A Stucky Story

Winter's fever

Tony always was and always will be skeptical of Winter. Knowing that he was the one who had killed his parents made him hate the man-child. Winter, despite his past, was actually more afraid of Tony. He didn't know why Tony hated him or gave him side eyes. He tried to play with Tony one time but Tony just yelled at him to leave him alone. Winter cried and Steve just told Winter to stay away from him.

Natasha told Tony that one day he was going to have Winter to himself when everyone else is on a mission. Tony answered that if that day came, he would have Jarvis watch him. Tony also stated that Winter required too much care.

His care required diaper changes, specific foods, nap time, play time and reading time. He was an easy person to care for on good days, bad days he really acted like the soldier. He didn't attack anyone, he was just extremely aggressive. Steve, Clint and Natasha has been working on that behavior for a while. He's gotten a little better, they've gone through five time-out chairs and six harnesses. But he was learning how to calm down a bit. Tony just told them that was another reason as to why he wouldn't watch Winter.

Unfortunately today was one of those days where the team had to leave for a mission. Steve didn't want to go mainly because Winter was acting up today. Bruce checked him over twice, he was developing a little cold. But Fury was insisted he go, when he asked who was going to watch Winter. All eyes went to Tony.

"Hell no." Said Tony.

"Tony, just watch him." Said Clint.

"No. Why can't I go?" Asked Tony.

"Well it is your turn to watch him and we don't need your suits for this one." Said Clint.

"You know I don't like him and he doesn't like me, plus he's in a mood today. I don't need that today." Said Tony.

"Tony, he's got a little cold. He's a little grumpy, so what? Just give him the medicine, change him and watch him. We should be back before midnight." Said Steve stepping in. Steve didn't like that Tony hated Winter for something he had absolutely no control of. Winter was more afraid of Tony hurting him than anything.

"Fine, I'll watch the monster. I'm not changing anything."

"Tony, just care for Winter. He's down for a nap now, around 1 wake him up so he can eat. He won't hurt you. I have to go." The team left. Tony sighed, he hated Winter and Winter didn't like him. They weren't going near each other for a while.

"Jarvis let me know when the monster has awaken, I'll be in my lab."

"Very well, sir." Said the A.I. Tony went to his lab. Today was one he wished could faster.

Later in the morning, Tony was still in his lab modeling new rooms for his tower. It was unusually quiet in the tower, usually Winter did his routine stare at everyone until they acknowledged him. Tony had to remind himself that he was still alone with a psychopathic killer just two floor above him.

"Jarvis, what's the monster doing?"

"Winter is currently wondering around his floor, he is confused. I was speaking to him before you called."

"Now he's confused. What about his cold?"

"He has spiked a small fever, sir. Temperature of 101.2."

"Great, now he has a fever. I didn't sign up for this. Jarvis, bring him to the lab."

"I shall direct Winter to your lab, sir." Tony locked up everything sharp and pointy or with a laser. Winter was very smart when it came to getting into things he's not supposed to touch. If it hurt him, he knew to stay away but otherwise he played it until someone snatched it away.