#iiiidiots

Steve furrowed his brows as he dodged a body, smiled at the two agents that skimmed past him and ran off with a half uttered apology. The activity was put together by Pepper to help create a way to relieve stress and garner a sense of familiarity and help with team building.

It also helped hone skills that were handy on the field. 

You had chattered his ear off about it on the phone the previous night about how your team was one of four that were called on to help with it. Your team having worked on the ground floor, the compound was split into four sections and your team was split in half to two of the other sections to allow you to join in on the fun. 

Steve was headed there now. 

He had been away for two weeks due to a mission, it had been a long two weeks. Though he had been allowed to text and call and the two of you did so almost every night. He learned you liked cheese pizza with mushrooms, drank wine cause according to you it made it classier and you had a book open before he called. a hiccup escaped you and he chuckled at how easily alcohol affected you, if he closed his eyes he could see you sway a little with your hips. Hips he wanted to grip more than he should want to…

"... But you seriously need to watch one or, hic, the other!" You kept going on.

You were so weird and he loved it. "Let me guess, college shirt with fluffy socks?"

You made a low noise that had him shifting in his seat, but also gave it away that he had guessed correctly. That also meant that he had guessed that you were more than likely in just your panties and… 

"I do have my hair up in this headband I bought, it has bunny ears," you confessed in a soft quiet voice.

"Video call now."

Your laughter rang through the phone, the sound curling around his heart and warming him to the core, his gut fluttering in a way he didn't need to inspect too closely. He had thought you wouldn't but then his phone chimed in his ear and he swiftly answered to be greeted with your cute face, nose scrunched before you placed your hand over your face and he caught sight of the pink bunny ears atop your head as you dipped it forwards towards the camera.

God how he wished he were there to peel your hand away. 

"Adorable! But now I am gonna need to go out and get a matching pair!" He exclaimed excitedly.

You snorted, and giggled quickly right after. "No teasing! But if you do, we can do a movie night and pamper ourselves like we deserve! When do you get back?" You had asked, grinning at him. 

That had been two nights ago.

He took the stairs two at a time, skipping up three here and there. Tony texted him back, guaranteeing him you would end up on his office floor. 

Holidays were coming up, people were trying to get time off to spend with others and your project was well under way and close to being finished which meant the rec center would be opened within the next year. 

Steve subdued a scowl as Beau greeted him, Tony had given the guy an office on the floor and Steve couldn't really hate the guy, he was just a genuine good guy. No ulterior motives that Steve could see, but there were the times when he lingered too closely to you, or set his hand on your waist… or your shoulder.. Steve would really prefer if Beau didn't touch you and he could really like the guy then.

If he could quit talking to you in that charismatic french. Also, he needed to stop grinning at you. Steve realized the list was getting longer. But he was your best friend and he only wanted what was best for you.

That was all. That was it.

He nodded and greeted him back as Tony stepped out of his office. "Hey Tones."

"Well, at least you're not giving him Bucky's death glare anymore," Tony chuckled.

Steve took in a breath, "c'mon, not this again. I just got done arguing with Bucky about this. Y/N and I are just friends." 

Tony blew out a breath as Beau stood quietly by the mess table where the three of you went over plans. He could see the guys ears prick and he had decided it was about time he meddled. Not that Beau was a bad guy, he had actually taken a step back and held off on asking you out since he had guessed that Steve might have feelings for you. 

He had not so subtly asked Tony about the two of you one day during your lunch.

Right on time you burst through the door Steve had just come through looking a little crazed. Tony smirked and knew exactly what you were there for. 

Steve stepped back as you stalked towards Tony, Beau looking over in curiosity. "TIE!" 

Tony nearly giggled at your demand. "Magic word kiddo?" The door popped open and Steve recognized the guy that came in behind you as one of your teammates. You screeched at the sight, "PLEASE?!"

Tony carefully and slowly removed his tie and placed it in your hand. 

Steve didn't trust the look he wore. He had seen that smug self pleased look. What was he up to?

"Having fun cher?" Beau asked, stopping next to you placing a hand on your waist before he leaned in to place a quick kiss to your cheek.

Steve coughed, your eyes flying to him as he tapped his chest with a hand. "Yes!" You answered Beau while placing a hand on Steve's arm and asking if he was okay. 

"Fine!" He answered, giving you a quick smile, and looking at you from under his lashes. "Hi, there," he greeted, voice low and husky.

Your tummy tightened at the sound and sight, a little more than flustered you murmured a hummed response shoving your face into the list as your teammate cursed and fled to find the nearest tie. "What the heck???"

Tony cleared his throat, "what does it say?"

You blinked and looked at the man from behind the paper, avoiding Steve's baby blues, "the next item is one that the tie bearer will share."

All eyes were on him and Tony leaned against the desk behind him. "Lets see, what should I send you to go off and find?" He asked quietly, placing a hand on his chin in mock thought.

You gave him a determined look. "It's fine! Whatever it is I am sure… Steve will help me get it!" You grabbed Steve's sleeve, the blond nodding at you. Tony thought it funny to place items up above your head, always poked you in the side and chuckled about how much shorter you were. Of course he would come up with something evil.

Steve nodded again and looked at Tony.

Tony raised an eyebrow faced with two eager, ready and willing faces. "Oh, well in that case-" he chuckled and reached into his pocket. "I am not making up the rules!" He laughed as you stared at him in disbelief. "They gave it to me this morning and said not to peek till someone asked for my tie!" 

"Well, alright!!"

Tony cleared his throat and made a show of unfolding the small piece of paper. 

And gasped. 

"Oh, no. I will make one up."

"What is it?" You asked, nearly vibrating into another dimension so riled up by the game. 

Tony shook his head and sucked his teeth, shoving the paper into his pocket, "you sure?" You nodded. He crossed his arms over his chest, "a kiss."

Steve noted that you froze beside him. 

"EEEEHHHHH?!" Finally burst out of you.

"It said a kiss," Tony answered your prompt.

"What else?!" 

Tony shrugged, "that's it kiddo."

A kiss. 

Steve felt you turn your head to glance at Beau. And reacted. 

You let out a little yelp as he swung you forwards and back into his arms. You heard Beau make some unintelligible noise, but then there was Steve, and he was so close. And you pressed your hands to his chest, your heart beating so hard against your own you were sure you were going into cardiac arrest or having a brain stroke… the world was going to explode and your heart was now in your throat- what if you threw up?!

Soft plush lips barely whispered against your own before they pressed against the corner of your mouth. More firmly against your cheek.

Oh.

A resounding slap echoed off the walls and Steve looked over to find Tony's forehead in the palm of his hand. 

"FRIDAY, darling, be a dear and ready the suit?"

You jerked out of Steve's grasp running over to Tony as he stepped towards the outside balcony. "Wait!! You have to initial this!!!" You screamed, not looking back at Steve who stood there berating himself metally, yet grateful Bucky and Sam hadn't been there to witness whatever the FUCK that had been.

"Stupide idiot," Steve's head jerked over and Beau nodded at him, scowl in place, "I will no longer keep silent."

Steve was torn between running after you and demanding what Beau meant by that only to realize that he was now stood completely alone in the room. He had been so close. Had felt your lips beneath his and… what was his problem!? He turned towards Beau's office, took a few steps towards it and stopped. Turned to the doors that led outside and heard you arguing with Tony and stopped. 

At war with what he should do he ran a hand down his face and turned back towards the entrance doors and decided he needed a strong drink.