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Steve Rogers:
Steve and you had been getting to know each other for the past few months and were becoming good friends. Although, Steve had begun to get feelings for you that were not so friendly. He wanted more out of your guys' relationship.
He'd never been good with flirting, but decided to at least try in doing so incase he scared you off or made you uncomfortable by being too upfront.
So, while on a walk with you one winter day, Steve decided to make his move.
"Y'know, Buck once told me pretty girls always have cold hands." The cold didn't bother Steve because he was a Super-Soldier, but he assumed that it would cause some discomfort for a normal human.
You look down at your hands.
"Huh. Mine are always warm." But either way, you shoved your hands in your jacket pocket, not noticing that Steve had put out his hand for you to hold.
Peter Parker
Peter and you had been going out for a little while now, and every time he'd try to flirt with you, you'd be oblivious. So after building up some confidence (with the help of Ned), he asked you. "Can I have a kiss?"
You look at Peter in shock, wondering how he knew you had a bag of kiss in your bag. You rummage through it and hand him one.
"Here," You say, handing the small chocolate to him.
Ned held in a laugh.
"Th-thanks?" Peter said, his voice cracking with confusion and embarrassment at being rejected - even if it was done obliviously by you.
Wanda Maximoff
Wanda had tried flirting with you before and you would never quite get the hint. She had assumed there was something wrong with the way she tried to make romantic advances with you and went to the Natasha to get some pointers.
Later on, Wanda decided to use some of Nat's tips.
Wanda asked you if you wanted to bake cookies with her and invited you into the Avengers Tower kitchen.
While you both were baking and talking, Wanda would try to make her laughs sound breathy when you made a joke or would compliment you from time to time.
When she noticed you were having trouble icing one of the cookies, she stood behind you, and gently wrapped one of her hands around your hand that was holding the piping bag while you held onto the cookie.
"Here," she whispered, her hot breath hitting your ear as she helped you ice your cookie.
After Wanda was done, she placed the icing bag on the counter and looked at you, trying to see if her flirting had done the trick. But you don't notice anything out of the ordinary.
"Thanks, Wanda," you say, thinking she was just trying to be helpful.
You went to grab another cookie to ice, when she suddenly grabbed your chin. "You have something on your face," she says.
You look up at her in surprise as she swipes her thumb against your cheek. She brings her thumb to her mouth before licking the icing off.
You look up at Wanda, your brows furrowed. "That's disgusting, Wanda."
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Summary: reader & Steve & a little romantic smut
A/N: @thepaperpanda this one has been written for your writing challenge. A reminder - I had lavender color đ
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A/N: Wow another Steve Rogers fic. Anyways this one is smut. Also this is my first ever attempt at writing smut so it's going to be really bad. So enjoy!
Title and plot (loosely) based off of Sabrina Carpenter's new song (stream the album btw or else):
Word count: 2.8k
Summary: I might let you make me Juno đ
Warnings: Unprotected sex, oral sex
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âAnd then he said to me, âHow about you change your dentures!ââ A chorus of laughter erupted from around the table. Among the voices and chuckles was Y/N, sporting a fake laugh to hide the pain he was currently feeling on the inside. He so badly wanted to leave, thinking that laughing at whatever he was presented with would help pass the night.Â
Y/N was an Avenger. He loved his job â no doubt. He loved being able to help people on a worldwide scale, and the overall idea of doing something that mattered. However, what Y/N didnât realize was that the fine print of the Avengerâs contract included him forcefully being present at the annual U.S. Defence Symposium Convention, where diplomats and political leaders from around the globe gathered to discuss foreign affairs. While he never had to speak during these conventions, Y/Nâs presence was required for Avengers PR reasons. Why it couldnât be anyone else was a question heâd never find the answer to. Luckily for him, he wasnât alone this year. Even better for him, he was with his lovely boyfriend.
Y/N glanced towards Steve at the other side of the circular table. Steve was already looking at him, wearing a similar bored expression. The two shared tired smiles. A positive that came with being Captain Americaâs boyfriend was intimate looks like these, shared across dinner tables, conference meetings, and other situations where they couldnât be close. Looks and glances that made Y/N feel warm inside. No one else knew, even the team, of their clandestine relationship, afraid of the uproar that would come if it were to become public. The controversy that came with two of the United Statesâ defensive powerhouses dating â especially considering both were men â was something Y/N chose to think about rarely.
The senator continued his comedically-not-funny joke, and Y/N felt grey hairs growing. He knew he had to leave or he wouldâve broken down in tears. As a guest speaker was about to be introduced, Y/N politely excused himself from the table and glanced towards Steve, his eyes already on him. He gave him a wink â a not-so-discrete signal they both came up with before arriving, loosely meaning, âI canât handle this anymore and I need to get the fuck out of here â meet me in the bathroom.âÂ
As he walked through the halls of the large venue, he marvelled at the grandness of the building where the convention was held. While he despised being there, he had to admit the building was architecturally and aesthetically pleasing, being more on the higher end of NYC establishments with its Art Deco-inspired assets. When Y/N made it to the bathroom, he checked beneath the stalls to see if anyone was present before letting out a loud groan. He knew he had to talk to Nick Fury later to discuss his supposedly mandatory attendance at the energy-draining convention. He couldnât stand another second here. Leaning against the sink, he waited for Steve to arrive.
After about two minutes, the door to the washroom opened, and Y/N was met with Steve's presence. Steve raised his eyebrows, silently asking if anyone else was there, to which Y/N responded by shaking his head. âWhat did it, huh?â Steve asked, closing the door behind him.
âThat geriatric senator, obviously â Senator Shortdick,â Y/N groaned. The senatorâs name was actually in fact Dick â something Y/Nâs immaturity found astoundingly hilarious. âHis very long extended joke aboutâŚI donât even know actually.âÂ
âHe was talking about his son, Y/N,â Steve said, walking closer to the other man. âIt was a nice story â very wholesome.â When Steve reached Y/N, he wrapped his arms around his waist before giving him a small peck.Â
Y/Nâs eyes met Steveâs, and they both gave each other reassuring smiles. They both desperately wanted to leave, but were aware they legally couldnât.
âI donât think I can handle this anymore, Steve,â Y/Nâs voice whined, laying his head on Steveâs muscular chest, and caressing his sides. âI need something exciting.â Suddenly, as if he had an epiphany, Y/N conjured a devious idea to pass the time. Looking up at Steve, he gave him a half-lidded look, an action he did in jest whenever he wanted something from him. âWe should fuck right now.âÂ
Steve only responded with a bewildered look, slowly shaking his head and reprimanding Y/Nâs unsavoury suggestion. âWe canât, Y/N,â he said. âItâs too risky. Not to mention, distasteful â weâre in public.â Steve was the more rational person in their relationship, often taking Y/Nâs outrageous ideas to heed.
âWhy not, Stevie?â Y/Nâs voice feigned softness and seductivity. âIsnât it exciting,â he started, arms sliding up Steveâs clothed bicep. âThe idea of getting caught here.âÂ
âNot really-.â Before Steve could continue, Y/N connected their lips. It started soft â short and sweet â before gradually getting more intense and feverish. Steve pushed the small of Y/Nâs back closer, deepening the touch of their lips. Steve wanted Y/N badly, and Y/N was aware of that. He always knew that he had some type of figurative spell over Steve, causing him to be more acquiescent towards him than any other member of the team â even before they started dating. Steve was entirely bewitched by Y/N.
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The two eventually locked themselves in one of the bathroom stalls, lips already connected and moving together hungrily. Both prayed no toilet would come beckoning some diplomatâs bladder amidst their carnal moment together. As they continued face-fucking each other, Y/N trailed his hands down towards Steveâs pantsuit. He palmed Steveâs already present bulge, rubbing it with the soles of his hand and causing a quiet whimper to leave Steveâs mouth. At hearing Steveâs sultry noise, Y/N felt his cock growing harder and heavier.
