I Promised You, Didn't I?
Steve always slept peacefully when he was with Tony. Before they’d gotten together he was plagued by nightmares and insomnia, but as soon as Steve met Tony they were getting better. Once they had fully bonded, they were completely gone. Steve truly believed he and Tony were meant to be together. They complete each other, as cheesy as that sounds. Everything evens out between them and their bond runs deeper than they’ve ever seen anyone’s.
So yes, Steve was sleeping peacefully until he was shaken awake by the other man.
“STEVE!” He heard/felt as his smaller mate jumped on top of him. He jumped awake, looking around for a threat.
“Tony?” He rasped. “What’s going on?” He fell back down onto the bed, trying to calm his heart rate.
“Steve!” Tony shouted, putting both of his hands on the sides of Steve’s face, forcing him to look at him. “Steve,” his eyes were filled with tears and he looked the happiest he’d ever seen him.
Steve, wide awake now, searched Tony’s face frantically. “What?” He put his hands on top of Tony’s still on his face.
“Your scent is different.” Tony watched as recognition crossed his mate’s face. Blue eyes filled with tears immediately.
“It is?” He whispered, so hopeful his heart felt like it was going to pound out of his chest.
“It is.” Tony breathed out, before smashing his lips to Steve’s, pouring all of his love into the kiss. They parted only enough to touch foreheads, tears running from both of their eyes.
“We’re having a baby?” Steve’s voice broke on the word ‘baby’. Tony pulled him in for two more kisses.
“We’re having a baby. I promised you, didn’t I?” He nuzzled into Steve’s neck, kissed his bonding gland and gave it a little love bite. Steve threw his arms around Tony’s neck and pulled him so they were chest to chest while their bodies shook with sobs.
“Thank you, Tony. Thank you for giving me everything I’ve ever wanted. Thank you for loving me the same way I love you. Thank you for giving me a home. Thank you for being my home.” Steve’s whispered ‘thank you’ sent shivers down his spine.
They parted so Tony could respond with Steve looking into his eyes while he spoke. “I love you more than life itself Steve, I will do everything in my power to always give you everything you want. You’re my home too, always.” He held Steve’s eyes as he kissed his way down Steve’s torso until he got to his belly. He pressed a soft kiss to the spot where their baby was growing.
Steve was still crying tears of joy, putting his hands over his eyes for a moment before he moved them to Tony’s face, who was still kissing Steve’s still-flat stomach. It was much too early for him to be showing but he knew it wouldn’t be long.
“I can’t wait to see you bigger, baby. See you round with my pup. You’re going to be so beautiful Steve.” Tony’s eyes were still leaking too. This is really happening, he thought to himself. He was never a religious man, but right now he was thanking whatever god might be up there.
They were doing this.
Telling the team was actually kind of hilarious. After their weird day with them yesterday, they watched the puzzle pieces come together and the realization crossing their expressions.
“Ohhhhh,” everyone said simultaneously, looking at each other and nodding before Thor exclaimed. “Congratulations, to you my friends!”
Steve thanked him, and Thor continued. “I was waiting for you all to notice after your instincts were telling you to take care of the Captain yesterday.”
Tony blinked a few times. “Wait… you knew?”
Thor nodded, “Yes, I did.”
“Why didn’t you say anything?” Steve inquired.
“Well I didn’t want to ruin your moment when you both finally realized, of course.” He nodded seriously. “This is joyous news!”
Steve was touched. “Thank you Thor, that really means a lot to me.”
Bruce spoke up next. “I’m so happy for the two of you,” He had a large smile on his face, “and of course, I’m not that kind of doctor but if you want to come down to my lab later I can give you a check up to make sure everything is as it should be.”
The pair nodded, and Natasha spoke up next. “You two will make cute babies, that’s for sure. Congratulations.” She walked over to Steve to peck him on the cheek and pulled Tony in for a hug before returning to her spot.
“Hey, on the bright side you’ll always have a babysitter in residence!” Clint pointed out, “And I’ll have a little sidekick to be a bad influence for.”
“Clint if you teach our child to do weird shit you’re getting kicked out.” Tony said mock-seriously.
“Aw, you're no fun.” He pouted.
“Well, thanks for coming to our TED Talk.” Tony quipped, “We’re going to go have lots of hot sex now!” He grabbed Steve’s hand (whose cheeks were on fire) and pulled him toward the elevator.
“Ew,” Clint looked positively disgusted. “TMI.”
“Why yes, I think I’ll suck his dick too, thank you for the suggestion, Birdbrain.”
Later that evening, they did decide to go see Bruce to make sure everything seems to be going well before they could make an appointment with Steve’s OB later that week. Bruce ran bloodwork and did a basic check up before determining that yes, Steve is for sure pregnant.
On their way back up Tony suggested going to dinner, just the two of them, to celebrate. Steve agreed excitedly, and asked if they could go to their favorite date night restaurant. Antonio’s Italiano, was also where they had their first date, and since then it had become their ‘usual’ place. Tony called to make a reservation and they quickly got ready to go. They dressed up a bit, Antonio’s being a ‘fancier’ restaurant. Tony wore a dark gray suit paired with a deep red button down, while Steve wore a pair of black dress pants and a dark blue button down.
