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𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 [039]

Steve knew what he'd been searching for his whole life. He searched for the good path back in the 40s; he'd dreamt about starting a family; he wished for a blossoming relationship with his then love-of-his-life Peggy Carter.

But when he was woken up into the modern world, Steve had since forgotten what he was looking for. He remembered Peggy, remembered wanting something beautiful with her, but with those years now behind him, he knew he couldn't have those dreams come true any longer. It'd been way too long to even think so.

But when Steve Rogers became a part of the Avengers, finally, finally Steve had found something to search for. Steve had searched for justice, for equality in this world. Thankfully, people have matured since the 40s. There was little racism, little discrimination, compared to back then. There were only those occasional extraterrestrial wars that he and his team needed to step in and help with, and they never stopped until they won.

But no matter the satisfaction he felt when a threat was dealt with, Steve's heart remained half empty. Steve still longed for a family; Steve still longed for someone to hold.

And when Tony Stark sacrificed himself for the whole world, Steve Rogers found something new to look forward to. He no longer had to search, no longer had to drag his feet through the rubble and find nothing.

He found Tony Stark, a jewel of a man, and he fell in love with him right there.

Steve asked Tony on a date. Tony said yes.

Steve asked Tony to be his boyfriend. Tony said yes.

Steve asked Tony to marry him. Tony said yes.

Steve sits here now, holding Tony's hand. "I love you so much. Do you know that?" He asks, words soft and oozing with love. "Yes," Tony replies, just as softly. "I love you too, Steven."

Steve smiles, then it falls into peaceful quiet.

Steve no longer had to search, no longer had to drag his feet through the rubble and find nothing.

He found Tony Rogers, a jewel of a man, and he'll fall for him over and over and over again, until the end of time.