Fire And Ice (Steve And Tony)

What I Want.

There was no denying that Steve did have feelings for Tony. They were there, and they were stronger than any he had ever felt before.

But he knew it was so wrong. His parents were unhappy, and he felt like all of his friends would be judgmental and unhappy too. And Steve had never dealt with that stuff easily. It took a toll on him physically.

Tony had told him to do what he wanted. But what did he truly want? Steve struggled with his decision. He wanted the snow to hurry up and finish melting so they could go home, and he could be reassigned, somewhere away from Tony where he could sit and gather his feelings. But nature was not on his side. The snow was melting, but at an alarmingly slow rate.

Tony had stormed out angrily a while ago, giving Steve some peace of mind while he sat alone. He wanted advice, but knew his parents wouldn't help. Steve was on his own.

Burying his face in his hands, Steve sat silent and let feelings of despair roll over him.

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It was nighttime by the time Tony returned, and he didn't talk to Steve as he changed into pajamas and laid down. He was hurt inside but also he had seen it coming. The heart wanted what it wanted, and what he had thought was love was obviously something completely different.

With a long, sad sigh, Tony fell into a deep and troubled sleep.