Breakups
"I don't fucking get it! Why must we fight after every date? Why! "Tony exclaimed as he throws his jacket on the sofa, hitting Rhodey's legs.
Rhodey props himself up from where he was lazing on the sofa, "what happen Tones?" Rhodey asked tiredly. Rhodey just got back after a long class about air aviation.
"It's Steve, I don't understand what he wants at all, when I asked him on a date, he didn't even sound excited anymore, so usually after movies, we would make out in the car in the parking lot, but today he just pushed me away, saying he was tired and all, yeah I get it, he's a fucking jock and shit, but do I deserve this shit? Like come on, we been together since high school, if he's tired of me, shouldn't he say so? Don't keep pushing me away, I just can't right now" Tony replies as he sits next to Rhodey.
Tony was frustrated, he and Steve have been together since high school, it was the typical Jock and Rich kid love story. They actually planned to go college together, but Steve got a scholarship from another college which was not that far from Tony's, maybe an hour drive and Tony would always pick Steve up for their dates. 4 god damn years they were together, and Tony planned to finish his studies and get themselves hitched. He could run his company while Steve could go ahead and play for the New England Patriots, since he looks up to them ever since he was young.
"Come on boy, don't beat yourself, maybe he's just really tired preparing for a new game or school has been tough for him?" Rhodey replies while rubbing circles on Tony's back.
Rhodey was Tony new best friend in college, he helped Tony to settle in, he had come to pick drunk tony at the bar when Steve just left him there, he had picked Tony up at an empty parking lot when Steve left on his bike, sometimes Steve did get physical with Tony, which Rhodey can't deny, Tony likes to get on other's nerves, and he would push their buttons if the answer he got from them wasn't the right one. Once Rhodey had to rush Tony to the hospital, as Steve 'accidentally' punches him in the face. Tony reasons being, he pushed Steve's buttons, but Rhodey knew it was because the bartender was flirting with Tony.
Steve seems like a nice Jock, but everyone can see, he was possessive of Tony, the amount of fights they had for the past year had been pretty bad. Nobody could deny, Tony has his looks, everyone wanted his wealth too. Slowly sleep caught up with them, they were cuddling up on the couch, when Steve walked in, it was a Saturday morning after all, and Steve had the keys to Tony's dorm room.
"Hey babe!" Steve said, as he walks into the living room, holding on to a brown bag full of pastries, and a tray of coffee, he felt bad for fighting with Tony after their movie, and he tried to make it work for them.
" Babe wake up!” Steve shouted , only to freeze in front of the sofa.
Rhodey and Tony was cuddling up in the sofa, with Tony's head in the crook of Rhodey's neck. Tony woke up, rubbing his eyes tiredly, he must have been crying, he looks up to see Steve staring down at him, with his eyes blazing in anger.
"Hey there Love, what brings you here so early?" Tony asked tiredly, not realising what position he was in.
"Cut the bull crap Stark! I know you've been sleeping with Rhodey, fuck this shit!" Steve raised his voice, he throws the brown bag into Tony's chest, he stormed off from Tony's dorm room.
Tony realise what had happen, he got up from Rhodey embrace, he chased after Steve, he ran down the stairs, only to see Steve was already on his bike, the bike that Tony got them on their 3rd anniversary, so they could escape on dates.
"Steve stop! It was a misunderstanding! You know I love you only and only you!" Tony begged.
Steve just tightens his helmet, starts his bike and rode off, leaving a crying Tony standing there, cold in September air. Tony stood there for a good hour, his tears drying up in the September wind, a warm blanket covers him suddenly, Tony turn around to see a random stranger having his arm around Tony, putting the blanket against his cold shoulder.
"There you go, you seem cold, standing here in just your boxers and a t-shirt." The stranger spoke, as he pats Tony's shoulder.
The strangers rubs his own cold arms, only to shiver even more, this stranger had a messy black hair, wearing a Starbucks shirt and ripped jeans. Tony recognizes this stranger, he was Bucky, one of the baristas working at the Starbucks by the corner of the street. He was also one of the students in Tony's classes. He always made Tony's order perfect.
