#superhusband

No, I’m Not a Human AU

of dogs, love, and quiet mornings / stevetony.

Steve Rogers and Tony Stark live a domestic life—or as domestic as it can get after once being Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Their days are quieter now, though missions still come and go. But when Steve stumbles upon two abandoned puppies during an assignment—scared, hungry, and desperate for affection—he realizes this might be one of the greatest missions life has ever given him. Domestic life was one thing; this was something else entirely. Especially when Tony seems less than thrilled about having two dogs tearing through their home. But really—can Tony say no when Steve and their new furry recruits look at him with those pleading eyes? Apparently, he can’t.

Somewhere in Europe.

Steve Rogers had only come along to accompany Sam and Bucky—nothing more. Ever since he’d passed the mantle to Sam Wilson, he’d taken the idea of “relaxing” rather seriously. Still, there were moments when his body—and the quiet rhythm of his civilian life—seemed to ache for the chaos again. Teaching art to veterans, volunteering at community centers…it filled his days, but it wasn’t the same. Not for someone who had lived his life in perpetual motion.

But this time, Steve wasn’t there as Captain America. He was simply Rogers—Commander Rogers—taking orders from Captain America and, occasionally, the Winter Soldier. And truth be told, he didn’t mind that. It suited him to follow rather than lead.

The mission itself had been simple. A quick assist for S.H.I.E.L.D.—extract a handful of hostages from a remote European facility, neutralize the bad guys, and get everyone home safe. No casualties, no complications. Just the way he liked it.

Until night fell.

The cold crept deep into their bones, the kind that made breath hang heavy in the air. Sam was back at the Quinjet, reporting to S.H.I.E.L.D. and the President, while Steve and Bucky stayed behind to sweep the abandoned village one last time. They knew there wouldn’t be anything left—no stragglers, no intel—but old habits were hard to break. Besides, night made everything quieter, more honest.

The world was asleep, and only men like them were left walking through it.

The moonlight painted the narrow cobblestone streets silver as they moved.

of dogs, love, and quiet mornings / stevetony.

of dogs, love, and quiet mornings / stevetony.

Color: purple my beloved

Ship: stony

Word prompt(if you want): sunflowers

Love youuuuuuu 🥰🥰🥰

I love youuuuu and you've already read this but I guess everyone else can read it too lol

Royal Purple

Stony - T, 600 - Fluff, artist!Steve Rogers

Yes this is technically part of "a series of learning experiences" But that's not important to read it

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“You know, when you asked to paint me, this is not what I had in mind.”

“Do you want me to stop?” Steve asks, lifting his brush as he looks up at him.

“No no, just making conversation,” Tony says quickly.

“And moving my canvas in the process.”

“Hey, you knew I was gonna talk the whole time,” Tony points out, “and if you didn’t, well, are you even my boyfriend?”

“I did, and I am,” Steve says happily, turning his attention back to the field of wildflowers he’s painting across Tony’s stomach. “So what did you think I meant?” He asks as he carefully adds flourishes of color among the shades of green.

Tony hums, letting his gaze drift up to the ceiling, and finally says, “I don’t want to say now.”

"Did it involve the phrase ‘French girls’?"

“Noo…” Tony says slowly, trying to fight down a laugh, and he feels the bed beneath them shaking as Steve chuckles fondly. He quickly gets bored of staring at the ceiling and cranes his head down again to watch the movement of the paintbrush as he says, “So, tell me about these flowers.”

“What do you mean?” Steve asks distractedly.

“Well, like those purple ones, what are they called?”

"I don’t know any of the names," Steve says with a laugh, then lifts his brush and looks up when Tony makes surprised sputtering noises at him. “I just know what they look like, sort of!” He defends, “I’m working from memory here!”

“So you’re just making things up,” Tony says with an offended sniff, "and here I thought I was going to be your masterpiece."

“Hey now, I am putting thought into it here,” Steve pouts, flipping his paintbrush around to poke the end against one of the flowers near Tony’s hip. “This color is called royal purple, and I’ve been thinking that it would look perfect on you,” Steve explains, then shoots him a cheeky grin as he adds, “You know, because you’re my prince charming.”

