Marvel Imagines/Preferences

Tony Stark | Overworked

"Tony. Tony. Hey, earth to Tony! You need to rest!"

"Not now, (y/n), Bruce and I almost have this problem solved!"

Tony had been working in the lab nonstop for the past 36 hours. You had told him multiple times that he was overdoing it and needed a break, but he ignored you.

"Tony, please!"

"I told you not now! (Y/N), I get you want to spend time with me, and I want to spend time with you, but I'm super busy! You know what, just get out."

You felt as though you had been slapped.

"But-"

"Get. Out."

As you left, Bruce sent you an apologetic look.

"I'll send him up as soon as we finish the work."

"No you won't, Bruce. I've got paperwork to do for the company, and I have to add updates to my suits. I'm not going down without a fight."

You left the lab, trying your hardest not to burst into tears. You knew Tony didn't mean any of it-he was just overworked that's all-but it still stung.

"Everything alright, (y/n)?" Clint asked. "I heard shouting in the lab. Wait, Bruce is okay, right?"

"Yeah. Tony's just being a dick."

"Language! Steve wouldn't be happy. But that's beside the point, what's up with Tony?"

"He's overworked, that's all. He needs to sleep, but refuses to."

Clint put his arm around your shoulder.

"Aw geez I'm sorry. I know how awful he can be when he's tired. Leave him alone for now, let him calm down. If he doesn't come up by 9pm, then go get him. If you need help, just holler. Nat and I can help."

"Thanks Clint. I appreciate it."

At 9, you made a cup of coffee for Tony, and headed back to the lab.

"Tony? Bruce?"

Bruce looked up.

"Hey, (y/n). He's over there." Bruce pointed over to the couch. Tony was slumped over, snoring softly.

"I told him." You rolled your eyes.

"So did I. He nearly passed out over some chemicals. Do you want me to wake him?"

"Nah, I got it from here. Thanks a lot, Bruce. Why don't you get some rest too. You look tired."

Bruce smiled. "What would we do without you?" He kissed your cheek, and walked upstairs.

You moved closer to Tony. He looked so peaceful when he was asleep.

"Tony. Hey Tony, you gotta get up. I can't carry you."

Tony stirred and opened an eye.

"Mmm, lemme sleep."

You rolled your eyes. "Tony, come on, let's go to bed."

He groaned, and sat up a little.

You helped him up and walked him to your bedroom.

"(Y/N)?" He mumbled.

"Yes, love?"

" 'm sorry. I love you."

You smiled. "It's okay. I love you too."

You both got into bed, and he immediately pulled you close. He was asleep within seconds. You fell asleep listening to his heartbeat.

The next morning, you got up and made breakfast. An hour later, Tony walked in.

"Hi love," he said, kissing you, "thank you. I'm sorry about last night."

"It's alright. I'm not mad. Just try not to overwork yourself again, okay?"

"Can't promise that, sorry." You glared at him. "But I'll try!" He added quickly.

"Good." You kissed him.

Tony grabbed you by the waist.

"How about we take this somewhere private?"

It was good to have the old Tony back.

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