Take Me Out - RP for legacyofiron

[oldschoolpatriot]

Malibu at night was a beautiful thing. Steve tipped his head back to look at the stars while Tony drove them along the twisting road that led to his house. They were far enough away from the city that he could make out many of the constellations he used to navigate back during the war. Mapping out the familiar shapes with the wind whipping through his hair and his hand warm on Tony’s over the shifter was the perfect end to their evening out.

Tony had planned most of this, picking the seafood place where they ate, the slightly causal suits they wore and the car they rode in. Steve was impressed by his talents. When he put his mind to it, Tony could whip up a hell of a date. He was surprised there weren’t flowers involved, but smiled at the idea of Tony stressing out over flowers. He knew his lover would too. He always sweated the details, but everything turned out perfectly any way.

Though they had been recognized, no one had bothered them on the date. They had good food, good conversation where Steve spent a lot of time laughing. He really was happy with Tony and it seemed to be a lasting happiness. He couldn’t imagine anything better. Well, he could, but that was just because he didn’t like suits as much as Tony.

When they pulled into the garage, Steve waited for Tony to shut off the engine before he lifted his hand and kissed his knuckles.

“This was really fun.”

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[legacyofiron]

Tony Stark did everything in fine detail. A lot of the reason why he made Pepper do the planning for him was because he went too far. And also because no one warranted enough of his attention to go that far for. Steve on the other hand... Steve was worth every moment spent planning and getting things just right. From the table he reserved, to the car he picked for them to go to the restaurant in.

And he looked pleased with himself. It turned out well. As for flowers... well... Tony had stared down a store of botanical wares and turned right back around and out the door like they were all venus flytraps waiting to eat him. And maybe he could hear the 'feed me, Seymour' in the back of his head a little too clearly. Not that he was afraid of flowers. He just took too much into consideration. Including the fact that flowers had meanings to someone of Steve's era and he didn't really know if the blonde held to that. There was a strong chance he'd pick the completely wrong flower that sent the absolute wrong message.

Grousing over that topic only stopped when he felt those lips press to his hand. Dark eyes stared in awe before he let them drift back up to Steve's eyes. "Do you just know that my hands are.. I don't know... sensitive?" That wasn't the right word, but it was true in a sense. Tony's hands were the most important part of himself. And he only let Steve touch them so freely.

"I'm glad you enjoyed it." Grinning just a little, he leaned across the console and stole a quick kiss.

[oldschoolpatriot]

"It's a romantic gesture. I'm a romantic." Steve grinned and brushed a lingering kiss across Tony's knuckles this time. "But thank you for the information."

He filed away every since piece of information Tony told him for later to use to his advantage. Each detail was just as important as the last, even if Tony didn't think it was important. After the quick kiss, Steve got out of the car and went around to the driver side to wait for Tony.

"Do you have any more tricks up your sleeve?"

[legacyofiron]

His breath caught at that lingering kiss. For a split second, his eyes fluttered closed. "I have a feeling I'm going to regret letting you in on that bit of information." Regret was the wrong word. He knew he'd love every moment of it.

Tony didn't know why he just sat there and watched the way Steve moved around the car. Maybe it was the rise out of the low convertible giving Tony a gorgeous view of his lover's ass. The man redefined gorgeous. When Steve rounded the car he finally got up out of car. As he closed the car door, he leaned back against the side of the car.

"Hm..." Giving Steve a slow once over, he grinned and tilted his head to the hood. "I might be hoping to get lucky... Possibly even on the hood of the car." Winking at Steve, he didn't really need for that to happen to be honest. He actually had other things in mind.

"Actually... I was thinking about taking you out onto the deck and watching the surf for a while. Unless you don't like the ocean."

[oldschoolpatriot]

Steve hummed noncommittally over Tony possibly regretting that. He didn't really think Tony meant it so he wasn't worried at all. It was pretty obvious from Tony's smile that he was happy.

He waited patiently for Tony to get out of the car, but when he looked him over Steve stepped closer and crowded him against the car. He didn't see a point in resisting when Tony looked at him with such obvious invitation.

"You might get that lucky sometime during this vacation." He kissed Tony, lingering, slow and lazy. He didn't feel the need to rush things.