Y/N broke their lipsâ ravenous movement and began unbuttoning Steveâs tux. âI saw you practically ogling me in there.â He bit one of Steveâs sensitive spots on his neck, eliciting a low groan from his throat. âItâs like you were begging to fuck me with your fuck-me eyes.âÂ
âI donât know what youâre talking about.â Steve panted in response.Â
âStay oblivious then, Stevie.â Y/N slipped Steveâs suit off, revealing his muscled buff chest. Not even a second later, Y/Nâs mouth began trailing down Steveâs torso. He peppered kisses all over Steveâs chest, going further and further down until he was on his knees. Y/N came face-to-face with Steveâs growing bulge. He salivated, thinking about taking Steveâs entire cock in one go â the idea of hearing Steveâs whimpers made his dick even firmer.
Steveâs gaze was locked on Y/N. His eyes were half-closed, face flushed with both lust and pleasure. Y/N then unbuttoned Steveâs pants before taking them off which revealed Steveâs undergarments. Without sparing another moment, Y/N yanked Steveâs boxers off. Steveâs cock, upon being unclothed, sprung upwards and ached in the cold bathroom air. It begged for attention that Y/Nâs mouth was more than willing to give. A slight droplet of precum was already at the slit which made Y/N even more aroused. Not wanting Steve to finish quickly (as if that is even a problem with his serum-induced stamina), Y/N started slow. He gave Steveâs shaft one long lick at the base, relishing the semi-salty taste. Y/N continued licking, throwing occasional glances towards Steve and how he was reacting. The quiet whimpering coming out of Steveâs mouth was evident he wanted â needed more. âJust please take it all, Y/N,â he quietly whined.
Y/N chuckled. He decided Steve had been good tonight and, sparing him from further punishment, took his entire cock in his mouth. A loud moan erupted from Steve to which he quickly clamped his hand over his mouth to silence. Y/N had to adjust to Steveâs size for a moment before doing anything further. Despite having done this several times, Y/N always thought Steveâs dick was maybe too big for him. This wasnât that much of a problem for him as while he did struggle in throating it, it did make his ass feel good. And very sore afterwards. After a brief moment, Y/N began to slowly move his head up and down Steveâs cock. Steve struggled to quiet down his noises of pleasure as much as Y/N struggled trying not to choke. With each movement of Y/Nâs head, Steve was hitting the back of his throat which sent a wave of pleasure down his spine. Steve, however, wanted much more.
To Y/Nâs shock, Steve bundled his hands in his H/C locks and shoved him further down his throat. Y/Nâs eyes went wide, gagging noises coming from his clogged mouth. Before Y/N could steady himself, Steve began ramming his throat at a rapid speed, his attempt to quiet himself vanishing as he prioritized quickly getting off with Y/Nâs mouth. As Steve continued at his pace, he let out breathy moans that were amplified and reverbed by the bathroomâs walls. While Steve was in pure bliss at his cock being serviced, Y/N was not able to cope with the sudden change. His hands were placed on both of Steveâs thighs, trying to steady himself. Tears pricked near the corner of his eyes as his entire buccal cavity and throat continued being ransacked by Steveâs length. Each time Steveâs cock hit the rear of his throat, Steve shuddered and Y/N gagged loudly. As Steve began nearing his climax, he began to go even quicker than his initial speed, causing Y/Nâs tears to freefall down his cheeks. With one loud grunt and a sloppy thrust, Steve came down Y/Nâs throat. As Y/N felt the warm and salty fluid trail down his throat, Steveâs breaths became more shallow.
Steve leaned against the stallâs door, and a slick âpopâ sounded as he took his cock out of Y/Nâs mouth. He was still recovering from his orgasm as Y/N quickly got up from his knees and roughly pushed his chest. âDude!â Y/N half-yelled. âWhat the fuck was that? You nearly killed me!â
Steve staggered slightly at Y/Nâs hit. He looked at Y/N with a confused expression that quickly vanished upon seeing his tear-stained cheeks. An apologetic look promptly dawned. âShit, Y/N, Iâm so sorry. Are you alright?â
âIâm fine itâs just,â Y/N said while wiping his face, âyou have to warn me first before you do that.âÂ
âIâm really sorry, Y/N.â Steve did look remorseful. His face looked as if he had accidentally kicked a dog. âWe should probably stop now.â
Y/N gave looked at him incredulously. âAre you kidding me?â He pointed sternly towards Steve, his voice coming out furious with a tinge of playfulness. âThe only apology Iâll accept now is if you fuck me right here.â
âBut, Y/N, I donât have theâŚâ Steveâs voice trailed off.
âThe what, Steve?â
âYou know,â Steve said, face slightly pink. âThe wet thing and the rubber thing?â
An actual genuine look of bewilderment made its way onto Y/Nâs face. âYou mean condoms and lube?â Steve nodded shyly and Y/N began to laugh. âSteve, you just pounded my face in. Donât give me any shit about you being too coy to say the words âcondomâ and âlubeâ.â He then glanced down towards Steveâs penis which was already erect again. âPlus, your thing,â he continued, mocking Steveâs mannerisms, âstill looks pretty wet from my spit. And as far as I remember, none of us have any diseases.â Y/N quickly looked towards Steve. âRight?â Steve nodded his head quickly, still too embarrassed to respond. Before Steve could do anything further, Y/N took his pants off alongside his underwear. âYouâre already hard again, Steve. What are you gonna do 'bout it?â
Y/Nâs teasing tone evoked Steveâs earlier confidence, leading to him hoisting Y/N around his waist, a quick yelp coming out of Y/N at the sudden movement. Before Y/N could say anything, Steve hastily prevented him by connecting their lips. Their tongues quickly tangled together, saliva combining and becoming indistinguishable from one another. âSteve, just put it in already, God.â Y/Nâs voice came out breathy and unstable. Steve obeyed quicker than usual, seemingly eager to come a second time that night. Grabbing his cock with one hand and supporting Y/N with the other, he angled it towards Y/N's gaping hole. Without wasting any more time, Steve promptly thrust the entirety of his length inside of Y/N. A filthy ludicrous whine came from Y/Nâs throat. His prostate was already being reached by Steveâs tip, causing his eyes to roll to the back of his head. He was euphoric and as Steve started moving, his speed matching that of earlier, Y/N felt like he ascended.Â
Steve was usually gentle whenever they had sex, but he decided to spare no mercy tonight. His thrusts were aggressive, leaving Y/N unable to handle the surplus of pleasure he was feeling. With each graze felt by his prostate, he was sent further into the heavenly bliss he felt. âH-have you seen that one movie,â Y/N said in between heavy pants. âJuno?â He knew it was a stupid question, both in the situation he asked it in, and how he knew Steve had barely seen anything made in the 21st century.
Steve continued thrusting into Y/N, the sound of their skin slapping reverberating around the room. âNo â fuck,â Steveâs voice came out breathless. âWhat is that?â His face was contorting into different variations of lewd expressions, making Y/Nâs hard-on even stiffer. It was rare to see the Captain America in such a vulnerable state, and Y/N savoured the fact he was the only person who was able to see him like this.Â
The pleasure Y/N felt inside of him was indescribable. Their fucking had never reached this level of catharsis. âNothing â it doesnât matter. Just keep going, SteveâŚpleaseâŚâ Y/N saw the little dribble of precum dripping from his cock. He was close. And Y/N knew Steve was too from how his pounds started becoming sloppier, and how his hands gripped his ass tighter. Their lips found each other again, and their tongues connected. Steve swallowed all of Y/Nâs whimpers, biting his lower lip to prevent any would-be passersby from hearing his erotic gasps for air.Â
âIâm gonna come, Y/N,â Steve breathlessly spoke. His pacing started to decline, and his entire body trembled.Â
As Steve was about to endure another orgasm, Y/N saw him about to pull out. Suddenly, he protested with a hoarse sigh, âNo, Steve, just finish inside me â itâs fine.â Steve nodded his head silently, not needing to be told twice. Their pants continued syncing together as Steve rode out his climax. Another load of his hot white cream exited him and filled Y/N to the brim. Shortly after Steve finished, Y/N felt his climax coming in. Steve continued floppily thrusting to aid in his release, soon releasing in thick ribbons that covered his and Steveâs chests.Â
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Steve gently collapsed both of their bodies on the ground. The pair were in a state of exhausted pleasure, their breaths still deep and frequent. It stayed this way for a few minutes â Steve and Y/N basking in the decline of their orgasms in a comfortable silence. Y/N glanced down towards his ass, a tad icked out by Steveâs jizz pouring out of him. âItâs kind of gross isnât it,â he said to Steve.Â
Steve was broken out of his euphoric trance upon hearing Y/Nâs voice. âWhat is?â He said, still catching his breath.