Steve was in the bathroom looking for some floss when he got distracted by his reflection in the mirror. He turned to the side and took in his image. He couldn’t wait until he started showing, and he was so excited to get to see his baby grow inside of him.
Tony appeared in the doorway. “Hey, hot stuff. Are you ready to go?” He noticed Steve’s distractions, moving to wrap his arms around his waist from behind, and weaved his fingers together over Steve’s abdomen. Steve finally nodded and the two grabbed their jackets, put on their shoes, and headed out to the restaurant.
At the restaurant the two of them were sitting at their favorite table, in a booth right in front of the main window. They ordered their drinks from their favorite waitress, Emily, and looked at the menu for a few minutes before Tony got Steve’s attention.
“So, you know what this means right?” He asked, expectantly, with a playful smile on his face.
“What?” Steve responded suspiciously, taking a sip of his water.
“I definitely get to spoil-slash-pamper you for the next 9 months at least. Prepare to be waited on hand and foot, my love, because you deserve it.” He took Steve’s hand in his across the table, kissing it softly before rubbing over his knuckles with his thumb. The look of utter adoration on his face gave Steve butterflies, and he was sure his face looked the same.
He chuckled, “Tony that’s unnecess–” He started, before Tony covered his mouth with his hand.
“No. Arguments.” He said sternly, before the waitress came back and the two ordered their food.
“We’ll have two of all the dinner entrees and appetizers, and one order of Tiramisu and five cannolis for dessert. Thank you, Emily.” She nodded at them with a smile on her face and left to put in the orders.
“You’re going to make me fat during this pregnancy aren’t you?” Steve asked flatly.
Tony smirked, “Well you and the baby need to eat.”
“If I gain eight million pounds you’re going to be working out with me every single day when it’s over.” He tried to look teasing, but Tony knew he was dead serious.
“Deal,” He said smugly. “Not a problem at all.”
“Sure,” Steve responded, rolling his eyes. They got their food and tucked in, talking about random things for a while.
Toward the end of the meal, they moved on to dessert. Tony picked up a bite of tiramisu on a fork and held it out to Steve and then got one for himself. This continued for a few minutes, the couple just enjoying each other's company.
“Hey baby?” Tony started.
“Yes?” Steve paused his next bite, waiting for Tony to continue.
His brown eyes were like melted chocolate as they met Steve’s own blue ones. “I was made for you.” His voice was velvety and soft, “I adore you.”
Steve’s heart felt like it was going to burst. “I adore you too, and yes. We were made for each other.
They kissed slowly, before Tony pulled back to wave Emily over to get their check. Left the restaurant, heading outside to get back in their car. When they got home Tony started a bath for the two of them, doing their usual routine of Tony grabbing all of the supplies and lighting the candles while Steve got undressed and climbed into the tub.
Steve never thought he would be the kind of omega to be pampered and cared for. His whole life he had to be self sufficient and independent, and he thought it would always be like that. He thought he would be uncomfortable with someone spending money on him every day, spoiling him, getting him things he said he liked but wasn’t actually going to get for himself. Tony’s love language was giving gifts, and Steve thought that was why he didn’t mind. This wasn’t a situation where Steve was a burden, where Tony felt obligated to buy him things or do things for him. He knew Steve was completely capable of doing all of those things for himself and he was doing it because he loved him, because he just wanted to.
Being the only omega in the pack though, that was interesting. Much like yesterday when the others were having these urges to take care of Steve, they did things like that on a lower level for him every day. Steve rarely had to cook for himself, he rarely did chores and it was not because he was lazy and just didn’t want to. They just wanted to make things easier for him and take care of their pack omega, and he was so lucky to have them. Clint was a beta, Natasha and Bruce were alphas and Thor was… well, none of those things. Thor’s race doesn’t have the same roots as theirs, the guy was an alien.
So Steve was well taken care of, by all of his pack mates, but especially Tony. Tony who worshiped him, worshiped his body. Once he joined Steve in the bath he started washing Steve’s body with his lavender scented soap. He moved onto Steve’s hair before nudging the blonde forward a bit so Tony could massage his shoulders and neck. Steve began purring at the feeling of it, which Tony always took as a win.
“I can’t wait to hear you purring with our baby. I can’t wait to see how much that baby adores you, and looks like you. You’re going to be the best dad, Steve. Do you think it’ll be a boy, or a girl?” He wondered aloud.
“I don’t care what their gender is, I just want them to be healthy and loved. But, honestly I am hoping for a baby with your hair and eyes. A little mini Tony, that would be perfect.” He hummed toward the end as Tony found a particularly good knot to work on.
“Well I would like a little baby with blonde hair and blue eyes, so I guess we’ll see who wins.” Tony had a teasing smile on his lips, and leaned forward to kiss the middle of Steve’s shoulder blades.
They exited the bath about 30 minutes later and got changed before falling into bed.