"That sounds lovely. I don't mind the water." He minded cold water.

[legacyofiron]

Grinning a little more at that, he loved that they seemed to work around Tony's ability to be sarcastic. And he loved that Steve even cared to try to work around it. Which was likely one more reason why he was smiling so much now... and not that pre-packaged media smile he showed the public.

Slipping his hands up to the back of Steve's neck, he arched a brow and put on his best hopeful look. Shifting to press into Steve at a better angle, he enjoyed the feeling of just having his lover right there. "At some time? You are a cruel man." Teasing softly, he angled his head into the kiss and purred into Steve's mouth. Fingers tangled into the short blonde strands as he kept his eyes closed and didn't move away even when Steve spoke.

"We're not getting in the water. Just watching and listening, I guess. Been a while since I got to see the view." As much as he loved his Tower... he loved Malibu more. He only loved New York because Steve and the Avengers were there. And it was easier for him to move than Steve and their team. Some sacrifice was necessary... and home turned out to be where the good captain was anyway.

"Do you like it here?"

[oldschoolpatriot]

"I am not," Steve said with a laugh, rolling his eyes slightly. Sometimes, he still didn't know what to do when Tony was so blatantly sexual with him. He was getting better at not blushing all the time, but when he made come ons like that, Steve felt his stomach twist in eager anticipation and amusement. He was just too attractive for words sometimes. "If I was cruel I'd say no outright."

He nuzzled Tony, feeling warm and affectionate. That was usually how he felt around Tony though. "There's not a bad view in this place and the lighting is spectacular." As an artist Steve was thrilled with all the windows and natural light everywhere. He could really learn to love Malibu as much as he loved New York.

"I do. It's a great place."

[legacyofiron]

"Okay. Not cruel. An utter tease." He laughed with the blonde and nudged the younger's nose with his own. Sadly for Steve, he picked the most perverted and sexual man on the planet and would likely never get past this behavior. But it was different with Steve. It was softer and more affectionate even if it was blatant. And most of all... it didn't have to end in sex. "If you said that to me... I'd just have to sulk. A lot. And sulking is not allowed on our vacation. And no one likes to see me sulking. I start tinkering with things... and you end up with sentient household appliances that are too good to do their jobs."

Purring soft and easy at the nuzzling, he let his eyes close again and he just relaxed into his lover's arms. "I did pick the best location I could find." It was pretty much the only thing peaceful about Tony's life before he met Steve. "If we can manage, we should get up before the sun comes up. I gotta say... it's pretty spectacular." He'd have to remember to program Jarvis to wake them for that at least once.

"You'll come here more often with me then? Job allowing?" He could hope. What was any house if Steve wasn't in it with him?

[oldschoolpatriot]

"Well, maybe a little." Steve ducked in for a quick kiss. He could admit to teasing Tony on occasion. There was something fun about making Tony want him even though it wasn't that difficult. He had never felt like he was tempting to people or that they wanted him physically. Tony actually made him feel sexy. "We definitely don't want you sulking. Dummy will get jealous if you bring home a sentient toaster or vacuum."

"Nice pick." He eased Tony into his arms and away from the car. He preferred it when Tony was in his arms instead of leaning against other things, especially when he was relaxed like this. It was rare to see his lover so at ease. This vacation was working out well. "If we can manage? I think you mean if you can manage." Though Steve had taken to sleeping during their vacation. He still got up earlier than Tony.

"We can come here more often, but I suspect our job will get in the way."

[legacyofiron]

"Uh huh. Just a little." He was smiling even as Steve's lips met his own. Purring softly, he shifted his arms to loop about Steve's neck keeping them close. If the soldier ever asked, Tony would be shocked that he could even think he wasn't sexy. The blonde had him so entranced that save Avenger issues, Tony would likely bend to his every whim. But both of them seemed to be more resolute when it came to saving the world. In the end, the balance they made worked out better. "I was thinking the coffee maker... but I don't know if I want to wear hot coffee when it gets angry."