âLook,â Y/N signalled to his downward area. âIt looks really strange.â The pairâs eyes met and they both erupted in boisterous laughter.Â
As they started quieting down from what they considered the funniest thing of that night, Steve suddenly remembered what Y/N asked earlier. âHey, what was it with that movie you asked me about earlier.â
âJuno?â Y/N responded.
âYeah, that one.â
âOh, it was nothing,â Y/N said, getting uncharacteristically shy. âI just thoughtâŚitâd be nice if we have kids one day.â Y/N then realized what he said and began doubling down. âI mean, that is if you want any with me at all â children I mean. A family.â
Steve didnât say anything. Instead, he smiled at Y/N, grabbing his hand and holding it tightly. Y/N responded by giving him a meek smile. They both were met with another silence, their love-laced gazes filling each other with a comforting warmth.Â
âHow are we gonna get out of here, Steve?â Y/Nâs voice came out softly, too absorbed in the moment to genuinely care about where they were.
âNow that is the predicament, isnât it?â Steve said, reciprocating Y/Nâs blissful voice.
Fortunately, it was evident that luck was on their side that night as no one had entered the bathroom at any point in their love-making.
FIN
A/N: My Google searches are legit âSynonyms for âcockâ in fanfictionâ, âSynonyms for âmoaningâ in fanfictionâ, âSynonyms of âcumâ in fanfictionâ, and âHow to write smut properly.â Anyways, hope you enjoyed whatever that mess was!
A/N: Another Steve Rogers fanfic because he is a cutie. This one is way shorter than my first fic and not the best writing I've done admittedly. Anyways, enjoy!
P.S. Stream Short n' Sweet by Sabrina Carpenter đ
Word Count: 2.4k
Summary: Y/N, too afraid to verbally confess his feelings for Steve, gives him a love letter instead
Warnings: Sad
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Natasha stared bewildered at Y/N, aggressively punching the boxing dummy in the team's training room. With each continuous whack, growing strength with each successive hit, the dent in the dummy's torso grew larger. Natasha observed that he only acted this vehemently if something was bothering him. The last time this occurred was after a botched mission that resulted in numerous accidental deaths and tonnes of paperwork. As Y/N began winding down from his strenuous training, Natasha approached him, already having a slight idea for the cause of his trouble.
âItâs Steve isnât it?â she abruptly asked.Â
Y/N glanced towards her with a questioning look. âIâm sorry?â
âYou like him, but youâre too scared to tell him.â
Y/N stared at her, trying to maintain a look that conveyed he was completely unsure as to what she was on about. However, he soon cracked under the pressure of her intense piercing gaze and gave her a resigned look. Sighing, he said, âWas I that obvious?â
"Y/N, we all see the way you ogle him." Y/N's jaw slightly clenched at his obliviousness to his obvious crushing. "The whole team knows, and I wouldn't be surprised if Steve himself did too."
Y/N let out a frustrated groan, running a hand through his hair. He always hated Natashaâs cunning observational skills. But he was aware this time his long-term crush was exposed at his fault. âI just donât know how to tell him. I mean, what if he doesnât feel the same?â
Natasha lightly placed her hand on Y/Nâs shoulder. âYouâre not going to ruin anything by telling him. Thereâs nothing wrong with being honest. Plus, there could be the chance he likes you also.â
Y/Nâs head shook slightly. âIâm not sure how to tell him without completely embarrassing myself in front of him.â
Natashaâs expression turned deep with thought. Then, the metaphorical light bulb lit up in her head. "Maybe you should write him a letter. That way nothing youâll say will be misconstrued. It's the most objective way to say your feelings for him, Y/N."
Y/N glanced towards Natasha, unaware if she was serious or saying everything in jest. "Wouldn't it be easier if I sent him a text message?"
Natasha shook her head. "Letters are more romantic. Plus, Steve is old-fashioned. I'm sure he'd appreciate it more than some lacklustre text."
As Natasha left the training grounds, Y/N began thinking deeply about her suggestion. He never imagined telling Steve about his feelings, let alone confessing through a handwritten letter. The worse that could occur, he thought, was that Steve would reject him and the entire trajectory of any friendship they had would completely change beyond recognition. However, the idea of Steve being whisked away by anyone else was enough to fill him with dread. He couldn't have a repeat of his emotions during Steve's brief fling with Sharon Carter. Tear-dampened tissues filled his room the week he heard the news â he reached a new low during that time. After his shower in the gym's adjacent locker room, Y/N began devising what he would say and how exactly he would say it.
Walking back to his room, Y/N made a brief detour to one of Tony's several printers scattered around the compound to grab several sheets of paper. He was already anticipating the inevitable drafts that would end up in his garbage bin. As he sat on his desk, cracking his knuckles before putting pen to paper, he hoped whatever monstrosity he would conjure would convey his feelings in a way that Steve would fully reciprocate them.
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After three hours and several tossed crumpled balls of paper in his garbage, Y/N finally created what he thought was the best thing he had ever written. Skimming through it again, he started thinking otherwise and that it was actually really bad. The letter read:
Steve,
I've been thinking a lot lately, and I finally decided I needed to air it out. Natasha suggested writing you a letter, and honestly, I was hesitant at first. But the more I considered it, I realised it was the only suitable option for this situation. I know you're not the type for overly grand gestures, so I'll keep it simple.
Ever since we met, I've been admiring you. Not just for the reason that you're Captain America, but also for what I've seen in who you are as a person. Your kindness, bravery, strength, and dedication amongst many more of your qualities are things I've come to deeply respect. Over time, these feelings I felt for you have grown from something more than admiration â something I never expected.
I've tried to hide it, but I'm not sure I can anymore. I like you, Steve. I really like you a lot, as more than a friend. I know you've been through a lot, so I don't want any of this to complicate you any further. I just needed to tell you how I feel. I value the friendship we have, and I don't want this to negatively change that.
I understand if you don't feel the same way. If you'd prefer it, we could both pretend I never wrote you this. But if there is a chance you feel the same, maybe we could both see where this goes. No pressure, no expectations â just honesty.
Y/N
After rereading it for the fifth time, Y/N decided this was the best it would get. If Steve hated it, then so be it. Y/N put the letter in a sleek dark brown envelope from a stationary set he bought earlier from a high-end arts and crafts store. Since it was for Steve, he had splurged on whatever he could in hopes it would convey the seriousness of his feelings.
As Y/N walked towards Steveâs room, a feeling of severe anxiety washed over him, causing him to fidget with the letter between his fingers. The outcomes of the letter-sending were so polar that he wasnât sure if his feelings were worth the chance. On one hand, Steve would feel the same and both would live happily ever after. On the other, Steve would downright reject him, their friendship would be destroyed, and the awkwardness would find a way to infiltrate its way into the team, getting in the way of their world-saving.Â
Steveâs door came into view, and the urge to turn around and leave became stronger for Y/N. Before Y/N could back down, he heard footsteps descending the hallwayâs corner. After quickly slipping the letter under the door frame, Y/N ran in the opposite direction. Whatever was to ensue after was up in the hands of whichever deity was out there.
