Summertime lovin'

Chaper 6

Tony bit his lip, debating wether or not he wanted to meet Steve. He really wanted to, but what if he wasn't what he expected. What if he was mean, or abusive, or not as sweet as he seemed to be. Eventually he came to the conclusion, finding out for himself would be the best way to go.

[Sure, I'd love to. Would tonight work? It could be just us or you can come with my friends and I]

Does that sound like I'm asking him out?

Please please please don't get the wrong idea

[I wouldn't mind either. Do whatever makes you comfortable Tony, but I do have to say trying to get to know someone when they are surrounded by their friends is a little challenging]

Fair point

Should it just be the two of us?

Tony paused for a moment, looking around at the beach he ended up on. He knew he should start heading back, so he started to do that while he thought it out. Being alone with the beautiful blonde for a little couldn't be that bad. Right?

[How about this. We can meet sometime between now and nine. I'm having dinner with my friends, and I'm going to the show before that. What works for you?]

[I'll be free in an hour so I could meet you after your show. Let's say the skating rink or the carousel?]

[Would the carousel at 5:15 work?]

[That works just fine. I'll see you then Tony]

Tony smiled as he fixed a time between the two of them, pocketing his phone and then walking back to the ship. His walk wasn't long, since he had stopped for an ice cream and sat on the beach for a while. Once it got closer to the departing time, the brunette headed back to the boat. It took a few minutes to get past security until he was on his way back to his room so he could change.

When he entered he shot a text to Loki and Thor, telling them he had their tickets and where to meet. For extra measure he also added directions, as last time the pair had been quite confused. He changed into a tee shirt and tied a hoodie around his waist, above his shorts.

Tony also combed his hair again which had become messy thanks to the wind. After that he was knee out, going to meet his friends. They all arrived at the theater, ready for the presentation titled, Michael Jackson, the Legend.

*Disclaimer- I know nothing about him so things are just made up*

Loki and Thor were there, already chatting with Natasha and Clint. Peter was nowhere to be found so Tony texted him before going inside. "So where's everyone else?" Thor asked, turning to Tony. "Oh. Well I um, booked this for six people including me, but when I told them about it on the boat Bruce and Laura said they didn't want to go. Bruce doesn't really like anything loud and Laura just finest care for Michael Jackson's music. So that's why I had two extra tickets" he explained.

"Makes sense" Loki nodded. "Yeah, Laura went shopping, and Bruce decided to take a nap. He didn't take well to the alcohol last night" Natasha added. "But I don't know why peter isn't here" Tony said. "Wait. He just texted me. He said he took Mj to dinner. I guess that was the girl he was telling me about" he shrugged and shut off his phone. The presentation started and they all quieted down as a man walked on stage.

*****
About an hour later they all left the theater, each chatting with each other. "I'm going to go check on Bruce" Natasha said checking up on everyone else's plans. "I have to go find Laura" Clint added. "We have a reservation" Thor said. "And I have to go meet someone too. Maybe all of us can hang out tomorrow or the day after" he smiled. "That sounds good. I can arrange something for all of us" Tony promised, looking down at his watch to check the time. He needed to get going or he'd be late. "Well I have to go, I'll see you at dinner" he waved at Natasha.

Tony walked away from the group, going to the elevator and taking it up three floors. He started walking faster, crossing the ship to get the the carousel. When he arrived, he was three minutes late and started to look around. It took the male a moment to spot the familiar blonde hair and walk over. The closer he got however, the more nervous Tony felt. He was very excited, but also hoping he wasn't expecting too much from the other.

"H-hey? Are you Steve?" He finally found his voice and put on a smile as the blonde turned. "Yeah yeah, that would be me, I'm Steve. Your Tony then, right?" He asked. What tony didn't know was Steve was just as nervous, if not more. "Yeah. That's me. Um, thanks for helping me" he said awkwardly, as he tried to think of what to say. "Of course" Steve just stood there and watched Tony.

The playful carnival music brought Tony back, and he looked over to see the plastic animals moving up and down. Steve noticed the smile that crept onto Tony's face and got an idea. "Let's ride it. It's not like they can say no is there?" He asked. "I don't know" Tony tuned back to looked at him. Steve was already moving to the very short line. "Come on"

Tony hesitated but after a moment decided to follow him. They waited until the latest ride was over, before getting on and picking their own plastic animals to ride. Steve chose a dolphin, only because he would be close to Tony who had chosen a tiger. The brunette's face lit up as they started to move, feeling like a carefree child again.