Stark Tower, NYC - Thursday

[imafuturist]

Steve finally let Tony go all out for his birthday. Sure, it was just the two of them in the penthouse suite of the tower, but he was still doing it! With way too much catering and fireworks all set up for the evening.

Which was honestly just what was expected from Stark Industries for the holiday anymore, but still.

Hopefully Steve would enjoy the massive, patriotic teddy bear waiting for him once they arrived.

[for the birthday guy and sp]

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[imafuturist]

"That might be romantic." It'd be so awkward.

[heroic_jawline]

"Just you, me, and Beyonce," Steve said.

Thank you, Pepper, for saying no to this.

[imafuturist]

"Okay, so maybe a little awkward," Tony admitted.

[heroic_jawline]

"Just a little bit," Steve said, bringing his finger and thumb together.

[imafuturist]

"So instead we have wine and appetizers and a fireworks show."

Also romantic, right?

[heroic_jawline]

"And that sounds fantastic," Steve assured him. "...how many fireworks?"

[imafuturist]

"A birthday appropriate amount?" That wasn't a number.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve arched up an eyebrow. "Guess we'll see how we each judge that," he said with a little smile. "You said something about wine?"

Was it his favorite one? The one whose price he would never learn?

[imafuturist]

"Yes!" And also yes. Tony bought it special for the occasion. "I'll pour. You start on the appetizers."

[heroic_jawline]

Steve grinned excitedly. "I love appetizers," he said, heading over for the food. He would make Tony a plate, too, and then eat most of it.

[imafuturist]

As you did when you were a super soldier.

"I got those little shrimp things you liked," Tony called over, opening the bottle with a muffled pop.

[heroic_jawline]

Steve's grin softened and sweetened. "Thank you."

[imafuturist]

"It's your birthday," Tony replied, preening a little at that smile as he offered Steve a glass.

[heroic_jawline]

"It is," Steve said, taking the glass. "Thank you for being so thoughtful."

[imafuturist]

"I've been planning this for ages." For the moment he was let off the chain, really.

[heroic_jawline]

"Thank you," Steve repeated, soft and sincere.

[imafuturist]

Tony pushed up onto his toes to kiss him for that. "Happy birthday, darling."

[heroic_jawline]

Steve pulled him in close. "It's swell so far."

[imafuturist]

"Helps that there's plenty of food, huh?" he teased.

[heroic_jawline]

"That does help," Steve said, smiling back. "You help more."

[imafuturist]

Tony just had to kiss him again for that. "Maybe next year we throw a party."

[heroic_jawline]

"A small one," Steve said.

[imafuturist]

"A small one," Tony agreed. Steve would need to restrain him.

[heroic_jawline]

"One where I know all the people," Steve said.

[imafuturist]

"...fine, I'll make sure to let Pepper control the guest list." She did her best, Steve. Really she did.