Chapter two! Just some more fluff. Plot gets deeper in the next chapter I promise :) Enjoy!
Chapter Two: Carnival
Steve looked around, his eyes wide. He was hand in hand with his boyfriend at the biggest carnival he had ever seen. He tugged gently at Tony's arm, "Tony! Look how big that teddy bear is" he squealed, amazed at the size of it. He looked back and forth with a certain familiarity about everything. "This is much different from my time...everything is much bigger...and faster" he admitted, gasping as he looked up at ride that went upside down while spinning.
Tony laughed out loud at the look on his soldier's face. "Yeah-the carnival is fun. Want to try it?" he asked gesturing towards the ride Steve had been eyeing.
Steve smiled nervously and shook his head "No...I think I will pass on that one" he sighed, chuckling lightly. "I am not a fan of upside down" he said, gently staring at Tony. He gave his boyfriend's hand a squeeze before dodging a bunch of kids running past him.
"What looks good then? Whatever you want Cap. What haven't you ever tried before that you really want to?" Tony smiled, this carnival was always a fun one when it came to town, and he knew Steve would love it. He gripped Steve's hand tighter and waited for an answer.
Steve looked around and smiled up at the enormous wheel in the sky. "I wouldn't mind riding the ferris wheel" he looked over at the man, eyes questioning. "Anything with you is good" he whispered, leaning closer to the other man. He looked around at all of the people there having fun, his favorite thing to do was to people watch, which would be fun on a giant wheel.
Tony laughed out loud. Or course, the ferris wheel. "Sure" he said nonchalantly, wondering if Steve knew what couples ACTUALLY did on ferris wheels. He took Steve's hand and led them to the enormous wheel. Blissfully, there was a short line so they got on quickly. As the wheel rose in the sky, Tony leaned onto Steve's shoulder and sighed contentedly.
Steve had trouble hiding his excitement as they rode the giant wheel, he laughed and looked around as they travelled higher in the sky. He leaned over and kissed the top of Tony's hair, gripping Tony's hand. "Tony...I love you" he murmured into Tony, as they reached the top of the wheel. He then froze, realizing what he just said to the other man.
Tony stilled, completely taken aback by what Steve had just said. Tony turned to look into his eyes, he needed to see for himself. "I-" Tony stammered, so unprepared for this moment. He wasn't good at this kind of stuff. Emotional encounters like this required careful planning and consideration, for which he just hadn't done yet. Tony just sat gaping mouthed, saying nothing.
Shit shit shit shit. Steve frowned cursing at himself for letting his emotions get ahead of him. Bucky would have just punched him...hard, and Steve really wished he was there to do so. Steve looked away from Tony, feeling as though he just ruined everything he worked so hard to get. Steve put his hand to his mouth and looked off the ride hoping it would just end.
Tony, seeing Steve's obvious distress, started backtracking. And he realized he hadn't said anything back. He grabbed Steve's wrists, squeezing them reassuringly. "Steve, look at me." Once he caught Steve's gaze, he leaned forward and kissed him-hard. When they pulled back, both gasping, he leaned on Steve's shoulder, sighing again. "I love you too" He whispered.
Steve's eyes widened at the kiss and he smiled down at Tony when he said those three words. Once the ride came to a stop he got off, pulling his new lover by the hand and walking away from the ride with him. He looked at Tony and took a deep breath "I have one more thing to say" he said gently caressing Tony's face, his hand rubbing down to Tony's neck and shoulder. "I...I don't want to sound pushy or anything" Steve said nervously not making eye contact with Tony. "Maybe...I should move in with you-If thats okay with you of course! I don't want to sound like I am inviting myself in" he said rambling.
Tony lets out a small gasp in surprise, he hadn't seen this coming. "Steve. Of course you can move in. I only stopped badgering you about it before because you told me it made you uncomfortable. I want you to move in. So yes. Move in. Good." Tony smiled hugely, bringing Steve in for a tight hug and kissed him on the cheek.
Steve laughed lightly and rubbed his cheek gently against Tony's cheek "Could this day get any better?" he asked with a happy sigh. He held back the urge to pick Tony up and to spin him in circles. He looked up at the sky and then back at Tony not knowing how to put his feelings into words. He had the urge to spill everything to Tony, just to tell him how happy Tony has made him, but Tony should already know that. Steve just smiled looking around in glee.
Tony leaned in for another kiss, pushing Steve back so hard they both fell backwards onto the grass, giggling like fools. "I love you so much" Tony whispered, running his fingers through Steve's hair as they laid together. "You are everything to me"
Steve smiled and nodded "You are everything to me too" he said smiling over at his boyfriend. "You make the hurt go away." he stared up at the sky as a firework exploded right above them.
"Let's get out of here" Tony whispered, pulling Steve up and they sauntered back to the car hand in hand, heading home to the bed that they now shared.
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