—No way, Steve. What would we do with a child?
Steve had brought it up casually but Tony figured out he was actually talking about taking care of Peter in a record of two sentences. The fact that he had jumped from the couch like he was poisonous when he figured didn't really raised his hope.
—I dunno Tony, we'll figure that out, everything will just fall in place
—You don't even know if he will like us, anyway
—Actually... —he rubbed the back of his neck
—What?
—It was my turn to take care of him yesterday and I think he liked me
Tony sighed
—I don't want us to have a child, we need no more fucked up people on this country..
Steve looked hurt when Tony looked back at him again, and he didn't really had to ask why, he was aware of how that came out
—No, no, I don't mean I don't want a child with you I...
—That's exactly what you said
Tony's hand ushered his hair
—I can see you in my head you know? With this kid
—Peter
—Peter, whatever, and I'm sure he did like you, but me? I have no idea what being a father is
—No one does before having a child
—You do know. You had one yourself
—What do you mean? You know he was an alcoholic, and you had Howard-
Steve regretted his words as soon as they escaped his mouth. Now it was Tony who looked hurt, and it was a strange view even for Steve's eyes, maybe because they never spoke about Howard before...
—Seriously Steve? He was crap as a father
—I'm sorry
—I don't want your pitty I just... I don't wanna make the same mistakes you know? and hey, guess what? I'm a horrible person who wouldn't be better as a father...
Steve smirked a little, walking towards him enough to look him eye to eye.
—You're right, you're horrible... sometimes. But I think you'd be an awesome father.
—Yeah? Sure enough to try it?
Tony's voice was daring, and Steve didn't appreciated it in the least because he was trying to make him feel better and his answer was the equivalent of taking his words and throwing them to the trashcan
—As a matter of fact I am
—Well, I'm not up to trying thank you.
Then he just left the room leaving Steve feeling mad and impotent