Ironstrange- Hidden Feelings

PETER THE MATCHMAKER

Tony's POV

-two days later-

I felt bad for telling Stephen to leave. I really do like him and I enjoy his company. It was so sweet the way he took Peter out to get breakfast. I made a mistake. I decided to text him.

*Start of text*

Tony: Hey Stephen.

Stephen: Hey

Tony: Listen, I'm sorry for telling you to leave. I really enjoy your company. I guess you just caught me off guard when you said what you said. Peter really enjoys you as well. I want to hang out with you.

Stephen: So you aren't upset with me?

Tony: No not at all. Do you want to get together over coffee today? Peter is out with a couple friends he made.

Stephen: I would love to. And I'm sorry for coming on too strong. I understand you are still recovering from your breakup.

Tony: Np. So see you at 2:00 pm?

Stephen: See you then.

*End of text*

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Later at 2________________________________________________________________________________ Tony's POV

I really hope that Stephen isn't mad at me for getting frustrated with him. I understand his notions but I still don't know whether or not I have feelings for him yet. I had just got to the cafe near his house and was waiting for Stephen. Stephen then appeared through his usual circle of magic and sat across from Tony.

"Hey Stephen." I said.

"Sup, Tony." Stephen replied.

"Listen, Steph..." I started.

"No Tony. I'm so sorry for overstepping my bounds. I understand how you are feeling. I guess I just might have some hidden feelings for you. I'm sorry." Stephen interrupted. I smiled at him and nodded. He is so handsome. His blue eyes are so captivating and that jaw-line... awhhh! He could cut rocks with it. That smile is so perfect and his bo...

"Tony? TONY?!" Stephen said snapping his fingers. " You good?"

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine. I guess I just got distracted." I replied still a little dazed. I smiled looking into Stephen's eyes. He blushed a little and looked away.

"Listen Tony, I better get going but I really would love to do this again some time." Stephen said.

"Oh so soon?" I asked.

"I need to go help Wong with some important wizard business." He replied. I nodded. He smiled and started opening up a portal.

"Hey... Stephen?" I quickly blurted out.

He turned to me. "Yes, Tony?"

"Umm... never mind." I sighed. Stephen smiled and laughed a little.

"See ya later Tony. Tell Peter I said hi." He said and disappeared into the portal.

-later that day-

All I could think about that day was Stephen. He was always on my mind. His eyes, hair, smile... it was all just a plus to being with him. I wanted to express my feelings towards him but I knew it would probably be too early. I wanted to tell him so bad but my conscience held me back.

Tony what the hell are you doing. You told him today that you are just not ready for a relationship yet. You can not have already fallen for him. You can't fuck up another relationship with someone amazing.

I knew my conscience was right. But...

The more I thought about it the more I missed him and longed to tell him my feelings. I figured I should probably tell Peter about this before I jumped into anything. He got me into this after all.

I walked up to Peter's bedroom and opened the door slightly. He was laying on the bed reading a book.

"Hey kid, whatcha reading?" I asked.

"To Kill a Mockingbird." He replied looking up at me. "I have always wanted to read it and before we left for London I went to the library and borrowed it out. Mrs. Simsly said I could have it as long as I needed."

"That's great, Peter listen." 

"Yes, Mr. Stark?" He looked at me and sat up on the edge of the bed.

"I think I may have caught some feelings." I sighed turning and looking into his eyes to see his reaction. He smiled.

"Who do you have feelings for, Mr. Stark?" He asked watching his feet swing inward and outward from the bed.

"Stephen Strange." I blushed surprising myself with saying that out loud.

"Well what are you waiting for?" Peter replied looking at me seriously.

"What do you mean?" I asked, confused.

"If you have feelings for Mr. Stephen then why are you telling me? Shouldn't you be telling him?" Peter asked.

"I guess I just wanted your consent and opinion on the matter." I answered.

Peter looked at me for a second then stood up. "Mr. Stark I found Mr. Stephen for you because  I want you to be happy. If you didn't have feelings for him I would be okay with that because all I want is your happiness. But that fact that you do like this man is great. He is an amazing guy and I'm glad you like him. If getting into a relationship is what makes you happy then I am all in."

I smiled with some tears welling up in my eyes. I opened my arms and hugged him. I truly love this kid. "Now enough of the sappy nonsense, Mr. Stark." He said smiling. "I think you need to go talk to someone. Tomorrow I will go out with my friends again. You can text Mr. Stephen, and invite him over. But when you do, you should probably tell him about your feelings. No backing out."

I smiled, hugged him again, and walked down the hallway into my room. That night all I dreamt or thought about was Stephen.