Clint and Natasha were in the living room getting ready to leave the tower. It was obvious to Bruce so he said nothing to them as he headed to the watering hole.
Bruce was thinking to himself that it had been a really long stretch of down-time for the team.

It gave them all too much time to get to know each other. He made a mistake with Tony and got too comfortable.
It was just stupid of him.
"See ya Bruce. Take it easy." He heard Clint say and he forced a smile.
"Yeah sure you guys be careful." He responded as he filled his pitcher full of tea.
It had become a bit too domestic around the Avenger's Tower. Bruce decided he needed to step away for a while.

Basically he decided that he had to slowly migrate away from Tony. So he contacted his on again off again semi-sorta girlfriend Betty Ross and made up some bogus excuse to see her.
He walked out into the living room and he half-waved at the two assassins.

At that same moment someone with a similar build to Clint came up behind him. Bruce gasped and dropped the pitcher of tea.
The person jammed something sharp into his neck and the pitcher shattered all over the floor. Tea washed all around him and he was injected with something.

Clint and Natasha watched in shock as the person disappeared. Actually he dissipated.
"What…what just happened?" Bruce asked frantically as he grabbed his neck. Clint and Natasha stood their ground and watched Bruce.

They were waiting to see if he was going to turn into the Hulk.
He stared at them. His body heat started to rise.
"Guys..I.." His words were unclear. He had no idea what he was injected with but the saliva in his mouth started to thicken. His shoulders tensed and Bruce started to feel dizzy.

He heard Natasha's voice.
"FURY. Someone is making a move on us. They've infiltrated the tower and incapacitated the hulk." She was talking into her earpiece.
"We need you to assemble everyone. Clint keep Banner safe." He heard her say but his head started ringing.
Bruce closed his eyes.
He felt the floor hit his face hard. Bruce hit the ground and Clint ran over to him. At that moment an explosion hit behind them. Blowing up the enormous window.

Natasha had her guns ready. She ran over the damage and tried to get a look at who was attacking them.
"JARVIS tell Thor we kinda need him and if you can contact Tony and Steve that would be great." Natasha said as she headed for cover.
She was anticipating a few more explosions.
"Jarvis?" she heard no response from the AI.
"Tony's security system has been compromised. Fury we need help."

Steve and Tony were off the grid. They were completely unaware that Fury was trying to get in touch with them.
"COULSON. Find Stark and Rogers. WE NEED THEM DAMN IT."
"Sir we're trying. The GPS lead us to Stark's vehicle but it's just parked at some crummy dealership way outside the tower. The office is closed and we have no idea where they went from there." Phil Coulson was desperately trying to keep Fury calm.
But in this situation how could he?
They only had Natasha and Clint ready to fight.

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Far off in "I just drove for about an hour and have no idea where I went north-ville" Tony and Steve were on their amazing date.
Tony ran some solutions through his head. Well he could contact Jarvis through his suit. He could flag down a driver and get a jump for the Yugo. He could…

Tony just fell silent. His buzz was getting stronger and he didn't know what to say to Steve.
Tony's face was shrunk into a glare. He had barely made eye contact with Steve the whole time after the car wouldn't start . The instant he did look at him he got flustered and forced himself to look away.

Steve was just staring at him. Studying him? It was as if he KNEW that he made him nervous. WHY WHY WHY WHY whyyyyy are you looking at me dude?

Tony wanted to get out of the car. But the only solution was to just finish the bottle of whiskey. So he tipped his head back and he started to down the liquid. Steve grabbed his hand and forced the bottle out of his grasp.
"Stop DRINKING." Steve said sternly. His voice boomed down Tony's spine and his body jerked straight.

"OK fine you want me to stop just say so!" Jesus. Tony felt like a scolded child. Steve put the bottle beside him and he started to talk.
"Tony just fix the car. Aren't you a mechanic? Or get your suit over here." Steve opened his door and he poured out the rest of his whiskey and then he shut the door.
"OH yeah ha I'll just fix the car." tch he rolled his eyes.
Tony got out of the car and he sat over on the hood. He winced when he sat down because his foot was still in pain.

