Tony was sitting on the floor, near the Christmas tree, watching the lights chasing each other. It was getting late and together with Steve, they spend the whole day with their team. First they had some official business, then there was a Christmas party with SHIELD's stuff, later Tony had to go to the party in Stark Industries, to which he dragged Steve along and in the end Avengers team party. They exchanged small gifts as a few weeks earlier they played secret Santa. Tony got Thor which was easy, he just got the God of Thunder a stock of pop tarts in all those crazy flavors he didn't have an occasion to try yet, like Rainbow Cookie Sandwich (he did order a stock of Blueberry and Brown Sugar Cinnamon for himself in secret from Steve). Steve got Bruce, and as Tony offered that he can buy something for the doctor, the blonde still wanted to give it a try. Buying some book would be the simplest, Tony with a smirk suggested "Anger Management", earning a smack on the head from Captain. It took a while, but Steve finally figured out what he will give him. And so Bruce received a beautiful portrait of himself and Hulk decorating the Christmas tree, more specifically Bruce sitting on Hulk's shoulder, putting the star on the top of the tree. Steve wished him a Merry Christmas and accepting that the Hulk is part of him and it's nothing to be ashamed of, as the whole team has it's own quirks. Bruce just smiled, admiring the details and work Steve put into this, and hugged him. And it was all the Captain needed as hugs from Bruce still were rare. As for their gifts - Clint got Tony and bought him a set of ties, which was good, because just like sunglasses, Tony collected ties, but not such ties. Christmas ties. Gold with Santa, red with little Christmas trees printed all over it, blue with snowmen. The last one was immediately forced on him by his boyfriend, making him loose the one matching his suit, but seeing Steve's smile, he knew it was worth it. Natasha got Steve, and bought him art supplies, and Steve always needed them so he was happy. They drank eggnog and hot chocolate, ate Christmas cakes and cookies, even sang some Christmas songs (Thor particularly liking "Deck the halls", not only because of the melody but also because the specific lyrics, close to his way of speaking) and for few hours they all pretended that they were regular people, just celebrating Christmas as an awkward family they were.
And now Tony was waiting for Steve to get out of his uniform, which took awfully long as Steve had a whole ritual while taking off it, not like Tony who could get out of his official clothes in less than 10 seconds, and open their own gifts. They had an agreement that they are buying only one gift for the other. Tony frowned at that, he had the money and wanted to buy Steve more stuff but Captain was firm about it. He also knew that limiting the number of presents will limit his chances of Tony buying him some "weird undergarment" as he used to call them, not able to say the proper name for them. So now, Tony was waiting, looking at the two gifts similar in size, not allowed to touch them. So he was just snatching the candy from the tree, leaving the colorful wraps all around him.

"Tony, stop eating our tree," Steve smiled as he entered the room, noticing the wraps.
"We will still have to eat at some point," Tony smiled back.
"But not today," he answered calmly, sitting next to his boyfriend. "Ready?"
"Yeah," Tony smiled more, taking the package he got Steve. "Open it, open it!" he chanted, urging Steve to hurry up. The blonde laughed and gave Tony his present in exchange, but the brunet put it aside, wanting Steve to open his gift first. Steve smiled and unwrap the colorful paper, taking out a big, yellow, soft sweater. He smiled, thinking that it's much better than stuff Tony could get him. Tony smiled.

"Because you're complaining that the snow around you makes you feel cold," he smiled softly. Steve got closer and kissed his lips.
"Thank you babe, I love it," he said honestly.
"Try it on!" Tony smiled more. Steve pulled the sweater on him and laughed.

"Tony, I know that I'm bigger than you are, but it's more like Hulk size than mines."
"No, it's perfect," Tony grinned.
"Really? Because it looks like you could fit in here too," Steve laughed more and Tony grinned bigger. With the same grin he lifted the hem of the sweater and climbed inside it, making his way up, wrapping his hands around Steve's waist, his brown head peeking out from the neckline as it finally popped out. Steve laughed more, thinking that they must look grotesque now.

"This way we both will be warm," Tony smiled, tugging his head under Steve's chin. Steve wrapped his hands around Tony, holding him closer.
"How are you going to open your present now?" he smiled softly.
"What, you're chasing me out?" he answered with a play-glare.
"No, but I want you to open your present, come on," Steve wiggled, pulling the sweater up from Tony's back. After a while, Tony was free and grabbed his present, shaking it with a smile as to check what's inside. Captain just smiled at his boyfriend, acting like a child. The brunet started to unwrap his present, tearing the paper and saw.. A sweater. A blue one.

"Huh.. It's.. It's nice, Steve," he said, kinda dumbfounded. They both got each other sweaters. And yes, they both got cold, so sweater was welcomed, but still he liked snuggling to his soldier each time he was cold. And, dear God, it was a sweater. When they became such a boring couple? He heard Steve laughing, making him come back from his thoughts.

"Just wear it," Steve grinned, observing Tony's face. Tony took out the sweater and pulled it on. "Perfect," Steve said, mimicking the exact same expression Tony had while saying that a while ago. The brunet just looked surprised at him, not knowing what he means. Steve stood up, reaching his hand, taking Tony to the front of the window so he could see himself in the reflection. Tony laughed first at Steve's enormous sweater and then a glimpse of faint blue light shining through the material caught his eye. He looked at his reflection and laughed more. There was a reindeer embroidered on his torso. And it had a protruding tongue, crosses in its eyes and the light from the arc made it look like it was shot in the head. Tony was laughing, while Steve wrapped his hands around him, pulling him close.

"Merry Christmas, Grinch," he grinned, kissing brunet's temple. Tony grinned back.
"Where did you find such sweater?"
"Um.." slowly a blush appeared on Steve's face. Tony got wide eyed at that.
"Wait.. You didn't.. You did.." Tony started to laugh all over again as the truth hit him. Captain America knows how to knit. Steve turned him around, making their noses bump.

"Laugh all you want, Stark," he threatened playfully, squeezing him harder. Tony wiggled as trying to get away, but just clung more to the soldier.
"And I thought that I know you.. Why is my sweater blue?" Steve grinned more at his boyfriend's question.
"Because it's my color. And I want people to know to whom you belong," he answered, with this dark note in his voice Tony loved so much.
"Mmmm.." Tony rubbed their noses together. "I like the way you think, Captain."
"I like the way you look in blue, soldier," Steve purred back, imposing a kiss on the smaller man's lips. Tony kissed back eagerly. They both will have a Merry Christmas.