friends to lovers never had a bad track. “scared i’ll ruin what we have” SLAPS. “friendship cuddles while secretly dying inside” BANGER. “teasing each other and holding eye contact for a little too long” KILLS ME. and don’t even get me STARTED on “screaming i love you in the middle of a heated argument.”

That’s SO cool to see it explained

steve's picture in the dictionary under the definition of smitten, season 5 edition.

Water biscuits

This is a spiritual companion to that exclamation point kitty.

cliché but classic trope: when the person who almost died wakes up in a hospital bed, looks around and sees the object of their affection sleeping uncomfortably in the chair next to them because they haven’t moved in days.

You can pry that trope from my cold dead hands.

cliché but classic sub trope of this: the person who almost died tells the object of their affection “you look like shit” despite the fact that they are the one in the hospital bed and almost died.

Get you a man who's like

Steve/Tony Fic Recs: Pining Steve

This is for the anon who wanted pining Steve, thank you for the ask, I LOVE  pining Steve <3 Some of this crosses over into mutual pining, but I’ve tried to focus on Steve - mutual pining will be another list :)

Remember to leave kudos and comments for your hard-working authors!

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the very heart of it by schweet_heart: “Hey Soldier,” he mumbles, unable to muster the energy to sound annoyed. “I see you drew the short straw.”

Five times Steve woke Tony, and one time Tony woke him.

Apple Bottom Jeans (And Other Love Songs) by gyzym: Or, how Steve Rogers–kind of–learns to dance.

Steve Rogers’ Guide to Recognizing Your Saints by Amuly (@everybodyilovedies​): Mary was for mothers. Christopher was for travelers. Michael was for soldiers. Steve carried his saints with him from his life to this new, shining future.

Steve Rogers Is A Slut For Art (And Tony Stark) by itsallAvengers (@itsallavengers​): So what, Steve wants to draw Stark. He gets that all the time. And usually, once he’s completed his sketch, he moves on. But for some reason, he just can’t seem to get Stark right. And everyone knows Steve is a perfectionist- he won’t sit still until he can draw that man’s face with his eyes closed. And in order to do that, he’s gotta go see him again, right? Except it kind of escalates from there.

Harlem Shake (I Won’t Dance, Don’t Ask Me) by theladyingrey42: It’s only by chance that Steve happens to head down to Tony’s workshop on the day they’re filming the video.

Healing Hearts by FestiveFerret (@festiveferret​): “Steve was tired.”

Photo Quest by adarksweetness (chayaasi) (@maniibear​): Steve loses a wallet, where he keeps a secret picture of Tony. His team of heroes is of no help, but hey, Thor’s roommate Daryl has some strangely insightful advice about ham.

Escape (The Piña Colada Fic) by Wordsplat (@wordsplat​): Tony’s looking for an escape; it’s closer to home than he would’ve thought.

Steve Rogers, Nurse McSexy by Wordsplat (@wordsplat​): Tony does not handle his morphine well, and Steve has been pining way too long for this shit.

Appreciation by Wordsplat (@wordsplat​): Steve has cultivated a wealth of appreciation for Tony’s many different looks, but he does have a favorite.

That Damn Tank Top by inukagome15 (@inukagome15​): He’d never seen Tony like this – so stripped down of his usual armors and completely in his element. Or, Steve sees Tony in his tank top when he’s in his workshop and likes it. A lot.

all i ever want to be is somebody to you by theappleppielifestyle (@theappleppielifestyle​): It’s not like Steve went out of his way to be stupidly, pathetically, embarrassingly in love with Tony.It just- it turned out impossible to not be, after a while.

Rush Over Me by MusicalLuna (@musicalluna​): Steve falls in love, which is a terrible thing to do.

take me out (and let me hold you tight) by MusicalLuna (@musicalluna​): Steve daydreams about holding Tony’s hand, and Halloween might just be the best chance he’s got for making dreams reality.

i’m hella bi (but you’re hella drunk) by MusicalLuna (@musicalluna​): Steve pines. Tony gets drunk. Tony kisses Steve. Steve almost, almost does something he should not.

Not just a river in Egypt (Tony is most certainly not in denial) by theoddoodisnude: "I am,“ Steve cuts off, equal parts amused and frustrated and concerned. "In love. With you. Tony, I’m in love with you.”

a superhero and an idiot walk into a bar by eleadore: It’s not that he and Tony don’t get along. It’s more that Tony got so drunk on New Year’s Eve that he kissed Steve full on the mouth in front of everyone and called him Shirley and then laughed until he passed out.