UGHHHHHH.
Tony had a biiiiggg problem here. No suit. Well he refused to fetch it. His phone was in the audi and he didn't want to be in the same atmosphere as Steve. He was flustered and confused. VERY UPSET and annoyed. His heart was pounding and it hurt really badly.

Tony was fuming with anger and Steve knew it.
He grabbed his forehead because the alcohol was getting to him. No …Steve was getting to him.
Tony felt Steve as he sat beside him.

It felt like he couldn't win. He was a spoiled brat and he couldn't get what he wanted out of Steve. The man just refused to accept his feelings.
So why did he always kiss him back? Steve was obviously interested but UGH whyyy was he so fucking difficult? It was exhausting Tony had never met anyone like that ever in his friggen life.
"I'll call Bruce when I get my suit." Tony stood up. Shitttttt his foot was still pretty tender he tried to ignore it and he turned to Steve.

They just looked at each other and he walked back a few steps.
"Why would you call Bruce?"
"Um so you guys can share me?..or whatever.." Tony rolled his eyes and tried to ignore his own thoughts.
Steve was always turning him down. What the hell did he mean with all that bullshit about Bruce?
And the man wasn't saying anything UGHHH what the fuck.
"I'm going for a walk." Tony said as he just walked away. Well limped away. He headed down the road and he finally heard Steve say something off in the distance.

But Tony wasn't paying attention anymore. He was done trying to figure out what was going on in Steve's head.
"TONY where are you going? Just call your suit so we can get out of here." Steve jogged up to him and Tony snapped around.
"HOW ABOUT NO. I don't want to call my suit. I don't want to do anything but walk down this road. Ok? ALSO I don't want to be with Bruce and I refuse to indulge in your kinky little request. GOT IT?" He raged on and kept walking/limping. Steve just followed.
"Tony I'm sorry. What I said about Bruce earlier …that wasn't what I meant. It didn't really come out right when I brought it up."
"In what way was it supposed to go?" TCH seriously… Steve should just stop now because he's not even ahead.

Steve walked in front of him and stopped Tony from going further. Tony rolled his eyes and gave out a massive exhausted sigh.
There was a diner or something down the way and he was friggen hungry. Steve was getting in his way saying shit he wasn't interested in hearing.
"If you're done being a BRAT maybe I can explain."
"My actions are completely justifiable! Fuck you." Tony spit fire at him and his words just bounced off the soldier.

"I don't want you to be with Bruce. And I don't want you to call Bruce…what I said was.."
Steve stopped talking. He clammed up and Tony was getting furious.
"You need to finish your sentence. I can't work with what you just told me. WHAT DID YOU MEAN?"
This guy seriously had the nerve to tell him that he wasn't all there?
Steve was obviously the one confused here.

"Look I can chalk it up to you being flustered if you want. It's ok…" Tony was trying to move on with this so he could go get some food. Steve had a really hard time expressing himself it seemed.
Tony wasn't a very patient person but he was attempting to try.
"I wanted to see your reaction. I understand if that's a bit deceitful and I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you because I would never share you."
Steve finally spit it out and Tony's face flushed with a bit of warmth. He sighed. He took in a deep breath and he looked back at the Yugo.

So it was a test. He smiled and scratched at the side of his face. Meh he needed to shave his damn face. It was buggin.
"Let's get some food. We need to salvage this pathetic date."
"I agree." Steve turned and the two started walking slowly.
When they walked they bumped into each other a few times. Every time they did Tony smirked. His limp wasn't helping.

Well he started using it to his advantage and started bumping into him on purpose.
It felt better now.. All that bullshit about Bruce was out of the way. Tony felt better. Well not his foot it hurt like a bitchhhhhhhh…
He remembered there was some food about a million miles away. He didn't mind the walk it was refreshing actually.

