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Steve came back from a four days mission with Sam, it was some biological virus that an organization wanted to get their hands on, they were called in but it took double the time he estimated.
“I could eat a whole cow, right now,” Sam said, walking to the elevator. “How do you do it, man?”
“Well, I guess I’m just used to it,” Steve chuckled.
The elevator stopped on Sam’s floor.
“This is my stop. Don’t call if it’s not an Alien invasion or worse.” Sam pat Steve’s back. Both men chuckled.
“Will do” The elevator door closed, Steve was eager to see Tony. It had been so long since he had a long mission and he missed him. Friday’s voice announced that they arrived. Stepping out of the elevator Steve was hoping for the usual sarcastic voice waiting for him, instead he got an all pitch black room.
“Tony? Friday?” Steve put down his bag, walking into the floor, he tried to tell Friday to turn on the lights but the artificial voice ignored him.
“Tony it’s not funny” Steve walked towards their bedroom in search of the short man. Once he was in the room he tried again to turn on the lights with no success Steve let out a sigh, he was tired and to say very hungry to play Tony’s games. A sound came from the kitchen making Steve flinch a little bit, walking towards the room he was careful to not make another sound and warn his presence.
Suddenly the light turned on and a series of boo’s and artificials laughs were made, making Steve flinch and shout.
Tony was laughing his ass off, he had been preparing this since the moment Steve left. Halloween was his favorite holiday, everything was allowed in the name of pranks and halloween spirit. Steve was an easy target to scare, he was too naive to think two times before coming and see what was the sound he heard.
“Oh common, dear! It was funny!” Tony wiped the tear coming from his eye.
“Fuck Tony, I almost hit you” Steve said putting down his shield and walking towards his boyfriend.
“Oh my god, Fri please tell me you recorded this” Tony said still laughing.
“I record everything, boss” Tony hugged Steve.
“Awesome!” Tony gave Steve a warm smile and a kiss “Welcome home, captain” Steve smiled into the kiss.
“I missed you '' He said, resting his cheek on top of Tony’s head.
“I missed you too,” Tony said. Breaking the hug a part Tony took Steve’s hand. “Let 's go, Cap. I’m going to give you a tour through my masterpiece”
Steve laughed. “What is all of this? '' he said referring to all the onge and purple decorations around the floor.
“Ugh. It's Halloween, Steve! The months were horrible and the color orange is not a crime, you had halloween in the 30s, right?”
“Yes Tony, I’m not that ancient. It was different, decoration and all this stuff was for the rich families, the poor ones like me, we didn’t really celebrate it.”
“Oh, well. Now I’m here to guide you through the most important days of october” Tony and Steve stop in front of a big closet “Decoration time!” Tony opened the closet and many adornments came in an avalanche.
“Now, Steve of my heart. We’ll have a busy week. I’m gonna teach you how to properly decorate. We’ll make some paper ghosts and oh! We can carve some pumpkins and also put more of those plastic monsters I got off the internet. Yep! We’ll make EVERYTHING!” Tony said exasperated.
Steve laughed “You sure you want my help?”
“Of course, I want your help!” Tony said.
“All right, you’re the boss,” Steve told Tony with a smile.
“Boss, I have to remind you that you wanted to cook Captain a meal” Friday’s voice announced.
“Oh! Yeah! Let’s get you something to eat. I made and totally did not buy stew.” Both men walked towards the kitchen.
“You did it! I’m honored” Steve said with a sarcastic voice.
“Only the best for you” Tony gave him a peck in the cheek and went to reheat the plate. Steve sat down at the counter waiting for the food and watching Tony.
Steve couldn’t ask for anything better.