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The team assembled for dinner shortly after Y/Nâs letter made it to Steveâs room. As he sat in his designated spot beside Natasha, his hands started becoming clammy, and his head became nauseous with worrying thoughts. Steve has yet to arrive at the table. Coughing lightly, Y/N turned towards Natasha.Â
âI did it, Nat.â Y/N quivered softly.Â
âDid what, Y/N/N?â She said in between her chewing.
âI sent him the letter. Earlier this evening, I sent him the letter. God, I canât believe I listened to you.â
Natasha turned her head, eyes wide in disbelief. Before she could respond, Steve walked into the dining room. The team greeted him, including Y/N whose voice wavered slightly upon seeing the man he so recently confessed his feelings for. Steveâs eyes wandered around the table until they stopped on Y/N. The two looked at each other, and Y/Nâs stomach churned. He tried to read Steveâs expression, but it was indistinguishable. As his heart pounded, his hands trembled under the table.Â
Natasha slightly nudged Y/N with her elbow. âRelax, Y/NN. Just see how he acts.â
Y/N nodded, swallowing the lump in his throat. As Steve approached the table, he pulled the chair directly in front of Y/N, sitting down with a small smile. âHey, everyone,â Steve greeted, his voice soft and supple, smiling brightly at the team.Â
Y/N managed to contort a crooked smile in return. âHi, Steve.â His voice wavered once again and his cheeks blushed. He looked down towards his plate in hopes no one noticed.
As the team continued with their conversation â Bruce and Tony bantering about lab tech, Thor sharing a story about Asgard, and Clint making sarcastic remarks near the tableâs end â Y/N kept glancing towards. Steve looked relaxed, but every so often, his eyes would also meet Y/Nâs, and Y/Nâs stomach would be sent into a spiral of front flips.Â
At one point, Steve met Y/Nâs gaze and held it for longer than usual. Y/Nâs heart skipped a beat. He knew at that point that Steve must have read the letter. There was no other reason for the glances they shared with each other, and the slight glint of something in Steveâs eyes. He could already sense the inevitable conversation Steve was about to confront him with in the not-so-distant future.
Dinner continued, and eventually, the team started to disperse. As for Y/N, his heart sank as he remembered it was his turn to wash the dishes today. Today of all days. Even more troubling, Steve had volunteered behind to help with cleaning. Y/N already knew where this was going to lead. With one last glance at Natasha who offered him a reassuring smile, it was just Y/N and Steve left together.
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The kitchen was dead silent as the two men cleared the table, the clinking of dishes and the sound of running water from the sink being the only interruption. Y/N could feel Steveâs presence beside him â comforting and warm, but tonight it felt different. Heavy. He couldnât conjure the courage to look at him, instead focusing on aggressively rubbing a stubborn stain on one of the plates.
Finally, after what like an eternity, Steve finally broke the silence. âY/N,â he said, his voice carrying a certain softness that made Y/Nâs heart beat faster. âAbout the letterâŚâ
Y/N froze, squeezing the sponge in his hand hard. He knew this was bound to happen, but hearing Steveâs voice mention his letter still made him incredibly nervous. Slowly, he turned towards Steve, ready for whatever he was about to be hit with. âYeah?â he managed to whisper, his voice barely managing to make it above a whisper.
Steve fully turned towards Y/N, setting down the dish he was currently drying and meeting his eyes. His expression was serious, and his blue eyes were holding a feeling Y/N couldnât decipher â nervousness, maybe, or regret. âI read it,â he said quietly. âAnd I want you to know that Iâm honoured that you trust me enough to share your feelings with me. I really am.â
Y/Nâs heart clenched. He felt the impending doom through Steveâs tone. Y/N nodded slowly, attempting to keep his emotions in check. âButâŚ?â
Steve took a deep breath, he turned away briefly before meeting Y/Nâs eyes again. âBut I donât feel the same way,â he said, voice firm but soft. âI care about you a lot, Y/N, as a friend. I value our friendship and I donât want to hurt you. But I donât see you the same way as you see me.â
Y/Nâs felt his heart shatter, the pieces were spiralling into a million jagged edges. The pain was worse than anything he experienced. It felt worse than any gunshot or stab wound he ever endured. âI understand,â he said. It was evident he was trying to hold back tears. âI just thought⌠maybeâŚâ
Steveâs hand hovered above Y/Nâs. He hesitated before retracting it, unsure if Y/N wanted to be touched or not. âI really am sorry, Y/N. I donât want to make this awkward between us. I value our friendship too much for that.â
Y/N could only nod again. His chest swelled with a numbing feeling. He then realised what the glint was in Steveâs eyes. It was pity. âYeah, no I totally understand,â he muttered. He stared at the soapy water. âItâs fine. Iâm fine. I shouldnât have said anything. It was stupid â Iâm sorry.â
âHey,â Steve said gently. âIt was not stupid at all. You have every right to express your feelings. Iâm just sorry I couldnât give you the answer you were looking for, Y/N.â
Y/N could feel the tears pooling near the ducts of his eyes. The weight of the rejection fully settled on his shoulders. âYeah wellâŚthank you for being honest. I appreciate it, I guess,â he whispered, turning back to the dishes to hide the tears now streaming down his cheeks. He scrubbed at the plates more force than necessary, trying to channel to pain he was feeling towards his hands.Â
Steve hesitated. It was clear he wanted to say more, but he could tell Y/N wanted him to leave. âI really am sorry, Y/N.â
Y/N couldnât trust himself to speak again, afraid his voice would hint at the tears leaving his eyes. After a brief moment of silence, he could hear Steveâs footsteps retracting from the kitchen.
When he was sure Steve was gone, Y/N let out a shaky breath before letting his tears fall freely. He gripped the edge of the sink, knuckles turning white in an attempt to hold himself together. But it was to no avail. He slid down to the floor, back against the kitchen sink. The pain was too raw to hold in. As he buried his head in his hands, he sobbed and prayed that no one would walk in and see his miserable self.
He was fully prepared for the possibility of rejection. But everything in him was hoping Steve would feel the same. That the future he envisioned for both of them together would become real somehow. The heartache he felt was unbearable, and each breath he took was a struggle as he attempted to calm himself down. Was he not good enough for Steve? Was he not attractive enough? Y/N started internally beating himself, trying to find the reason he wasnât desirable for the only person he could ever want.   Â
Minutes passed, maybe hours; Y/N wasnât sure. Eventually, the tears started slowing down and his breathing became more shallow. He wiped his tears with the back of his hand, taking a few shaky breaths before standing up. He knew he had to pick himself up and move on. But for now, Y/N could let himself wallow in his grief.Â
As he walked back to his room, he couldnât help but think if he could ever face Steve without breaking all over again.Â
FIN
A/N: Sorry! Hope you enjoyed! Next one will be cute as fuck I didn't enjoy writing this one that much actually it didn't fill me with happy giddy feelings.
REUPLOAD A/N: Hi. It is currently 12:41 AM â another restless night unfortunately sigh. After watching a YouTube video of someone reading the infamous Harry Potter fanfiction My Immortal (I love you Ebony Dark'ness Dementia Raven Way), I became filled with unbridled inspiration to write something of my own. Anyways, enjoy! Also this is the very first fanfiction Iâve ever written. Please please please (by Sabrina Carpenter) give constructive feedback that wonât be too harsh on my little soul. Thisâll be a fluffy fanfic. I'll dabble in smut later on maybe if y'all enjoy this enough...teehee. Happy BRAT summer/autumn đ
P.S. Any errors you see will be excused by the fact English is not my first language and NOT because I suck at writing and revising ;) This fic will also be posted on Ao3 after they accept my invitation. Pls let me in Ao3.
