The Avengers still sat at the rectangular table. The meeting had gone on longer than anticipated because a new conflict was discovered.
"These people attack on and off throughout the week. When they're done, they all retreat in the same direction," Fury spoke. "We all believe they are going to the same hideout."
Everyone listened and nodded their heads. Except Tony, he was too busy with his phone.
He decided texting Steve was a great idea.
"Okay so after this meeting we'll go to the store and buy you a new phone?"
Steve's phone buzzed loudly under the table. He knew it was Tony and decided not to answer it.
Tony sent him another text, "Steveeeeee answer your phone. :P"
Steve rolled his eyes as he checked his phone.
"Tony! Put your phone away and pay attention!" Steve sent him.
They both glanced at each other then looked up to Fury.
"I believe that the best way for you all to be there conveniently when they attack next is if you all come from the same spot," Fury continued. Everyone continued to stare. "That's right, you all get your own little hide out."
Once again, a wave of conversation flowed.
"Great," Clint rolled his eye. He hated crowded spaces.
"Asgard would not welcome all these Midgardians for so log at one time," Thor spoke.
"For goodness sake, Meatswing, he doesn't mean you!" Tony yelled to Thor.
Natasha rubbed her eyes. "I have to live with all these morons," she spoke to herself.
"I can already tell how this is going to work out," Bruce sighed.
Steve decided he would be the one to break the ice.
"I vote Stark Tower," he stated loudly.
Everyone stopped and stared at him. Tony's mouth fell open.
"What?" Fury asked.
"Well, it's large enough to fit all of us, it's tall enough to be a watch tower, plus we're all mostly familiar with it."
"Thor and I aren't," said Clint. "We've only seen it from the outside."
"Yeah, but it's easy to get used to," Steve replied.
"Tony?" Fury asked. "Are you okay with this?"
He didn't know what to say. "Yeah, I mean I could clean the place up a bit…and yeah it uh… that should work."
There was a round of cheering and clapping.
"Alrighty, then," spoke Fury. "Is it okay if we head over now to check the place out?"
Tony was speechless once again. He looked to Steve who just nodded to him. "Sure," he said, getting up.
After they all arrived at Stark Tower, they were brought up to the top level. "All the living is really done on this level and the one underneath." Tony said, showing them around all the rooms. Steve blushed when he got to the bedroom. The sheets were still messed up.
"Okay, that's enough of that," said Tony, leading them back to the living room.
"Okay, well I think you guys will settle quickly enough. I'm gong to head out now to deal with other matters," said Fury. He turned and headed towards the elevator.
Once he left, Natasha turned to Tony. "So, where will we all be staying?"
Tony was silent for a second. "Okay, well, I have two main spare rooms that you all can share."
"I thought they were filled with crap," Steve whispered into Tony's ear.
"Yeah, but I can have JARVIS clean them," he whispered back.
"Wait, five of us split into two rooms?" Natasha questioned.
Tony blushed. He wasn't thinking he would send Steve to a room as well.
"Oh, well, one of you could stay in my room, too," he said, eyeing Steve.
"Not me," Natasha stated, walking to Clint's side. He gently put his arm around her and half smiled.
"Okay," he said. "Natasha and I will share a room."
"I call sharing a room with Stark."
Everyone looked to Bruce.
"What? He's my science buddy," he said smiling.
Steve was about to rage more than Bruce ever could.
"Oh, well, actually…um, Steve, ironically, spent the night last night and all of his stuff is already in my room so he's just gonna stay there…if that's alright," Tony said awkwardly to Steve's rescue.
"But, I didn't see his stuff in there," Bruce said.
"Well, then maybe you didn't see it 'cause it was on the other side of the bed or just out of sight," Tony replied quickly.
Bruce just gave him a confused look.
Tony decided to change the subject.
"Okay, well, you all can go to your house or… whatever," he was looking at Thor. "And pack up your things and I'll have JARVIS clean the room while you're gone."
He was given mumbles and nods in return. Steve did hear Bruce mumble something about sharing a room with Meatswing. He couldn't help but smile when he heard that.
Steve stayed put while everyone else shuffled out of the room and into the elevator.
"Steve, are you coming?" Asked Natasha, about to push the "down" button.
"I'll be down in a second," he said.
"They've gotten awfully close recently," Clint mentioned as the doors closed.
"Yeah…" said Bruce.
When the elevator was shut, Steve turned to Tony.
"Thank you. So much," he said smiling.
"No problem for my one and only," said Tony, pouring himself a glass of wine. "Want a drink?"
Steve half smiled. "No, thanks, I'm good."
Tony stood there twirling his glass of wine.
Steve walked over to him and leaned over the counter. He slowly took the glass of wine from his hand and placed it on the surface. Tony looked at him confused. Steve took both of Tony's hands in his and looked him in the eye.
"I'm scared, Tony," he started. "About this fight coming up. I don't want you being stupid and taking all those unnecessary risks you always take when you fight. I want you to be safe. For me."
"Of course I'll be safe for you. But these guys are idiots so they deserve to have their faces beaten in."
Steve sighed a laugh. If they are as powerful as Fury says they are, then you probably don't wan to go easy on them. Kill 'em as quickly as possible and get out of there. I can't stand to see my baby hurt," he pulled Tony's hand up to his lips and kissed it gently.
Tony smiled at him. "Thanks for that but I can take care of myself in a fight. Just as you and everyone else involved in this can. I believe in you." He leaned forward and kissed Rogers' forehead.
"Okay, just promise me you'll try and be reasonable."
Tony sighed. "I promise."
Steve leaned in and kissed Stark gently.
"Thank you," he said when he pulled away. He then swiftly turned around and headed towards the elevator.
The door opened silently.
"Find anything?" A smooth voice asked.
"Apparently they were laying on the couch together watching TV."
The man laughed.
"That doesn't surprise me one bit. They've gotten way too close lately."
"You think?"
"Yeah. Let's watch and see what else they do."
"Sounds fun."
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WOO OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS! Hah, next chapter is just going to be them settling in. It's going to be quite hysterical. :P Please leave a review! I really wanna know what you guys are thinking ._.