Tony stopped walking and he looked over at their surroundings. He saw mountains with trees and various buildings and houses scattered about.
"Well I think we are wayy far from North Hollywood. If I was to guess I'd say I drove on by Sun Valley. Steve we're probably in friggen Verdugo Park. Or outside it.." Tony just looked around and scratched his head.
"And where is that exactly? Are we near the tower?" Steve asked as he looked in the same direction as Tony. As if he was going to figure it out HA.
Tony just laughed and stretched his arms a bit.

"Nah. We're pretty far from the tower. Sorry the idea of being off Fury's radar made me get a little crazy. We'll find our way back eventually. I'm just friggen hungry." Steve shrugged but Tony could tell he was bothered.
Oh well. Tony started walking again and Steve followed.

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Back at the Avengers Tower Bruce was still laying on the ground. He was out cold. Clint pulled him behind the couch and supported his head with a pillow.
"NAT tell me what we're up against!" Barton yelled but he was unheard and unanswered.
Thor arrived immediately. He and Natasha were attacked head on and Barton refused to leave Bruce's side.

Fury had to call in outside help since Tony and Steve were nowhere to be found.
Turns out their only outside help were SHIELD agents and Tony's best friend. Col. James Rhodes.
War Machine walked up beside Barton and he picked up Bruce.
"I'll take him to Fury. You guys just hang tight." He was gone before Barton could respond. Clint was up quickly and he ran to help Natasha.

"I think it's Zemo. Thor's got his hands full on the roof with about four of his flunkies." Natasha filled him in quickly as Clint shot an arrow straight into one of the enemies chests. He recognized him as one of the "Masters of Evil" It was Whirlwind.

Who could forget that idiotic Green helmet of doom.
Clint grabbed his helmet and jerked the man in his direction.
"HOW MANY OF YOU ARE WE GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH?" He demanded from him but he only got a laugh in response.

The Tower was overrun with enemies and they were really caught off guard.
Barton saw War Machine return. Rhodey started fighting with one of the members. Barton looked back at Whirlwind and he grabbed his arrow.
He yanked it out of his chest and let him fall to the ground. He set his sights on another one of Zemo's crew and headed for him.

As he stepped away he heard Whirlwind behind him.
"Boom."
Barton took in a deep breath as the floor beneath him started to shake. Shit. Four. No five explosions erupted throughout the tower.
It started to crumble beneath him. He was falling fast and he could barely react.

All Clint could think about was grabbing for Natasha. The tower was collapsing with all of them in it.

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Tony and Steve finally made it to the small burger joint that was a pretty far walk from the Yugo. Tony's foot was killing him but he refused to complain about it.
Steve opened the friggen door for him. GAH Tony thought it was the most adorable thing he had seen in a while.
Steve talked to some lady and ushered for Tony to follow.
They were seated at a small booth and Tony felt confident that he wouldn't be recognized.
If he had a baseball cap or something he would have felt better but thanks to having no time to shave his face he looked like a pretty "Not Tony" like and that was allllll good with him.

The waitress came to the table and she set down some waters for them to drink. Tony noticed that she was chewing a huge wad of bubble gum immediately. For some reason it annoyed him.
"Can I get you boys something to eat?" said the very nice lady. Tony skimmed over the menu and he smiled up at Steve.
"Um give us just a moment please."
"Certainly I'll be back in a bit." She smiled at Steve and went about her gum-chewing business.
Steve smiled back at her and then he looked at Tony.

"Let me treat you Tony. I'll buy you whatever you want to eat."
WHUT? Tony held back a laugh and he adjusted in his seat. Aww Tony had to protest just to be a pain in the ass.
"Nah how about I treat you since I've pretty much butchered the first half of this date."
"NO. Tony you already treat me and everyone else at home. More than you even realize. So …it's not up for debate."
"I could debate it.."
Steve just shook his head no and he scanned the menu. Tony chewed on his lip and he started playing with the sugar packets.
He liked starting fights with him HA.. It was entertaining for him.

