Apartment Above Stark Industries, Valentine's Day

[imafuturist]

There wasn't a massive stuffed animal or way, way too many flowers waiting for Steve in the apartment this year. If only because Tony had learned his lesson about those. Kind of.

He hadn't learned his lesson about making reservations at places that Steve could never, ever learn the real price tag of.

And there were still just a few dozen roses in hiding for when Steve finished getting ready to go. Look, he was doing his best at being restrained here!

[for the guy!]

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[imafuturist]

Tony beamed at him, lifting his glass to toast. "You'll also get to take advantage of me."

[heroic_jawline]

Steve smiled wider. "Definitely looking forward to that part."

[imafuturist]

"You cad," Tony drawled as a amuse-bouche was brought out for them.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve's blush was pretty epic. "Only around you."

[imafuturist]

"And I happen to enjoy it greatly," he replied brightly. "Lucky you."

[heroic_jawline]

"Very lucky me," Steve said, glancing down at the plate. "What are we having right now?"

[imafuturist]

"This is... goat cheese and vegetables in a salted crust," Tony said, squinting at it. "It's meant to be a quick, one bite to start up your appetite."

[heroic_jawline]

"My appetite doesn't normally need help, but I appreciate the thought," he said, popping the bite into his mouth.

[imafuturist]

"Normal human appetites," he teased, eating his own. "We can also order room service if this isn't enough food for you."

Because he felt they'd be kicked out of the room if they got McDonalds.

[heroic_jawline]

"I'm sure I'll be okay," Steve said. "Plenty of wine to fill up on, too, right?"

[imafuturist]

"One of us needs to be able to keep us upright to get to the room," Tony said.

You know. While pouring them both more wine.

[heroic_jawline]

"But it's just upstairs," Steve said. "Not like we have to walk blocks this time."

[imafuturist]

"Well, in that case..." He lifted his glass again in a little toast. They were going to both end up slightly drunk before the night was through.

[heroic_jawline]

"Happy Valentine's Day, Tony," Steve said. "Thanks for putting up with me another year."

[imafuturist]

"Here's to another year and many more after," Tony added with a smile.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve smiled back, cheeks going pink. "I'd really like that."

[imafuturist]

They were disgustingly sappy like that.

"I don't see it changing on my end," Tony promised, reaching over to take his hand.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve slid his fingers through Tony's and squeezed.

"Me either," he said.

So many emoooootions today. He coughed. "The food was good. Very amusing. Is that right?"

[imafuturist]

Tony laughed, squeezing his hand as he leaned back. "Very amusing. Should I ask them to add a nice steak to your meal to make up for how tiny it was?"

[heroic_jawline]

"I don't want to insult them," Steve fretted. "We can order room service later."

[imafuturist]

"With extra chocolate and sweets," Tony said, perking up as a new plate of langostine was brought for them.

[heroic_jawline]

"And coffee," Steve added. "Without protein powder."

Amnesiac him had been an idiot.

[imafuturist]

Tony tried to hide his laughter in his napkin as the food was set down for themand theor wine was refreshed. "At least it was only a weekend."

[heroic_jawline]

"Teve," he snorted, rolling his eyes. "Really?"

[imafuturist]

"It's a good name!" It was not.