“Boo, cheesy,” Tony says, but he can’t fight down his smile or the pleased flush rising in his cheeks.

“You love it,” Steve says confidently, grinning wider, and Tony can’t exactly argue that. Steve props himself up and then leans over to grab a different brush, his elbow digging into Tony’s thigh a little. “Here,” he says as he settles back down sprawled between Tony’s legs,“I’ll add a flower I do know the name of.”

“The suspense builds,” Tony says, dropping his head back against the pillow again.

He tries to figure out what Steve is painting from the ticklish drag of the brush, but he quickly loses track. So instead he lets his eyes fall closed and just tries not to squirm until Steve announces that he’s done.

“Alright, lets see the extent of your flower knowlege,” Tony says, lifting his head and looking down at himself. He finds a large, familiar yellow flower spread across his skin, the tips of its bright petals reaching from his ribs to his navel.

“Its a sunflower,” Steve says unnecessarily, smiling widely up at him and Tony can feel it coming as Steve adds, “because you’re my sunshine.”

"So cheesy," Tony accuses, but his voice comes out thick and he can’t resist reaching out. He gets his hand in Steve’s hair, on the curve of his shoulder, and then pulls him up into a kiss, heedless of the paint smearing between them.

“You love it,” Steve says again, smiling against his lips.

Happy Sunday!! Here’s what I read this week. Be sure to leave your author a comment or kudos if you enjoy a story! 

***Marks my recent favorites 

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Happy Lights by ladyshadowdrake 

An interdimensional portal opens over New York and drops a tentacled alien in the middle of Central Park. The Avengers are called out to investigate, and hopefully return the visitor home. Steve has been brushing up on his diplomacy, but he never expected to be a liaison to an alien in such an intimate capacity, or that the alien would be so friendly, and the unusual visit turns into the world's best team-building exercise.

Strange Turns by ladyshadowdrake

“You know how this works,” Tony interrupted, “Bucky is Steve colony. Colony keeps Steve warm. Colony keeps Bucky warm. He’s one of yours, so he’s one of ours. End of story."

Sequel to "Happy Lights"

Falling From Oaks by ladyshadowdrake

They may have brought him home, but he's still more Winter Soldier than Bucky, and he doesn't understand what his new master and handlers want from him.

Bucky's long transition from Winter Soldier to a human again, with a little help from the colony.

Happy (Christmas) Lights by ladyshadowdrake

The colony pays a visit to earth just in time for Christmas.

I'll turn hours into gardens by nanasekei

Every week, a plant arrives.

forged on low heat by ArabellaAM 

When they tell him his hand’s been promised without him knowing about it, Tony swears he can feel his blood boiling under his skin.

Or, Warlord Steve appears in the Stark's Clan territory one morning and Howard offers his son to him.

For This, I am Thankful by Corsets_and_Cardigans

“Dad, are you going to spend Thanksgiving with Mr. Steve?” Peter tugged on the bottom edge of Tony’s peacoat. It was too adorable for words. Steve had a feeling those big brown eyes had everyone wrapped around his little finger.

“Well, Peety, I-”

“Dodger will be there. And Mr. Steve and Mr. Bucky and you told Momma that you wouldn’t be alone on Thanksgiving.”

Steve tried his best to hide his snickering behind his fist.

Tony heaved a sigh, “Well, if Dodger is there, I guess I’ll go."

***

Newly divorced Dad Tony spends Thanksgiving with his attractive new neighbor.

Teddy Bear Status by tazziebubbles

“So are we gonna talk about this?”

There was a pause. Then-

“Talk about what?”

His gaze flicked to Steve, who was currently pressed up against him in every way imaginable, arms around his waist, head tucked into the crook of his neck, legs tangled with his own. He could even feel the occasional flutter of his eyelashes.

Tony snorted. “Oh yeah, what could there possibly be to talk about?”

~

In which Tony almost dies (yet again) and a certain supersoldier becomes awfully touchy. Not that he minds.

Quiet Worship by sidium

He should let him sleep, really, he knows this. He should go back to sleep, or carefully get up, maybe make a cup of coffee, or a million other things that would allow Steve to stay in the position he’s in, peaceful and dreaming.

