Perhaps in a post - Endgame world, Tony didn't die but lost his memory. Steve takes it upon himself to help Tony regain his memories. Along the way, they re - explore their relationship, the Avengers, and all the events that led to that point. Steve shows Tony videos and tells stories, and slowly Tony starts to remember, leading to a renewal of their friendship and a new start for the Avengers.
I would recommend 'Steve and Tony: The Unlikely Pair'. In this fanfiction, their relationship starts off rocky due to their different ideologies but then blossoms into a strong partnership. 'Forging a New Path' is also worth reading. It shows how they navigate through political intrigue together while also strengthening their bond. 'The Promise of Tomorrow' is a heartwarming story that focuses on their hopes and dreams for the future and how they support each other in achieving them.
Not at all. Steve and Tony have a complex relationship in their own story. By listening to Tony fanfiction, he could be trying to gain a new perspective on Tony. It's like looking at a familiar painting from different angles. Fanfiction offers different takes on a character, and Steve might be curious about those interpretations.
In the fanfiction, Steve leaving Tony for Bucky could also make Tony more guarded in future relationships. He might be less likely to trust people easily, especially those who were close to Steve. And Steve, on the other hand, might be focused on building his relationship with Bucky, leaving little room for any kind of reconciliation with Tony.
Well, it could severely strain their relationship. Tony might feel betrayed and hurt. He could start to question Steve's loyalty. Since Steve is ignoring him for Bucky, Tony might become resentful towards both Steve and Bucky. It could lead to a rift that's hard to mend in the story.
You can start by looking on Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a large collection of fanfictions, including ones about Steve and Tony. Just search for the relevant tags and you'll likely find many great stories.
At first, it might be a bit rocky. Tony, being used to his own space, might feel smothered by Steve and Bucky's over - protectiveness. But as time goes on, he'll start to see their good intentions. Steve's moral compass will inspire Tony to be a better person, and Bucky's loyalty will make Tony feel secure. Eventually, they'll become like a real family, with Tony looking up to Steve as a father figure and seeing Bucky as a cool older brother.
One aspect of this fanfiction could be the exploration of the complex relationship between Tony and Steve through the lens of anxiety. Maybe it delves into how their individual anxieties affect their interactions, like Tony's fear of not being good enough conflicting with Steve's anxiety about leading the team well.
It could be that Steve has a certain image of himself and his interactions with Tony. Fanfiction often takes creative liberties and might show scenarios that go against his principles or how he views their bond. For example, some fanfictions might make their relationship overly dramatic or out of character, which could be off - putting for him.