Short Story Stony

Artist Comment; This was based on an Avenger's sleep over.
I kinda have a head cannon that Cap is afraid of the dark and and yeah.
This kinda.
Formed.

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"Tony," Steve whispered, trying not to wake the other slumbering Avengers. Though he's sure if they could sleep through Thor's snoring, they'd sleep through him screaming. But he was.. Polite. He touched Tony's shoulder, and then shook him lightly.
When all he got in response was a mumble and a swat of Tony's hand, he shook him again. Tony opened his eyes slowly, bloodshot from waking up from a deep sleep.
"Tony," Steve repeated, "I can't sleep."
Tony sighed and rolled over onto his back. "Tony!!" Steve whined loudly. Tony rolled back over, glaring at Steve.
"What do you want?" He grumbled, sitting up. Steve pouted. "I can't sleep." He drawled out. He locked his eyes with Tony, making sure he was still awake and wouldn't go back to sleep.
"Why not..?" Tony growled sleepily. "It's so late, Steve, jeez."
"B-because.." Steve looked around wearily, and mumbled to Tony, "Promise not to tell?" Tony rolled his eyes but nodded, leaning back on his elbows to look at Steve through the darkness.
"I don't really like the dark." Tony tilted his head in confusion.
"What do you mean by that?"
"I-I mean..." Steve twiddled his thumbs. "I'm kinda.. Ya know. Scared of it." He dug his claws into the rug, leaning forward to Tony. "Don't tell anyone..!"
Tony almost laughed, a twinkle of amusement in his eye until he realized Steve was serious. "O-oh.." Tony sighed and brushed his hand through his hair.
"Look, Steve, I don't know why you're afraid of the dark, and I honestly don't want to know why. Grab your sleeping bag, and put it right here." Tony patted the spot next to him and laid down again. Steve eagerly dragged his sleeping bag over and laid down next to him, pressing half his body against Tony's.
Tony sighed annoyingly, and shoved Steve away, but grabbed his hand. He held it up for him to see. "Here," he said. "I won't let go, so you know I'll be here to protect you from whatever." Steve grinned at him, and Tony blushed a little, turning away.
They fell asleep together, woke up with a bunch of teasing teammates.