Chapter 7
Ever since Tony and Steve had made out in the jocks bedroom a few days ago. Tony couldn't help the overwhelming feeling he had in his chest whenever the other would arrive at his locker at this time of the day, the blond always had on a warm and sunny smile that always took Tony's breath away. Honestly saying, he wish he looked as good as Steve did each day. There was no lying that the tall and athletic blond was the number one school heart throb, only followed by James Barns.
Bucky...
Tony couldn't believe he use to be so scared of Steve back then. Maybe it was because he was always staring too much at Bucky, that the other might have thought of him as a creep. The thought was a bit alarming since the brunette realized that he might have been staring at Steve for most of the time they spent together now as well. He really needed to work on that, it wasn't like anyone could blame his poor soul though. The blond was an eye candy to look at. Nothing at all like how Tony looked right now. All messy hair, foggy glasses and a wrinkled red shirt.
" oughff...oh-sorry! I didn't see you there..." Sunset apologized with a weirdly sweet expression. Tony sighed but smiled anyways as the cheerleader had just spilled his morning drink. He really needed that ice coffee...he had three reports for three different subjects that day, which barely gave him enough sleep last night thanks to him further researching on each topic even more than needed. He admits he does tend to go into too much details once he gets his groove on.
" i honestly didn't see you there...i was looking for Sharon, you might not happen to have seen her, Have you?.." Sunset asked while looking over Tony's shoulder. "i..ugh..haven't real-" Tony began only for Sunset to brush past him with a "ohhh there she is..." before heading towards the hall where Sharon and the rest of the cheerleaders were. And unsurprisingly Steve was there standing right next to her, with some of the other jocks too. Everyone in that group was beautiful as the person next to them was. Tall, shiny hair, well build and toned bodies. They were like teen Gods and goddesses that made the hallway shine like a Greek temple.
Especially Steve Rogers. Who was all smiles and laughs as Sharon wrapped her arms around his neck as she whispered in his ear something that seemed to make the tall jock burst into fits of laughter. While the rest teased the two blonds. "wow, doesn't Steve fit so well with Sharon?" Tony heard a few other students say as they passed by. "i know right? They look so good together?!" someone else gushed.
They really did look good together. Tony agreed as he tried not to stare at them for too long. Less he wanted to look like a creep again. Deciding on heading to class instead and doing a bit more on his reports there. He still had a few minutes before class actually started.
While walking away though, Tony couldn't help but feel a small ache in his chest at remembering how graceful Sharon looked next to Steve as she had her arms wrapped around him. The small teen had to brush the strange feeling off though as he didn't want to dwell on these things that much. It wasn't like him and Steve were actually dating. For all he knows Steve could have the hots for Sharon, and Tony couldn't blame him. Compared to him. Sharon was a Goddess. And Tony was, well..Tony.
With a short snort Tony reminded himself that Steve was just being kind enough to lend him a favor with the other jock that he seriously didn't have any real chance with as well.
With a long yawn, Tony got on his usual spot. Eyes half lidded as Sunset had knocked over his only fuel for the day. "you look like you could use something to start the morning with..." a familiar voice invaded Tony's ears. The smooth voice was enough to startle him out of his hazy thoughts as an opened can of ice coffee was offered straight to his face by a lean hand. "you're in luck i happen to have one right here. Well, I kinda had a sip of it already but looks like you need it more..but i know that might seem gro-"
"I'll take it! At this rate i really don't care..." Tony beamed as he snapped his head to thank his classmate, only to realize who he was talking too.
Wait...oh no? What classroom was he in?
"seems like you're a bit lost...i think your classroom is 2 doors next to ours right?" the handsome brunette jock grinned as he sat next to Tony. The shorter brunette could feel his face heat up at the embarrassment of realizing he wasn't at his classroom. How far out of it was he? And oh God of all the people to see him like this. It had to be Bucky. "don't worry i wont tell Steve his boyfriend is a scatter brain without coffee..." Bucky teased with a wink. Tony couldn't help but snicker at the comment, heart thumping fast at the word Steve and boyfriend together. "thanks...that means a lot.." he rolled his eyes as he quickly drank the half emptied can. after finishing it in just a few seconds Tony was feeling much better. God he needed that drink.
"Thank you, you don't know how much i needed that." Tony smiled as he finally noticed a few scattered papers and open book on the bigger teens desk. Tony couldn't help but squint his eyes at them through his glasses.
"what?" Bucky asked with a cocked brow. Tony took off his glasses at that and blew on them a bit before wiping and putting them back on. " sorry...but all of this here is wrong...you cant put that there and expect the answer to be, well...that..." Tony pointed out. Bucky rolled his eyes with a smile. "well, how would you do it then?" and Tony instantly took out his pen and started writing and scratching on the piece of paper. Making the older teen go wide eye at how fast and gibberish Tony had started to sound.
