A small smile pulls across Tony's face as he takes in the sight before him. Something that had taken place many times before but now the roles were reversed.
Being the taller one now, he could see how it could be cute, funny even. He could understand now why Steve had such a thing for helping him get things that were too high for him to reach.
He watches for a moment as Steve struggles, stretching his small frame as much as he could to reach the shelf.
Tony walks up behind him, boxing him up against the counter, his front pressed tight against Steve's back. He reaches up to the shelf, dragging his body against Steve's. Not missing the quiet, shaky breath Steve lets out. "Was it the blue cup you're after?" he asks.
"Yeah," Steve says quietly.
He grabs the cup and takes a step back, waiting until Steve turns around to pass it to him.
"Don't you dare pity me, Tony" Steve growls, not meeting his eyes.
"I'm not," Tony says, keeping his voice light and playful. "This is payback."
Steve smiles. The spark that had been missing since this whole incident reignited in those blue eyes. The tight knot that had been sitting in Tony's chest loosens. They would be okay.
The End
Notes: For the Steve|Tony|Bucky Bingo prompt "Don't You Dare Pity Me" [I5] (Card 1)