Letting the shift of his weight move against Steve, Tony never got past the surprise that came with that. The feeling of Steve wanted him to lean on him or just be close. Sometimes it was so subtle... others... Well, he wasn't complaining about either. But he did make a face at the comment about his morning issues. "I can get up when I have to. It's easier now that you've been making me sleep. Sort of. You know, it's your fault I spend so much time in bed now."

Nodding slowly at the answer, he figured as much. And it wasn't like he could ask villains to move their villainy to other locales. Sadly. "Funny that life made me go back when I didn't want to be there. Least I got something pretty amazing out of it." He sent Steve a small smile. More than amazing. He could deal with the memory laden city of New York for Steve and their rag tag family.

[oldschoolpatriot]

He laughed against Tony's lips and kissed him deeper because he was happy. Their banter was one of his favorite things about their relationship. But he didn't deny that he was a bit of a tease. That was just pointless. Tony would be able to tell he didn't fully believe it. Tony knew him that well, which was really his favorite part. Someone knew him again. "Oh, please don't. Thor wouldn't be able to handle a smart coffee maker."

Since Tony was leaning against him, Steve started walking backwards bringing Tony with him. He knew where the balcony was. He could find his way around the house without looking where he was going. He had memorized the layout on the first day there. "And you enjoy every second I make you spend in bed."

He leaned down and kissed Tony. He didn't know why New York was so terrible for Tony, but he was trying to make him feel better about the city he loved. "Is that pretty amazing thing Dr. Banner?" he teased.

[legacyofiron]

Tony loved his laugh. Loved the smile and the way his eyes lit up. He just loved Steve. Loved him like he never cared about anything before. So he made a point to pay attention. It wasn't hard. Steve walked in a room and 8 times out of 10, Tony looked up. And the other two... he still made a point to track where he was in the room. Even if he was working hard. "What? Don't think he can reason with a coffee maker? It might prove entertaining."

Following Steve's steps, he figured it didn't matter where they ended up. It never did. Long as they were close to each other. "Maybe. You can't make me confirm or deny that. I choose no comment. Safer." Nodding sagely, he ended up laughing as them moved along. "It depends, too." If Steve was in the bed with him.

Kissing back happily, he hummed a soft sound before laughing. "Oh. You know it. He's just so cute and his alter ego is just so cuddly." Pausing he thought about it. "Jolly green does oddly like me." Shrugging his shoulders, he tugged at a piece of soft blonde hair. "Hush, Captain Amazing."

[oldschoolpatriot]

"If it didn't give him coffee, he'd smash it with his hammer." Steve couldn't imagine the damage that hammer would do to the kitchen. They had contractors out there often enough fixing training gone overboard and experiments gone wrong. "No smart coffee machines. I like the kitchen."

If Tony wanted to watch the stars from the balcony, Steve was going to do his best to make sure he got what he wanted. Sometimes, he was willing to indulge Tony. "Mmhm, of course. That's much safer." He was trying not to laugh.

"I knew it. You two were up to more than science in that lab." He managed to keep a straight face as he said that. There was no way he could see Bruce and Tony together and not just because Tony was with him. Bruce didn't seem that type. "Hush? I thought you wanted to have conversation while we look at the stars."

[legacyofiron]

"That's just mean. You can't smash one of my bots. They're alive." And yes, he was epically pouting at the prospect. One could almost see Tony hugging the imaginary bot right about now at the mere thought. "You really think he would?"

Still following along, he gave Steve all the trust to get them to their destination. And instead he huffed at the taller. "Plausible deniability saves your ass in court sometimes. And if I don't agree, I can make a viable excuse to get out of sleeping to work." He nodded sagely before suddenly stilling. "I wasn't supposed to give away my grand scheme..."

Both hands rose in surrender. "You caught me. I'm a horrible person using science as a pick up technique." Then he laughed and shook his head. "I meant hush on such wild notions. Everyone knew even before I did that I was hooked on you."

[oldschoolpatriot]

"Have you ever come between Thor and his coffee?" Steve raised an eyebrow because he had been through that experience and it was one of the only times he had been afraid of the God. "The coffee machine will live a long happy life if you don't make it a robot."

