It took about a day for Steve's nose to heal after being shattered by Tony. While Steve healed, Tony apologized countless times, promising that he'd get help. But, the next day they fell back into a semi-normal routine. Tony drank, Steve tried to stop him, Tony got violent.
Today was supposed to be different. Tony wanted to review the tech on Bucky's arm and Steve just missed his best friend. Steve also hoped that Tony being productive would help distract him from drinking.
Steve didn't even know that Bucky had arrived. When Steve asked Friday where Tony was, she informed Steve that Tony was finishing up tests on Bucky's arm. Steve had to run to the lab, making it just in time to walk Bucky out.
"Steve?" Bucky gently grabbed Steve's arm and pulled him somewhat close. "How are you?"
Steve sighed. "I'm doing good Buck." Steve smiled and placed his hand on Bucky's reassuring him. "How are you?"
"Great." Bucky smiled. "We need to meet up more often."
"Yeah. Yeah, we do." Steve smiled back as he was pulled into a hug. Bucky pulled back and walked towards the door. "See ya' soon Buck."
Bucky turned and waved goodbye.
Steve turned around and walked down the hall back towards Tony's lab.
"Hey, how'd it go?"
"Fine." Tony was working on building some kind of machine.
"Just 'fine'?" Steve pulled over a chair and sat next to Tony.
"Yeah. Sorry I don't have all good things to say about your boyfriend."
"What do you mean my-"
"Oh drop the act Rogers. You're practically glowing. What did you do? Give him a quicky?"
"Come on Tony! You really want to fight about this?"
"No. I'm leaving!" Tony stood up, slamming the part he was working on, onto the counter. "I'll be back later. Don't leave." Tony Stood up and walked to the elevator. "Let's go."
Steve followed, keeping a considerable distance from Tony. The elevator ride was silent. When they got out of the elevator, Tony told Steve to sit on the couch, and Tony quickly walked into their bedroom.
Tony came out wearing a nice suit jacket and his new pair of sunglasses. "Friday, after I leave, lock down the compound; Nobody in or out. And no changing floors. If Captain Rogers tries to leave in anyway, you are to alert me immediately."
"Really-"
"Yes sir." Friday interrupted.
"Tony. This is ridiculous." Steve stood up from the couch but Tony walked toward the elevator. "Tony, please just listen to me."
"I heard you, and I don't care. Goodnight." Tony pushed the button for the elevator and waited, but just before Tony could get on, Steve grabbed his arm. Tony had the bracelet on his wrist that allowed him to just tap it and his hand was armed. He quickly turned around and punched Steve in the jaw. Steve fell the the ground and grabbed his jaw.
"Don't start with me Rogers." Tony mockingly put his hands up, as if he were surrounding.
"Tony, please. If you stay home, we can just watch a movie and cuddle. Please?"
Tony laughed. "I'll be home around 2."