Falling Into You by sabrecmc (@sabrecmc​): Tony and Steve end up as fuck buddies after the events of The Winter Soldier until Steve calls it off. When Loki’s spell wipes all of Steve’s memories since the last time Loki was in town, Tony decides it will be so much easier to just not tell Steve they had something of a relationship. Spoiler: It isn’t. Or, how Steve fell in love with Tony and forgot about it, and how Tony fell in love with Steve and realized it.

For a Certain Definition of Happiness by Neverever (@captainneverever​): Steve Rogers should be happy - he has a job leading the new team of Avengers, friends, and a steady girlfriend. He works well with Tony Stark, who has retired as Iron Man and provides financial backing and technical support for the team. Steve’s life becomes complicated when the Avengers encounter a mysterious supervillain crimewave, Helmut Zemo wants to legislate the Avengers out of existence, and his relationship with Sharon begins to fall apart. Then, after the death of a close friend, Steve begins to question if he is truly happy. 

And, worse, why can’t he get Tony off his mind?

Ain’t No Drinking Man by archwrites (Arch): Steve’s skinny and asthmatic again, thanks to AIM. On the plus side, he can get drunk for the first time in seventy years. On the minus side, he kissed Tony, and now he’s skinny, asthmatic, and pining for his best friend. The first two conditions may be curable. The third is giving him some trouble.

By Its Cover by EClairedeLoon: The men and women Tony dated were young and beautiful and grew up in this modern world. Steve was still just that skinny kid from Brooklyn that didn’t get asked to the Sadie Hawkins dance and never had hopes of going steady. Only now, he was just as awkward, twice as big, and painfully out of date. In which Thor is wise, Steve is wrong, and Tony is more than he seems.

The Tchotchke Cha Cha by Arukou (@arukou-arukou​): What started off as one impulse buy souvenir snowballs into a constant flow of knickknacks from all over the world, and Steve is starting to wonder if it’s more than just Tony being nice.

Breakfast is the Most Important Meal by CherryIce: In which Steve is kind of a fossil but his squishy parts and feelings are still intact, Bruce hates blueberries, there’s a mysterious banging coming from Tony’s lab in the basement, and Emma Frost is not actually a stripper.

Something Red, White and Blue by Traincat (@traincat​): Steve Rogers is always the groomsman and never the groom. Tony Stark hates feelings and ancient alien prophecies. Or, five weddings Captain America attended, and one he crashed. Not necessarily in that order.

The Last Love Song of Anthony E. Stark by jibrailis: After contracting an Asgardian virus, Tony starts forgetting things. And people. And Steve.

Love among the Hydrothermal Vents by DevilDoll: In which Namor has a thing for Steve, an octopus has a thing for Tony, and Steve and Tony eventually have a thing for each other.

I don’t want you (to smile to anybody) by Mizzy (@mizzy2k​): Tony Stark doesn’t do commitment. So Steve finds it weird – but not impossible – to deal with Tony suddenly bringing home dates that look like him.Until one of Tony’s one-night-stands, who could be a double for Steve, turns out to be not quite as disposable as the rest of Tony’s conquests – and Steve’s repressed crush on Tony starts to become problematic…

the entire and perpetual sea by jelliebean: Steve was surprised by how domestic his day had been. How sweet Tony was to him. It was as if he’d been dropped in the middle of a relationship that had been going for years, and it felt. Well, it felt like home. The casual way Tony would bump into him and smile. The way it felt natural to pull him into a hug, kiss his hair.

Steve is granted a day to express his love. But all days end.

A Minor Incident by missbecky (@missbeckywrites​): Steve drags Tony along with him when he makes an impulsive decision to chase after Hydra. Things go downhill from there, and Steve discovers a new mission for himself. (series)

Wants And Needs (Or: Please Let Me Fuck You) by infinite_wonders: In which there is sex pollen, Tony is needy and horny, and Steve is more than happy to be ridden like a fucking bronco. Except, it takes a while because Steve’s got Morals and Scruples.

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If At First by kellifer_fic: Where Tony is stupid and Steve has been waiting for a long time. (Try, Try Again)

Bulletproof by foxxcub: At age fifteen, Steve Rogers had been in love with Tony Stark.By age twenty, he’d (mostly) gotten over it. And then he promptly became Tony Stark’s fuck buddy.