"I have to get to work now, before my manager fires me for being late, for saving a damsel in destress. "Bucky said, as he walks away, winking and waving at Tony, putting his earpiece back on, pulling his hoodie over him.
Tony just tightens up the blanket around him, and walked back to his dorm room, his head hanging low, disappointed with himself, he walked into his living room, to see Rhodey still asleep, you could put a bomb next to him and this dude will still be asleep. It was barely 9am, Rhodey tends to sleep in on weekends. Tony went into his room, he sat on his bed, he wanted to cry but his tears would not come out, he was tired, he was exhausted. His heart was breaking, and it continues to break even more.
His room were filled with photos of him and Steve through high school, Steve football jersey was hanging by his dresser, Steve's high school varsity jacket hanged there near his clothes hanger. There was a pile of Steve's clothes in his wardrobe, next to the drawings Steve drew of him while he was working on his science projects. It hurts to stay in this room, but it was his room after all. He was single, after 4 bloody years, he was single again. How could he function now, he has been living the past 4 years in Steve's shadows, always doing whatever Steve wanted to do, eating whatever Steve wanted to eat, always getting whatever Steve wanted. Tony dreads the whole breakup shit, but he still drags himself up, he grabs the nearest box he could find, he slowly dumps all of Steve belongings in the box.
After he was done, he slides it under his bed. It was already late afternoon when he was done, he went to shower then tries to wake Rhodey up, as he orders take out for them. Tony told Rhodey what had happened, skipping out the part about Bucky being there.
"Well good riddance then, he wasn't the best for you too!" Rhodey said as he swallows his food.
Tony could only play with his food, not wanting to say much. His heart still aches. Rhodey phone kept lighting up.
"Yo Natasha, sup? "Rhodey answered his phone.
"Rhodes! It's Clint's birthday, we're at the club now!" Tony could hear the loud music, over Rhodey's phone.
"Sure thing, be there in 30 mins okay!" Rhodey replied.
"Bring Tony along okay!" Natasha continued.
Rhodey knew Tony would decline, Steve didn't like Tony to party at all, he just doesn't like others touching his Tony. Instead, Tony just nods and walked to his room and got changed. He wore his Guns N Roses shirt, over his skinny jeans, pulling his leather jacket over him. He grabs his wallet, his phone and his car keys, off they set off to the club near their college.
Everyone knows Tony Stark, so the moment he got out of his car, and head to the club's door, he didn't have to say much, the bouncers just opens the door for him. It seems Eddie Brocks was the bartender tonight, he saw Tony and Rhodey walked in, offering a smile and salute to their direction, pointing to the booth at the back, where Natasha and her gang were sitting.
Rhodey just salutes back, and drags tony to the booth, there they spot Natasha tipsy lap dancing against Bruce Banner, another Science major from their College, he always questions how Natasha would be attracted to someone like Bruce, but they were dating for a year now. Tony just settles himself in the booth, it was funny to see how drunk and tipsy his friends were, Clint was obviously enjoying himself, chugging down bottle of beers, doing shots since it was his birthday after all, Tony just grabs a bottle of beer, and sips it slowly, just enjoying the atmosphere.
"How's the party going guys? Here's some more shots, on the house, since it's my buddy's birthday!" Someone sets a tray of drinks down.
"Hey there Tony, didn't think you would join them for a drink tonight?" Bucky said, as he looks up at Tony after setting the drinks down, Tony just looks at those blue eyes.
"Didn't know you knew our Stark here?" Clint replies, staggering up, pulling Tony up.
"Well Tony here is a regular at the Starbucks I worked at. Didn't know he likes to club too." Bucky shrugged his shoulder, smiling slightly to Tony.
"Eh, I don't club though, it's just Clint's birthday, I'm here. Also, bad break up I guess?" Tony said, as he smiles softly to Bucky.
