Bros

Musical Bros

Natasha was training in the large gym, the stereo blaring loudly. That wasn't that strange in and of itself, but it was what she was listening to that was unusual. She was playing the soundtrack of the musical Big Fish, and as good as the music was, she was a bit embarrassed to be listening to it. She couldn't possibly let anyone know that Black Widow enjoyed musicals.

That's why she was so mortified when Tony walked into the gym, bobbing his head along to the beat and humming under his breath. He froze in his tracks when he saw her.

"You? You like musicals?" he inquired. "If you tell anyone, you're-" Tony cracked a huge smile and threw his hands in the air, "I thought I was the only one on the team who liked them! Thank god it's you, because I honestly don't think anyone else would be into them. Well, Steve would go, but he'd do the whole 'fake like' thing he does when I care about something but he doesn't, but he's too nice to say he doesn't like it."

"Wait, you like musicals? I thought you were 'Mr. Rock and Roll." Tony shrugged, "I grew up on it. One of the very rare times we'd spend as a family. My dad would take me and my mom to Broadway and we'd watch the shows." He smiled at the memory, "I remember my favorite one was Phantom of the Opera."

"That's a classic," Natasha said. "So why do you like them?" Tony asked. "Well," Natasha started, "The music is always good, and they have stories that have a lot of meaning. Now days most every is just another rendition of the same story or they're just really dull." Tony took a seat next to her, "I'm so glad some else actually gets it." Natasha sat cross legged next to him, "I hope you know this means we have to see shows and geek out with each other." Tony couldn't be grinning wider even if he tried. "I wouldn't have it any other way."

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Tony was working on a new project in his shop when a wild assassin suddenly appeared sitting on his desk. "What do you need, I'm busy," he said, not stopping in his work. A tweak to his side made him let out a squeak and jump. "Wha-"

"They're all gone. We have the tower to ourselves." Tony set his work aside, "How did that happen?"

"They all had things to do. Speaking of which, you're gonna stop whatever you're doing and come with me. We're watching Wicked." Tony cleaned up the remaining pieces of his project and followed her to the main room.

They grabbed some blankets and pillows, creating a comfy nest on the couch. Tony had popped some popcorn while Natasha gathered various types of candy. When they finally settle down, JARVIS started the musical.

Tony smiled to himself, knowing he would enjoy it whenever they had time to spend together. It wasn't very often that he had someone who shared the same interests as him, much less geek out with him.

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Ever since they found out about the other's love of musicals, they've seen many shows together. Some of which include, Sweeney Todd, Tuck Everlasting, Hamilton, and Miss Zigon. As of right now, they were on their way to see the Def West production of Spring Awakening.

Tony was appalled that Natasha hadn't ever seen this show, as it was one of his absolute favorites and he had to refrain himself from singing along to every song. He came prepared with a box of tissues(one doesn't simply listen to All Things without weeping like a child)and their passes so that they may go backstage to meet the cast after the show. Natasha didn't know about the passes; they were an early birthday gift because he knew he wouldn't be able to give them to her with everyone else.

It was a great performance. They laughed their asses off and cried(yes, they did use the entire box) and when Tony led her backstage, she looked like a little kid on Christmas morning. They both knew sign language, so there was no need for an interpreter.

Afterwards, they walked down the sidewalk in the brisk night, neither of them uttering a word for threat of ruining the comfortable silence.

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Nat and Tony were currently jamming out to the Hamilton soundtrack. "Let's Jamilton to some Hamilton!" he cried out, receiving an elbow to his stomach. "Never say that again." He rubbed the place of impact, "Agreed." They had already decided who would sing what parts of every song, but some of it was impossible to do because of more than two people singing at once, but they made do.

Their favorite song to perform together was, of course, The Schuyler Sisters. Natasha was always Angelica for obvious reasons, Tony was Eliza and Burr, and both of them sang Peggy's part because, let's be real here, who can resist yelling "AND PEGGY!"?

The two of them danced around the room, singing their hearts out.

"WORK! WORK!"

"ANGELICAAAAAAAA!"

"WORK! WORK!"

"ELIZAAAAAAAAAAA!"

"And Peggy!"

They jumped about a foot in the air when a third voice sounded from behind them, and a muscled arm wrapped around their shoulders. He pulled them close, burying his face in their necks, giggles pouring from their mouth. "So why didn't you tell me you guys liked musicals?" he asked, wiggling his fingers into their sides. "Steheheheve?"

"Yes?" he asked, not stopping in his work. "Whahahat are you dohohoing here?" Natasha squealed, trying to escape his grasp. "Well," Steve started to explain, "I've actually known that you both like musicals for a while now. I though now would be the perfect time to let you know." Before either of them could utter a word, he blew large raspberry on each of their necks. They let out screams of laughter as they struggled to get free from his hold.

His finger slowed to gentle strokes over their sides. "Next time you two share a hobby, include me." Natasha and Tony were smart to comply.