Steve had no idea that Tony might resent the fact that he kept bringing up Pepper when they spoke, he did it because he had liked Ms. Potts the few times they had spoken and because he had always been taught that it was polite to ask about someone else's loved ones.

The waitress gave Steve a look that he was used to getting, considering and admiring, someone who recognised him. But she didn't call it out, she didn't even acknowledge it to him, she just said "Thank you, Captain Rogers." when he gave his drink order, and left to complete it.

He watched her go, small smile tugging at his lips. "I can see why."