Bipolar Pt2
Tony was on a new pill for his bipolar disorder and he was not taking well to the adjustment.
For the last few days he’d been moody and sad, which resulted in Bucky and Steve doing a four day lockdown on their floor. They showered Tony with cuddles and space when he wanted but finally after four days he seemed to be leveling out.
Bucky and Steve let down the lockdown and went to the communal floor to see the rest of the team. It was fairly early in the morning so Sam, Natasha, and Bruce were the only ones hanging in the kitchen.
Bruce was cleaning up from baking muffins while the others were lounging on the bar stools at the island enjoying them.
They were all happy to see the supersoldier pair but were also worried about Tony. The couple explained the past few days and gave them a heads up about Tony’s potential mood.
By the time Tony shuffled in, Steve’s t-shirt hanging off him and hair in every direction, everyone was laughing and talking but they quickly grew quiet in noticing the genius.
Tony didn’t acknowledge them as he headed straight for the coffee machine. They noticed the bags under his eyes and the tired, paleness of his skin.
Bucky took one for the team and moved behind the genius, putting his hands on the man’s shoulders and planting kisses on his cheek. “Good morning, babe, how did you sleep?” Bucky, who had been in the bed with Tony as he tossed and turned all night, already knew the answer.
Tony grunted in response and focused his attention back to the coffeemaker.
Bucky moved back to his seat at the island and gradually the conversation picked up again. A few minutes later, Clint walked into the kitchen.
“Looks like sleeping beauty is finally awake!” He laughed mockingly. Tony’s back was to them as he buttered his muffin, but he noticeably grew tense.
Before Steve or Bucky could get the attention of the archer, the man added “And looking rough as ever. Steve, Bucky, I don’t know how you do it,” he laughed jokingly.
There was barely a second before Tony tossed the butter knife in Clint’s direction. Clint quickly dodged but Tony was already trying to climb over the kitchen island.
“Shut up! Shut the fuck up!” He screamed hysterically.
Bucky and Steve quickly ran to pull him down. “Doll, doll, deep breaths,” Bucky tried to coach.
Steve managed to pull Tony onto the ground and restrain him against his chest. Tony fought and screamed and pulled at his hair while the supersoldiers tried to calm him down.
“Tony baby, please calm down,” Steve said pleadingly.
The genius didn’t hear him as he wiggled out of Steve’s grasp and banged his head against the cabinets. Steve moved so Tony was flat on the ground with his body gently holding him down. At this point, Tony was sobbing incoherently and trying to get his hands from Steve’s grasp.
Bucky laid on the floor next to Tony so that their faces were inches away. It took nearly twenty minutes of Bucky talking softly to him for Tony’s screams and sobs to turn to dull whimpers.
Bucky ran his fingers through the genius’ hair as slow tears rolled down Tony’s cheek which was squished into the floor. His breaths hitched and his body wouldn’t stop shaking. “Deep breaths, doll, you can do it. I’m right here, i’m not goin’ anywhere, okay? Just breathe.”
After feeling Tony’s body go limp, Steve climbed off the genius and pulled him into his arms. Tony slumped in Steve’s arms and let his eyes fall closed. The supersoldiers glanced at each other meaningfully and let out a deep breath.
“Bed?” Steve asked and Bucky nodded.
As soon as Steve stood with Tony in his arms, the smaller man whined and squeezed his boyfriend’s arm. “What’s wrong, Tones?”
Tony choked before throwing up all over him and Steve. Bucky raced to grab a towel but it was already dripping all over the floor. The team had evacuated the kitchen but Bucky asked Jarvis to call Bruce for help.
Tony dry heaved for several minutes until he snuggled back tiredly in Steve’s arms. “‘M sorry, ‘m sorry,” he cried.
“It’s okay, Tones, don’t worry. Not your fault,” Steve said. He carried the genius back to their floor and headed to the bathroom. Steve stripped himself and Tony while Bucky got a bath ready for them.
They could tell Tony’s head was hurting by how quiet the man had gotten so they spoke in hushed tones hoping it didn’t turn into a migraine. In no time, Steve had Tony reclined his lap in the bath, as Bucky sat on the edge, helping them both wash.
Bucky ran the washcloth gently over Tony’s chest. “I love you both,” he said softly.
“We love you,” Steve smiled. Tony opened his tired eyes and nodded as well.
“Don’t know what I would do without you two,” Tony mumbled.
The rest of the night, the team spent watching a movie in the common room after Tony apologized to Clint. Clint wouldn’t accept his apology, adamant Tony had nothing to say sorry for. After a hug and a few tearful words their relationship was repaired.
The rest of the team was nervous around Tony but quickly warmed up once they saw he was in a better mood. They watched a Disney movie, something everyone enjoyed.
Tony spent the movie reclined on Steve with his feet in Bucky’s lap. He fell asleep quickly, half due to his headache and half due to the relaxing foot rub his boyfriend was giving him.