In Remembrance
It's All in the Expression
Tony felt something was wrong. In the pit of his stomach, he had a sinking feeling, and he didn't know why. But the way Steve was staring out a window blankly at the streets below made him wonder. He had realized that in the time their relationship had grown, he had become more attuned to the different behaviors of Steve, and that he could tell what was wrong. This was something he had never really experienced with him before. He quietly walked up behind him and wrapped his arms around his form, taking in the scent that he loved so much. Steve didn't even flinch, and barely made any noises or moves. "Steve…what's wrong?"
He felt Steve's chest move as he inhaled deeply, and then let it out. "Nothing…"
Tony was not fully convinced. "Nothing? You don't normally stare out the window at nothing…what's bothering you?"
The blonde turned in his grip, and flashed a very fake smile. "I promise you there's nothing wrong."
Tony let him go, but reached up to place a hand on Steve's face. Steve placed his own hand over Tony's. "You promise?"
"Absolutely…Tony, I wouldn't lie to you."
Tony felt guilty after the words had registered. "I'm sorry, Steve…I didn't mean…I believe you."
Steve flashed him another fake smile; one so real he wouldn't have been able to tell it was fake if he hadn't noticed the expression in Steve's bright blue eyes. In determination to make it better, he didn't pursue the issue further. Instead, he left it to his own devices to figure out what exactly was wrong with Steve.