Three
One year can change so much for anyone and that included Phil Coulson and Clint Barton. After the show ended Phil still quit not because he didn't love Tony like a brother but because he hated the job and instead Darcy still had it. Clint still won the one million dollars and the two of them used the money to open a bookstore which was Clint's other dream. Phil was actually happy to not be working in the spotlight and instead took over running the bar. His name was in both the bar and the bookstore as co-owner with Clint. Natasha had taken a little while to warm up to him but her husband Steve on the other hand became Phil's other best friend.
Tony Stark would always be his brother in everything but blood and his best friend no matter who else Phil made friends with. Tony was once again famous and being the billionaire actor that he was. He was still an asshole on occasion but it seemed he got better after seeing how his life had made Phil feel. Stark still hadn't settled down and probably wouldn't be he was more respectful when before he wasn't though he thought that had more to do with Darcy not putting up with his crap like Phil had.
It was the day of the wedding and Phil felt his nerves acting up. Tony, who was his best man, had made the joke that he was getting cold feet but he meant it jokingly because he knew that Phil loved Clint and Clint loved Phil. It was decided that the wedding would be small with their important friends gathered. Pepper, Bruce, Darcy were amongst the guests sitting down. When planning neither of them had wanted to be given away so to speak but Phil and Clint later decided that they would both be given away. Nick Fury, his former boss standing in the center. He had been ordained as a minister online and agreed to perform the ceremony because Phil was the one he always liked. More family and friends were seated and Phil knew that there was security outside for precautions because after all Tony Stark was here. Across from his stood Clint and by his side were Natasha and Steve. Clint smiled at him nervously and Phil returned it.
"Alright people let's get started because I don't have all day," Nick started, "we are gathered to see Clinton Francis Barton marry Phil Coulson, who is probably the only person I worked with that I actually liked. If anyone has any objections to this ceremony speak now but are warned if you do I might just murder you because there is nothing these two deserve more than to be happy."
Phil glared at Nick even though he did find it kind of funny and sweet at the same time and Nick just glared right back with his one eye. No one spoke and Phil let out a relieved sigh as Nick continued.
"Who gives Clint away to Phil?" Nick asked.
"I as his sister do," Natasha said softly pushing Clint closer to Phil.
"And who gives Phil away to Clint?" Nick asked.
"As his best friend and brother from another mother I Tony Stark give my dear friend Phil Coulson away," Tony said wrapping his arm around Phil's shoulder and then shoving him to Clint smirking at the glare aimed at him.
"Stark stop it this isn't about you. God help us if you ever get married," Fury said, "These two have chosen to say their own vows but they better not be stupid."
"Phil I fell for you even before I knew it was you speaking for Tony. I was confused because at first I thought I was falling for two guys and I felt like a giant asshole but then when I found out the truth I was relieved in a way because I could see myself with you forever. I was miserable when I thought that I had to fake being with Stark no offense Tony and when Tony asked me to marry you I was happy and well a bunch of other things. I love you," Clint said blushing because Tony was holding back a laugh.
"Clint I actually fell for from day one. I hated myself because it was supposed to be about Tony my best friend but soon I couldn't ignore it anymore and when I had to see you with him it hurt. Then you and I got our chance and I was happy even with potentially losing my best friend and having lost my job. Tony did something good for us when he proposed to you for me and I love you too," Phil said taking his hand.
"I should be surprised that Tony did something for someone else but then I know that he would only do it for Phil and then I'm not surprised anymore," Nick said and glared when Tony made a gesture with his hands over his heart with an "aww" expression.
"Now time for the vows. Do you have the rings?" Nick announced.
Phil took the ring from Tony and repeated after Nick as he put it on Clint's hand. Clint took the ring from Natasha and did the same thing, repeating after Nick as he placed the ring on Phil's hand.
"You two can kiss now," Nick announced.
Phil pulled Clint to him kissing the living daylights out of him. He ignored Tony and the cat whistle and laughed with Clint when Natasha smacked Tony upside the head. Their friends and family were messed up well at least Tony was but Phil couldn't find it in him to care because he was happy and he was with someone he loved and nothing else mattered.