Kindergarten Romance by JehBeeEh

Parenting is hard.

Being forced into e-learning with kindergarten aged kids is its own form of hell.

Steve and Tony meet during one such event.

Don't Leave Me This Way by FestiveFerret

Tony can see a way out, but he has to go alone.

Death By A Thousand Cuts by DispiritedSpitfire

Twitter Prompt: "Imagine if Steve hugged Tony in Siberia instead of fighting back."

This Wasn't What the Brochure Promised by kahn for Settiai

Tony, Steve, Clint and Bruce spend quality time together in a cave. Tony does not build another arc reactor (even if he sort of needs one). Steve is all Protective Leader. Clint is terrifyingly good with a knife. Bruce bleeds and snarks. There is banter and embarassing amounts of schmoop and the boys get very touchy-feely.

Written for the cap_ironman holiday fic exchange (I'm late posting it here).

Safeword by melannen

Tony Stark doesn't need to be safe, sane, and consensual. He has JARVIS instead. (Then he gets Steve.)

Wild Pitch by FestiveFerret, the_crown_jules

Rookie pitcher Tony Stark says he’s the most exciting thing to happen to the New York Shields in years. It’s hard for veteran catcher Steve Rogers to feel that way about Tony’s volatile pitching and frequent game ejections—especially when the Shields coaches have tasked Steve with reining the rookie in.

Getting excited about Tony himself, though? That is, unfortunately, all too easy.

You’re Walking a Little Funny by jellybeanforest

Steve notices that the Avengers’ benefactor, billionaire Tony Stark, gets injured surprisingly often for a civilian. New bruises and abrasions mottle what little skin is exposed and the stiff way he holds himself speaks to additional hidden injuries. Steve doesn’t want to pry, but perhaps the personal relationship between Stark and his ex-girlfriend-slash-new-CEO, Pepper Potts, is less cordial than he had initially supposed.

Nat claims it's not what he thinks, Iron Man is offended he even asked, and Clint?

Well...

"Knowing Mr. Stark’s reputation, it’s probably a sex thing."

Remix of “Noticed Hurts” by Lets_call_me_Lily for the 2021 Cap-IronMan Remix Exchange.

The Sweetest of Dreams by iam93percentstardust

After coming back to the Compound, Steve takes a moment to breathe and return to his old room. Tony takes a moment to flirt and ask Steve out on their first official date.

A Night Out by Neverever 

Tony and Steve's date goes wrong and then Tony finds out that Steve wants something unexpected out of their relationship.

Happily Ever After by JehBeeEh

“You and Steve found each other kinda like in the story, and you’re going to live happily ever after!”

“You think so, huh?” Tony replied, amused at how Morgan's little mind worked.

“I know so. Steve told me,” she replied in her adorably childish, matter-of-fact way.

Rollin' and Tumblin' by Muccamukk

Do you have any favourite fics that you think are underrated?

Are there a few fics on your all time faves reclist that no one seems to have read?

I’m planning to make a reclist of all times stony hidden gems and I’m asking for everyone’s recommendation!

What fic?

Any fic that you really love and believe has not received as much love as it deserves. There are no other requirements; the fic can be based in any universe (canon or AU), have any word count, be a WIP or completed, be of any rating, been published at any time and have received any number of kudos. As long as you think it’s a hidden gem, it’s the fic I’m looking for.

No OT3 please, but previous backgrounds are okay. The fics have to be focused on SteveTony.

How to Submit?

Submit the fic to my recblog with the below information until end of August:

Name and link of the fic

Why you love it

Whether you prefer to be credited and tagged in the post or not

Steve x Tony: 8 Love me till the end (epilogue)

Truckstop hooker AU but not really!

Tony is driving from Malibu to Vegas for an Expo. He gets lost and ends up at a truckstop in the middle of nowhere at night time. He asks for help from the hottest guy at the truckstop and when he says he is working right now, Tony winks and says that he will pay for his whole shift if the guy shows him how to get to the main road or even better to a hotel room.

That’s how Tony ends up taking Steve with him to Vegas, to be on his beck and call for the weekend of the Expo, assuming Steve is, in fact, a truckstop hooker.

You know, Pretty Woman style.