You Never Forget Your First by cvsossong: Three years ago, Steve had an unforgettable first night with his long- time crush, Tony Stark. Expecting to never see him again, Steve joins the Army, buffs up, and heads off to college to finish his education. Unfortunately, things get turned around when Steve finds himself a part of Tony’s group after their friends start hooking up. Even more unfortunate is that Tony seems to have no memory of their night together. And all this before they become fuck buddies. Steve’s life is really a mess.

Issues by so_shhy: In which Steve has a crippling crush on Tony Stark, Tony is oblivious and obnoxious, and Bucky expresses his disapproval via passive-aggressive comics.

Steve Rogers’ Life Is Not A Romance Movie (He Wouldn’t Get The References, Anyway) by someonelsesheart: Steve hasn’t always had this ridiculous crush on Tony Stark. (Or, the one where Steve is his polite old self and doesn’t really hate Tony Stark (unfortunately), Tony is a child prodigy and apparently a cab driver now, too, and high school is still high school, even when you are the son of a billionaire.)

Run by itsallAvengers (@itsallavengers​): Steve took a long breath, shutting his eyes and putting two fingers up the bridge of his nose.

“So you’re telling me… you decided it would be a good idea… to start a fight when you were outnumbered… twenty to one?” he asked shortly. Tony grinned then, and nodded his head.

Looking for Heaven by foxxcub: When young Lord Anthony Stark learns Steven Rogers has enlisted in the army, he thinks he’s seen the last of his tiny, headstrong, haughty stable boy. But four years later, Lord Stark gets an unexpected visit from Steve, whose mother has fallen gravely ill and into financial ruin. Even more unexpected, Steve agrees to a shocking proposal: they will marry, giving Steve the necessary funds to save his mother, and Tony the much-needed reprieve from harassing would-be suitors. It is a business arrangement, nothing more. But as time goes on and circumstances arise, Tony begins to learn that keeping his heart away from his husband is easier said than done.

The Captain and the Prince by Penumbren: Steve has had a crush on Tony for years. Captain Rogers heads up the castle guard when Prince Anthony returns from his studies abroad. What’s a poor captain of the guard to do when his past crashes into his present?

616 + Other Universes 

I Get By (With a Little Help from My Friends) by captainshellhead, vibraniumstark (@captainshellhead​): Steve has a crush on Tony, and he’s not entirely sure what to do about it. The team helps, because they’ve had enough.

Cutting In by captainshellhead, vibraniumstark (@captainshellhead​): Steve is nervously making his way through the gala’s stock of Champagne. Tony is none the wiser.

An Ideal Perspective by magicasen (@einheriar​): Steve gets back into professional art under a new pseudonym. Guess who his biggest fan is.

You and Me and Him by navaan (@naavan​): If you live in the same house, it’s really hard to keep your secrets. Especially if you are good friends. He doesn’t mean to watch as closely as he does, but it’s obvious to Steve that Tony and Iron Man are in a relationship. Right?

Your Hand in Mine by navaan (@naavan​): Steve tries to find his place in this world. But it’s hard if you’re in love with someone who you don’t really know outside of their secret identity.

Requited by pensversusswords (@pensversusswords​): Sometimes, Steve Rogers just can’t keep a secret–even when it’s his own.

Logical Fallacies by laireshi (@laireshi​): “I thought you were dating Clint,” Steve said, and Tony dropped the screwdriver.

In Every Way That Matters by Sineala (@sineala​): There are bright things about the future, and Steve’s friendship with Iron Man is one of the brightest. So what if he doesn’t know who the man under the mask is? That’s not going to stop Steve from wanting his friendship, or even from wanting something more.

Get Some Now by Sineala (@sineala​): Avengers Mansion has a mysterious feline infestation. Meanwhile, Steve just can’t figure out how to ask Tony out on a date. And the thirteen teleporting cats sure aren’t helping matters any.

Plus One by Sineala (@sineala​): Tony wants Steve to accompany him to a gala. They’re not together. Tony doesn’t seem to think this is a problem, but he doesn’t know about Steve’s feelings for him. And Steve’s certainly not going to tell him.

The Nucleus Burning Inside of the Cell by Sineala (@sineala​): Steve’s had a hopeless crush on Natasha Stark for years, but the rumors in the headlines about their passionate romance are just that: rumors. He knows he’d never really have a chance with her. But when the rumors become harder to ignore, the only way out is to give in, and Steve and Natasha must pretend to be in a relationship. The press is happy, their teammates are thrilled for them… and it’s going to kill Steve.

