Secret Relations

Chapter 1

Tony leaned in the doorway of the gym. Steve was doing his morning yoga, bathed in the golden sunlight that was streaming through the windows. Tony liked seeing Steve take on that healthy, relaxed glow. He liked watching Steve do his yoga, seeing him relaxed and just breathing in and out slowly. That and Steve wore tight sweatpants and a form fitting tee-shirt. Yeah, that was a plus too. Steve opened his eyes and smiled to himself, not noticing Tony. So, Tony snuck behind Steve and covered his eyes.

"Guess who, gorgeous?" Tony whispered into Steve's ear.

"Hmmm…Is it my genius, handsome boyfriend?" Steve asked.

"Good guess. I always knew you were smart."

Steve blushed and turned to face Tony. Tony gave Steve a playful grin and slipped his hands under Steve's shirt. Tony frowned as he ran his hands over Steve's chest and torso, feeling raised skin, like scars. Steve quickly pushed Tony's hands away. Tony complied, not wanting to push Steve into the metaphorical corner. Instead, he let his hands wander to Steve's ass, which was now sopping wet. Tony raised an eyebrow at Steve.

"Your pants are wet, Steve. You sit in something? Did you have an accident?" Tony asked, a smile twitching at his lips. Steve wasn't smiling at all.

"I don't appreciate being made fun of." Steve said lowly, hot tears pricking at his eyes.

"I was just asking-"

"No, you were teasing! I don't like it! It's not my fault it happens!"

"Wait, what isn't your fault? Steve, I'm sorry for teasing. Please talk to me."

Steve backed into the wall and slid down it, tears freely streaming down his face. Tony crouched down and took Steve's face into his hands. He couldn't take the heartbroken look on Steve's innocent face.

"Please, Steve. I hate seeing you so upset." Tony said, keeping his voice low and soft.

"I-I'm not like other guys. I-I have more estrogen in my system. I don't only get hard in sexual situations. My anus-" Steve paused to compose himself, "Produces a lubricating substance. Do you remember when Clint said I didn't smell like a man?"

"Yeah."

"It's because my pH is different. Instead of giving off completely male pheromones, I give off female and male ones. Therefore, I smell different. And I was afraid that because of that, you wouldn't- you would-"

"That I wouldn't what? That I wouldn't love you? That I would think less of you? That I wouldn't want to have sex with you? Steve, I don't care. Less lube I have to buy. It's just more to you for me to love. No need to be embarrassed."

Steve grinned at Tony and raised a playful eyebrow. Tony smiled back and kissed Steve. Tony was taken back when Steve tackled him and put their foreheads together. Steve looked a little embarrassed, but Tony tried to ease Steve's insecurity by kissing him and taking a little more control. Steve seemed to get a little more confident as he toyed with the button on Tony's pants and then he stopped.

"Damn it, stop being a tease. Though, I guess I should get in a better position for what you're going to do, huh?" Tony asked.

"You're okay with me, uh, sucking you?" Steve asked sheepishly.

"Oh my God. You have to ask? Let me get in a better position."

Tony all but ripped his pants off and laid down for Steve. Steve bit his lip but gave a smile and went between Tony's legs and took his hard, flushed member into his mouth. He was trying to remember how to do this, like he had all those years ago, but he didn't want to think about those memories while having this special moment with Tony. So, he just did what came naturally. He sucked, licked at random spots, and enjoyed the groans he elicited from Tony.

"Oh, fuck yes, there Steve. Do that again. Yes!" Tony exclaimed.

Steve and Tony were so busy with each other; they hadn't heard JARVIS say that Pepper was here and coming up. Needless to say, they were surprised at the gasp they heard.

"Oh Lord, Tony, put your pants back on. And you better explain this. Not that I care that Steve was blowing you, but I think I deserve an explanation." Pepper said.

Steve scrambled up and looked at the floor while Tony slipped into his pants. He walked up to Pepper.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Potts. You shouldn't have seen us being, um, less decent. Please forgive us-" Steve said, before being cut off by Tony.

"Like this is the worst thing she's caught me doing." Tony said.

Pepper glared at Tony and grabbed his hand before dragging him away.

"Steve, give me a Tony a moment, okay? And call me Pepper." Pepper said.

"Yes ma'am, Ms.-Pepper." Steve said.

Pepper smiled at Steve before dragging Tony into the hall and glaring. She was pretty upset, not about what she saw, but about why she saw it.

"Anthony Edward Stark! Are you really corrupting poor, innocent Steve? Was he ready to do something like that? Wait, did you force him to? God, Tony-" Pepper said.

"He asked! I'm not making him do anything! Besides, we've been dating for a few months now. It's only natural that Steve wants to explore. I'm glad he asked. He's really shy, so it means he's getting more confident." Tony said.

"Damn it, Tony- wait, did you just say you two are dating? As in, you two are a thing?"

"Yeah. But I wasn't going to tell you. Or anybody, for that matter."

"Hey, I am your assistant. I should know. Especially since you're involved with a man that has the dating experience of a toddler. But he must not have the sex experience of one."

"Pepper, what did you need again? Can we stop talking about this? You know we're together, you won't tell anybody. What did you want?"

"I wanted to remind you about the art gala tonight. Unless you're too busy to attend."

"Nah, I'll be there. Steve can come, too. He likes painting and stuff."

Pepper smiled as her sight wandered to Steve, who was looking out the window at New York. He looked so cute and innocent, his face against the glass, his nose scrunched up like he was thinking hard. She knew Steve hadn't really explored New York yet, and that he was probably curious. She looked back at Tony and gave him a stern look.

"Alright, Tony. But be warned, I will be watching. Steve is new to this, so he's very insecure and the minute you hurt him, I will get in the Iron Man armor and blast you with a uni-beam. Got it?"

"Got it."

Pepper turned on her heels and walked away, leaving the couple to their devices. Tony walked back to Steve and wrapper his arms around him. Steve didn't respond, his thoughts far away. Tony slipped his hands into the waistband of Steve's sweatpants and slowly ran his fingers over the sensitive patch of skin above the waistband of his underwear. Steve shivered. Tony growled possessively and nipped at Steve's ear.

"You like that, huh? Are you ticklish? Maybe I should test somewhere else?" Tony asked, his voice husky.

"T-Tony, I-I don't want to do this right now. Not yet. Can we wait?" Steve asked quietly, a pained and scared tone to his voice.

"Yeah, babe. That's fine. Are you alright?" Tony asked.

"I just- I can't Tony. Not until you know. And I-I'm not ready to tell you yet. I'm sorry."

Steve turned and stared at Tony's feet, but never his eyes. He walked out, leaving Tony worried and wondering 'What can't Steve tell me?'. It became obvious to Tony that Steve had some very deep scars. Now he just had to figure out how to get Steve to tell him about them.