Peter:
Once Peter had showered and gotten dressed, he realized he didn't really know what to do next. He supposed he should fix his hair, but he wasn't really sure how. His first thought was to ask Tony for help of course, but when Friday announced that he was in the kitchen with the other team members he didn't really want to bother him.
He sighed, starring at his reflection in the still slightly foggy mirror for what felt like forever. This was supposed to be fun, yet he found it hard to think of it like that, when the only reason he was doing this was so that he could lie to Tony. It wasn't like he didn't want to go out with Mj. Afterall he had liked her for a while now. He just felt... stressed.
''Peter?''
''Pepper, hey!'' He answered, before looking to see who was there.
''Hey, Tony wanted me to let you know the groceries are here if you want anything.''
''Right thanks. I'm okay, I need to um, get ready.''
''Need some help?'' She asked, nodding towards his tangled curls that were still dripping slowly from his head.
''Uh, yeah kind of. I've never really been on a date, I just don't know, what to do?'' He admitted, blushing a little.
''Ah, I got you. Come with me,'' she instructed turning from the doorway and leading him out of the room and across the hall.
It took him a minute to realize they were headed towards Tony's bedroom. Once inside she grabbed his hand and continued to lead him into a large bathroom. She began rummaging through cabinets until she found what she was looking for. After setting the bottles of hair product down she reached for a comb and began gently smoothening out his hair.
Peter watched in the mirror as she started to apply the creamy white product.
''I've watched Tony enough to know way more than I should about fixing guy's hair,'' she laughed. ''Lucky for me, you and Tony have the exact same hair type. You remind me so much of him when he was your age.''
''Really?'' Peter asked, curiously. He didn't know much about what Tony was like as a teen, other than a complete genius.
''Yes, it's crazy how similar you two are, just based on everything he tells me.''
''He talks about me?''
''Of course! Since he first met you, he's always had a bit of a soft spot for you.''
Peter smiled at that. ''And you really think I look like him?''
''Yes! Come here, I'll show you some pictures!''
...
Tony:
''Hey, you guys wanna help with the groceries that keep you alive?'' Tony called from the kitchen where he was busy unbagging the food that had just been brought in.
''Of course,'' Steve answered readily standing to his feet and stretching before making his way over. The rest soon followed.
''Stark. What are these supposed to be?'' Rhodey laughed, pulling out a box of princess shaped macaroni.
''Ah, me and Peter had a little too much fun with ordering all this.''
''You mean Peter asked for these?''
''Why not? They're very pretty,'' Clint smiled, grabbing the box to get a closer look. Sure enough, each noodle was designed as a different Disney Princess.
''Beautiful,'' Natasha agreed.
''Purple heels Tony,'' Rhodey repeated, shaking his head.
''Relax guys, we were just having fun. Besides whoever said they were for him?''
''Oh, come on Stark. Nobody else would eat those.''
''Speak for yourself Rhodes,'' Clint retorted. ''I'd eat these any day without a doubt.''
''Same here,'' Natasha replied, taking the box into her own hands.
''Princess macoroni huh? Sounds good to me, I wonder if they have Elsa,'' Steve grinned.
''Right there,'' Bucky pointed out.
''Ah there's our ice princess.''
''What are you talking about. Bucky's right there,'' Tony joked.
Bucky glared for a second but quickly broke into a smile when he realized Tony's comment wasn't an insult. Then to everyone's surprise Steve, who was also smiling took a step closer before promptly leaning in and kissing Bucky right on the lips.
There was a moment of silence as they all just stood around in shock. This didn't go unnoticed by Steve and Bucky as they pulled apart. Both immediately began blushing.
But after a few seconds Clint started clapping and let out a whistle.
''Finally!'' Tony called out.
The color in Steve's cheeks returned to normal as he smiled back at Tony. Bucky wrapped his arms around Steve, giving him a firm hug.
''Who wants some princess macaroni!'' Rhodey shouted, throwing his hands up and laughing.
''Yeah!''
''Alright, let me make it, I have a secret to making it extra creamy,'' Clint explained, digging around for a pot.
''Hey, I told you that secret!'' Nat argued, slapping him playfully on the shoulder.
''Which is exactly why you need to help me.''
''Fine but, I get first serving,'' she bargained.
''Deal.''
…...
Peter:
''Here this picture is from when he was about sixteen,'' Pepper shared, slipping the photo out of an old album and handing it to Peter.
''Woah, that's Tony?''
''That's Tony. Handsom right?''
''Yeah, hey what's his shirt say?'' He smirked.
Pepper's eyes widened for a second as she quickly snatched the photo back. ''Nothing! Never mind that. Here look at this one.''
''Woah.''
''He looks like you, doesn't he.''
''Yeah, he does,'' Peter finally admitted.
Pepper gave him a warm smile and scooted closer to him on the bed where they were currently sprawled out. Several albums surrounded them, each a different color, size or design.
''You have a lot of pictures of him,'' Peter observed.
''Yeah, most of these are from more recent times. I have a bit of a hording problem. Everything has sentimental value in some way.''
''Yeah, I don't like to hoard things though. Gotta save room for the most important ones.''
''I suppose. Wanna see pictures of baby Tony?''
''Yeah!''
''Okay here, let's see, oh gosh,'' she managed to get out before exploding into a fit of giggles.
''What? What is it Pepper?'' He asked, amused.
''Ah, okay now this picture was taken by Jarvis. I believe Tony was about, I want to say three?''
''Okay,'' he said before taking the picture into his hands. He took one look at the photo before he too was bursting into laughter.
They sat there like that for about a minute, both laughing uncontrollably. At some point Pepper had become weak with laughter and tilted to the side, nearly falling off the bed. Luckily Peter's senses were still working and he was able to grab her in time.
When the bedroom door was pulled open the two were already completely hysterical.
''Woah, what did I miss?'' Tony asked, starring the two down in confusion.
Pepper reached her hand out so Peter could discreetly hand the photo back.
Peter opened his mouth to answer but, after looking at Pepper again, he found himself unable to speak.
''Are you, crying Pep? And you too Peter, you've both got tears. Okay what happened?''
''Oh, nothing,'' Pepper answered. I was just helping Peter fix his hair, and then we were looking through some old photos.''
''You didn't show him that one, did you?''
Silence.
''Pepper, really?''
''I'm sorry! Hey, I was only getting even with you for the cheese thing!''
''Oh whatever! Pete there's princess macaroni in the kitchen if you want any.''
''Princess macaroni?'' Pepper questioned, finally starting to regain composer.
''Yeah Clint and Nat made it after Steve and Bucky kissed. But now you don't get any!''
''Steve and Bucky kissed?'' Peter asked.
''Yep, finally right? Now come on and eat with us. You too Pep, only because I love you.''