When Steve and Bucky got back to the compound it was just as quiet as they'd left it. The elevator opened to silnece. The kitchen and living room were vacant of any of the avengers.
"Buck, why don't we get your things and I'll take you to a hotel. I'll arrange for a flight back to Wakanda in the morning," Steve offered, his eyes still scanning the room.
Bucky wanted to object but he didn't want to ruin the nice night the two of them had been having. All through dinner they had managed to avoid talking about Tony, or Bucky staying. Instead they reminisced.
"That won't be necessary, Cap," Tony's voice spoke from behind the pair.
"Stark," Steve's voice was low and stiff.
"You two have a nice dinner?" Tony asked, looking at Bucky.
"What are you doing?" Steve demanded taking a step forward, putting himself slightly between Tony and Bucky.
"At ease, soldier. Barnes and I talked things out. We're good. Aren't we?" Tony gave Bucky's arm a gentle smack with the back of his hand as he walked by and towards the kitchen to make himself a coffee.
Steve frowned. He knew a coffee this late meant Tony had plans to be up late in his shop.
"What the hell is this?" Steve demanded, gesturing towards Bucky. He wanted to know Tony's alternative motive.
"I believe that is your best friend, Captain," Tony quipped. A smirk plastered on his face as he leaned back against the counter while the coffee maker hummed behind him.
"This isn't funny, Tony," Steve crossed his arms.
Tony's smile faded at the use of his first name. He and Steve had reverted to the use of their last names since the break up.
"It's not meant to be a joke," Tony's tone was even despite Steve's hostility.
"You gave him a room?"
"I'm tired of seeing you miserable," Tony shrugged.
"I'm not miserable," Steve threw his hands up in exasperation.
"You forget, Steven, I know you," Tony's voice was low, almost like he was warning the captain.
"This wasn't your call to make."
"Well you weren't going to make it."
Steve stiffened at that.
"We talked. Everything is fine between us. Enjoy the new recruit. I already sent the paperwork in to Fury." Tony smiled before turning back to the now finished coffee maker.
"You what?" Steve gaped at the genius.
"I'd love to stay and chat more, but I don't do third wheel," Tony gestured between Steve and Bucky with a knowing smirk.
Steve stepped in front of Tony blocking him from walking off.
"What game are you playing here?" Steve demanded.
"No game," Tony shook his head.
Steve didn't move from in front of Tony. It was obvious he wanted a better answer.
Though the super soldier stood several inches taller than Tony, he didn't back down from him. The two stared in silence for a moment before Tony let out a huff.
"Fine. You want to know why I flew him out here and put in for him to be on the team?"
"Yes."
"For you," Tony poked Steve's chest.
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Ironstrange/Stony/Stucky (Closed)
FanfictionOne shots for Stony, Ironstrange, and Stucky. Not anti Tony Not anti Steve Not anti Bucky Taking requests!