"Ok so I want a big fat juicy hamburger. I'm talking BEEF." Tony imitated the size of the burger with his hands and Steve tried not to smile.
"Tell them it can have five patties on it. Cheese galore. It's gotta be…" His stomach started rumbling just thinking about it. Saaaaa he rubbed his tummy and licked at his hungry lips.
"I think I know what to tell them. How's your foot?" Steve asked him as Tony frowned.

Uhh his foot was about to fall off. But Steve didn't need to know that. The woman came back and Tony held a fake grin.
"Oh just dandy."
Very dandy. The woman chewed her bubble gum like a cow as she looked them over. Steve gave her the menus.

"May we please have two orders of your Flipside Burger meal with the steak fries and -"
"Alcohol."
"Soda. Soda pop."
SODA POP? Hahaha Tony started laughing. That was the second most adorable thing Tony had seen in a while.
"I don't drink soda pop."
Steve looked at Tony as if he was challenged. Tony tried not to grin.

"I'm sorry Coca-Cola for me. Coffee for him." He pointed at Tony and was being super serious.
Fine. He could definitely drink coffee. He didn't plan on arguing that one.
"Will that be all?" she asked as she finished writing down the order.
"If you happen to have a first aid kit on hand that would be great."
"A first aid kit?" the woman asked looking very confused.
"Yes I can't take this guy anywhere." His smile could CURE CANCER. Tony stared at him and he tried not to get too fixated.

"I can get you a first aid kit sure. No problem." She gave the warmest smile to Steve and Tony kinda wanted to gag.
As soon as she was gone Tony's devilish little horns started to show on his head.
" I just love how people automatically do what you tell them. You have this natural ability to give people orders. It's an enviable talent Captain Serious I'm jealous." Tony started ripping open the sugar packets and pouring some sugar on the table. Why? No idea but Steve was staring at him as he did it.
"First of all she's a waitress. It's her job..and you never seem to do what I tell you."
Ha haa Steve was right about that.
"It's not Miss Bubble gum's job to get you a first aid kit. She's just doing it because you flashed her your cancer curing smile."
Tony looked away as he spoke. He opened another packet of sugar and added it to the sugar mountain.

"Plus you said soda pop. That's pretty much the most heart-warming Hallmark card anyone has ever read."
He didn't know if Steve understood the reference. Actually Tony didn't care he was tinkering around with the ketchup bottles now because for some odd reason he was feeling nervous.

Not nervous just odd… he felt odd or whatever.
Maybe he was drunk.
The woman brought the first aid kit and she set it beside Steve.
"Your food is on the grill. Should be done in a few minutes here's your coffee and the soda for you."
"Thanks a lot."
"No problem. You guys enjoy I'll be back with your food." She chewed her bubble gum, smiled again, and then she walked away. Steve moved down more towards the wall and opened the first aid kit.
"Come sit by me. I doubt you have a proper bandage over that cut."
UM LIKE HELL He'd let Steve dress his wounds like he was some helpless…spoiled brat. Tony frowned and shook his head in protest.

"That enviable talent you spoke of was obviously a LIE Tony. Because you never do what I say."
"I do sometimes." Did he? Tony couldn't even think of a time hahaa…
Steve grabbed the kit and he moved out of his seat. He walked over to Tony and he forced his way into his side of the booth.
"NO! Go back to you own-" GAHHH Steve shoved his way over. OH WOW now that's mature. Tony fought with him as long as he could but in the end Steve overpowered him.

He moved him over like he was nothing. Then Steve made himself all comfortable. WHAT AN ASS haha Tony was pissed but he refused to lose his cool.
"Tony take off your shoe."
"MAKE ME."
"You want me too? Seriously do you really want this to go there."
They stared at each other.