Bold by @snoozingcat​: No one could ever say Tasha Stark wasn’t bold. In dress, in philosophy, in person. She was colorful, and bold, and bright, and asking her to dance was impossible.

Take My Breath Away  by pensversusswords (@pensversusswords​): In which Steve Rogers has been in love with Natasha Stark for years, and managed to keep it a secret for almost just as long. Almost.

Say It (Movietone News remix) by a_sparrows_fall (@asparrowsfall​): Steve and the other Invaders are stationed at headquarters just outside of London, where they run into Tony Stark—the Tony Stark of Marvels magazine. Steve struggles to express how he feels.

Bright Eyes by copperbadge (@copperbadge​): Steve might have a fixation on Tony’s minor mutation.

Jan Van Crime! by MemoryDragon (@memorydragon​): Jan is upset about the new Ant-Man movie that she doesn’t feature in, and she plans to become a Super Villainess to make herself more relevant. It also means making a new outfit, which she is super excited for. Carol and Tony want to help cheer her up, while T'Challa agrees that diversity in movies and merchandise is a worthy cause.

Steve would be all on board as well, but turning to super-villainy is not the answer. Neither is Tony being Jan’s love interest. Definitely not Tony being Jan’s love interest. Both are valid points of concern.

The More Things Change by cookinguptales: Steve’s not entirely sure how seduction works nowadays, but he’s learned from the best.

Heart Burn by nightwalker (@onemuseleft​): There was a dragon and now Tony’s mostly naked and it’s all Reed Richards’ fault.

The Jar by Sineala (@sineala​): The Avengers are ridiculously competitive people, and what starts out as a silly late-night team discussion quickly becomes a contest: their names. Not the code names – the nicknames. Who can go the longest without using them? They pledge to spend a week not nicknaming each other, and they’ll pay up every time they mess up. This hits Tony the hardest, and not just financially. Tony’s got a lot of nicknames for everyone, but most of all for Steve – and when Tony can’t use the names he’s already got, the names he uses reveal feelings he had no idea he had.

All the times Steve nearly kissed Tony by cptxrogers (@cptxrogers​): Steve has got used to pining after Tony. Tony is just so soft and warm and lovely, and Steve can’t help wondering what it might be like to kiss him. But that’s not going to happen. Because it’s not like Tony would want to kiss Steve… right?

Mission: Improbable by cptxrogers (@cptxrogers​): Tony is called on to investigate strange events which have been occurring in the upper echelons of society recently. There’s just one small issue - he needs Steve to pose as his date for the evening.

I GOT A FUCKING RAISE THE POTATO WORKED WTF

This potato works. Every. Fucking. Time.

Reblogging because it’s a damn potato and I want to encourage people to assume potatoes are magical.

w-what if potato is actually lucky

MAGIC SPUD DO YOUR THING!!!!

FIREFIGHTER EVAN BUCKLEY + BI TEXT POSTS [insp]

FIREFIGHTER EVAN BUCKLEY + BI TEXT POSTS [insp]

FIREFIGHTER EVAN BUCKLEY + BI TEXT POSTS [insp]

whatever souls are made of, yours and mine are the same (insult)

mirror traps by hera lindsay bird

roy and jamie are sooooo gets-into-a-heated-argument-and-accidentally-yells-“because i’m in love with you!” trope

"This story is a tragedy because it didn't have to end this way."

vs

"This story is a tragedy because it was always going to end this way."

you know that double date valentine’s day episode? the one where melissa and lynn get all of them adjoining hotel rooms and they have a whole weekend planned, but then danny gets convinced some kid stole his sunglasses and steve chases after him most of the time, because that’s just the way the world works for them?

i recently rewatched that episode, and it still baffles me every single time that danny has somehow managed to convince himself that this, this right here:

is a steven mcgarrett Judgey Face™

i mean, with all due respect for danny’s mad detective skills, what steve has here is not a judgey face. that is the face of a man who is absolutely smitten to a frankly crazy degree. the only thing steve is judging here is how much more he could love danny williams without spontaneously combusting

Steven, your jealousy is showing.

sometimes I wonder how we all survive and then I look at my best friends and I go “oh, I survive because I don’t want to leave you yet” and it makes sense. life is so hard a lot of the time, but I want one more bowl of pasta with you.

i want to personally thank etc for being there for me when i don't feel like listing more things