Since he could remember Tony was a big fan of the famous Captain America, thanks to his father he knew everything about him and got the best merchandise to decorate his room, of course that at the time when he was about 5 years old.... That lasted until adolescence where unfortunately he hated everything around him, everything was changing and so his taste for the famous captain, he came to envy him and annoy him to see something of him, but that did not last long, when his parents died he decided to be someone better, to continue that life of research for what he was quite good, and inventor too because all that intelligence should be useful not only for him but for the world.
Then a new life was at his disposal so he had to fix some loose ends that his father had left behind, among those cases was that of the lost Captain America... hell, he had forgotten about him and now it was his responsibility, his father has the patent to search for the ship in the ice, shit he should hurry to fix everything in terms of documents and immediately accompany the search team because no! He wasn't going to let Shield take over... yes, Aunt Peggy put her heart and soul into Shield but something pricked his heart and made him have doubts... he didn't trust the organization.
Well, he went on a trip in search of the frozen man, he must admit that he was surprised of himself when he saw the captain's name in the document and instead of feeling what he felt in his adolescence, that hatred... now he felt empathy, he wanted to rescue him and at the same time he felt a little sorry, now as an adult he started to think about how the blond's life might have been... a poor, sickly young man who from one day to the next became responsible for a whole nation... a child with a shield because if his calculations are good, discarding the stage on the ice, the captain is a twenty year old... at his age he was always partying... with a somewhat pitiful sigh he looks towards the horizon, seeing everything white and a little blue by the sea, he hopes with all his heart to be able to find this man.
And yes, he invested a lot of money in the search because in a matter of months the competition against Shield had begun, one ordinary day with no sign of anything... they found him and he hadn't felt so excited in years, his heart was beating fast and almost bursting out of his chest when they confirmed that the captain had a pulse despite the temperature and the time on the ice.
He prepared everything perfectly, he knew from the documents how smart the blond is, he would realize the moment he wakes up that he is not what he seems and he would rather tell him the truth than lie to him, this way he already establishes a basis of trust with the confused boy.
- Hey... hey, shh easy captain, you should take it easy... you’re just waking up.
The blond had blinked a couple of times and the whitish light bothered him a bit, but once his mind settled to the new environment, calmed down thanks to the voice of that man... who looks strangely like Howard?
- mh... what happened? I... I should be at...
- In the sea? On the ice... you were for a while, but you've been rescued, Captain.
- I'm Steve... Steve Rogers, but I'm sure you knew that already.
- Sure, but it's nice to introduce ourselves now that you're awake. I'm Anthony Stark, Tony to my friends.
- And am I one?
- I hope we are, what do you think?
- I think... I think I'd like that
Indeed they became friends, then best friends and the best team of heroes the world could have asked for, for a while it was perfect, sure they had their ups and downs but they always worked everything out and one way or another they would meet again, it was like fate had dictated it, despite their differences, they always ended up together, showing a smile as if to say "how funny life is", but little by little understanding what it was trying to tell them.
- You know, Capsicle, it's gratifying to have you by my side again.
- I wouldn't want it any other way Tony
- Then we shouldn’t go our separate ways
- Maybe not... I'd like to take the right one this time.
- So would I...
Before taking the big step, they had to go through a big moment, a very difficult one for both of them and that was to come to terms with Bucky, as soon as Steve found out who caused the death of Tony's parents he went to inform him, it was the right thing to do and even more so if he said it up front, it was his obligation to consider Buck as a brother.
There were tears, beatings and one or two anxiety and panic attacks... it was like that for a few days.
Months passed in which they both took therapy, Steve informed him that they were looking for him, but one day the report and a body arrived to the institutions, it was Bucky, on the one hand his heart was broken, he was his brother and best friend for a great portion of his life... however, he knows that it is a closure for Tony and that is also important, even the brunet understood the mourning that the blond went through.
It was a very difficult time for both of them, but time and therapy were very helpful, until the moment of their first date, where Tony almost fell backwards when he saw the captain in his suit, flirty elegant... it was perfect and romantic to think that he wears his best clothes just for him in this special night.
- Wow! Ahaha Steve you look... oh god there are few times I feel like I'm underdressed... you look so elegant.
- Is it too much? I can go change yet I don't know what dating etiquette is like
- No! no hahaha don't do it please, I love it... you know, take into consideration what you told me, the press, the people... you wouldn't like that in a restaurant
- Yeah... I'm sorry, I know it's the right thing to do.
- No, don't worry, I agree with you... that's why I've had something done... come on...
Tony takes his hand and Steve accepts it happily, they both walk to the elevator and Tony presses the last button, the top of the tower, the blond raises his eyebrows surprised, but at the same time anxious.
- Shall we go to the terrace?
- Don't worry, you'll love it and no one will bother us, I'll take care of it personally.
- That sounds like you did something you shouldn't have done.
- Ah let's not talk about that eh, look we're already here.
- Ahahah okey okey, I'll let it go just because it's my first... date....
The words from Steve's mouth were silenced when he saw the decoration of the terrace, the atmosphere it gave was a romantic restaurant, some dim lights, a bar for them alone and a table just for two in the center, candles in the middle and the menus in their respective places, in the background there was a melody he recognized well, it was his favorite from when he was a kid, his heart was very happy, very happy to think that Tony did all this for him, for them.
- And what do you say, cap
- Tony...this...this...this is more than I expected, oh god.
- Oh and this is for you... for you to see how romantic I am.
The brunet brings her a single rose, a beautiful one with two leaves and beautiful petals, a beautiful fat rose, he holds it up to her nose and the scent is wonderful, he loves it.
Smiling he reaches over and gives him a kiss on his cheek, causing the genie to be surprised and show a genuine smile, a smile he knows is only for Steve.
- I love it very much, shall we go to the table?
- Of course, Captain.
Once at the table they both take the menu and smile as they see that the food is something they both love, pasta, tagliatelle with alfredo sauce and bacon, with garlic bread on the side.
- Do we have waiters?
- Ah... nope, ahaha let me get the plates, they're behind the bar.
- Well, that's very gentlemanly of you Tony.
- Of course it is~
Between laughs the brunette goes to bring the plates of food while Steve pours the glasses with red wine, a very good quality one apparently.
- I saw the menu and the dessert is tres leches cake.
- Don't you like it?
- No... I love it
- I knew it!
They started eating and chatting as usual, for years they were already best friends and this date was not "awkward" like when you just meet your future romantic interest, this was just adding things to their relationship, kissing, holding hands and things like that, the trust they already had a long time ago, they even understood each other's gestures, also their silence, their likes and dislikes.
They looked at each other with compassion, tenderness and a touch of fun, Steve understood each other's jokes and so did Tony.
- I liked this date a lot Tony... I hope the second one I can surprise you as you did with me today.
- So there will be a second date eh
- Of course there will be, I feel happy with you....
- And me with you... you know I'm not one to say sweet things but... I'd like this to work, I give you everything Steve, roses, dates, candles... whatever you want.
- And if I only want you....
- Then I'm yours, baby
- Ahaha~ oh Tony
Without thinking anymore the blond approaches the brunette to give him a kiss on his lips, their first kiss as a couple, a kiss full of promises and a wonderful future together.
- muah... then I'm yours too, Tony....
- Perfect... you know I think you need a little practice in kissing... come here again...
- Ahajahah~