Chapter 1
A/N: After watching Infinity War for what feels like the millionth time, I can't stop myself from shipping Tony and Stephen, This story has a changed summary and title!
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Chapter One
After the war between the Avengers and Thanos, everyone was brought back to life, Tony and his former team made up, they were on speaking terms again, Tony even let them stay at the Avengers Compound along with the Stark Tower if needed.
Many things have changed since the snap, since the defeat of Thanos. Tony and Pepper decided to split up, both of them agreeing that it would be better for both of them, Tony knew that Pepper deserved more than having to worry about Tony twenty four seven, and if Tony was honest, he was happy, because he knew deep down he and Pepper would always share a special connection, she knew him better than anyone, well aside from a certain wizard doctor who he couldn't get out of his mind since the moment he met him.
The Wizard who had dedicated into protecting the stone at all costs, told him with a deadpanned look on his face, that he would rather him die along with Peter rather than giving up the stone, it was to much of a price, the universe was at stake, Tony had been in shock when Stephen had given up the stone, pleading with Thanos to spare his life, after everything he had said, Tony wondered why, why would Stephen risk such a price for his life? Tony wasn't worth saving, he had done so many wrong in his life, he had been waiting for the final blow waiting for Thanos to finish him off.
But Tony, Tony had been the one that was saved, everyone around him, Quill, Mantis, Drax, Stephen, and Peter, all of them turned into ash, why had Tony been the lucky one? Why did Thanos keep him alive?
“-Ony?-Tony?!” The mechanical engineer had stirred away from his thoughts when he heard someone call his name. He groaned and rubbed his neck, he placed his socket wrench down. “Hey, what gives?” He grunted out he turned to the intruder.
“Clearly you didn't hear me come in, I've been calling your name for the past couple minutes Stark.” Tony rolled his eyes. “So sorry I didn't recognize you basking in my presence Strange.” A small smirk rose on his lips before he decided to return to his suit.
Stephen watched Tony's movements, his fingers fumbling with the nuts and bolts as he worked on Peter's suit. He watched as Tony reached out his hand to grab the wrench from his work station, Stephen felt his cloak move him over towards Tony's personal work area, that only a few people were allowed in.
“Stop it, what are you doing?” Stephen hissed at his cloak, he paused his steps when he saw that Tony had glanced up from his work, a curious look could be seen on his face. Stephen cleared his throat and reached out to grab the wrench.
“Here.” He looked away from Tony for a moment, he felt his cloak push him a little bit making him a few steps away from Tony's personal space.
“Thank-you..” Tony paused and stretching out his hand, his fingers touching Stephen's for a short moment, a shiver ran down his spine, he could see Stephen's face flushing from the slight tough of their fingers brushing together.
When their fingers had met for a moment, Stephen could feel time slowing down, the only one who had ever held his hands had been Christine, she had been the only one who dared, but he hadn't felt this feeling in a long time, it felt nice, being around Tony felt nice, maybe that's why he had the sudden urge to be around the billionaire when he had woken up this morning? That nagging feeling that he had felt had gone away when he stepped foot in his lab.
“You're welcome.” Stephen swallowed and pulled his hand back away from Tony's once the other had took the wrench from his hand.
“So, are you here for something doc? I'm kind of busy, working on a new suit for Peter.” Stephen tilted his head some.
“But doesn't he already have a suit? What's wrong with the one he has now?” Tony chuckled. “Nothing's wrong with the suit, I'm just building him new ones so that way, in case something bad happens to his old one.. he'll have a back up., I just..I want to be prepare him you know?.”
Stephen knew of course, he knew that Tony cared so much for Peter as if he were his son, losing Peter had been hard on the billionaire, as from what he had been told by Natasha, honestly he hoped that Tony didn't have to go through that emotional turmoil again, he hated seeing the man in so much pain and distress.
“Of course, I was just here to see if you would like to..” Stephen could feel butterflies swarming in his stomach, he had wanted to ask Tony to go on a date with him for the past few months, but Stephen hadn't had the courage, he had been nervous and scared about being rejected, Wong told him that he should just do it, it wouldn't harm him to get back out there, he deserves it, but Stephen himself had insecurities too, he didn't want to push Tony away from him because of that.
“Sir?, Mr. Parker is outside waiting to come in, should I allow him?” Stephen cursed mentally, of course Peter would choose now to come and visit Tony, he let out a sigh of frustration.
“Of course Fri, tell him to come down to the lab.”
“Yes sir.”
Tony looked at Stephen, “I'm sorry, were you asking me something doc?.” Stephen pursed his lips, he glanced over at the door seeing Peter on the other side of it with his backpack over his shoulder and headphones in his ears.
“No, It can wait, I'll leave you too whatever it is you two are going to do.” Stephen smiled when Peter had acknowledged him, taking out one side of his headphone.
“I didn't know you would be here too Dr. Strange!, Are you staying? We're ordering pizza tonight right Mr. Stark?” Tony chuckled when Peter placed down his backpack and took out his homework.
“Of course kid, You can stay too Strange, I'm sure Peter will enjoy having you here.” Stephen pursed his lips he glanced at Peter then at Tony.
“So there will be pizza?” He asked calmly which made Peter grin. Well, he couldn't say no to that smile, maybe he would ask Tony another time, after they eat pizzas of course.
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