In the 'Avengers find out Steve is gay' fanfic, how would Steve's relationships with other Avengers change?

Steve would probably be quite honest. He might just come clean and start sharing his experiences as a young man. He'd want the Avengers to understand that he's still the same person at his core.

Well, it could potentially strengthen the bond within the Avengers. They are a family of sorts, and if Steve is gay, they would accept him wholeheartedly. They've faced all kinds of differences before, like Thor being an Asgardian. This would just be another aspect of Steve that they'd embrace, and it might even make them more united in the face of any external judgment.

Well, some of them might be really surprised. Tony, for example, would probably crack a lot of jokes about Steve being young. He might say things like 'Cap, you were this cute little thing?' Natasha, on the other hand, would be more observant and start thinking about how this new information could be used in future strategies. Thor would probably just laugh heartily and pat Steve on the back, saying something like 'Tis an interesting discovery, young Steve!'

Thor would be quite confused at first. Fanfiction is not something from Asgard. But once he gets the gist, he might say something like 'This is a strange Midgardian custom, but if it shows the great friendship of Steve and Bucky, then it is not all bad.' Meanwhile, Tony would be all over Steve, making snarky comments and asking if he's finally going to admit to some hidden feelings for Bucky according to the fanfiction.

The Avengers' reactions to finding out about Steve and Bucky in fanfiction would be diverse. Bruce might be more analytical and wonder why fans would write such things. Wanda could be empathetic and see it as a creative expression of the bond between Steve and Bucky. Vision, on the other hand, might try to understand the cultural significance of fanfiction in relation to the two heroes. Steve would likely need some time to get used to the idea that there are fictional stories out there about him and his best friend.

The plot could develop in a way that Steve has to earn their trust again. He might start by helping the Avengers in small ways without revealing his true identity at first. As he does this, he could gradually form new relationships with the team members. However, some of the Avengers might be more difficult to convince than others, like Tony Stark who might be very skeptical.

You can try Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a vast collection of fanfics, including many focused on Clint and Steve. Just use the search bar and type in their names, and you'll get a whole list of relevant stories.

It could start slowly. Maybe they first notice each other during a lecture at Avengers University. Steve is intrigued by Natasha's quiet confidence, and Natasha is curious about Steve's old - fashioned values. They gradually become friends as they study together in the library. As time passes, they find themselves thinking about each other more and more, and eventually, their friendship turns into a romantic relationship.

Some relationships would become stronger. For instance, Coulson had a good rapport with Captain America. Their friendship would be rekindled and might even grow deeper. With Coulson back, the Avengers would be more united as a whole. They would have more faith in the idea that no one is truly lost. And Coulson could act as a mediator in any potential disputes among the team members, like between Iron Man and Thor.

It might not change much for some. For example, Bruce would probably still see Bucky as the same person he knows. But for others, like Sam, if he reads some fanfiction where Bucky is painted in a bad light, he might be more on guard around Bucky at first, until he realizes it's just fictional nonsense.