1. Vindicated – Dashboard Confessional
When Steve follows the scent of fresh coffee into the kitchen he isn't surprised to find Tony hovering over a cup at the table.
Tony has been thinking a lot about last night, the things that Steve said when it was just the two of them on the roof of the tower. Steve told Tony that somewhere, deep down inside, there is an actual human being with emotions and compassion for others. He said that since they've met Tony has made an effort to get along and contribute to the team.
Tony knows that Steve likes him, feels differently about him than the others do. He knows that Steve feels compelled to protect Tony and care for him, make sure he gets enough to eat and enough sleep. He knows Steve wishes Tony would ask him on a date and maybe even bring him flowers beforehand. But Tony is selfish, although Steve says he's getting better about that. Tony is beginning to see all the things that Steve said about him.
Steve pours himself a cup of coffee, sitting down next to Tony at the small breakfast table. Tony looks up to see the corner of Steve's lips curling into a smile and without much thought, leans over and claims the smile with his own.
