Tony Stark is the life of the party. He's the one guy who always brings the best drinks and makes sure that the music is always at 300% volume. He had invited the Avengers, SHIELD agents and some rich people that he hadn't bothered learning the names of. Looking around, he noticed that there was one person who didn't seem to be enjoying the party: Steve.
Well, that simply will not do. Tony made his way over to where Steve was sitting alone, nursing a bottle of beer.
"Hey Cap." Tony said. Steve turned to him.
"Hey Tony. What's up?" He asked. Tony raised an eyebrow at him.
"Not much, just the giant party going on right now. Why are you sitting here by yourself, looking like someone just insulted all things Patriotic?"
Steve chuckled, which surprised Tony. He'd been expecting more of a chastising than approval.
"Well, I'm surprised you noticed me. You looked a bit busy with all the guys and girls hanging off your arms."
"Oh, I see. Is Steve Rogers jealous? Of little old me?" Tony teased.
"Not of you, of them." Steve mumbled, quietly enough that no one could hear him properly.
Tony could have sworn that he'd heard Steve say… No, that was just wishful thinking.
Confession time: Tony Stark has a giant crush on Steve Rogers. Not Captain America. Just Steve.
Captain America is the one that leads them all into battle, Steve Rogers is the one who helps take care of them when they get home. Captain America believes in logic, Steve Rogers believes in art. Captain America follows rules, Steve Rogers cheats at cards. Captain America is hot, Steve Rogers is handsome. Captain America is dangerous, Steve Rogers is gentle. Captain America believes in a team, Steve Rogers believes in family.
It was the little things that had worn down the tough exterior of the billionaire. Whether it be the cheesy jokes or midnight talks after nightmares, Steve had somehow made his way into Tony's heart and he didn't seem to look like he's planning on leaving anytime soon.
"Tony? Hello?" Oops. Steve had been talking to him.
"Right, sorry. How about we get you a date, huh? Someone to spend the rest of the party with. Any girl here caught your eye?" Tony asked.
"Um, no, I'm not into them." Steve said, cheeks going pink.
"You're gay? Guess we got more in common than I thought." With that the blush faded from Steve's face, a smile taking its place.
Tony's heart was dancing. "That doesn't mean he likes you, you know." He said to his heart. "But now there's a chance.." His heart answered. "Shut up." Tony said. "Fuck you" With that, his heart kept dancing. Stupid heart.
Tony smiled at Steve, trying to pretend that he didn't just have an argument with an internal organ.
"Well then, any guy caught your eye?" He asked him.
"Only one. But I don't exactly know if he's into me." Steve admitted. Tony instantly felt jealous. But, as long as Steve is happy, Tony can sleep at night.
"Have you told him you feel this way?" Tony prompted. Steve shook his head.
"We're friends and I'd hate to ruin that." Tony nodded wisely. An idea struck him.
"Maybe you should make it more obvious without actually telling him. It's called flirting."
Tony Stark is a selfish man. It's possible that he just wanted the chance to flirt with Steve, okay? Sue him, he can afford it.
"I know what flirting is, Tony." Steve said.
"Really? Maybe you know how flirting was in the 40's but it's pretty different these days. And, you're in luck because I am the master at flirting. You'd probably rather die before making a sex joke!" Tony replied.
"I can make dirty jokes, Tony. I just choose not to." Steve said.
Tony spread his arms in challenge. "Go on then, dazzle me!"
Steve rolled his eyes. "Is this really necessary, Tony?"
Tony grinned. "Why, is it too hard for you?"
It was like a switch had been flipped inside Steve's brain at the challenge. He pulled Tony closer to him and then they were dancing.
"That's not what's hard here." Steve said, hands on Tony's hips.
Tony's brain short circuited. Did Steven Grant Rogers just make a dirty joke? What is the world coming to?
"It's a start. But you can do better." Tony managed to say, thanking Thor that his voice stayed nonchalant.
They stayed like that for a bit before the music changed to more of a partners dance song and Tony curses whatever the fuck he was drinking when he added that to the music list.
Steve takes his hand and twirls him, before dipping him then pulling him back upright.
"You know, there's another way to see how good you are at moving." Steve said, almost casually. He smiled.
Tony choked on air, face flushing bright red.
"You alright there, babe? I'd hate for you to be choking before we even got started." Steve grinned as Tony's face got redder.
"I'll have you know that I don't choke, Rogers!"
"You're a man of science, wanna experiment?"
This is unfair. Tony's crush is getting bigger and there was nothing he could do about it without backing out. But if he let it keep happening, Steve would definitely find out about his crush.
"Okay, fuck, fine! You can make dirty jokes!" Tony relented.
Steve smiled. "Thank you."
"Don't let it get to your head. And save some flirting for the other guy!" Tony muttered.
"What if you are the other guy?" Steve asked, the teasing in his eyes giving way to hesitation and hope.
Tony sucked in a breath. "Are you fucking with me, Steve? 'Cuz that's not funny!"
"No joke." Steve promised.
"Then I would say that I've had a crush on you for a long, long time. And that maybe you should shut up and kiss me." Tony said.
Steve grinned. Suddenly, their lips met and Tony wondered if you could get addicted to someone. Steve was his new favourite drink, drug, everything.
Tony pulled back to breathe. "Wow. Holy was wow."
Steve turned him around so that Tony's back was against his chest. His lips got dangerously close to Tony's ear.
"So, does this make me the new master of flirting?" He whispered, voice going deep and gravelly.
Tony shuddered and he could feel Steve's smirk at his reaction. That voice was doing things to him. Dangerous things. Tony turned back around, kissing him once more.
Steve could have the title of Master of Flirting as long as Tony gets to have Steve.