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It was a long trip. Tony was bone tired and sleep deprived, after the 12 hr flight from Tokyo. He slept in the plane and ate something but it was not enough. Why do I have to make these trips? Didn’t I make Pepper the CEO, So I could play hooky , he thought as he stepped into the private elevator. It was early in the morning. “Welcome Home, Mr. Stark”, JARVIS echoed, as the lift started moving without any instruction. Home he smiled to himself when it reminded him of a certain artist. “I’ll feel like home when I get my cuddles J. Where is my boyfriend?” he asked, loosening his tie. “Sir is in the living room, Mr. Stark”, JARVIS said, halting the lift at the penthouse.
He came into the living room and saw a frail figure curled up on the couch with illuminated by a TV light. The reason for his sleep deprivation was curled up in sweats, in front of ‘are you watching?’ netflix screen. He walked near and saw various take out boxes laying out on the coffee table. He smiled to himself as he went and crouched down near his head. and buried his hands in soft blond strands. He felt something settle inside him.
Adorable, he thought as he stroked his cheeks. Steve woke up blinking at him with a sleepy smile. "you're home", his voice croaked from sleep. "Yeah, why are you sleeping on the couch?", He whispered, kissing his forehead. "I couldn't sleep and the bed's too big and cold" he yawned, rubbing sleep out of his eyes. "missed me too much", he teased. "yeah", he said with so much love and hope in his eyes, making him melt inside. Tony kissed him, pouring out his heart. “Missed you” he mumbled, breaking the kiss, foreheads touching. He scrunched his nose, when Steve eskimo kissed him. God he is so cute, how did get so lucky, Tony smiled to himself.
It was hard to fight the feelings within them when they met. Steve being uncertain about Tony’s intention; Tony trying not to mess up and lose the blond, baby blue eyes he had met at Pepper’s engagement Party. When they got past that, getting to know each other, it was hard not to react to the gossip rags. Steve being named the gold digger and Bets on when Tony would mess up the guy. They fought through them, trusting and communicating with each other.
One thing they haven't mastered yet is sleeping without snuggling up to each other. Steve, the little spoon, curling up and resting his head under Tony’s chin. Falling asleep to Tony’s heart beat. Tony imitating an octopus, covering Steve and holding him close. Falling asleep to the soft breath on his neck.
“There's the puppy dog I know. I still wanna cuddle and Pepper gave me a day off " Tony said standing up. "Yeah, let me just clean this up," Steve said, trying to stand up. Tony stopped him and walked around the couch to stand in front of Steve. He hooked an arm under his knees and shoulder and lifted him in bridal style.”Tony! What?”He flailed and locked his hands around Tony’s Neck. " Cuddles first, clean up after" Tony said carrying him into their room.
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