Every relationship has its quirks. It is impossible for them to not to have quirks. Even if you are in a relationship with Steve (Mr. Perfect) Rodgers.
Hell, especially if you're in a relationship with Steve Rodgers.
One of these being his borderline obsession Steve has with Tony's pockets. It was something nobody would expect or even notice. On the outside, at least. Tony definitely noticed when Steve did it.
It was just so unexpected. Especially with Steve. He wasn't the usual person to slide his hands into Tony's back pockets. But he did it all the time, especially in public.
The first time he did it, Tony jumped out of his skin.
Steve had just come out of his morning shower, hair still wet. ti was kind of disappointing that, in a rush, he hadn't just thrown in a towel. No, he had taken the time to do the whole nine yards, making him late. he slid into the back of the briefing room just behind Tony. Close enough that he could smell the aroma of his shampoo.
Then he stepped even closer and slid his hands into his back pockets. And stood there listening, as if it was normal.
Tony jumped. it was a tiny jump, one that only Natasha or Clint would notice. It was more of a flinch, really. And who wouldn't flinch when your gorgeous boyfriend slides his hands in an inappropriate place. And during a mission briefing of all places. Who knew Captian America had such a dirty mind.
Steve smiled. He had felt Tony jump, and he wiggled his fingers to be a tease. Tony leaned back and stepped on his toe, shooting him a warning look.
"Steve Rodgers, I am trying to listen!" he playfully hissed.
"Yeah right," Steve scoffed. "Tony Stark, listening." He snorted.
Tony didn't reward him with an answer. But he didn't move away, either. He kind of liked it. Surprising? Yes. Dirty? Absolutely. But it also meant that Steve was thinking about him.
So he didn't object when Steve did it on a regular basis. In fact, he encouraged it. It was a way that they could display affection in the most public of places.
It lost all dirty connotation over the years of their relationship. After a fight, it could mean "I'm sorry". In public situations, it mostly meant "I'm here" or "You're not paying enough attention to me." It was their thing, and mo matter how many disapproving looks they got why weren't' going to stop anytime soon. So you can stop fake wretching, Clint.