{Four Days before Full Moon}
Were-sitting didn't actually seem too hard, it was just kind of tricky to keep up with Steve now. He had a lot of energy to burn and couldn't stay doing one thing for long periods of time. Which left Tony to keep a constant eye on Steve, to both of their dismay. Tony couldn't go to work on things in his lab because he had to keep an on his now lycanthropic teammate. Steve didn't think he needed a babysitter and didn't really seem thrilled it was Tony doing the sitting.
This situation did give the two time to bond though, whether they wanted to or not didn't matter. Tony at least thought it could help with how they worked on the field, so he was going to try and deal with Steve for that sake.
Tony would go with Steve when he went to the gym and would do gentle exercises as Cap worked to burn off energy. He suggested that they try watching a movie Steve missed while he had been frozen (nothing involving Werewolves...). That lasted for about a half hour before Steve became restless again.
Steve got up and ran out of the TV room, a confused Tony attempting to follow. He had lost track of the blonde after looking down a myriad of hallways. Tony smirked for a moment.
"Here Stevie, Stevie, Stevie!" He called, then proceeded to whistle for the man. Tony waited a moment, to no avail. He sighed deeply.
"It was worth a shot. Hey, JARVIS? Can you locate Rogers for me?" Tony yelled out to nothing.
"He is out on the roof, sir." The AI replied. "May I suggest wearing a light jacket? It is rather chilly outside at the moment.".
Tony grinned at the response.
"Your suggestion will be put into consideration. Thanks, J.".
Tony walked out on the roof and lightly shivered.
"Damn, it is pretty brisk out here..." he muttered to himself. Tony looked around and found Steve. He was standing on the railing of the semi-balcony platform, looking up mesmerized by the waxing moon. Tony sighed and walked up to join Steve, standing beside him and breaking the thick silence.
"So, ya came out here in the cold to do...what exactly?".
Steve kept looking towards the sky, voice coming out dazed.
"...Thinking...".
"About what?"
Steve snapped out of his daze and sighed heavily.
"Everything. This whole situation, things that could happen.".
His tone started to turned agitated.
"I mean, I don't know how I am going to react to the change. What if I can't recognize any of you? What if Hulk's chamber can't hold me, and I end up attacking one of you? What if this thing is permanent and one of our enemies finds out? They could use it against us. I'm sure its not hard to find a werewolf's weaknesses.".
Tony looked back at Steve. He doesn't think he has ever seen Steve this worried about anything. Captain America always had everything carefully planned out and kept his cool, even in the toughest of battles. Hell, it even says in his song that he was strong and brave. The Star Spangled Man with a Plan. But this wasn't Captain America he was dealing with right now. This was Steve Rogers. Steve Rogers could get worried. Steve Rogers could get scared.
Tony let out a deep breath before speaking his piece.
"Steve," he started. "You need to not worry so much about it. I know how you are, and you personally would never try to hurt any of us. Even if you don't recognize us, we would be sure to keep you in a situation where you wouldn't feel threatened. A way where you could feel safe and in turn keep us safe.".
Steve silently nodded in agreement, his face slightly somber. Tony lightly nudged Steve with his elbow and grinned.
"You just have to trust us. We trust you, big and hairy or otherwise.".
Steve grinned and playfully rolled his eyes at the brunette.
"Gee thanks, that's reassuring.".
They both chuckled at each other's banter, feeling as if some of the weight in the air had been lifted. Both stood there looking up towards the sky, a cool breeze passing through.
Tony shivered, seriously wishing he had brought that jacket. He looked to the blonde and wondered how he could stand out here in a short sleeved t-shirt.
"How in the hell are you not freezing out here? It's making me shiver just looking at you.".
Steve responded with a shrug and a smirk.
"I dunno. I guess when you've been frozen in ice for seventy years, the cold doesn't really phase you.".
"Well, I haven't had the pleasure so I am going inside before I DO. Don't stay out here too long, Cap.".
Tony playfully smacked Steve's shoulder with the back of his hand and went back to the door. Steve watched earnestly as the man walked inside to get warm. He then turned back to face the sky, a warm grin growing on his lips.