*This story takes place after the Avengers movie. It's the same night they ate at the end of the film*

Trying Something New

It's been a long day and the only thing left to do is relax and drink some beers in front of the TV. Steve and Tony sat a comfortable distance away from each other on the large leather couch. Tony wasn't wearing a shirt, but he had a zip-up jacket on, unzipped, and sweatpants. Steve was wearing a tight white tee with faded blue jeans. Both were barefoot. They were spending most of their time talking about the events of that day, so the news was turned down low.

"It's getting late..." Steve noticed.

"Yeah, I guess you're right." Tony agreed.

Their hands touched as they both reached for the remote. Tony thought nothing of it while Steve immediately blushed a soft pink.

"K, that's enough of that," said Tony, turning off the flat screen and missing Rogers' blush completely.

Although the alcohol didn't have any effect on Steve, it was still nice to spend some time with his best friend… he wish he never had to leave. He hated living alone.

As Tony stood up to put the glasses in his sink, he noticed Steve was deep in thought. He looked concerned.

"You okay?" Tony asked nonchalantly.

"Uh… yeah. I'm fine," Steve replied, not sounding very convincing.

Tony chuckled softly to himself as he left the room, only to return five seconds later.

"You're spending the night," he stated.

Steve was silent for a moment. He didn't know how to reply. Of course, he wanted to stay the night, but, at the same time, he didn't want to sound desperate.

"You sure?" he finally asked, scared that Tony might change his mind.

"Yeah, why not?" Tony replied.

Just then, Tony's house came to life.

"But, Sir, both of your guest rooms are filled with spare equipment," spoke JARVIS.

"Eh… that's ok. He can sleep in my bed," Tony said, trying to be polite to his ease dropping house.

Steve blushed again.

"But, Sir, where will you sleep?"

Now Tony was a little annoyed. He shot Steve a look that said, "Give me a minute. I'll shut him up."

Steve grinned and nodded his head.

"I'll sleep in my bed," replied Tony, smirking a little.

Steve stopped all movement and just stared at Tony. He felt extremely awkward.

Now JARVIS was quiet.

"See?" said Tony.

"Yeah, but... what about Pepper?" asked Steve, concerned.

"Ms. Potts is out for the evening," replied Tony with a mischievous grin on his

face.

It looks like Steve got his wish.

Rogers was lounging in Stark's bed, under the covers. He still had his shirt on but Tony didn't know he had taken off his pants. He usually sleeps in just his underwear.

Tony walked in after washing up in the restroom. He was still in his sweatpants and jacket. Without realizing there was a stunning blue set of eyes watching him, he slowly pulled off his jacket, revealing battle scars and a fabulous set of abs. However, something bright and futuristic in the center of his chest caught Rogers' attention the most.

Steve was jealous of Tony's carved shape even though his body was genetically altered to be "perfect" by non other than Mr. Stark's father. Just how Tony was effortlessly fit was mind-boggling to him.

Tony pulled back the covers so he could slip into bed. He stopped his movements when he discovered a bare, hairy, and, surprisingly, muscular leg. With his mouth slightly ajar, he looked at Steve.

"You don't have pants on," he said.

"Correct," replied Steve, laughing a little.

Tony didn't know how to reply to that.

"…Alrighty, then," he said, awkwardly.

Tony slowly laid down in his bed, trying to get comfortable with such a large muscular man next to him. He was used to having a quite… smaller figure by his side as he slept. He had to be sure to tell Rogers not to tell Pepper he took her spot in the king sized bed.

"Your house is so big," said Steve, waking Tony from his thoughts. "I'm jealous."

"Your house is cute," said Tony, teasingly.

"Shut up."

Stark burst out laughing. Mr. USA was so adorable at times; he couldn't help but love him.

Tony rolled over, propping himself up with his elbow, to face Rogers. He looked at him as if he was about to say something. He stopped when he made eye contact.

Steve was curled up facing him. He had both his hands folded and under his head and was looking at Tony with a soft, loving smile. There was a twinkle in his eyes.

Tony felt a little awkward but had to admit that Rogers looked quite handsome. He softened his face and half smiled.

"What?" he asked.

