Avengers Preference

Steve

You didn’t really know what Steve thought of tattoos, but you hadn’t been dating that long and it was something you’ve wanted for a long time. So you did it, you got a tattoo and you couldn’t be more pleased. Wanda and Natasha were the first people you told and they loved it, Wanda was even trying to convince you to let her design your next one.

Steve however had the exact opposite reaction. “Is it permanent?” he asked a frown forming on his forehead.
“Well yeah Steve it’s a tattoo” you said, grinning at the artwork.
“Don’t you think it’s…” as he trailed off you looked up at him, “Un-lady like” he said trying to find the right words.
“What about it is un-lady like” you asked, sounding slightly offended.
“Oh come on (y/n) it’s just not proper, anymore and you might as well be in a biker gang” He said as he looked at you like you were from another planet for even asking the question.
“Really Steve, most people have tattoos nowadays” you said as your anger slowly bubbled under your exasperation.
“What other people do doesn’t really matter, besides you never told me” He said holding his hands out on a defensive manor. You took a deep intake of breath.
“So let me get this straight Steve you wanted me to tell you, someone who I have only been dating for 3 months, about a decision I have made about my own body” you said, anger seething through your voice.
“I’m just shocked and annoyed that I didn’t even have an inkling of what you were thinking of” He said, raising his voice slightly.
“Then you evidently don’t listen to me Steve” you shouted, “I told you when I booked the appointment, I told you about the tattoo last night, I talked to you about its meaning to me, Steve I even asked if you could come with me, but I guess you weren’t paying any attention”. He looked at you with his eyes wide in shock. None of the Avengers had ever seen you get angry, you were always the calm one who talked everyone down.
“Well I guess it’s a good job I’ve discovered that now, and not later down the line” you said a cold edge cutting through your suddenly calm voice, “I think you should leave Steven”
“(y/n)…” he said.
“Get out Steve” you said looking him directly in the eye, and that was what he did. He left you level without protest.

Tony

As soon as he saw your tattoo his eyes flew up to your face, he could see how happy you were with the art work adorning you. Seeing the smile on your face made him smile broadly. If it made you happy, he was happy.

“What do you think?” you asked as you tore your eyes away from the tattoo, to see a small smile on his face.
“It makes you happy so I love it” he smiled as he pulled you in for a hug.

Thor

He managed to look mystified, “we don’t have anything like this in Asguard” he said as he peered at the inflamed skin. He didn’t want to hurt your feelings and he knew lying wasn’t his strong point so he didn’t lie. They genuinely didn’t have tattoos in Asguard.

Clint

Even though he wasn’t particularly fond of the tattoo he smiled when he saw it. “It’s definitely better than mine” He said referring to the McDonalds M and the words you’re loving it just above the waistline of his briefs. That was the last time he did shots with Natasha.

Bruce

“I love it” he said smiling as soon as you showed it to him. You could tell he was lying from the slight quiver in his voice and the almost forced nature of his smile.
That was when you kissed him on the cheek, “I know you don’t like it Bruce but thanks for lying”.
“I’m not lying he protested” as you walked away.

Sam

“That’s cool” he said as she took a closer look at it. He has never been a fan of tattoos but he had to admit that it was cool. He looked up at you and asked, “How long do you have to keep it wrapped up for?”
“Just a few days” you said, “Could you help me with that please?”
“Of course baby” he said before kissing you lightly.

Pietro

Pietro is generally supportive, even though he doesn’t like it at first. At first he just smiles and tells you he loves it but as time goes on he starts to see it more as a symbol of the two people he loves. You and Wanda, who designed it.

Bucky

He found the whole notion of women with tattoos strange at first, but he was conscious of your feelings and didn’t want to hurt you. As time went on he got used to the tattoo and even found it sexy.

Wanda

Wanda knew you were planning a tattoo and she loved the idea. However when she saw it for the first time she was underwhelmed. She lied through her teeth and told you she loved it. She would often pull you to a pile of old blankets and make you sit or lie still as she paints designs around your tattoo.
It was therapeutic for her. She would take hours at a time simply sitting close to you and talking as her paint brush glided across your skin. Once she was finished she would take photos of the designs. She would talk about anything whilst she painted, from her childhood in Sokovia to what was stressing her out to what new recipes she wanted to try. It relaxed her completely.

Maria

Not liking is was the last thing on Maria’s mind when she saw it. “You know tattoos are against S.H.I.E.L.D. protocol right” she said as she looks from the tattoo to your face to your eyes and back again.
“But not against Stark Industries regulations” you said rolling your eyes.
“The same principle applies, enemies can use that to identify you (y/n) I just want you to be safe” she said as she threw her hands into the air in frustration.
“And that’s appreciated Maria, but I’m not a spy and this is easy to cover up” you said as you pulled her into a hug trying to reassure her.

Sharon

It was only on her face a moment but it was long enough for you to catch it. “You don’t like it” you said as you placed the bandage back over the tattoo. Suddenly you felt her lips over yours, as she kissed you heatedly.
“Do you still think I don’t like it?” she asked, doing anything she could to lead you away from her true thoughts.

Natasha

Natasha has never liked tattoos, despite this she encouraged you to get yours as she knew how much you wanted it. Natasha just wanted you to be happy and if getting a tattoo made you happy, she wouldn’t stand in the way of that.

When Natasha woke up from nightmares she sometimes needed something to focus on and that quickly became your tattoo. She would trace her finger over the outline over and over as she whispered everything she saw in her slumber to you whether or not you’re awake. It would put her at ease, being able to say everything out loud. As time went on she even traced the outline as she cuddled you. Slowly her thoughts about tattoos changed, so when you said you were thinking about a second she was notably more enthusiastic. She went through all your ideas with you and held you hand whilst you were getting it done.

Many years later she decided to get her own tattoo. Just three simple dates written on her right shoulder.

16th December 2016, the day you met.

25th April 2022, the day you got married.

22nd January 2025, the day you gave birth to your daughter.