#reioka and tonio inspired this HEAVILY

[lovelyirony]

nerd!tony and punk!steve meet-cute where they fall in love after some misunderstandings when steve is driving his motorcycle back from school and runs it through a puddle of water, spraying tony, who happened to be walking that day on account of everyone being too busy to pick him up.

you are literally blessed and i KNOW you saw @reioka‘s post about nerd tony 

this fic is heavily inspired by @socketwrenching‘s own personality in regards to him being both soft AND short so be warned 

Steve honestly didn’t mean to. He was running late, he can’t have another tardy to Mr. Jarvis’ class, otherwise he has a detention, and so his motorcycle is going ten over the speed limit and it’s rainy and–

He sprayed someone. 

A very cute someone who was walking to school. And now Steve has ruined it. “Hey, I’m sorry, and–” 

“Don’t,” comes the voice. “Don’t talk to me, don’t look at me, or I will fucking destroy you.” 

Tony is in a sweater vest, so the threat doesn’t land as clearly as it could. There’s also the fact that he’s only just over five foot four, and Steve is towering at six feet tall. 

“But–” 

“Don’t.” 

Tony is Done With This Bullshit. He Didn’t Even Get Coffee, So All Of It is Shit. 

“Why are you soaked?” Pepper asks. “Oh my god, did you walk? Tony I told you I could pick you up–” 

“You were running late for your debate meeting already Pep, I knew you didn’t have time.” 

“And you thought I didn’t?” Rhodey said. 

“Your mom had an early start at her job, so there was no option, and I’m not having Mama be late to her job,” Tony says. “You know that.” 

“Damn your compassion.” 

“I am the night, excuse you Rhodes? I’ll have you know I am the most threatening being, oh my god how could you insinuate that I am anything but soulless? I don’t care about anyone at all, whatsoever–” 

“You said you turned down a ride because you didn’t want Mama to be late,” Rhodey says. “Shut up.” Pepper rolls her eyes and laughs as Tony squawks. She pulls him into a hug. 

“Next time, call one of us. You know that I would drop debate at any time besides regionals for you, and Mama Rhodes has a favorite child, and that favorite is you.” Rhodey scoffs. 

“I’m her biological son.” 

“Still not her favorite,” Pepper says. 

“How do you know this? You don’t talk with her regularly, do you?” 

“Your cousin is in forensics, dumbass. We’ve talked a lot,” Pepper says. She turns to Tony, who has been trying to gain exit. “You still haven’t explained how you got soaked by the way.” 

“Steve Rogers,” Tony says. “His stupid fucking motorcycle swerved and got water all over me, and more importantly, my science notes that Bruce was going to borrow for his pet dog. He’s talking about possibly creating a course so Hulk can do dog shows. I think Hulk would do great!” 

“Hulk looks like a hell hound,” Rhodey says. “You’re the only one besides Thor that that animal likes.” 

“Because I’m nice, and sneak him treats on the side,” Tony says. “You too could have an emotional connection to a pet, you’re just too much of a bitch.” Rhodey shoves Tony’s shoulder. 

“Asshole. We’re gonna be late if you keep talking. Come on, let’s get going.” 

Steve is currently mourning his crush because of course his luck is like that. “I made Tony angry at me, and now nothing is ever going to be Okay Again, I Am Going To Die.” 

“Are you, like, ever done with being emo?” Sam asks. “Asking for a friend.” 

“I’m the friend,” Bucky cuts in. “You can apologize, I don’t know why you’re freaking out.” 

“Because he told me not to speak to him! You seem to think I can still speak to him!” 

“He’s a human being, not a guy on a pedestal. I saw him run into a wall the other day,” Sharon says, dropping in after giving a hug to Sam and Bucky. “It’s kind of funny how gone you are on a guy who wore a tweed jacket to school.” 

“It looked nice!” Steve defends. “It looked nicer than what Bucky wears to school.” 

“Okay fair, he looks like a garbage hobo,” Sam says. 

“I hate all of you,” Bucky mutters. “My sense of fashion isn’t that bad.” 

“We almost had to go on lockdown for school when you came in and the school thought you were a rogue hobo, I hardly count your fashion sense as good,” Sharon says. “Although Nat did call it in.” The group laughs. 

Steve and Tony share a lunch. They have their Groups, and mostly, these groups are Undisputed. Only Sharon and Bruce cross groups, and that’s because Sharon likes talking with Tony and Pepper, and Bruce crosses to discuss astrology with Thor and also talk about rugby with Sam, who knows it. (They’re weird as friends, but it’s fine.) 

But Steve crosses the lunch table, and it feels more dramatic than it looks. (Currently, Mrs. Carter is betting with Mr. Jarvis about what Steve and Tony will do, because teenagers are hilarious when it comes to romance.) 

“Steve’s coming,” Rhodey mentions. Tony spits out his mandarin oranges. 

“When? Five seconds, ten?” 

“Now.” 

“You nonchalant ass–” 

“Um, hi Tony,” Steve says. “Look I really wanted to apologize for my motorcycle. I was running late and not thinking clearly. Would you let me make it up to you?” 

Tony is frozen. This is new. “Uh, yeah. Sure. I want coffee. Venti, two shots of espresso. Not from a chain store. Local. They always make it better. Thank you” Steve nods. 

“Thank you, Tony, so much. Seriously, sorry about the motorcycle.” 

Steve leaves with a grin on his face. 

“So are you always that wooden with words, or is it just because Steve looks pretty?” 

“Shut it, Pepper.” 

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