Steve smiled a little bigger and grabbed Tony's arm, pulling him down towards himself. Once Tony's body hit the bed, Steve draped an arm over his shoulders and pulled him a little closer. Their noses were almost touching.

"Oh." was Tony's only reply.

"Sorry, I'm lonely at my house," Steve said, starting to take his arm away.

"No, it's okay," replied Stark.

Steve put his arm around Tony's shoulders again and snuggled a little closer to him. He leaned his forehead against Tony's and sighed a small sigh of relief. It was then that Tony realized just how good the captain smelled. He smelled fresh and clean. His scent was calming. Steve made the same discovery. Tony had on expensive cologne that could get a person's attention from across the room. He loved it. They laid there, enjoying each other's scent.

They were both facing each other. Tony's top arm was placed awkwardly on the side of his body, not knowing what to do with it. His other was close to his chest. While Steve's top arm was draped over Tony, his bottom arm was clinging to his own chest. His hand was only an inch away from Stark's.

"Hey, Tony?" asked Steve, timidly.

"Hmm?"

"I have a question… it's kind of odd, though," said Steve, shyly.

Tony laughed a little. "What is it?"

Steve was quiet for a moment before replying.

"Have you ever kissed a guy?"

Tony was taken aback by the random question. He could recall some incidents at certain college parties that may have led him to a few flings with one or two other men.

"Uh… it would be a lie if I said I didn't," Tony started. "Not like I remember it though, if you understand what I'm saying."

"Yeah, I hear ya," replied Steve. He was thoughtful for a moment.

"Why do you ask?" questioned Tony, a little concerned.

Rogers was silent for a moment.

"I wanna try something..." he said, quietly.

He then positioned himself a little lower on Tony's body and kissed the base of his neck.

Tony's eyes widened in shock and his mouth fell open. He then laid on his back, leaving Rogers' hand on his chest. Once Tony felt a little more comfortable, he placed his hand on Steve's and continuously dragged his thumb across it.

Steve was still working on Tony's neck.

"Uh… not too much. I don't want to have to explain a hickey to Ms. Potts."

Rogers pulled away, catching his breath.

"Sorry..." he said.

Then he moved his head a little higher and started nibbling on Tony's ear.

Tony giggled and leaned his head away so Steve would stop.

A little sad, Steve pulled on Tony's shoulder so he was on his side and facing him again.

Tony put his hand behind Steve's head and pulled his face closer to his own so their noses touched.

"That's better," commented Tony.

Steve was a little disappointed but didn't want to make Tony uncomfortable, which is why he was a little surprised to feel muscular lips devour his own.

Stark kept greeting Cap's lips with little kiss after little kiss. At first Steve was unresponsive but then attacked Tony's mouth with the same passion. Tony moaned into Steve. They were breathing heavily and took turns moving their heads side to side to get better access. They went on like this for a minute or two, stopping occasionally to pull back and smile at each other. Steve then pulled Tony even further, stopping only when Tony's body was draped over his own.

Tony pulled away.

"Roll back," he said, slightly out of breath. "Too much."

"Sorry…"

Then they went back to facing each other with their arms around the other's shoulders. Only, this time, they were holding each other's bottom hand.

"I've never… done anything… like that before," remarked Steve, silently.

"Eh… it happens," Tony replied lazily.

"What would you say if I asked if you wanted to continue?" asked Steve, smiling hopefully.

"Your choice. I'm not making the first move again," said Tony, matter-of-factly.

Steve thought about it for a few seconds, only to decide to plant another kiss on Tony.

This one was soft and slow with less movement, only to be followed by more enjoyable and sweet kisses. Steve brought his hand up and ran it through Tony's gorgeous dark brown hair. He then stopped at the base of his neck and started to play with his curls. Tony laughed in the middle of a longer kiss. Steve could feel his lips curl into a smile.

"What?" asked Steve in between kisses.

"It tickles," Tony said, trying to catch his breath.

Rogers then deliberately tickled the back of Stark's neck.

Tony broke out into a round of adorable giggles. Steve laughed so hard he went silent. "He looks so cute when he laughs…" Rogers thought.

"STOP," Tony managed to yell.

"I'm sorry," Steve said lovingly. Then he proceeded to make out with the Iron Man.

