15 Things to Do in NYC If You’ve Been Stuck in an Ice Berg for 70 Years – gogglor
Steve/Tony
39,835 words
Tony and Steve can't stand each other, but they agree for the sake of the team and the people that rely on them that they have to figure out a way to get along. So they come up with a plan to spend time together, in the form of a Buzzfeed listicle of things to do in New York City.
Because if you go to enough museums with the guy you can't stand, you should *eventually* stop hating him, right?
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Come for the slow burn, stay for everyone's opinions on Cats the musical and a story about teenage Tony stealing an ice cream truck in an attempt to get laid.
enemies to friends to lovers, mutual pining, series, slow burn
A King For Christmas – iam93percentstardust
Steve/Tony
101,952 words
In 1867, Tony Stark flees New York after refusing to marry the alpha his parents chose for him. His money runs out in the small kingdom of Dacia, ruled over by King Steven of the Rogers line. Somehow, and he’s not entirely sure how, he ends up accepting the position of nanny to the king’s four children: Harley, Peter, Sarah, and Morgan.
Tony bonds with the children easily but their father is harder to get to know. Steve is still grieving his wife’s death four years earlier. His continued mourning has turned the once bright halls into dark and somber shadows of their former glory. Tony isn’t entirely certain what he can do but he knows that he has to do something or else the whole country, so attuned to their leader, will sink into despair. He begins by reconciling the king with his young children.
Meanwhile, the children have decided that it’s high time their father fall in love again—and Tony is the obvious choice. They concoct elaborate plans to force the two together, hardly realizing that Steve and Tony are falling in love, not through their shenanigans but through the quiet moments they share bonding over the love they have for the children.
au: a/b/o, au: historical, au: royalty, Christmas, kidfic, kink: mpreg, mutual pining, slow burn
Coffee – romanoff
Steve/Tony
10585 words
In which Clint works behind the counter, Tony is a regular and Steve is the new guy who only goes in for one cup but can’t stop coming back for the coffee. He says it’s the coffee. Spoiler alert: It’s not. It’s Tony.
au: coffee shop, au: no powers, getting together, PTSD, slow burn
colour me in love – starksnack
Steve/Tony
24,927 words
[5:12 AM] Hey so I know you modeled for me like two years ago, but I really liked the work we did and was wondering if we could get together for coffee and talk about your possible participation in my upcoming project. Please let me know when you’re available. - SR
Tony models for Steve.
Basically two idiots in love.
au: artists, au: no powers, friends to lovers, kink: crossdressing, slow burn
Just For Now – complicationstoo
Steve/Tony
31,102 words
Tony and Steve have never gotten along, but when Tony lies to his mom about bringing his boyfriend to his cousin's wedding, he needs someone to play the part. Lucky for him, Steve agrees, and the two might just get a little more than they anticipated out of it.
alternate universe, au: no powers, enemies to lovers, fake relationships, mutual pining, only one bed, slow burn
Nothing Here is as it Seems – SkywardGeek
Steve/Tony
121,443+ words
Tony Stark is fine.
Sure, he moved to a new city on a whim, but he's an eccentric billionaire - that's allowed!
And sure, he moved from a massive compound, mansion, and tower, to a tiny little one bed apartment that barely has enough room for him - it was cosy!
And sure, he barely sees his friends and does nothing but work - his job right now is important, okay? He's got to fix the accords and bring the Avengers back, for the safety of the planet!
Tony Stark is fine. This is not a mental breakdown.
He's met someone new.
He's learning to cook.
He's losing weight and getting fitter.
This is all he ever wanted.