He didn't want to know why Tony had been in court before. He could only imagine what charges might have been brought against the genius playboy. "Sometimes you need sleep more than work. I'm just making sure you realize when that point is." It was just part of taking care of Tony, including making him eat, bathe and cuddle. "You're really pretty terrible at keeping things from me."

"I think I was the last to figure it out," he admitted, looking sheepish. How long had everyone know, Tony included, before Steve had wised up. At least he had and they weren't still circling around each other like they didn't know what to say to each other.

[legacyofiron]

"Point taken. He's a bigger addict than I am." Sighing in utter resignation, he leaned closer and rested his head against Steve's chest. Shifting it just so, he pressed his ear close and listened to the soft beat inside. "He really shouldn't ruin all my fun."

It was better not to think about it. Like the congressional hearing... that still made him flinch. Rhodey went up in front of God and country to help that ass of a senator tear him down. Even if he did 'warn' him like Rhodey claimed... how could he? But story of his life. It took him a moment to switch gears again mentally. "That is debatable." He smiled a little thought at the last part. "Maybe just a little bit."

Angling his head a little, he shrugged just a little before looking off to the side. "To be honest I just thought you were politely ignoring it. Wouldn't be the first time." He seemed to only really be interested in the ones that tried to stay far away from him. "Kinda more than slightly happy to have you."

[oldschoolpatriot]

"I like coffee as much as the next American, but I'd rather make it from a percolator." Steve didn't miss Army coffee, but he did occasionally miss the stronger, darker flavors of coffee he remembered. He couldn't find a percolator anything in the city and he had tried, even in antique stores. "Just build a bot he can't destroy. Wait. No. Don't." He can see that going terribly wrong very quickly.

At Tony's slight pause, Steve leaned in and brushed his lips across his temple. He could recognize the signs of a nerve being hit. He didn't mean to set him off and really tried hard to avoid it. "I seem to get a lot out of you."

"For awhile I was struggling to figure out what I was feeling. You're a pretty big first for me." And after he had figured it out, Steve had been left trying to figure out what to do about it. Luckily things had worked out for them. "I love you too Tony."

[legacyofiron]

He'd have to google that later. See how it's made or whatever. "You are so adorably unwilling to embrace new tech sometimes." Teasing softly, that didn't mean he wouldn't make Steve his own percolator and fight off every desire to make it more than just that. He would do it for the soldier and bite back his own knee jerk tendencies. "Damn. I was so close to getting a challenge from you."

Laughing softly, it wasn't as loud and easy as it was before. Tipping his head into the kiss against his temple, he closed his eyes. "Yeah... you do. I don't mind." At all. He'd willingly do so much for Steve.

"No kidding. Not everyday the most moral fibered man in the world starts to get the insane notion in his head that the world's biggest playboy is suitable to court." He sidestepped the words 'man whore' so Steve wouldn't get upset. "I'm sure I'm the last thing you would have dreamed up when you were picturing the perfect significant other."

[oldschoolpatriot]

"Some of it doesn't actually make life easier." Steve still didn't get why a few things had been made. They were ridiculous. Like the robot vacuum. That was just pointless. People should just vacuum things themselves. "You have plenty of challenges out there."

He noticed the change in Tony's laughter and held him just a little closer to make up for it. They were almost to the balcony and soon they'd have the stars to distract them. "I just want to know as much as I can about you."

"It was more than you are a guy than your reputation." He had never been attracted to another man before. It was quite the revelation and he never regretted it. "You are everything I want, Tony."

[legacyofiron]

"You don't know that till you try it, mon capitan." Smirking a little, he leaned more on the blonde and just let him do all the work for him right now. "Used to give anything for a challenge." Now he liked it better to balance out so he wasn't always busy. Tony had to shove Steve time in there you know.

His hands shifted to curl up in the lapels of his lover's suit jacket as he was pulled closer. Maybe he looked a little too reliant on the blonde, but honestly, Steve was the only thing that made it better for him. Made the horrible thoughts and memories just dull out. "Just ask... and I'll work on telling you."

Knuckles whited out slightly as he clutched at Steve's jacket. "I looked at guys. Maybe thought they were attractive... maybe had a lot of issues running from them in college..." Fourteen year old pretty boy nerds in the midst of eighteen year olds or older all partying? Yeah. That didn't go over well.