"Well I kinda want it to go somewhere." Tony tried to act serious about what he said and Steve refused to acknowledge that remark.
"Take. it. off."

"I'll take off my shoe if you…take off your shirt." HAHA TAKE THAT. Tony had a mischievous grin on his face. Steve was smiling too but he was better at being serious.
"I'm not playing your games Tony get rid of your shoe so I can take care of your wound."
He grabbed at Tony's leg so he could pull his foot up onto his lap. Tony grabbed at his arms and tried to get him to stop. He tried to keep Steve off his property HEY HEY HEYYYYY this was inappropriate conduct for a restaurant!

The two battled with this for some time until Steve got serious.
Tony was laughing and struggling to keep Steve AWAYYY. He had his back up against the wall and it actually gave Steve easier access to his foot. Damn it.
"OK BUT THIS MEANS YOU TAKE YOUR SHIRT OFF." he said kinda loudly as Steve untied his shoe. Steve didn't respond in any way he tossed the shoe on the floor and he looked at the blood soaked sock.
He hissed as if the wound was on his body and he slowly pried the sock off Tony's foot.

"Ow ow ow EASY it's...it's in pain." Tony let Steve take control yeah but he didn't like it one bit.
"Wow you really did a number on yourself." He grabbed some napkins and dipped them in the water that the bubble gum lady provided. He started cleaning around the wound and Tony could only stare. STUPID STEVE.
He growled a little bit and sipped at his coffee.
"OWWwww" he yelled as a sharp pain ran through his body. Steve touched a very tender spot on his foot oww Tony forced his eyes closed.
"Don't be a baby. I'm just putting some ointment on it. I'm almost done."
"Says the guy who heals all magically." Tony rolled his eyes and tried to sip his coffee again. Steve was done dressing the cut. He cleaned it up nice and Tony watched as he gently rolled the gauze over his foot. He secured it over his ankle and he started cleaning up his mess.
"That wasn't so bad was it?" he asked as Tony blinked a few times. His foot was still on Steve's lap.

Steve was going to be taking that shirt off at some point.
"It was HORRIBLE. So take off your shirt." he demanded like a brat as Steve moved in rather close.

Uh. Tony blushed and the last breath he took got caught in his throat.
A wave of warmth rippled all over Tony's body as Steve slowly started kissing him.
Right there in public? Holy crap Tony wasn't really prepared for that at all.

He was slow to act at first. But Steve started kissing him more aggressively and it gave Tony a mini panic attack.
God he friggen wanted him. ! He grabbed at Steve's golden shiny wonderful hair and kissed him back. Aawhoo it felt really hot in there all of a sudden.
Steve broke from the kiss and he shook his head a bit.
"SORRY. You just…"
Steve didn't finish. He gathered up the first aid kit and looked at the waitress who was just standing there.
Tony was silent… extremely silent.

"You two need a room? There's an inn attached to this restaurant you know." She had this grin on her face that really bugged Tony. But he was so flustered he couldn't say a word. Um YEAH Tony wanted to get a friggen room.

She set the food down and Steve stood up.
"Thank you for the first aid kit. Where's your restroom? His foot was bleeding and I should.." he asked as she pointed in the direction it was located.

"It's that way sweetie."
Uhhhhh Tony just grabbed his coffee and tried to not pay attention to the waitress.
Steve left to obviously go wash his hands. Or he probably needed to cool off since he was so intoattackinghimandkissinghimallofasudden!

The lady popped her bubble gum and Tony turned his gaze in her direction.
"It's a pretty cheap room." HAH Tony laughed and just pressed his forehead against the table. He hoped that she would go away so he could sit there in peace.

CHAPTER TEN: END

Thanks for reading. Any feedback will be greatly appreciated! I know I have a really out there/shitty writing style and I apologize if it gets too crazy.

I can't help it I just write it however it flows from my brain! thanks again for reading!