Tony is completely unsure of what's coming as Steve gives him that look of 'you'll see,' but he doesn't push for an answer. He's curious, yes, but he's ready to just let Steve do whatever he's thinking of doing.
And, really, it's even better this way. Because, as Steve leans down to kiss the scar on his shoulder, he goes breathless all over again. He's ready to tell him that he really doesn't have to do that, that it's okay, but...god, he'd be lying if he said this didn't feel good. He has never been proud of his scars, especially considering how vain he had been for years as one of the world's most sought after bachelors, and how there are a few scars that...well, have a history that he doesn't think Steve is ready to hear yet, but he finds himself coming undone as Steve kisses him the way he does. The way he breathes against his skin makes him shiver, not out of fear or being uncomfortable, but just because this is definitely not something he's used to and he's enjoying it more than he could have ever predicted.
When he kisses his side, his breath hitches for a moment and he reaches over to brush Steve's hair again with his fingers.
"I'm too stubborn for my own good," he explains quietly, almost playfully, but the look softens as he looks at Steve. Because, really, it means so much to him that Steve thinks that. That he's saying this and doing this, and Tony is just taken aback altogether by how much the gesture makes him feel like his chest is going to burst.
"Maybe I was just waiting for you to come along." It's said quietly, but sincerely as he looks over at Steve. Because right now, that's what it feels like. Despite all the shit they've lived through, or maybe because of it, they're here. Like this. Together. Making them not want to waste more time apart, and...yeah. Maybe this all worked out this way for a reason.
Using his free arm as a sort of pillow to look at Steve a little better, he motions to the scar he had just kissed. "That's my souvenir from my first real mission as Iron Man, you know." It's not said to show off - it's like another veil is being pulled back, letting Steve in if he wants to know more. He knows it's risky, because some of his scars are like land mines of information, but...well. Here he is.
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And, really, it's even better this way. Because, as Steve leans down to kiss the scar on his shoulder, he goes breathless all over again. He's ready to tell him that he really doesn't have to do that, that it's okay, but...god, he'd be lying if he said this didn't feel good. He has never been proud of his scars, especially considering how vain he had been for years as one of the world's most sought after bachelors, and how there are a few scars that...well, have a history that he doesn't think Steve is ready to hear yet, but he finds himself coming undone as Steve kisses him the way he does. The way he breathes against his skin makes him shiver, not out of fear or being uncomfortable, but just because this is definitely not something he's used to and he's enjoying it more than he could have ever predicted.
When he kisses his side, his breath hitches for a moment and he reaches over to brush Steve's hair again with his fingers.
"I'm too stubborn for my own good," he explains quietly, almost playfully, but the look softens as he looks at Steve. Because, really, it means so much to him that Steve thinks that. That he's saying this and doing this, and Tony is just taken aback altogether by how much the gesture makes him feel like his chest is going to burst.
"Maybe I was just waiting for you to come along." It's said quietly, but sincerely as he looks over at Steve. Because right now, that's what it feels like. Despite all the shit they've lived through, or maybe because of it, they're here. Like this. Together. Making them not want to waste more time apart, and...yeah. Maybe this all worked out this way for a reason.
Using his free arm as a sort of pillow to look at Steve a little better, he motions to the scar he had just kissed. "That's my souvenir from my first real mission as Iron Man, you know." It's not said to show off - it's like another veil is being pulled back, letting Steve in if he wants to know more. He knows it's risky, because some of his scars are like land mines of information, but...well. Here he is.