Word count: 4.7k
Summary: Y/N gets very drunk in front of Steve
Warnings: Alcohol, profanity
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Being the son of Pepper Potts and the eccentric billionaire, playboy and philanthropist (in that exact order) Tony Stark came with its fair share of drawbacks. While financial security was a given for Y/N, a side that came with this coverage was endless PR events. Being the sole heir to the Stark company, Y/N was forcefully thrusted into the public eye at a very young age, constantly forced to appear at social gatherings for the general public to gain somewhat of a perception of him â hopefully for the better. Today was one of these socially exhausting days, and perhaps his least favourite event of all â the annual âStark Gala: proceeds going to various charities!â A boring name he is very well aware of, and yes the âproceeds going to various charitiesâ line was annoyingly part of the title â something he had so valiantly fought Tony on, albeit unsuccessfully.Â
The gala starts in 2 hours. Currently, in stereotypical Stark fashion, Y/N lay sedentary on his bed, staring at the ceiling whilst pondering for ways to escape the tiring event. Amidst his angsty mood, a knock arose from his door followed by Tony entering his room.Â
âHey bud, no more moping around,â he said after flipping the light switch in Y/N's room, âgalaâs not gonna dance itself.â
Y/N turned and laid on his belly, eyes stuffed into his pillow in an attempt to suppress the bright lights, âWhat if I just donât come, dad? Just chalk my absence to a cold for the press, please. I have no will nor strength to do this.âÂ
âYou know you canât do that, Y/N/N. The public requests you grace them with your holy presence at the gala.â
âDad, what if I just set fire to the venue?â
Tony scoffed at his son's comment. âDonât bother with that sassy attitude, kid. Itâll be over in a flash. Just enjoy, grab some drinks â and hey you might even find yourself a nice date there.â He said, adjusting a frame on the wall. âMy best advice is mingle until your mouth falls off â my dad used to say that to me.âÂ
As Tony continued slightly tidying Y/N's room, a muffled groan erupted from his pillow. Y/N knew he was very well right; there was no escaping. Resigning to his fate, he abruptly stood up from his bed and began rummaging through his closet. âFine. Iâm going because I want to go, not because youâre forcing me to.â
Tony chuckled and ruffled Y/N's hair. âThatâs the spirit, champ. I promise you these things can be fun if you let them. Soak up the atmosphere. And enjoy the drinks.â He then murmured, âJust not too much, as well âcauseâŚyou know.âÂ
Tonyâs sudden shift in tone was in reference to Y/N's relationship with alcohol. While Tony was notorious for being able to hold his liquor, the alcohol-tolerance gene had unfortunately not been passed down to his son. The last time Y/N drank, which had been at Clintâs birthday party, he had somehow woken up inside of a dumpster â not even exaggerating. Another time, he had taken a plane to Washington and found himself passed out on a bench outside the Pentagon â also not a hyperbole. Aware of this knowledge, Y/N planned on getting absolutely wasted in order to pass the time and to make the night somewhat memorable.Â
Y/N ran a hand through his hair attempting to fix it whilst looking for proper attire. âYes, yes I know, father figure. Do you promise it wonât be boring like last year?â
Tony feigned an offended look, putting his palm against his chest. âBoring? There was an open bar and a chocolate fountain â all appearing again this year, by the way. What more could a man ask for?â
âTo not come.â Y/N said begrudgingly.
âOkay well sometimes certain things canât be provided, sugar plum.â A grimace found itself on Y/N's face after hearing the nickname. Before he could respond, Tony was already halfway through the door. âAnyways, be ready by 8; weâre leaving at 8:30 sharp.â
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The night was, to say the least, already an absolute dread. Upon arriving at the upper-echelon-esque museum where the gala was being held, Y/N was already drained. After exiting the limousine that took both him and Tony to the museum, a torrent of camera flashes had blinded Y/N. Furthermore, before even entering the museum, a news reporter had shoved a microphone into his face and asked a very invasive question about his lovelife. Before Y/N could insult the reporterâs rude behaviour, Tony quickly grabbed his arm and ushered him into the museum.Â
It was very well aware by the public of Y/N's choice of abstaining from dating, never really having any serious relationships. This was especially questionable for the public considering who his father was, with everyone believing Y/N wouldâve followed in lieu of his behaviour during his 20âs.Â
However, what the public didnât know was that the reason for Y/N's singleness was because of one of his dadâs blonde colleagues (that wasnât Thor). Y/N's crush for Steve Rogers AKA Captain America had simmered for the last few months. It began during an incident in the Avengerâs Compound in which the inherent Stark idiocy had decided to bite Y/N severely in the ass.
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It had been late at night and Y/N had been tinkering on some project in one of Tonyâs spare workshops in the compound when his phone suddenly rang. Picking it up, he saw Tony was calling him. He paused the music blaring in the workshopâs speakers before answering his dad.Â
âHey bud, I have a favour to ask.â
âWhat is it, father figure?â He set down a screwdriver he was holding down on the workshop table.
âFirst, you know I hate it when you call me that. Second, there are some files that were delivered to my office that need to be put into storage in the room beside the training area. Would you mind doing it for me?â
âAnd why canât you get Happy or yourself to do it?â
âWell I am actually currently at dinner right now with your mother and we are having a blast right now, and Happy is enjoying a paid holiday in the Bahamas.âÂ
With an overexaggerated sigh, Y/N hung up on Tony and accepted without further question.Â
Heading towards Tonyâs office, he marvelled at the emptiness of the Avengerâs Compound. While he never interacted much with the Avengers, only in passing, he was aware that some of them were nightowlers. However, there really was no one. Usually, there would be at least a SHIELD agent somewhere, but tonight the building was completely desolate.Â
Upon arriving at Tonyâs office, Y/N immediately noticed the large boxes propped on his dad's desk. He had clearly underestimated the sizes of the office boxes, with one he (very dramatically) guesstimated being the size of his torsoâs length with a width of a baby whale. Unfortunately for him, there were 5 boxes in total. Being the impatient ass he is, he had decided to carry all of the boxes in one go to spare himself having to return to Tonyâs office for a second trip. He noticeably struggled and after leaving Tonyâs office, he immediately regretted his decision, wishing he inherited more of his motherâs patience. From a bystander's perspective, it was a comical sight seeing Y/N Stark carrying a tower of boxes almost twice his height.Â
After rounding a sharp corner â something that couldâve been easily avoided considering the size of the buildingâs hallways â Y/NÂ crashed right into another person. Y/N, along with the boxes, crashed loudly and painfully against the cement floor.Â
"Shit," Y/N said out loud. The embarrassment from the predicament was too much for him, so he opted for keeping his eyes on the ground, seemingly becoming very interested in the flooring's designed patterns. He stayed in that position, wallowing in his shame until the other person he had forgotten about spoke up.
"Sorry about that, kid." A low and husky voice spoke above Y/N. Y/N moved his eyes from the floor to the other man in the hallway. He was met with piercing blue eyes and a head of light blonde hair. Great. Not only had he embarrassed himself in front of someone, but that certain someone had to be Captain America of all people. Flashing the best smile he could conjure, Y/N stood up from the floor in an attempt to save as much face as possible.
"No, no, it was all my fault Steve," Y/N chirped. Wow, he sounded like a complete wimp. Not only that, but he called Captain America by his actual legal government name. Y/N did not consider himself close enough to call Captain America Steve. The situation was further going off the rails as they both stood in an uncomfortable silence for what seemed like forever. Suddenly, Steve spoke again, breaking the suffocating air of awkwardness.    Â
"Need help with those." Steve said, smiling slightly at Y/N. Thinking back on it now, it was definitely the smile that got Y/N hooked into Steve. With a curt nod, both of the men started cleaning the mess of files. "Do these need to be in a specific order?" Steve questioned. Quite frankly, Y/N did not care for the files' order; he was much more preoccupied with the strange feeling down in his stomach. He slapped himself internally before answering Steve.