[oldschoolpatriot]

"I've got you to tell me all about it." He was tempted to pick up Tony since he was carrying all of his weight anyway. He slid an arm to the small of his back so if he decided to it, it would be easier. "I like a good challenge now and again." A challenge to Steve was lifting a car.

He would like to know that he brought a sense of peace to Tony. He certainly felt more centered and at ease around Tony. It helped him sleep and stay calm. "I know. But sometimes it's more fun to tease it out of you."

He tightened his hold at the thought of anyone hurting Tony. If they dared to lay a hand on him, Steve would break bones. "I like you being my first."

[legacyofiron]

"That you do. But I'm extremely bias. I think you've come into contact with that quality of mine." Finally lifting his head, he looked at him in vague amusement. "I'm oddly curious to know what you classify as a challenge. I would have thought I was challenging enough for your life."

That got him to laugh a real laugh. "I knew it. You poke and prod at me with your wily teasing nature for your own machinations and devious manipulation." Grinning a little, he ducked his head a little to hide the silly amusement on his face. "I must be stranger than I thought because I like it."

Sobering up a little, he bit at his lower lip a moment. He weighed all the things he'd done or couldn't really stop from happening. "I like it, too. Glad you're my first man?" Maybe that sounded a little lame? But he liked having some firsts with Steve. Those were far and few between for him.

[oldschoolpatriot]

"I have seen it more than once." He smiled the moment he met Tony's eyes. There, that was better. He got to see Tony and he was looking happy. That was nice. Steve enjoyed a happy Tony. "Mostly the physical things. Lifting cars. Or something artistic maybe. I'm not very good with pastels, I could try those."

There, that was a very happy Tony. Steve pulled him out onto the balcony and stood under the stars with him. "What's strange about enjoying your lover being curious about you?" He nuzzled Tony's hair. "I don't see anything strange about that."

"And I hope to be the last too." He didn't want anyone else getting Tony, man or woman, but if it came down to Tony being happier with a woman Steve would let him go. He wouldn't force Tony to stay with him, though he was thinking more and more about marriage.

[legacyofiron]

"Ever the polite one. You know.. you don't have to always be polite." Smirking, it was just as teasing and sarcastic as ever. Raising up on his toes, he kissed the tip of Steve's nose. "Wow. You're so normal is hurts, gorgeous. It's... cute. Well... cept the lifting cars thing."

Dark eyes danced with unheard laughter before he unraveled from his lover to pull his suit jacket off. Tossing it over a small table on the patio, he loosened his tie before moving back into Steve's personal space. "Mm... okay... that's not strange. I like anything that has your attention on me."

That made him smile broadly. "You will be if I can help it. You're not allowed to get tired of me. Cause that's the only variable I can't control." Nuzzling into Steve's neck, he closed his eyes. "The world pales in comparison... I only want you."

[oldschoolpatriot]

"I'm very impolite around you. I swear like a sailor around you." And did other things he wouldn't do in polite company, but that was with Tony in bed which was different but just as good. He chuckled. "I keep telling you, I'm just a kid from Brooklyn."

He let Tony go so he could take off his jacket, tie and roll up the sleeves to his shirt. He could only tolerate a suit for so on. He wrapped an arm around Tony again the moment he was close enough. "You usually have my attention."

He laughed at the idea of getting tired of Tony. That just seemed impossible. There was so much to Tony that he'd never get bored or tired of him. "You are my favorite part of the future."

[legacyofiron]

"Oooh. Talk dirty to me, Steve. I like it when you're impolite. Very sexy." Snickering, he pressed into Steve and kissed at the curve of the blonde's neck. "Well, you're my kid from Brooklyn so there." He never claimed to be mature. Ever actually.

Tony's eyes lit up as he watched Steve get comfortable as well. God... Steve could make any clothing look amazingly gorgeous. And he was already plotting to end up in that dress shirt by morning. And nothing else. "I have to work on usually and make it closer to always. It's high priority."

Arching a brow at the laugh, he suddenly grinned at the words. "You're my favorite part of my life." He couldn't lie. Steve pretty much beat out most everything in his life. The man took over his point of focus entirely.