"WHAT! WAIT A MINUTE, YOU MEAN STEVE FUCKING ROGERS DUMPS YOU JUST LIKE THAT?" Natasha asked as he got off from Bruce lap.
"Yeah, he caught me sleeping in Rhodey's arms this morning, which was kind of dumb, he knows how close me and Rhodes are, but I don't know. He left me standing in front of our dorm for a good hour." Tony continues as he fiddles with his beer, he wanted something stronger.
"DAMN SON! HE DESERVE TO BE OUT OF YOUR LIFE, HE WAS A FUCKING PRICK ANYWAYS, TOO SCARED TO BE OUT THE CLOSET IN THE FIRST PLACE!" Clint said, a bit tipsy.
"You fucking deserve better!" Bruce said, as he looks at his Science Bro.
"How about you both go out together? Like come on, Bucky, you're single and Tones too. How about just date each other?" Natasha ask as she points to Bucky and Tony.
"I have to get back to the bar alright guys. Tony is pretty cute too." Bucky said as he winks to Tony.
Tony just continues to sip his beer, slightly blushing. He just wanted to enjoy his night with his friends, not end up hooking up with someone else. Bucky wasn't a rebound for him. Most of his friends were already drunk now, they won't realise if Tony was gone from their booth, he walks over to the bar, lucky it was Eddie manning it, he orders some strong shots, and soon he was gulping it down like it was water, he had high tolerance for alcohol anyways,
Tony was barely tipsy when he heard a familiar laughter, the loud hearty laughter he loved, he turns his head to find the source of the laughter, there Steve stood by the dance floor, his hands around a redhead waist, as she whispers things in his ears. They practically enjoying the touching. It was Steve, his Steve. Tony's heart broke even more, he sat there, stirring his glass of whiskey. He badly wanted to tune out the laughter and giggles.
"That's your ex huh?" Eddie asked as he sets another drink for Tony.
"Yeah, he dumped me this morning. And now he's with another girl. Great life I'm having right now!" Tony replied as he lifts his drink.
Tony run his hands in his hair, a part of him wants to leave now, but he can't leave his best friends at all. As he gets up from his stool and tied to stagger to the booth, he was pulled by his arms to the dance floor, next thing he knew, Bucky was grinding on him.
"Watch this." Bucky whispers into his ears, Bucky bumped into Steve and the red-haired girl.
"OUH, SO SORRY, DIDN'T MEAN TO BUMP INTO YOU!" Bucky said over the music.
"BLOODY HELL, CAN'T YOU DANCE PROPERLY, BUMPING INTO ME AND MY BOYFRIEND!" The red haired replied.
"YOUR BOYFRIEND SHARON? DIDN'T KNOW YOU WERE THE KIND TO EVEN STAY WITH ONE!" Bucky replied her.
"WELL BUCKY, THIS IS STEVE, YOU SHOULD KNOW HIM, I WAS WITH HIM WHEN YOU WERE TOO BUSY FLIRTING WITH EVERYONE ELSE!" Sharon replied, eyeing him.
"WELL IT WASN'T MY FAULT YOU NEEDED SOMEONE IN YOUR PANTS 24/7 CARTER!" Bucky replied her.
"HEY! DON'T TALK ABOUT MY GIRLFRIEND LIKE THAT!" Steve turns to reply, not noticing Tony was standing behind Bucky, Bucky puffed out his chest, ready to fight this guy right here.
"HOW ABOUT YOU TELL YOUR GIRLFRIEND RIGHT HERE, THAT WHILE BEING WITH HER FOR A WHOLE YEAR, THAT YOU WERE ACTUALLY WITH SOMEONE ELSE FOR FUCKING 4 YEARS, HUH?" Bucky replied as he pushes himself forward, Steve was big, but Bucky was taller and much stronger. Tony gulped, how did Bucky know he was with Steve for 4 years.
