Always Be Prepared (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3862348) by ladyshadowdrake, 4860 words. This is a first-time story in which Steve and Tony's first time having sex occurs after Tony has already had his hand up Steve's ass. Twice. For entirely non-sexual reasons. I can't think of anything else I've read that's quite like this. It's just so... sweet and gentle and kind of hurt/comfort-y and really all about trust, and that's what I find appealing about it.
The Faint Light of Dawn (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3128171) by exfatalist, 18,473 words. I will probably not be the only one reccing this, but that's okay, because it's awesome. This is an AU where WWII goes differently and Steve ends up agreeing to be frozen and unthawed from cryo whenever his country needs him. They awaken him so he can go rescue Tony from Afghanistan. It's a really interesting setup and the Steve/Tony dynamic is wonderful. I really enjoyed reading a younger Tony's interactions with Steve during his earlier times awake.
Trust Fall (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3303434) by AlchemyAlice, 14,887 words. This is an AU in which Steve and Tony's first meeting is a lot more like 616. There's no identity porn, but Tony's at Steve's side when he wakes up from the ice, and he's the first person to talk to him, and they are a whole lot less antagonistic than in MCU canon, and the whole thing is really, really sweet. Recommended especially to 616 fans who wish the MCU had done this. Pre-slash, so no one actually gets together, but that doesn't matter; it's still lovely.
The Twice-Told Tale (http://archiveofourown.org/works/411599) by arysteia, 15,789 words. Probably everyone in the entire fandom has read this -- but if you haven't, you should read it without delay. This is an MCU story in which Steve and Tony's first meeting is under very, very different circumstances from canon. To say more would be to spoil it, and this is something you should read unspoiled. And then read it again immediately once you've finished it, because you're going to want to.
616
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you (http://archiveofourown.org/works/1532507) by phenominable_snowman, 858 words. Phen's writing is always wonderfully lyrical, and this is no exception. For a short fic, this packs a hell of a punch. This is a beautifully-written story of realization and first kisses that basically encapsulates Steve/Tony for me.
Ultimates
Got You Under My Skin (http://archiveofourown.org/works/1654901) by SakuraTsukikage, 26,115 words. An Ults first-time fic that is one of the sweetest first-times I've ever read, and definitely the sweetest Ults fic I've ever read. If you're staring at that sentence and wondering how Ults can be sweet, you owe it to yourself to read this. Sweetest Ults Steve ever. And Ults Tony is of course a charmer, who definitely shows Steve a good time.
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Always Be Prepared (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3862348) by ladyshadowdrake, 4860 words.
This is a first-time story in which Steve and Tony's first time having sex occurs after Tony has already had his hand up Steve's ass. Twice. For entirely non-sexual reasons. I can't think of anything else I've read that's quite like this. It's just so... sweet and gentle and kind of hurt/comfort-y and really all about trust, and that's what I find appealing about it.
The Faint Light of Dawn (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3128171) by exfatalist, 18,473 words.
I will probably not be the only one reccing this, but that's okay, because it's awesome. This is an AU where WWII goes differently and Steve ends up agreeing to be frozen and unthawed from cryo whenever his country needs him. They awaken him so he can go rescue Tony from Afghanistan. It's a really interesting setup and the Steve/Tony dynamic is wonderful. I really enjoyed reading a younger Tony's interactions with Steve during his earlier times awake.
Trust Fall (http://archiveofourown.org/works/3303434) by AlchemyAlice, 14,887 words.
This is an AU in which Steve and Tony's first meeting is a lot more like 616. There's no identity porn, but Tony's at Steve's side when he wakes up from the ice, and he's the first person to talk to him, and they are a whole lot less antagonistic than in MCU canon, and the whole thing is really, really sweet. Recommended especially to 616 fans who wish the MCU had done this. Pre-slash, so no one actually gets together, but that doesn't matter; it's still lovely.
The Twice-Told Tale (http://archiveofourown.org/works/411599) by arysteia, 15,789 words.
Probably everyone in the entire fandom has read this -- but if you haven't, you should read it without delay. This is an MCU story in which Steve and Tony's first meeting is under very, very different circumstances from canon. To say more would be to spoil it, and this is something you should read unspoiled. And then read it again immediately once you've finished it, because you're going to want to.
616
I'm glad I didn't die before I met you (http://archiveofourown.org/works/1532507) by phenominable_snowman, 858 words.
Phen's writing is always wonderfully lyrical, and this is no exception. For a short fic, this packs a hell of a punch. This is a beautifully-written story of realization and first kisses that basically encapsulates Steve/Tony for me.
Ultimates
Got You Under My Skin (http://archiveofourown.org/works/1654901) by SakuraTsukikage, 26,115 words.
An Ults first-time fic that is one of the sweetest first-times I've ever read, and definitely the sweetest Ults fic I've ever read. If you're staring at that sentence and wondering how Ults can be sweet, you owe it to yourself to read this. Sweetest Ults Steve ever. And Ults Tony is of course a charmer, who definitely shows Steve a good time.