He's fine. He's happy.
depression/mental illness, PTSD, slow burn, tw: eating disorders, tw: rape/noncon, wip
Second Chance Lives – raeldaza
Steve/Tony
43,872 words
Tony's gonna die of palladium poisoning anyway, why not join a pointless expedition to recover Captain America’s body? And after, well, why not dedicate his last few months to making sure an American hero settles into his new life? What else is he going to do, get drunk at parties?
canon divergence, friends to lovers, grief, slow burn, therapy
Sugar Seeking Sugar – NotEvenCloseToStraight
Steve/Tony
122,511 words
After Howard kicks Omega!Tony out, Tony is left to raise baby!Peter by himself. Working a crappy job and barely surviving, the Omega is desperate for help. When Omega!Clint suggests a Sugar Daddy, Tony is first horrified then resigned to what might be his only option to keep food on the table.
Alpha!Steve has a career, a big house, and plenty of money but is lonely every day of his life and doesn't know how to change it. When Alpha!Bucky suggests a Sugar Baby, Steve is first scandalized and then hesitantly open to at least trying.
The Sugar Seeking Sugar Agency matches Tony and Steve, and sparks fly right away between the pair. One date leads to two, then shopping trips and sleepovers, and Tony has money for bills, diapers and baby clothes while Steve is happy with the company and quickly falling in love.
Alphas usually don't want to deal with another Alpha's kid, so Tony keeps Peter a secret as long as he can but eventually he has to tell Steve about his past, his complicated life and what it might mean for their relationship.
Will the truth put a stop to their slowly progressing romance, or is a family with Tony exactly what lonely Alpha!Steve has always wanted?
au: a/b/o, au: no powers, kidfic, kink: sugar daddy, misunderstandings, slow burn
The Trial Run – Annie D (scaramouche)
Steve/Tony
13,879 words
Tony and Steve pretend to date, and enjoy it far more than they should.
fake relationships, friends to lovers, series, slow burn
when i run out of road, you bring me home – quidhitch
Steve/Tony
18,465 words
“Oh, I won’t bother you.” The tone of Steve’s voice implies that he definitely will be bothering Tony, aggressively and frequently. “Don’t worry about it. I’ll keep to my farm, you keep to yours. Solitude together.”
Tony opens his mouth to argue that that’s not how this works, but he snaps it shut at the realization that Steven Grant Rogers is fucking with him. That twinkle in his eye has accelerated into a full-on glimmer, and the ends of his lips are twitching. Jesus, he hates this man. Or maybe he wishes he did. Tony can’t really tell the difference anymore.
canon divergence, mutual pining, slow burn
You Know Who I Am – BuckyAboveEverything
Steve/Tony
48,559 words
Young Tony Stark is forced to marry Captain America.
It is either the best or worst thing to happen to him.
Spoiler: It’s for the best, mostly. 🙂
age difference, arranged marriage, au: a/b/o, canon divergence, hurt/comfort, misunderstandings, mutual pining, PTSD, secret identities, slow burn
The Path I Started – JayPendragon
Steve/Tony
41,340 words
Tony rebuilds, modifies. Takes fragments and gives them new order. He does not create. He can’t, not anymore. Not after this.
Or: After the events of Ultron, Tony rebuilds the tower by himself and shuts everything out to the point that Pepper takes desperate measures and asks Steve to come and help.
hurt/comfort, panic attacks, slow burn
Together – complicationstoo
Steve/Tony
21,796 words
During the Time Heist, Steve and Tony travel back to April 7th, 1970, only to get stuck there when an accident destroys the Pym particles. While they devise a plan to get back home, conversations uncover buried feelings and long-kept secrets that alter their relationship forever.
canon divergence, fix-it, friends to lovers, only one bed, slow burn, time travel
Unwritten Endings – XtaticPearl
Steve/Tony
124,987 words
Tony takes the bullet meant for Captain America at the end of their war and through his death, brings together the team again. Only, he isn't really dead and when he comes back, the equations between the team-mates begin to alter and reform, writing a new story altogether.
found family, hurt/comfort, PTSD, slow burn, temporary character death, tw: alcohol/alcoholism, tw: self-harm
What Pays All Debts – KandiSheek
Steve/Tony
22,205 words
No one is supposed to survive the date written on their skin. And yet Tony's numbers keep piling up.
au: soulmates/soulmarks, hurt/comfort, mutual pining, slow burn
