The honeymoon had been pure heaven for the newlyweds. Tony took Steve all over Europe to show him how much things had changed. Steve enjoyed every minute of it. He was fascinated by how the culture and the people had grown over the past seventy years. He relished in the thought knowing Germany was no longer a threat. In fact, he loved the German people he met while they toured the country. Steve was beyond happy. The world had become somewhat of a better place and he was glad knowing he had not missed out entirely. The fact he was also married to the love of his life also gave him reason to be cheerful. He felt free whenever he was with Tony and the culture of Europeans also made him feel accepted.

Tony was also feeling a sense of pure bliss. He had finally settled down with the love of his life as well and he couldn't have asked for a better spouse. He felt safe knowing Steve would always be there to support him and to love him always love him. Tony still had feelings of being unwanted but Steve would always appear and make him feel loved and desired. Every night they would make love as though it was the first time. For both, their honeymoon was a journey not just for romantic indulgences but to firmly establish who they were individually. By the time they returned, they knew almost every detail about one another.

Their favorite destination had been Paris. Steve enjoyed looking out over the city high atop the Eiffel Tower. Tony had insisted they go. He knew Steve felt comfortable being high up and he was right. Steve felt the same feeling he had experienced on Tony's roof; a sense of calm and serenity. It had been his favorite spot in Paris. He felt blessed that Tony knew all the intimate secrets to make Steve feel at ease. He loved Tony and nothing could ever change that.

Tony had enjoyed touring Versailles and its gardens. For some strange reason, being among the magnificent flowers and walking in a palace that used to house kings and queens made Tony feel uplifted. He was not usually a history person but something about Versailles and its past had resonated through Tony. He felt a sense of pride within himself knowing that he had been able to find his soul mate and had been given the opportunity to marry him. He thought the world of Steve and smiled at the thought of spending the rest of his life with him.

After their honeymoon, the couple boarded a plane and headed back to New York. It was a somber moment for the two as they took one last look at the Paris airport. They were heading back to reality and back to their life in the states. They had reminisced about their trip the entire flight back and looked at all the pictures they had taken. They were quickly jolted back to life in New York City by the sounds of honking cars and taxis; people shouting out of their cars; teenagers cussing at one another. Both men wished NYC could be more like Paris.

As Tony and Steve entered Stark's mansion, they were immediately greeted by Jarvis.

"Welcome back you two. I hope you enjoyed your honeymoon."

"Thank you JARVIS. We didn't want to leave. Paris was far better" said Tony as he placed his luggage on the floor.

"Yeah I could probably be persuaded to live there" replied Steve. He headed towards their bedroom. It looked the same as they had left it about a month prior. Inside he was secretly happy to be back. He loved Paris and could be persuaded to buy a house there but there was no place like home. No feeling could replace the emotions he had when he could lay in Tony's bed. It provided warmth of comfort that nowhere else could provide him. He got into the bed and began to relax. He felt so safe in the satin sheets.

"Did you miss home that much?" a voice said. Steve stirred from his little moment and looked up to see Tony standing in the doorway. He smiled as he watched him approach.

"Just a little" he said smiling. He laughed when Tony gave him that 'don't bullshit me' look. "Okay I missed it a lot" he added. "There's no place like home you know?" Tony smile grew wider as he stood next to the bed.

"I know the feeling. I kind of missed this place and JARVIS. Now scoot over and let me in the bed." Steve moved over to let Tony's built body in. Once Tony had positioned himself to where he was comfortable, Steve moved in closer and rested his hands on Tony's chest.

"Thank you for a wonderful honeymoon. I still can't believe we are really married. I love you Tony" he said quietly as he gazed into Tony's eyes.

"Well we are and I for one couldn't be happier. I am so thankful you came into my life." He stumbled a little on his words. Tony knew he was capable of being emotional but there were times when he didn't want it to be obvious. He turned and gazed into Steve's blue eyes. They were so hypnotic. They had always made Tony go weak in the knees. He let out a sigh and put his arm around his husband. "I love you Steve." He knew Steve was waiting patiently to hear those words and he was glad to say them.

"I love you too Tony." Steve raised his head and took Tony's mouth in his and kissed him ever so gently. This was home; their tongues fighting for control; the passion that ignited between them as they ran their fingers over their bodies. It was simply heaven. They spent the next few hours making the sweetest love possible. They were now a united front and along with the rest of the team knew they were finally ready to start yet another chapter of their lives. Both were glad to be home and neither could have predicted the news that would be arriving first thing in the morning.