Marvel one-shots

Insecurities- Tony Stark x Reader

Warnings: Slight eating disorder

You looked in the mirror, wondering what was wrong with you. Tony had been avoiding coming to bed with you. You weren't all that secure with your looks to begin with but whenever you were with him, he made you feel like the sexiest woman alive. However, those old feelings were beginning to resurface. It all started a few weeks ago when Tony had turned you down for sex; something had never done before. He spent all his time locked up in his lab and hardly spoken two words to you, only coming to bed during the early hours of the morning to sleep. He'd also usually be gone by the time you woke up. You ran your fingers through your hair. Maybe it was too long or not long enough, or maybe it was the wrong colour. Your hands went to the sides of your face. Did you wear too much make-up, or not enough? Your hands went to your breasts. Were they too big for him, or too small? Your hands came to rest on your sides. Did you put on weight, or maybe you were too skinny.

'Maybe he's having an affair.' A nasty voice in the back of your mind said. You tried to shake the thought but it just kept nagging at you. That night, you cried yourself to sleep.

...

A few days later, you had bought a few things to try and boost your self-esteem. You bought some sexy lingerie (including a push-up bra) and a small variety of wigs. Later that night, you got F.R.I.D.A.Y. to call Tony up to the bedroom.

"I've only got a few minutes babe so-" He stopped in his tracks when he saw you. Smirking, you got off the bed and walked over to him. You were wearing your new underwear and a wig that was completely opposite to your natural style.

"Wha... what's this about?" he asked.

"Well... I thought we could have some playtime," you responded, kissing his neck.

"No, what is this about?" he asked again, taking the wig from your head.

"I thought you might like it," you mumbled quietly.

"What would make you think that?" Tears stung your eyes as that voice in the back of your head made itself known.

"Tony... I want you to be completely honest with me." You took a deep breath. "Are you seeing somebody else?" His eyes widened in shock and hurt.

"Y/N , how can you even think that?" The tears were now spilling down your cheeks.

"We haven't had sex in nearly a month and you barely look at me anymore, let alone speak to me. Am I really that repulsive?" Tony's face turned serious and he took your wrist guiding you to the bed. He sat down and pulled you onto his lap, cupping your face.

"Y/N, you are not repulsive. You are beautiful, whether you're all dressed up for one of my parties, or just hanging around in your sweats. You don't need all this stuff."

"R-really?" you sniffed.

"Of course. I know I haven't been around lately but I've been slammed with work lately but I've been trying to get it done as fast as I can so I can return to you. What do say I take you out for a big fancy dinner once I've finished?" You were too ashamed to look at him as you spoke and covered your tummy.

"I haven't been eating all that healthy lately. I've been starving myself one day and gorging myself the next. I'm not sure my stomach would be able to handle it." Tony's eyes filled with tears as he realized what his incidental neglect was doing to you.

"Oh, babygirl I am so sorry. It's because of me, isn't it? Don't you ever change yourself because of my stupidity." Tony held you close and buried his face in the crook of your neck, you could feel his tears wet your skin. You both stayed there for a while just holding each other.

"You know what, screw work tonight; I've got something more important to deal with. F.R.I.D.A.Y., see to it that my lab is shut down and locked would you?" he called.

"Right away sir," the A.I. responded. Tony laid you on the bed and spent half the night showing you how beautiful you were and how much you meant to him. The following morning, you woke up in his warm arms, feeling more loved than ever.