Hey there. As promised, here's more plot. Also, make sure to read the endnote I have a small announcement.


By the time Tony was 15 weeks pregnant, there was no denying that he was growing another human. His baby bump was more noticeable than before and it made going out in public problematic. Tony and Steve wanted to keep the baby a secret for a little while longer. They didn't need the media being vultures and making false claims when it came to their baby or Tony's health. That wouldn't be good for anybody.

Which was why both of them were pissed off when they had to attend the next Maria Stark Foundation Gala.

Pepper couldn't get them out of it. She would if she could but it just wasn't possible. The foundation was Tony's baby and he needed to be there for this event. Steve elected to go as well. He wasn't about to let Tony deal with the crazy socialites on his own. They always wanted something from Tony. Whether that be his money or his body, they didn't care. Steve wasn't about to let anybody mess with his beloved and their baby.

So, Tony and Steve had an early dinner, Tony took some anti-nausea medication that his doctor had given him that was for his morning sickness, and they got ready. Steve was quick to get dressed. He wasn't wearing anything fancy. Just a basic black suit with an American flag print tie that Clint got him as a joke that Tony thought was hilarious. It was easy. Actually, Tony was the one who was having issues getting ready.

"Steve. My shirt doesn't fit right." Commented Tony as he fiddled with the buttons.

Steve looked over and saw exactly what Tony was having trouble with. Tony had been pretty small before he got pregnant so his clothes reflected that. But now, with a growing belly in the way, Tony's dress shirt was sitting a bit awkwardly. It was easily covered by his suit jacket but Steve knew that Tony was feeling a bit self-conscious.

"You look, fine Sweetheart. We'll just have to get you some bigger clothes as our baby grows bigger." Soothed Steve as he walked over and gave Tony a hug.

"But won't people at the gala notice?"

"They might. But I won't let any of the people there put you or our baby in harm's way."

"I love you, Steve."

"Love you too you dork. Now let's get going or Pepper will be mad that we're late."

The ride to the gala was alright. They got to ride in a limousine which no matter how many times Steve rode in one it always felt like a treat. It reminded him of all the big stars and politicians back in the '20s and '30s. They never failed to make Steve feel special. What made it even better was that it was just him and Tony cuddled together in the back.

When they arrived at the gala there were cameras flashing left and right. Steve took great joy in leading Tony up the steps arm in arm like a true gentleman. The headlines would have a field day with those pictures.

Or they would have if the people attending the gala hadn't spotted something else.

Steve guessed that Tony's baby bump was more visible then they'd originally thought because it took no more than 20 minutes before the scathing glances and comments started. Steve was just coming back from the bar after getting Tony a ginger ale to help his nausea when he'd heard one such comment from an older lady.

"You're really starting to let yourself go Mr. Stark. You should take more care or that boy of yours will leave you for someone who looks better."

Steve wanted nothing more than to throw a fit at her words. Tony's face just fell as he heard them and it broke Steve's heart. Tony wasn't getting fat. He was pregnant! Steve wanted to shout that out to get her to stop but he knew better. All he could do was give Tony his drink and offer sweet touches and kisses.

That old lady wasn't the only one to point out Tony's weight. Plenty of people pointed it out when they managed to catch Tony alone. It made Tony extremely uncomfortable and Steve overprotective. He didn't leave Tony's side for the rest of the night. Tony didn't really talk much either. He just fiddled with his cufflinks while Steve fended off all the people who thought they had a right to know about their personal lives.

Once they got home, Steve made sure to reassure Tony that he didn't look fat. He was growing a baby and was going to gain weight. That's just what happens when you're pregnant. Tony still slept uncomfortably. The comments really got to him. Hopefully, Steve wouldn't leave him for someone better looking.

The next morning there were hundreds of articles commenting on Tony's weight. All the unflattering photo angles just made everything look worse. Tony spent the whole day sitting on the floor of the bathroom throwing up and feeling upset about everything. Logically he knew that he wasn't fat. He was pregnant. Steve had told him the same thing the night before. But Tony's head was swimming with worst-case scenarios and he just couldn't see any reason why Steve would stay with a fat pig like him.

Steve absolutely refused to leave Tony's side. He wasn't about to let Tony think all those terrible things about himself. Just before supper, Steve managed to get Tony to eat a little bit even if Tony tried to counter that by saying that he was too fat. Luckily he still ate something. After Steve got Tony to bed and once he knew that Tony was asleep, he called Pepper.

