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Chapter Seventeen

"So you and Doctor Strange are a thing now? Cool!"

Tony shot a side glance to Peter who quickly rushed to leave his sight and moved to the kitchen. Tony followed behind him and stood at the door frame.

"We are not... a thing yet.."

Peter squinted at him.

"Why is that?"

Tony sighed.

"It all happened quickly. We just.. confesed and then we parted our ways."

Peter looked at him weirdly.

"Well, ask him to be your boyfriend then! He'll be like a second dad to me!"

Tony choked on his coffee. Peter snorted but he stopped as once again, the billionaire shot him a glance.

"Okay, I'll be upstairs if you need me.."
"Yeah, go do your homework I guess.."

Tony was in thought. Should he wait for Stephen to make a move or does he just go for it?

hmm I can pay him a visit later in the day

Tony smilled at himself and continued drinking his coffee.
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Stephen was meditating while levitating next to one of the numerous bookshelves of the sanctuary when he heard noise from downstairs. He raised his eyebrow and hovered towards the source of the sound. As he was getting closer he heard another thud.

Please don't be an alien, please don't-

His thoughts were interrupted by the sight of a mans back. He stealthily moved behind him as he turned him around and slammed him on the wall behind him. He formed a magic weapon (a/n: y'all idk what to call these things he forms with his hands lol) with his free hand but stopped as soon as he saw the man's face.

"Tony?"

The billionaire was in shock as he looked in Stephens eyes.

"I'm sorry I didn't mean to hurt you, are you okay?" said the doctor, looking at him with concern in his eyes. When Tony wasn't responding he got even more concerned so he decided to move him on a chair.

"I... I'm sorry, I.."
"Are you hurt?"

Tony went still as Stephen touched his face with his bare hands.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine.. not hurt.."
"Are you sure? You aren't very responsive, do you feel lightheaded?"
"Uh, yeah.."
"Okay I'll need you to turn your-"
"Nah, doc, it's fine it's not because I am hurt.."

Stephen looked at him in curiosity.

"What do you mean?"
"I mean that you look so breathtakingly beautiful that I think I might pass out."

Stephen laughed and shook his head.

"Okay, now I am completely sure you have a concussion!"

Tony stifled a laugh but looked at him serious.

"Hey! You don't think you are beautiful?"

The sorcerer lowered his head.

"I don't know how to accept compliments.."
"Why is that?"
"Because I don't believe them.. and because it feels as if whoever complements me is lying."

Tony looked at him in shock then his expression softened.

"Stephen, sweetheart, I am not lying."
"I know but it's hard to believe that."
"Yeah, well, you better get used to being showered with compliments!"

The doctor looked at him confused.

"Why so?"
"You see, the reason I came here is to ask you to be my boyfriend but then you kinda attacked me.. not that I am complaining that was hot!"

Stephen smiled at the person in front of him. This man, with a not-so-good reputation, the playboy philanthropist, was asking him to be his boyfriend. That was unbelievable.

"Yeah I would love to!"

Tony released a breath he hadn't realised he was holding in for so long. He moved forward and wrapped his arms around Stephen's neck and looked deep in his eyes.

"I love you"

Stephen lowered his head right in front of Tony's, their lips just inches from touching.

"I love you too, Tony." said the sorcerer and closed the space between them.

The kiss was soft and sweet, so sweet that Stephen felt like he was going to melt right then and there. Tony tightened his grip on Stephen's neck and brought them even closer, deepening the kiss. He proceeded to bit down on his lip which earned him entrance in Stephen's mouth. They stood like this, locked in each other's embrace, kissing passionately, for a long time before they were in need of air. The billionaire looked at his boyfriend and smiled. The doctor caressed his cheeks.

"I can't believe how lucky I am."
"I can't believe it either. Now I'll have someone who will be there for me to give me things from the higher shelves!"

This earned him a shove and a laugh from Stephen.

"Hmm, yeah, yeah that's all good but what would you say if I asked you to stay here and cuddle all day?"
"I'd say yessir!" (a/n: yessirrrrrr i am sorry tiktok is destroying my brain)

Stephen took a hold of his boyfriend's hand and led him to his bedroom. He got undressed and put on some loose clothes as did Tony. He lied down and looked at Tony who was standing mext to the bed.

"What?"
"Aren't you gonna take off your gloves?"
"Uh.. I'd rather not.. yet.."

The billionaire knew that it is something that pains him so he didn't push any further and got under the covers with him.

"Something tells me you are the little spoon.."

Tony slapped playfully his arm, "Uh, I am going to pretend you didn't say this but yes, I prefer being the little spoon!"
"Okay big boy, come here."

The billionaire snuggled in the sorcerer's side and put his head on his chest. At that moment, he realised something. He had never felt fully content as that moment, where he lay in his lovers arms, protected from all evil. Knowing that there are two people who love him the most. He finally felt loved.

okay i feel this was cheesy af and kinda meh but i have my blues with all these crush stuff so yeah. that's all from me. stay safe <3

ALSO I LOVE THE WARRIORS REMAKE RIOT DID I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO IT FOR THE PAST WEEK OKAY I'LL SHUT UP NOW

-ppeterpparker