AHHHH thank you!!!! I love this. The description of the way the people all seemed to know each other is really so accurate to my daily experiences. Also I really like the way you wrote Tony’s fear. The fact that he would’ve been more comfortable being approached for pictures than being left alone because it just forces him to think about something that’s obviously on his mind and that’s he’s trying to ignore. He automatically thinks everyone is looking at him and not just seeing Tony Stark, but seeing Tony Stark who is now dating a man. That’s such a realistic fear and especially in a small town, where you’re in an outsider role. And I really love that Steve is his anchor essentially, that he immediately felt better when he could touch Steve. As soon as Steve is back he seems to have a much easier time realizing they’re most likely looking at his car rather than him specifically, or him with Steve.

Thank you again this was so nice <333