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Word Count - 367

Scary Love

"Oh my god, stop," Tony begging through his laughter, trying to push Steve's assaulting hands away, as he continued to tickle him. "Uncle! Uncle!"

Steve stopped, grinning down at Tony from where he leant over him.

"You're a menace," Tony said, shaking his head as he hiccupped.

Steve flopped down on the bed beside him and pulled him close.

"I didn't know you had a birthmark on your hip," he murmured, thumbing over the beige skin. It looked discoloured against Tony's tanned skin, and Steve found himself entranced by it almost immediately. "It looks like a frying pan."

"You think my birthmark looks like a frying pan?" Tony asked dryly, raising his eyebrow.

Steve nodded. "Yep."

"Pepper thought tennis bat."

Steve nodded again. "I can see that. Why did I not know this was here?"

Snorting, Tony tugged on Steve's shoulder for him to move up the bed. "You're normally more interested in other parts of me."

"That's very true," Steve replied, nuzzling his face against Tony's neck. "I like learning new things about you though. Tell me something else I don't know about you?"

Tony stroked a hand through Steve's messy blond hair and twisted his lips thoughtfully.

"Hmm. I… don't like things flavoured with lemon, but I like the fruit."

Steve looked up at him and grinned. "I feel the same about raspberry."

"I know. You rant about it enough," Tony murmured, smiling. "Tell me something about you that I don't know."

"I think you know everything about me," Steve said, wrinkling his nose.

"There has to be something?"

Steve shook his head. "Hmm. I love you."

"I knew that."

"But do you believe it?" Steve asked, rolling slightly so he was on top of Tony, his weight held on his forearms. "I know you struggle sometimes, but… I really want you to believe that, if nothing else."

Tony reached up to cup Steve's cheek. "I do believe it. I know you love me. You show me everyday, Steve."

"I try."

"I love you," Tony whispered. "So much. Like… scary much."

"You're scared?"

Tony nodded. "All the time."

Steve smiled. "Me too. I think that's how you know it's worth it, you know?"

"It is."

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North Funfair: Snowman, Step 2: 7. Beige

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365: 329. Birthmark