"I'm not sure actually. The person reading these can decipher that themself." Steve chuckled at his words. An actual, genuine laugh. Y/N found whatever he said to not be as funny Steve was making it out to be. But nevertheless, good job Y/N! You made Captain America laugh at something you said! After tidying the files, the two of them started walking, Y/N in the lead with Steve following in his stead.Â
"Where to, Stark Jr.?"Â Â
"The storage room by the training grounds."
The walk to the files' designated area was filled with silence â not uncomfortable like before, but instead a somewhat pleasant quiet. Deciding to be bold, Y/N asked Steve a question.
"What do you do all day?" Wow, Y/N didn't intend on that sounding as rude as it did.Â
"What do you mean?" Steve responded.
"Like, what do you do when there isn't a mission where you have to save the world or anything." Great save, Y/N said to himself.
"Well, if there isn't a mission I usually train in the gym â nothing bad in doing some extra training. Other than that, I usually visit SHIELD's headquarters to do business that I'm sure you're not interested in hearing about." He turned and smiled at Y/N after saying the last part. The strange feeling was there again.
"That honestly sounds like a miserable existence."Â Y/N said. Steve laughed and Y/N smiled, proud of himself for making Captain America laugh a second time this night. "Do you have any actual free time at all?"
"The only time we get to ourselves are weekends. I typically go for jogs in the morning then catch up on any work I didn't get to finish from the weekday. By the time I finish, it's already pretty late at night." As Steve continued to talk, Y/N couldn't help but sneak glances at him. Y/N had noticed a smile was etched on Steve's face and he wondered if it was because Steve enjoyed his company or if he was merely entertained by their topic of conversation. "If I have any time to spare, I like to draw. I've started taking painting classes recently."Â Â
Y/N debated on whether or not to make a joke about Steve's work and him not "finishing" fast enough, but thought it was too weird even for him. "Wow, even on your day off your life sounds bland â aside from the drawing part I guess." Steve had laughed once more at what Y/N said, and Y/N silently applauded himself once again.  Â
Steve's smile persisted despite Y/N's slight insult to his daily life. "My turn to ask. What do you do all day? I never see you around that much."Â
"That's 'cause I'm usually cooped up in a lab somewhere doing tech stuff I'm sure you're not interested in hearing about." Steve chuckled again. "If I'm not doing techy stuff, then I'm usually doing boring paperwork for Stark industries. And if I'm not doing that, I'm sleeping peacefully in my bed."
"Now I'm offended by you calling my life bland when yoursâ is equally as boring, Y/N," Steve joked.
"It'd be more exciting if you were in it." Oh Y/N, what exactly are you saying now? Suddenly, the signature Stark flirtiness accumulated within Y/N as the next words left his lips. "You should join me on my bed sometime." Oh sweet Jesus. Even Y/N himself shriveled from pure disgust at what he just said. It wasn't even a remotely good pickup line. He fully expected Steve to bolt away as soon as possible and leave him behind with the behemoth-sized boxes.  Â
Before Steve could respond, the pair found themselves in front of the storage room. Steve opened the door for Y/N who could only mumble a quiet thanks in response as he was still shaken up from his earlier misspeaking. Finding a secluded table in the room, Y/N set down the boxes with Steve following in suit. The two then exited the room and found themselves in yet again another uncomfortable silence. Before Y/N could hurriedly escape, Steve spoke. Â
"You should get out of your lab more. I'd like to see more of you around if that's possible." Upon hearing that, the feeling from earlier was present again in Y/N's stomach except it had been exponentially stronger this time. "I enjoyed talking with you, Y/N."Â Â
It was as if Y/N had lost any inkling of social awareness as he said his next remark. "You'd practically have to pry me off a workbench with those big arms of yours, Steve."Â Â
Steve only laughed in response, clearly somewhat amused by Y/N's bold eccentricity. "I'll see you around, Y/N." Steve started walking away before suddenly turning around with a smirk on his mouth. "Oh, and I'll take you up on that earlier offer."Â
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Ironically enough, Y/N and Steve have yet to converse with each other again after their brief encounter. This was mainly due to Y/N avoiding Steve after having said his embarrassing comments â especially about Steve's arms, something Y/N can't help but gag at upon reflection. Looking back at their moment together, Y/N can only sigh and hope the super soldier forgot about his humiliating behaviour.Â
Looking around the museum, Y/N stared in awe at the inside's appearance. The building itself had replicated the architecture and grandeur of Ancient Greece, with large columns on the building's interior and exterior. While the building itself was an architectural beauty, what really stood out were the floral decorations garnered around the room, both on the tables surrounding the middle of the museum designated as a dance floor and hanging in between the interior pillars. Y/N had to remind himself to find his mother later, who arrived hours earlier to help decorate, and commend her keen taste in floral arrangements.Â
Y/N's moment taking in the interior decor was interrupted when he was approached by Tony and a stubby man wearing a suit. Tony introduced the man to Y/N who turned out to be one of Stark Industries' business partners. Nothing notable was said in their conversation aside from numbers and Y/N's vision for the future of Stark Industries. This was how the first half of the night went: Tony introduced Y/N to one of his business partners, boring conversations about logistics would ensue, Y/N was asked about his ideas on Stark Industries' future â rinse and repeat. After numerous runs of this seemingly perpetual cycle, Y/N's social battery had been absolutely drained and Operation Get-Drunk-And-Pass-Out was set in motion. Excusing himself from Tony's presence, Y/N ran a beeline towards the bar, his stride swift with determination to get his hands on anything alcoholic.
Taking a seat at the bar, Y/N began thinking about what he would drink. Suddenly forgetting every alcoholic beverage that ever existed, he waved down the bartender to get his first drink of the night. "I'd like whatever will get me the most piss-faced, please." The bartender simply gave him a cordial smile and nod before pouring a single clear liquid into a small shot glass. He then gave Y/N the glass who before drinking said, "bottoms up." The mystery liquid was absolutely repulsive and scorched Y/N's throat. His face puckered up in pain, eyes shut as tears formed at the brim of his ducts. "Jesus, dude, what is this!?"
"Everclear." The man answered with a very thick Russian accent. Y/N had no idea what that was nor was aware of its very high alcoholic percentage, almost being pure alcohol. What he did know was the vile taste and painful burn signified it was able to get him 100% wasted.Â
"I'll take 10 more of those, please."
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At shot four, Y/N's vision had started getting blurry, his lips and skin felt tingly, and he kept laughing at the most nonsensical things to laugh at. His drunkenness was made very apparent for everyone at the bar when he pointed towards someone's poorly trimmed goatee and laughed maniacally at it. While his actions had been in poor-taste and he was making a grand fool of himself, Y/N could care less as he revelled with his newly acquainted friend, Everclear.Â
Before downing shot number five, a man had approached and sat beside Y/N and began ordering. To his surprise, Captain America in the flesh had situated himself beside him at the bar. Knowing Y/N's already embarrassing encounter with him sober, only God knows what was about to ensue between the two of them while he was intoxicated.Â
âEnjoying the night, Mr. America?â Y/N slurred.Â
âClearly not as much as you, Y/N.â Steve responded. He was currently sporting a classic black and white tux with a dark blue tie. His attire, while as basic and stereotypical as they come for a formal event, suited him perfectly. Being the idiot Y/N was while drunk, the spike of confidence that surged within him caused him to comment on Steve's appearance.
Y/N leaned towards Steve, getting very close in his personal space, then saying, âapologies, Captain, but you sure do look ravishing if I do say so myself. Iâm proud to be an American.â Y/N giggled at himself while Steve looked at him with an amused expression.Â
âIf I didnât know any better Iâd say youâre flirting with me, Y/N.â Steve said, flashing his captivating smile. Y/N stared at him with dazed eyes before leaning back and downing his fifth shot of liquid courage.