This time, he was more assertive. Tony could feel Steve was still a little reluctant and decided he was the one who had to go a step further. Slowly, he dragged his tongue across Rogers' lips. Steve turned cherry red but went along with it. Once there was an opening, Stark's tongue slipped right inside. Tony explored the inside of Steve's mouth for a little while before their tongues did a slow tango together. Steve was scared to return the favor so he slowly let his tongue venture into the billionaire's strong mouth. Stark immediately grabbed hold and started to softly suck on the captain's tongue. Tony enjoyed that for a few more seconds, until he felt a hand going through his hair again. Once again, it stopped at the base of his neck and started to twirl his hair. He pulled back and laughed, looking into Rogers' relaxing blue eyes.

Without saying a word, they cuddled up close and touched their noses together again. They both sighed.

"It amazes me," Tony started "how your body is so strong yet, your lips are so soft and gentle."

Steve smiled and gently kissed Tony's lips again, pulling away after a few seconds.

"Thank you," they said at the same time. They both laughed and blushed.

They laid like that, breathing the same air, until they fell asleep peacefully in each other's arms.

When Tony woke up, he found his head lying on top of a very unique pillow. He was curled up sideways on the bed. The lower half of his body was on his side of the bed and his upper half was laid across Steve's torso, facing him. Steve was laying flat on his back with one arm around Tony's shoulders, the other behind his own head.

Tony felt the body underneath him stretch and yawn.

"Mornin' Cap'" he said.

"Morning," said Rogers, still yawning.

Tony slowly sat up, leaving Rogers' arm to fall limply to the bed.

"Coffee?" he asked.

Steve mumbled a "yeah" then rolled over on his side.

Tony laughed and got up, leaving Rogers alone to his half sleep.

Tony walked down to his kitchen in a daze. As he stood there making coffee, he thought long and hard about the night before. "No one can ever know about this…" he said to himself.

Just then, he heard slow footsteps coming down the stairs.

A sleepy-eyed Captain America greeted him with another yawn. He had pants on this time.

"Gosh, you're tired," teased Stark.

"Yeah, well, I didn't get a lot of sleep last night," replied Steve with a small wink.

Tony just nodded his head and handed him a cup of steaming hot coffee.

"Thanks."

"Yeah."

They sat at the island in awkward silence.

"So, just making it clear, no one can hear or know about this… Got it?" Tony said sharply.

"Yeah, of course," said Steve.

"Same goes for you, JARVIS," Stark added.

"Of course, Sir," was the reply he got.

Tony nodded his head again and started to look around. It was then that he noticed the time. 7:34.

"Well… Ms. Potts should be here in a little while, so…" started Tony.

"Yeah, I hear ya," said Steve, a little sad he had to leave soon.

They sat there in growing silence as they finished their cups of coffee. Occasionally they made eye contact, but it was always awkward.

"Well, I guess I better go now," said Steve, wishing to get a goodbye hug or kiss or something…

"Yeah" was Tony's only reply.

Steve put his coffee cup in the sink, walked over to the living room to retrieve his shoes, then walked to the door.

That's when Tony got up.

He walked over to Rogers. "See ya, Cap," he said.

"…Yeah," Steve said awkwardly.

Just then Tony gave him a sweet goodbye kiss, enjoying his lips one last time. He had to stand on his tip toes to do it, though. He never realized how tall Rogers was.

It looks like Steve got his wish again.

"See ya," said Tony, pulling away.

Looking down, Steve nodded his head and closed the door.

Tony slowly walked over to his living room and plopped down on the couch. He sat there thinking about what the fuck happened last night. Of course, Pepper would never know, and neither would anyone else.

The only thing he needed to do was wash Steve's scent off the bed.

Alright guys, so I know I disagreed with this in the past but I've been thinking.. what if I continued this story so that Pepper finds out about this whole thing and she and Tony break up.. afterwards Steve and Tony would start secretly dating and then I'd see where I'd want to go from there... your thoughts?

*newest update*

Okay so you guys spoke up and you want to see more of this story! I have no idea how long the story as a whole will be but I have a few ideas of where I want to go with it. (Yes, Pepper does meet someone else..) I already started writing the next two chapters. They'll be posted either tonight or sometime tomorrow. I can't wait for you to read them. (: