the sudden the two of them were wrapping their arms around the other, right in the middle of the battlefield in Wakanda, as if trying to prove that it was real and they had won.
Even Tony could admit that neither of them wanted to undo the embrace, so they stayed like that for what felt like hours until their teammates came to them celebrating the success.
Tony is more than sure that the last thing he will see on his mind the moment he dies will be the smile Steve gave him after breaking the embrace. Messy hair and wide eyes Steve just gave him the most pleased, relieved, and warm smile someone had ever given him.
The inevitable happened and after all the celebrations, Steve wanted to talk and God did they talk. It was a really nice afternoon at the balcony of the Compound, totally perfect for some heart-to-heart talk.
Things didn’t immediately go back to how things were before, but it was a work in progress and Tony could not be happier.
All those things bring Tony to where he currently is 6 months after they won.
Living at the Compound with everyone when before it was only him was a good change, suddenly the mornings stopped being cold and the nights lonely.
But some things never change and between those is Tony’s love for spending time working on new projects at the workshop.
Since last week, Tony had started working on Peter’s birthday gift, some high-tech glasses for when not being in full suit turn out to be the perfect gift.
Humming along with the lyrics of the music playing at full volume, Tony kept working.
He’s halfway in implementing a super sensitive circuit board when the doors for the workshop open and someone steps in.
“Hey!”
And of course, out of the few people, FRIDAY allows inside without request, it has to be Steve. Sweet and kind Steve.
“Please tell me the world is not ending again,” Tony says as a greeting. “ FRIDAY turn down my tune.”
Following the request, FRIDAY turns the music to a volume that is still distinguishable, but just barely.
“Sadly not today,” Steve answers, coming closer to the workbench Tony was working at. “What are you doing?”
“Oh, just the most advanced glasses ever made, nothing big,” Tony says without looking up from his work.
“Well, if those super-advanced glasses ever made can take a break, how about you join us for dinner?” Steve asks while grabbing a bench beside Tony and sitting on it.
“Haha,” Tony says ironically. “Sure, just give me a sec before I wrap things up for today”
“Of course.”
After Tony wraps things up, he glances up at Steve only to find him with a curious face, mouthing at the words from the song still playing in the background.
“Fan of KALEO?” Tony asks
“Who?”
“The band playing, it looked like you knew the lyrics,” Tony says as he busies himself with some wire at the workbench.
“No, guess I still have a lot to catch up to,” Steve says, a bit sheepishly like he has to apologize for not knowing everything.
Tony isn't exactly sure why he does what he does next, maybe it’s the easy ambient or the way Steve is looking at him. Determined, Tony stands up, walks to where Steve is sitting, and offers his hand.
Steve just looks at him in surprise, clearly having no idea what Tony is trying to do.
“Come on, let’s introduce you to the wonders of 21st-century music,” It takes Steve a few moments to process the statement, in which Tony starts to doubt whether he made a mistake and crossed a line.
Before Tony can start to apologize and throw some jokes to forget about what happened Steve answers by standing up and taking Tony’s hand in his.
Tony's smile only grows bigger at noticing Steve's parade posture, he looks a little like he is about to face an alien army, but the shy smile and blush on his face, clue Tony in that he is not just enduring for Tony’s sake.
It suddenly hits Tony how young Steve really is and how much he has already lived while not enjoying the little wonders of life. It makes Tony want to give him the world and if he has been reading the past few months of night talks, soft smiles, and warm touches right, Steve might want the same thing.
“FRIDAY, turn up my jam,” Tony walks them to an open area in the workshop, Steve’s hand still in his.
The song isn't exactly one for slow dancing so Tony starts by just kinda moving around. It's silly and he would be embarrassed if it were anyone else but Steve. Steve just stands there looking at him until Tony grabs his arms and makes Steve move with him. Soon Steve is loosening up and moving along with Tony. They start jumping around each other and by the end, they are breathless from laughing at each other.
Tony has somehow found himself above a workbench so Steve moves in front of him to help him get down. Steve grabs Tony by the waist to support him but he must have been too close because when Tony gets down they are only separated by an inch of air, they are so close that Tony has to tilt his head to be able to look at Steve in the eyes. Neither of them moves, too caught up in the moment. Then Steve looks down to stare at Tony’s lips and that's all the indication Tony needs before he is standing on his tiptoes to reach Steve’s lips and press his own.
It's just a light press of lips but it takes Tony’s breath away, by the gasp from Steve he guesses the same for him.
When they separate they just keep looking at each other probably expecting a reaction and when none comes they both break into a smile.
“Guess you liked the song,” Tony says, a bit breathless.
“I would say so, yes,” Steve grins, happiness visible on his face.
On their wedding day, KALEO plays live.