"Maybe I am flirting with you, Steve. That's what I was doing last time we talked in case you didn't realize."
"Yes, you were quite subtle the last time we spoke." He said sarcastically. He took a sip of whatever he ordered from the bar before continuing. "Speaking of, I've been meaning to talk to you ever since that night, but I could never get a hold of you."
Y/N laughed, not knowing if Steve actually knew why he hasn't seen him since or if he really was oblivious. "Well, Steve, I was avoiding you because I made a fool of myself the last time we talked." A hiccup came out of Y/N's throat. "And then I said to myself, 'Steve probably thinks I'm weird so I'll avoid him to prevent any further embarrassment'."Â
"Well, I really did enjoy our conversation last time, Y/N. I mean it."
Similar to their last encounter, a wave of deafening silence consumed the pair's conversation, the awkward tension causing Y/N to become slightly sober. Fortunately for him, the alcohol was still very much prevalent in his bloodstream, giving him enough confidence to break the awkward silence.
"Sometimes I wish I could just run away â leave this life behind and escape to some deserted island.â Y/N glanced towards Steve who was already looking at him. "It's too much at times â this life."
"It would be easier if you had someone with you for the journey."
Y/N looked at him, feigning an incredulous look. "Are you implying with your word choice, manner of speaking and overall cadence that you want to be that person for me?" Y/N laughed, scoffed was more like it. "I'd say you're the person flirting with me, Steve."
Steve chuckled softly, his eyes never leaving Y/N. "Maybe I am, Y/N."
Y/N could only stare at him as his heart skipped a beat. Perhaps it was the alcohol messing with his senses and disposition, but his usual wit was gone and he was speechless â a rare moment for Starks. Noticing his hesitation, Steve leaned in slightly, lowering his voice to a near whisper.
"Y/N, you don't have to go through this life alone. I've seen through your father how hard it can be for someone in your position. But you don't have to bear it all by yourself."
"Do you really mean that, Steve? Or are you just saying all this because I'm drunk and pathetic." Y/N's voice wavered, the confidence he had during their last encounter was noticeably absent.
Steve reached out, placing a hand on Y/N's shoulder. "I've noticed you, Y/N. Even though we haven't talked much, I can already tell you're a special person. You're more than just Tony Stark's kid. There's something unique about you. And I want to get to know you more."
The butterflies Y/N felt during their last encounter returned and did pirouettes in his stomach. "I don't know what to say, Steve."
"You don't have to say anything right now. Just know I'll be here and I won't be leaving anytime soon."
Y/N looked at Steve, a whirlwind of emotions torpedoing inside of him. For the first time in a long time, he didn't feel so alone. The confidence suddenly returned and a smile braced itself on Y/N's face. "Are you technically asking me out?"
Steve only laughed in response before standing up and saying, "I can take you home now if you want."
Y/N quickly stood up. "Oh yes please, Steve. Another minute in here and I think I'll have an aneurysm." As the two started walking, a sudden wave of a burdening reminder of his father's presence washed over Y/N. "Wait, I can't leave â dad said I-."Â
Before Y/N could finish, Steve quickly interrupted him. "I think everyone here, including Tony, can see you're in no condition to be here any longer."Â
Y/N could only nod, too exhausted to protest. As they exited the building Y/N's head grew heavy, and it gently fell onto Steveâs shoulder. Steve tensed for a moment, then relaxed as his arm slowly wrapped around Y/Nâs waist, pulling him closer. âTake me home, Steve,â Y/N mumbled softly against his shoulder, his breath warm against Steveâs neck.
"That's what I'm doing right now, Y/N." Steve said softly.
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After exiting the building, Steve hailed one of the idle limousines across the museum. He had to carefully slide in Y/N's body before sliding in beside him.
The ride back to the Avenger's Compound was quiet and tranquil, a stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of the earlier evening. Steve glanced at his watch - it said 3:33 AM - then turned his gaze towards Y/N's sleeping body leaning against the car window. A small dribble of saliva was escaping the corners of his mouth, and Steve quietly chuckled.
"I can feel you looking at me. Cut it out."Â
"Unfortunately, I can't seem to stop my eyes from lingering on things I find beautiful." Y/N could only blush at Steve's unexpectedly sappy words, unaware the super soldier had it in him to be a corny romantic.
"You're no better than any other man, Steve Rogers," Y/N teased, though his voice was softer than before. Steve smiled, but was interrupted by a loud yawn erupting from his mouth. Abruptly, Y/N sat up straight from his slouched position, suddenly remembering something in his drunken haze. "You know, you still have yet to cash in on my offer, Steve."
"You mean your offer to be in bed with you?" Steve asked, his tone in between amusement and curiosity.
Y/N eagerly nodded. "I wouldn't mind if that happened tonight."
Steve's head turned at a concerning speed that definitely would've given a normal person severe whiplash. He gave Y/N a stern yet somber look, one that carried warmth with a reprimanding undertone behind it. "I'm not going to sleep with you, Y/N. I mean, you're drunk and that would be me taking advantage of you â I'd like to think you expect better from me."
Y/N blinked, looking both very offended and embarrassed. "That is absolutely not what I meant, Steve, you naughty man!" He crossed his arms and sunk into the limo's soft leather seats. "I meant that it would be nice if we just laid and went to sleep together...I just don't want to be alone tonight."
Steve's expression softened immediately, understanding the vulnerability behind Y/N's words. Their eyes met, a silent agreement shared between them, filling the rest of the ride with warmth from their comforting connection.Â
As the car grew quiet again, Y/N, emboldened by the last remnants of alcohol in his system, threw one more cheeky remark towards Steve. "But you would have sex with me, right?"Â
Steve laughed, his head shaking, but the tenderness in his smile spoke volumes. "Get some rest, Y/N. We'll talk in the morning."
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Y/N stirred awake in his bed, his eyes wincing as the harsh rays pierced through a gap between his bedroom curtains. His head pounded, and a wave of nausea met him immediately. Unable to fight it, Y/N ran to his bathroom, purging the contents of last night's festivities in his toilet. It was quite a horrid sight.Â
After what seemed like hours, Y/N exited from his bathroom, wanting to get more sleep. Stumbling back to his bed, he noticed the large body-shaped mound from underneath his blankets. Frightened, he approached it cautiously, scared of the idea of having drunkenly slept with a stranger.Â
Slowly uncovering the body, Y/N was met with the peaceful sight of a sleeping Captain America. Steve's chest rose and fell steadily, lips parted as he took even breaths. Then, the events of the previous night came rushing back to him like a semi-good dream and Y/N mentally facepalmed himself. However, while he internally scolded himself for his embarrassing behaviour, he also congratulated himself for having been somewhat successful in his endeavours of pursuing Steve.Â
Laying back down gingerly beside Steve, Y/N grabbed his phone from the nightstand. The time was 11:11 AM and Y/N silently made a wish to himself. He noticed he had received 10 missed calls and nearly 50+ messages from his dad. Thinking it was regarding his early leave from the gala, Y/N decided to deal with his father later, still exhausted from the night before. Opening Twitter (he refused to call it 'X'), Y/N's eyebrows furrowed as he saw his name trending alongside 'Steve Rogers' and 'Captain America.' A knot formed in his stomach and he decided to Google his name. The urge to puke suddenly returned as he was met with a news article reading:
âHottest New Couple in NYC?! â Captain America & Y/N Stark Seen Seen Getting Cozy During Annual Stark Galaâ Â
Below the headline was a picture snapped of Steve and Y/N at the bar, Steve leaning closely towards Y/N as both shared very flirtatious smiles towards each other. Y/N groaned loudly, causing Steve to stir awake. Today was going to be PR hell.
