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“Yes, please,” he answered in a slightly pained voice. “My body’s already objecting to the fact I haven’t eaten much lately so… food would be good right now.” He sat up a bit ad kissed Tony’s cheek before the other brought him a plate of food. He tried not to eat too fast, because that would only make things worse in the long run.

Tony made himself a plate and moved to sit across from Steve so he could watch his husband. “Just take your time. The next few days might be rough while you get used to having your normal intake again. Everything will be okay” he assured. “How are your wounds? Do they still hurt?”

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Steve woke to the smell of food and coffee, his stomach growling and cramping painfully due to the fact he hadn’t kept up his calories while on his mission. He crawled out of bed and slowly headed down to the kitchen, dropping onto a stool at the counter and watching Tony quietly.

Tony hummed softly, piling up the pancakes and eggs. He heard the stool move and looked over his shoulder, smiling and flipping the pancake he was working on to walk over and kiss Steve. “Good morning, baby.” he said almost silently, leaning into his husband for a long moment. “I made all your favorites and plenty of them.” he promised. “Do you want to go ahead and start eating?”

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Steve nodded slowly and curled in against Tony, resting his head on his husband’s shoulder and closing his eyes. “Thank you,” he whispered, obviously exhausted and knowing he needed to sleep. It wasn’t long before he managed to to fall asleep, keeping close to Tony throughout the night.

Tony found himself relaxing as he breathed in his husband’s scent and soaked in Steve’s warmth. Morning came in what felt like a moment, but he’d slept for several hours. He carefully untangled from Steve’s grip, leaning to kiss him before going to make breakfast and coffee. He made a large amount, knowing Steve needed the food and would likely be starving once he woke. 

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Once off the couch, he let Tony help him back to their bedroom and he sat on the edge of the bed. He settled into bed, curling beneath the sheet and blanket, watching Tony get changed and wiating for his husband to come to bed once he’d done so.

Tony walked over and curled in bed next to Steve, pressing himself close and tucking his head under his husband’s. “Get some sleep, baby. I’ll get up and make breakfast for us in the morning, but you need rest.” he urged, reaching up to pet his fingers through blonde hair. “I promise I’ll make all your favorites if you sleep.”

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“I’m so tired, Tony,” he whispered softly. “Sleep first then food. Help me to bed?” he looked at his husband and reached out, brushing hair from Tony’s face. “You need a hair cut,” he teased tiredly, leaning in to kiss him softly. “I’m just glad to finally be home again.”

Tony knew Steve needed to eat, but if he couldn’t stay awake, food would have to wait for sure. He took a slow breath and nodded, wishing he’d pushed the issue and made Steve take him along. He returned the kiss willingly, just glad Steve was home where he belonged. He pulled back to help Steve up, laughing a little. “Yeah, well, I had more important thing on my mind than cutting my hair, y’know.” he countered, guiding them to bed and helping Steve get in before going to their dresser to change into some pajamas. 

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Steve let Tony help him get the uniform off and the under-suit beneath it, showing the various healing injuries he’d sustained. “I’m not in a whole lot of pain, I”m mostly exhausted and hungry. My calorie intake has only been about a thousand calories for the past four days…”

Tony frowned a little, brushign his fingers over the bruises in a ghost touch before nodding. “I can make us food or I can order something so I can clean you up?” he offered, dark honey eyes looking up at blue. “We’ll get your intake back up, I promise, baby.”