Stony OneShots (SteveXTony)

7: Let it Go

"Tony, this isn't possible. We cannot do this. This is wrong. What will the people think?" Steve stepped back, the fear of rejection evident on his face.

Well, you see, Tony Stark here just confessed his feelings to the great Captain America and it was elating to know that the Steve shared the interest however, the happiness was ruined by Steve because 'Society wont accept this' and 'what would people think?'

"Steve, look at me. It's modern day. People are more open to this stuff. Alongside, we are two individual human beings and have the right to decide what we do with our lives. Screw people!" Tony made an unconvinced Steve look up into his eyes.

"No, Tony. We are the Avengers, the protectors of these people. They look up to us. How can we not care about them?" Steve fought back.

"No. No. I didn't say they don't matter. I meant their opinions dont matter" Tony sighed trying to make Steve understand.

"I dont think I'll be able to do that" Steve looked down. As much as he wanted to, he just couldn't get along along with the idea of losing the last of all he had "I cannot lose this. I suggest we just let this be. Let it go" Steve's voice was quiet.

"Oh so you mean I should let go of all that I have for you? All that we have for each other? All the talking, sharing clothes, nervous touches, me getting drunk to you and I staying up in the bad days and then waking up together? Should i just let it all go? Is that easy for you to do, Steve?" The break in Tony's voice, broke Steve's heart.

"Tony please-" Steve tried.

"No, Steve. I cannot. We cannot. I've tried a whole lot of three years besides you just to try and make it go but it didn't work. And now, that we've finally confessed, you're asking me to let go? Why!? Just because of this little delusion in your head? Steve, honey, please. What we really need to let go of is not what's between us rather what's in your head. Come on, love. Let it go. Why don't you be you? The real you. And I'll be me? The one that's hopelessly in love with you! Just let it be" Tony pleaded.

"Please, Tony. Why don't you understand? This will break everything apart! Everything that we've ever worked for!" Steve tried to reason.

"Steve, I'm ready to give up everything. Everything. Only if I get you, your love and complete support in return" Tony was just not on his knees as he begged Steve to let him in and let everything else out.

"I can't do this" Steve's voice was painful but firm as with those final words, Steve Rogers left the room.

Tony stood back. Falling down. Breaking apart. Tearing up piece by piece. How would he bear this?
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2 Days Later....
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(At Tony's house, Stark Towers)

"Tony, Come on! We have to go to this party. It's an Official S.H.I.E.L.D celebration. I will not take NO for an answer" Pepper ran around the house picking up one thing or the other trying to persuade him to go.

"Pepper, just leave me alone! You go. Tell them I was sick or something!" Tony seethed as his eyes met Pepper's.

She was almost going to let out a whimper. He looked disastrous. Eyes bloodshot. Chapped lips. Overgrown beard hair. Pale skin. Prunes showing out.

"Hey! Tony! Listen to me. Steve's not the last guy on Earth! Maybe you and him aren't meant to be! But this team, S.H.I.E.L.D, and you are meant to be. You're not dependent on Steve, but the people are dependent on you. You not going today will not only cause Steve more pain instead, it will also dissapoint all the others who look up to you. You've way more things in life to worry about than just Steve Rogers, Tony. He left you for all of this. Don't leave all of this for him, you're not dependent on him" Pepper screamed in anger as he clasped Tony's chin and made him look at her in the eyes.