FIN
A/N: This actually took multiple days to write and while rereading it it's actually really corny? But, fanfic writing is actually kind of fun, I might do it more. Anyways, hope you enjoyed :) Also sorry for any mistakes I'm too lazy to revise
any guesses on my next reader??
hint : steve rogers shieldâŚ.
Steve Rogers x Stark!Reader
Warning:Â Science, lowkey angst?
Summary:Â Alone in the lab, Y/N Stark is having trouble sleeping. Per usual. But a certain patriotic fellow canât help but intervene.
Requested by anonymous
Prompts:Â
31. âI havenât slept in ages.â
94. âI had a bad dream again.â
It was late. You didnât know how late but you were sat in your fatherâs lab, hunched over the workbench, your mind perhaps too fogged to think clearly.
You were attempting to work on an invention but science was far from ready for it which made things just a tad too complicated. With a sigh, you got to your feet and grabbed a marker off of the table.
You began to scribble on the clear board, trying to calculate the science you needed. But Rome wasnât built in a day and this equation certainly wouldnât be solved quickly enough for your liking. âThatâs a lot of numbers.â
You jumped at the unexpected voice, the marker almost slipping from your grip. You spun around, surprised to see the familiar face of Steve in the doorway. âSteve?â you questioned, furrowing your eyebrows. âWhat are you doing up?â
âI could ask you the same thing,â he responded, adjusting his crossed arms as he leaned against the doorframe.Â
You let out an amused chortle, turning back to the board. âI havenât slept in ages,â you confessed, your tone perhaps a little too bitter. You were tired, you wanted to sleep. But you were beyond tired at the same time and sleep just wasnât an option. âWhy are you awake?âÂ
âDo you know what time it is?â Steve asked, stepping further into the room. You could feel him a few steps behind him as your face scrunched up in confusion. You reached over, clicking it on.Â
âItâs almost five in the morning,â you muttered with a tired sigh. You shook off the time and turned back toward the board. âI assume youâre going to go for a run or some other...manly thing.âÂ
Steve let out a light chuckle, letting his lips pull into a small smile. âSounds about right. What about you? What are you working on?âÂ
âWormholes,â you answered sharply, setting down the black marker and picking up a red one. You took off the cap, it now sitting between your lips as you added onto the equation. âMore precisely, I want to make portals.â
âPortals?â Steve questioned, tilting his head slightly. He seemed genuinely interested so of course, you were going to continue.Â
âWormholes are scientifically the only real way to...portal. I guess, basically, if I wanted to create a portal right here,â you paused, gesturing to the floor at your feet. âto go right there,â you pointed towards the wall a few feet away. âIâd need a wormhole to do it. Wormholes literally bend spacetime so that way this floor and that wall are back to back, making passing through the portal possible.âÂ
âAm I correct to assume thatâs where youâre having an issue?âÂ
You let out a loud huff. âYes! Itâs exceptionally hard to just create a wormhole. It involves black holes and negative massâbecause wormholes want to close almost instantlyâand theyâre so widely unstable because of the pressure and the atoms. Plus for all the negative mass being created, there has to be positive mass! Whereâs that coming from? Whereâs it coming from, Steve?âÂ
Steve quirked an eyebrow, the slightest amused smile on his face. âIs this whatâs keeping you up?â Youâd be lying if you said it wasnât, but wormholes werenât the whole story. You averted your gaze, turning back towards the board. âY/N?âÂ
âI had a bad dream again,â you revealed finally, not daring to look at Steve. You could already imagine the sympathetic and sorrowful look heâd have and you couldnât be bothered.
He was silent for a moment, which you expected. âWhat about?âÂ
âMy dad,â you responded, deciding to just tell him. You knew talking supposedly helped. You didnât quite buy into it but you figured you had nothing to really lose. âI know he enjoys being Iron Man and all, but hell. Iâm worried, you know? Heâs a hero, yeah, but heâs my dad. He gets hurt, Steve. Iâve seen him sometimes...itâs bad. I just...I just donât think I ever want to lose him.âÂ
âWhy the wormholes?âÂ
âDo you know how useful theyâd be in a fight?â you gasped, turning to him. âI wanted to somehow make a mechanism like a blaster or sorts that could concentrate all of that energy and shoot portals. Like a portal gun, I guess. I mean, appearing behind the enemy in a fight. Talk about the upper hand.âÂ
âYou wanna use it,â Steve realized, looking over your anxious figure. âYou wanna be able to fight with us.â
âI wanna be able to protect my dad,â you corrected, countered even. âI just,â you sighed. âitâd make me feel better. But wormholes are so difficult! How am I just supposed to bend spacetime?!âÂ
âY/N,â Steve began, offering you a small smile. âyour fatherâs one of the toughest men Iâve ever met. Itâll be a long time before you ever lose him. I can promise you that.âÂ
You enjoyed hearing such a reassurance. Youâd told yourself that many times but hearing someone else say it sure felt better. It surely felt more comforting than your own overwrought voice.Â
âHeâd say the same thing,â you told him. âI guess I should probably give up the wormholes for awhile. Besides, itâd be far easier to construct a laser rifle or something of the sort. Thatâs just polished light crystals that focus a concentrated light beam. Far easier to produce, no recoil, and no universal lawbreaking.âÂ
âMaybe you should do that another time,â Steve offered, causing you to quirk an eyebrow. âIt is five...in the morning.â You chuckled softly, recalling the minimal sleep youâve gotten. âYou can try again later.âÂ
âWill you be here to question my science?â you asked, only partially joking. You did enjoy having Steve in the lab, intently listening to your every word with real interest. Maybe he wasnât a scientist himself but he did enjoy it all nonetheless.
âIf you ask nicely,â he mused, shooting you a smile. You smiled in return, setting your markers aside and grabbing your phone.Â
âNight Steve,â you hummed, turning to leave. Then in a swift movement, you spin on your heels and pressed a chaste kiss to his cheek. You were appreciative of him talking to you and you werenât one to not say thanks. With that, you began out the door.
âGoodnight, Y/N.â
- Meeting because you two were set up by Natasha. - You and Steve click instantly. - You help Steve get used to the 21st century by suggesting books, films, television shows, and music. - You also help him grasp how to use modern technology such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops, etc. - In turn, he shows you some of his favorite books, films, television shows, and music from his era. - Him being afraid of losing you. - Him making sure you know how to fight. - He's unsurprised to find you already know how to defend yourself. - Him being chivalrous but not misogynistic. - He loves to hold your hand. - Steve also loves to kiss your hand, cheek, forehead, and of course; lips. - In terms of PDA- He is comfortable with keeping his arm around you, holding your hand, kissing your forehead, kissing your hand, and kissing your cheek. - He does get jealous if others try to flirt with you. He trusts you; it just really pisses him off. - When he does get jealous, he probably seemingly pops out of nowhere and will wrap his arms around you and kiss your cheek with a mite more force than the gentle kisses you are used to. - You become friends with the rest of the Avengers. - They ship you two so hard. - You both are amazing at cooking and baking. - If one of you gets up in the morning before the other, there will be a nice breakfast made for the other. - You periodically make him an apple cake because he loves apple cake. - You two are relationship goals for everyone. - You and him pretty much never fight but the fights you do have are quickly resolved with both sides apologizing and agreeing to disagree. - You and him go dancing together frequently. - Good night kisses after each date. - You two are definitely going to end up getting married. - Helping him deal with any nightmares that he may have. - Helping him realize that he still can settle down and have a family. - You two being supportive of each other no matter what. - He is always super protective. - When you get sick though, he acts like a helicopter mom. - You find it cute though so it's okay. - You and Steve cuddle so much. - Old fashioned yet adorable nicknames. - Random and frequent "I love you"s. DISCLAIMER- I do not own Marvel. None of the characters mentioned in this are mine and you are you. Please do not sue me.