"and that's how you easily conclude it!"
"easily?"
There was a faint blush now on the younger brunettes face as he realized what a dork he must of sounded like. "I..I'm sorry...just couldn't help myself..." Bucky barked out a laughter that startled the other again. "what do you have to be sorry for? man, your insane..i had been trying to solve this for days and you just did it in a few seconds." Bucky reassured him with a light hearted pat on the back. "i should thank you. So stop blushing like i just insulted you. Please, although you really do look adorable all flustered. no wonder Steve really likes you."
Tony couldn't help but go even more bright red at the words. "hey, listen i really need help on this subject. And it would be really nice if you could lend me your time on this..i just really need to ace next weeks exams so my mom will let me borrow her car for one of my friends birthday coming up...could you help me with that please? I'll buy you lunch for the next few days i promise...you like cheese burgers right?" Bucky pleaded with puppy dog eyes. Tony couldn't help but stare at the realization that Bucky knew he liked cheese burgers. "Steve's told me all about you..." Bucky teased.
Tony couldn't help but awkwardly smile at that, "i bet he does to you..." Bucky made a face at that, which made the shorter teen stutter a bit. "i m-mean w-with you..cause yo-you're his bestfriend and all..." the other could only nod in agreement. "so..you'll help me, rigth?" he asked again with a serious and pleading tone. "please? Cheese burgers?" Bucky added. And Tony burst out laughing as he nodded his head at the poor jock that looked so much like a big puppy at that moment. "yes, yes..I'll help you. " Tony agreed with a soft smile, which made Bucky beam. " you're a life saver! We can do it at my place after school. I'll wait up for you inside the cafeteria okay? And ugh...one other thing. Please don't tell anyone, not even Steve. the guys already bully me for being stupid at this subject already...i don't need them finding out that i need a tutor as well..please?" Tony furrowed his brows for a bit before nodding his head. Bucky smiled dazzlingly at that and Tony's heart skipped a beat.
Before he realized, Bucky had bear hugged him out of his chair. Surprised at how easy the senior could haul him up like that. "oh God thank you! Thank you! I could kiss ya you know?!" Bucky laughed as he span the smaller teen in his arms. Only stopping when he realized Steve watching them from the classroom door with an unreadable look.
"STEVE" both brunettes yelled when they noticed him. Bucky instantly putting Tony down and giving his bestfriend an awkward smile. Hoping the blond didn't hear anything he just said. Tony on the other hand had quickly grabbed his things from the desk where he was seated earlier. as he didn't want to bother Steve anymore than he already probably had the past few days.
"Tony here got lost, seems he was still in dream world when i found him entering our classroom instead. So i thought i'd help him wake up...he just seemed really drowsy earlier. Looks like my spinning worked!" Bucky explained with a grin. Steve nodded with an expressionless look as he continued to stare at the two. "ugh..i should go now..don't wanna be late.." Tony managed to say as he headed towards the door where the blond jock was. " Right..right.." Steve finally smiled as he directed his attention towards Tony. "So i was thinking we can hang out at my place, later after school. My mom's been dying to have you back for dinner again." Steve confessed as he began to put his arms around Tony's waist.
" Really?..." Tony asked as he didn't expect to be invited over again so fast. His heart started to thump rapidly at the sudden images that flooded his mind the day he had went there. With just him and Steve inside the blonds cozy room. He wanted to say yes but remembered he had promised Bucky that he would help help with his Math. With a quick glance, he saw the older brunette give him a pleading smile. And Tony gave an apologetic look at the blond in front of him. "i...i'm sorry Steve...i kinda have a thing later today. Maybe next time."
Steve stared at the smaller teen for a few seconds before finally saying "oh..yeah..okay, some other time then...see you at lunch then." Steve tried before the school bell rang and a dozen seniors began filling the classroom. "Steve! Come sit next to Sharon!" A bunch of senior girls called. Tony couldn't help but glance their way and see a smirking Sharon all beautiful and sparkly. Waiting for Steve to join her at their spot. Bucky settled next to her as well as some of the other girls started flirting with him.
Tony couldn't compete with these people. He really should just stop playing himself and imagining that he actually had a chance with Steve...wait...He meant Bucky. Oh God. He was pathetic. "I ugh...have to go. I might not be able to join you for lunch later too..I'm sorry, got some things i need to finish up first." Tony explained as he managed to free himself from the blonds embrace. Not giving Steve a chance to say anything else as he quickly disappeared in a sea of students.