Chapter 4

Tony excuses himself and walks to the back of the store to change clothes. He takes off his dirty tank top and puts on a little better red t-shirt. He looks at his reflection on the mirror and sighs. At least he has no holes in his shirt anymore.

He gets out and finds Steve. " I'm ready let's go "he says and the other man takes his eyes off of the screen of his phone. "Excellent do you have any preferences or I choose the place? " "I don't know Steve I only eat McDonald's or tomato soup in can we can go wherever you like. " " Okay how Italian sounds?"

At the word Italian memories of his mother cooking and singing while he and his father set the table come to his mind and he can't help the feeling of loneliness. He nods slowly "I'd like that ".

They climb in the car Tony fixed moments ago and Steve turns on the engine. The drive there it's in a comfortable silence both of them deep in their own thoughts. In ten minutes the blond stops the car out of a cute restaurant with flowers on every table. It looks expensive.

"Ey Steve! You said just grab something to eat not spend your whole fortune on it! " "Don't worry Tones I pay we eat everyone is happy" "You just called me Tones?! " "Yeah... Is it a problem? I thought it was cute... " "No it's fine I was just a little surprise"

They choose a table in the back of the store next to the window and order a pizza (Margherita if you wonder because no matter what it's the best!) and they start talking.

" So Steve I have to find a nickname for you. I'm the nickname king you can't have one for me if I don't have one for you! "

"Haha sounds fair"

"Here is what we'll do I ask a question you ask a question and soon I'll have the information I need to come up with the best nickname for you! "

"Okay you start"

"Where are you from? "

"Brooklyn but we didn't live there. Same question. "

"California but obviously I've never been there. Favorite celebration? "

"4th of July kinda predicted it's my birthday. Favorite color? "

" Red or gold. You know what both. Also if you want you can keep playing but I found what I'll call you. "

"What? "

" Well you were born on July 4th so it's obvious and I bet your favorite colors are blue red and white so you're Captain America! "

" Ohh I have all the comics!"

"Wow you're definitely him Cap! "

" If I'm Captain America then you're ironman! He really reminds me of you! "

"It's because I'm gorgeous and a genius. "

"Probably"

They keep talking for a while but then Tony remembers that he has to go to work. " Oh shit my shift begins in ten minutes " "Okay let's go" Steve stands up after Tony and puts on his coat. "Hey you don't have to come with me it's a block away I can walk." "No no no it's not a problem. " " Fine."

They get out of the restaurant together. It's cold outside and it's started raining. Steve notices that Tony wears nothing but the red t-shirt. "Aren't you freezing? " The boy just shrugs and keeps walking " I've had worse" "You'll get sick that's why people wear coats and jackets when it's cold"the blond insists.

"People wear coats huh? You think everyone can afford that? There're people who don't even have a roof over their heads did you know that? " As Tony talks Steve can't help the feeling of shame how could he be so stupid he's seen the boy's apartment!

" Oh god Tony I'm sorry I didn't mean to... Wait a minute. You weren't one of those people were you? "

"I... I used to be... I don't wanna talk about it"

"It's okay just forgive me I'm really sorry"

"Forget it."

They didn't realize that they reached the cafe till now. Tony turns to Steve and locks eyes with him. "See ya around Cap" After that he gets in before he hears Steve's answer

"Definitely"

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Look at me finally updating! I'm so sorry it took me so long as I mentioned before quarantine kills my inspiration and I lose track of time easily. Anyway I hope you're all safe and well.

-E