"Okay so going under cover is one thing, but why in Canada?"

"Tony, I told you , all of you, a million times, it's a small town where you won't be recognized. Loki's apparently hiding up there and we need some eyes up there. You'll have housing and jobs, completely undercover!" Fury walked back around to the head of the table, leaning against the end looking over his mix matched group of heroes, known as the Avengers.

"Woah, jobs? You're putting us to work!" This time it was Tony's turn to stand up slamming his fists down on the table. "My job is saving the fucking world!"

Steve, who was to the immediate right of Tony, grabbed his forearm pulling him back into his chair. Stark shot him a dirty look as if to say "I'm right! What are you doing stopping me!" Steve returned the look with a, "I said sit down god dammit!" look. It was as if there was a silent conversation between the two of them for half a minute as everyone stared in silence. Tony slowly slid down into his chair.

"So, who are you sending? All 6 of us?" Natasha brought the conversation back down to earth. Only a few times did she glance over at the silent conversations of Steve and Tony.

"Good question, at least some of us care about this mission," nick glanced in Tony's direction, "No, you won't all be attending this interesting privilege. I'll need you Agent Romanoff , as well as Clint to stay here. Just incase anything happens, if it gets too extreme we can call back the others, but you two are good at observing and watching out."

Clint rolled his eyes. Never going on the big adventures, but staying alone with Romanoff was definitely not a punishment to him.

Nick pushed a paper in the direction of the four that would be heading up north. And one paper to the middle of the table. "Those are your jobs, they aren't all at the same store, but they're all in the same mall. This here in the middle is the multi-level apartment you'll be staying in. There's only three bedrooms though, so someone's on the couch…"

At those words Steve and Tony both looked at each other and gave one anther 'the look'. They look that said they had a secret, and it was all theirs. It's not quite a relationship, but Steve had something for Tony and Tony had something for Steve. They hadn't publicly showed this interests in each other, but deep down, it was definitely there. Behind closed doors, where no one could see, the something was there.

"Guys, you know I'm a bit behind on things, and I do know a lot but what is this H&M I to work at?" Steve looked over his paper questionably. "Is this a clothing store? You have me working a female clothing store?"

"Look, I couldn't be picky, you get what you get. No, they aren't all great jobs, but you're just there to blend in…" Nick sat down in his chair for the first time in the meeting.

"Okay, so when do we leave? You might want to get an extra ticket for the big guy." Bruce looked down at his paper and smiled at his own joke. Being quite was his thing, but the occasional one liners that he let out could me the line of the night.

"You guys leave tomorrow, private jet 10am. You'll be in eastern Canada, known as the Maritimes. They have messed up weather and no body feels the cold. So it's a different then here. No go away and sleep so you aren't late tomorrow. Maps are provided to the condo the mall and a map of the mall for where you each work. Try to be on your toes. Watch out for signs of Loki in that town, and surrounding towns. But most importantly, blend in, you are superheroes, just because it's a different country doesn't mean they don't have social media." Nick finished his little Canada speech by standing up quickly and leaving the Stark Tower without another word.

"I MUST ASK. WHAT IS THIS PET SHOP I WILL BE WORKING AT?" Thor slammed his paper down in confusion. "DO THEY SUPPORT THE ACT OF PETTING OTHER PEOPLE?"

Stark looked down laughing, "Why I do all this for the sake of the human race I don't know…" He grabbed his papers and left heading to the kitchen for a drink then to bed.

Thor was still clearly confused, Natasha leaned over and said, "It's a store for buying animals. Like dogs or cats or fish. People buy them as domestic pets."

Every one left the meeting room either laughing or hiding one. Well, except Thor, he was still mildly confused by what the meaning of a Pet Shop is and the reason for him being there.

It was precisely 2:34 am when he heard the creak. His door, which he really should have locked now that he thinks about it, creaked more and now was about half open with a tall muscular figure standing in the space. He kept one eye closed, trying to look still, as if he was still asleep. The figure reached up to scratched an unseen part of his head or face.

"Tony… Tony are you awake? I had the dream again. Can I stay in here again?" Steve's whispered voice lingered through the room. Tony wishes he was actually asleep. That way him not responding would be logical and there would be no guilt pressing on his fragile chest.

"Get in Cap. I'm awake, for now." With both eyes closed now he heard the door creak a bit again, the lock clicking, and the shuffling of bare feet over to his bed. A quick clod breeze as the black and sheet were lifted up hit his face. Steve climbed in and took a few minutes to get situated.

Getting situated to him was more like using Tony as his personal teddy bear. Not that Tony complained. He would never deny Steves company, even though sometimes he thought about it. Stark was literally wrapped up in Captain America. The soldiers strong arms around him, pulling him close. Not to mention this soft kiss that pressed against Tony's forehead.

"You're shivering? Are you okay?"

"No. The dream. It was so cold."

"It's okay, it's okay you're here now. You're safe."

Steve squeezed Tony in a hug. He held him tight for longer then expected, like if he even loosened his grip the slightest bit he would fall away and never return. His muscles slowly relaxed as he drifted off. Tony smiled at the soft snoring that came from the captain. At some point drifting off himself.