"YEAH SHARON, WHILE HE WAS FUCKING WITH YOU, HE WAS FUCKING WITH SOMEONE ELSE, FOR 4 FUCKING YEARS ANYWAYS! AND GUESS WHAT, THE BIKE YOU KEPT GLOATING ABOUT THAT HE HAS, HIS EX BOYFRIEND BOUGHT IT FOR HIM FOR THEIR 3RD ANNIVERSARY! AND WELL YOU THINK YOU'RE SO GOOD, HUNNY, LAST I HEARD YOUR LAST EX HAD AIDS!" Bucky continues as he smirks at the couple. Sharon stood there, with her mouth wide open.
"WE'RE OVER SHARON! TO THINK I DUMPED TONY FOR YOU, YOU'RE DISGUSTING!" Steve said to Sharon, he was fuming.
As he pushes Bucky aside, revealing the broken Tony, Tony was filled with anger, the only reason Steve broke up with him was because he had been cheating behind him, he forms a fist, ready to punch Steve's face.
"HEY THERE HUNNY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?" Steve asked Tony as he held Tony around his shoulder.
"DON'T TOUCH ME YOU FILTHY PIECE OF SHIT!" Tony snarls, he was pissed.
Steve stood there shocked, broken to be exact. He was ready to punch Steve in the face, before he could even raise his fist.
"DON'T FUCKING TOUCH WHAT'S MINE!" Bucky said, as he punches Steve in his face, making him fall backwards, Bucky kneels down and grab the bike keys in Steve's jacket.
"AND I BELIVE THIS BELONGS TO MY MAN!" Bucky spat out.
Bucky gets up and kick Steve in his stomach, he grabs Tony by his hand, and they walked off from the dance floor, and to the bar, Bucky grabs his bag and things.
"I'm going off now Eds, canceling my shift for tomorrow alright!" Bucky said as he pats Eddie shoulders.
"Alright Bucks, also I'll get the bouncer to drag that disgusting creature out of my club! I will tell Nat you left with their friend alright!" Eddie reply, as he continues to clean the glasses on the table.
"Thanks Ed! Also charge their drinks on my tab, deduct from my pay alright. Night!" Bucky replied, as he drags Tony to the back door, Eddie only nods in responds. Tony was silent all the way, he entwines their finger together, they felt warm.
"Come on, let's go!" Bucky said, as he puts the back seat of the bike. Tony was hesitant at first.
"Well Fuck it! Let's go!" Tony said as he just took a seat.
"Let's do this!" Bucky exclaimed as he starts the bike.
Both enjoying the late-night air blowing past their face, messing up their hair. After riding for a while, they stop at a beach, it was late September and it was cold, but yet there they were at the beach. As they walked silently, nearer to the sea, finger intertwine with each other, the only warmth they shared, Bucky stood next to Tony.
"Come on Tony, let it all out! Shout all your agony out!" Bucky said, as he squeezes Tony's hands, Tony just looked at him, a bit confuses.
"I always come here when I feel sad or broken, I vent my anger over here, I shout my disapproval, I cry my sadness, I bury my hatred over here, then once I'm okay, I'll go back fresh." Bucky replies as he gives Tony's cold hand a squeeze.
Soon Tony starts to cry, from small sobs, to loud crying, a good 20 minutes later, his wailing tears turns back into quiet sobs. Bucky was already embracing him, holding him tight. Hushing him, rubbing his back, once Tony has cools down, Bucky place soft kisses on Tony's forehead.
"Everything will be okay Tony, everything will be fine, you will find your happiness soon alright." Bucky whispered into Tony's hair.
Bucky walks Tony back to the sandy area, placing his jacket on the ground, so that Tony could take a seat. He then settles himself next to Tony, putting his arm over Tony's small shoulder, while Tony leaning into the warmth that was radiating from Bucky, Tony lays his head at the crook of Bucky's neck, Bucky continues to rub Tony's back, they sat there quietly, soon sleep invites them, as they lay in each other arms, in the cold sand. Maybe soon they will find their happiness, maybe soon alright.