"Steve, how can I help you?"

"You saw what was going on in the news with Tony today?"

"Unfortunately. I've already started brainstorming a way to fix this. I take it Tony's been taking everything pretty hard."

"He has." Sighed Steve. "He barely ate today and was calling himself fat despite the fact that he's now fat, he's growing a baby."

"Tony has always taken other's comments about him to heart. I'm glad he has you. Now, as for the situation at hand, the only feasible solution to get the rumours to stop is to announce the pregnancy. I know that you guys wanted to wait a bit longer but at this rate, Tony won't even be able to leave the tower without people making horrible comments."

"I know." Sighed Steve as he looked back down at Tony. "I just hate that the world is like this. I just want Tony and the baby to be safe and happy."

"I'll leave the exact details up to you and Tony. I'll help where I can."

"Thanks, Pepper. I'll keep you updated. "

With that, Steve ended the call and went about making Tony something a little bit more substantial to eat once he woke up. For Tony's sake he ended up making a salad, but not a boring salad. This one was chock-full of things that didn't taste like the thought of lettuce sitting five rooms away. Once Tony was up Steve made sure that he ate and that Tony felt loved.

"So, I talked with Pepper earlier." Started Steve as he and Tony got ready to call it an early night.

"What did she say?"

"She said we should announce your pregnancy now to stop all the rumours. This way we can control what is going on more. I was thinking of just making a post and going to bed." Tony sighed and curled up next to Steve.

"I really wanted to keep this a secret longer."

"I know sweetheart. I don't like it either. But I promise I'll fight tooth and nail to keep you and our baby safe. I promise."

Tony sighed again and looked down at his and Steve's hands. They somehow found themselves rested over Tony's baby bump, protecting their baby. After a nap and a day of thinking, Tony wasn't feeling as bad about the comments people were making, but he still felt shitty. He just wished that the world would back off and let them live their lives.

"Fine. Make the post. Just make sure it's cute. People eat that shit up."

So, with Tony's permission, Steve posted a couple of photos he had saved on his phone. After finding out that Tony was pregnant Steve had started taking pictures of every little thing to document what was happening. The pictures Steve posted were one of him and Tony smiling together with their hands resting on Tony's baby bump, a picture of one of their latest ultrasounds, and finally, one of Tony smiling holding up an Iron Man onesie that Rhodey had gifted him for the baby. Altogether they looked like any other happy couple making a pregnancy announcement.

capamericaofficial It has come to my attention that there have been some pretty nasty rumours going around about my Tony after last night's charity gala. First of all, no, I'm not leaving Tony. We're very much in love and I don't see anything changing that ever. Second of all, Tony is NOT FAT! During one of our last fights against Loki Tony was hit with another spell that has allowed him to bear children. So, Tony's not fat, that's a baby bump. Tony and I are expecting our first child together and couldn't be more excited. We ask that we be allowed to have our privacy and we'll give updates on our precious baby as we see fit. Thank you all for your understanding. Any tips on dealing with morning sickness would be a blessing.

The comments started pouring in almost immediately but Steve didn't notice. He'd turned off his phone the second he was done and snuggled up behind Tony. All he wanted to do was sleep and cuddle his Tony and baby. So that's what he did.

The media exploded with the news. Surprisingly, the vast majority were very supportive. The world had just become such a crazy place in the last couple of years that nobody even questions that Tony, who was very much a man, was pregnant. In the hours that Tony and Steve slept there were no less than 20 different polls speculating on the baby's gender. There were edits made from the photos Steve posted as well as ones from the gala and plenty of parents had come forward with their tips and tricks for morning sickness.

Sure, there were nasty people who only had mean things to say. There were overly religious people who wanted to damn Tony to hell for being abnormal. But in the end, those people didn't matter. What mattered was the fact that Tony and Steve already loved their baby. They loved each other, they loved their baby, and they loved their strange little family.

Their love was worth more than everything else in the universe.


Alright, kiddos. Here's the scoop. I'm switching to a once a week upload schedule from now on. With the plot thickening, getting chapters out on Monday and Friday is going to get difficult. Finishing a chapter on Friday and only having three days to get the next one isn't going to work so I'm switching to just uploading when a chapter it's done like I've done with all my other fics. Cool? Cool. Anyway, what did y'all think about the chapter? Old rich people such and need to keep to themselves. But also Steve being a sickeningly sweet BF on social media will always be cute. I'll see you soon. -Shadows.