Stony CEO/Journalist 𝔸𝕌

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Good day, everyone. I've been making this script for a few weeks ago and I just get to finish it this morning. This AU is inspired by a post of my friend in Twitter. I've made a few changes from the prompt. How about you read it to find out what things I have change? ;)

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〈An owner of his own company at a young age, single and ready to mingle.〉

〈A journalist〉

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【Page 1】

EXT. A CAFE IN LONDON - DAY

Stark sits in the corner of the room. An empty cup of coffee on the table in front of him, leaning back on to the backrest of the seat, hands typing on his phone.

He is waiting for a certain someone to interview.

The bell on the cafe's door chimes.

A shadow looms over Stark.

ROGERS

Mr. Stark, I presume?

Stark's head snaps up. Staring at the well-dressed man.

STARK

(stands, smiling)

You've assumed right, Mr. Rogers.

ROGERS

(offering his hand for a handshake, smirking)

Nice to finally meet you, But please, call me Steve.

Stark shakes his hand gently, dark brown eyes never leaving Rogers' blue one. Cheeks reddening.

STARK

(stuttering)

Of course, Mr. Ro-- Mr. Ste- I mean.. Steve,, Then, call me Tony..

Rogers is amused, sure that he has charmed the other man. He moves to stand behind Stark, pulling back his chair. A gesture for Stark to sit back down.

STARK (CONT'D)

(sitting down)

You don't have to, Steve

ROGERS

(sitting on the seat across of Stark, smiling)

But I feel the need to.

A waitress comes, serving them a slice of cake and two mugs of coffee. They mumbles their thanks.

STARK

(chuckling)

Quite an appetite you have, Steve.

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【Page 2】

ROGERS

(pointing at one cup and the cake)

That's for you, Mr. Stark.

STARK

It's Tony, Steve.

ROGERS

Right. Tony. Should we start?

STARK

Ah- Yes. Sorry.

Stark hurriedly pulls out his note out of his bag and a pen from his jacket's pocket.

STARK (CONT'D)

(cheerfully)

Firstly, thank you for taking some time off to do an interview with me.

ROGERS

(smug)

The pleasure is all mine. How can I say no to a man like you?

Stark raises an eyebrow. Rogers sips his coffee.

Smirking, Stark leans forward, seemingly interested.

STARK

(clearing his throat)

I heard about a rumor saying that you have been making a plan to settle down, is that true?

ROGERS

A rumor said you're single, Tony.

STARK

(sighing)

I wonder where you got that info. But it's irrelevant.

ROGERS

It is relevant to me. How about a dinner after the interview?

Stark realizes that he probably has no say on this.

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【Page 3】

STARK

Only if I got the information needed to complete my column.

ROGERS

Deal.

Rogers winks.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

Yes, I have been planning to settle down. But a certain problem is still in my way of achieving it.

Stark tilts his head, urging Rogers to continue.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

How can I settle down if I have no partner?

STARK

(teasing)

So, you're still searching for a partner? I've heard Ms. Claudia from Louscious Co. is interested in you. As well as Ms. Vale, the daughter of Vallen Inc's CFO.

ROGERS

(nervous, mumbling)

Well.. About that-

Rogers looks troubled. Looking away from Stark.

STARK

(worryingly)

Sorry, Steve. You don't have to answer that question-

Stark is about to cross out the line he just wrote on his note.

Rogers' hand reaches out to stop him, holding Stark's hand.

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【Page 4】

ROGERS

No!

Stark looks up to see Rogers panicking.

STARK

okay- okay.. Sorry.

Stark finds himself enjoying the warmth of Rogers' hand on his.

Rogers, realizing he's still holding Stark's hand, pulls away. Leaning heavily on the backrest of his seat.

ROGERS

Right- Sorry. My bad.

Both of them are flustered.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

(nervously)

As I was saying.. the problem is.. I'm.. not attracted to woman..

A silence falls into place. Rogers glances around, afraid someone might heard what he just said.

STARK

Ah.. Okay.

ROGERS

(frowning)

Just 'okay'? That's not news to you?

STARK

As far as my concern, it's not my place to have a say on your.. preference.. Besides, I could.. how should I say it?... Sense it.

Rogers smirks, getting smug and confident.

ROGERS

And I could say the same with you, Mr. Stark.

Stark stiffens, he is sure no one knows yet. His eyes glances down as his cheeks stars reddening. Before Stark could reply, Rogers raises his cup of coffee, sipping it.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

Shall we continue?

Stark nods.

Questions and answers being thrown around. Along with a few flirting here and there. Nevertheless, they're enjoying their time.

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【Page 5】

STARK

Once again, thank you so much for the interview, Mr. Rogers.

ROGERS

Please, no need. But I'll accept your thanks in another way.

STARK

(frowning)

What do you mean?

ROGERS

(smirking)

That dinner I mentioned before.

STARK

(blushing)

I- ... okay.

ROGERS

Great!

Rogers writes down his number on a piece of tissue that was on the table.

Sliding it to Stark once he's done.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

Text me your address and I'll pick you up at 8 pm.

Rogers rises up, hands on his jacket's pocket.

He winks at Stark.

ROGERS (CONT'D)

See you later, Mr. Stark.

Rogers leaves the cafe before Stark could answer. Leaving a flushed and speechless Stark in a cafe with his uneaten cake.

CUT TO:

EXT. SIDEWALK - DAY

Rogers happily walks along the sidewalk, a smile on his face as his mind keeps thinking about how his date will end.

Rogers is definitely keeping this one.

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𝕨𝕣𝕚𝕥𝕖𝕣'𝕤 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕖 :

I accidentally made Steve the flirty one here hhshahahs

Thank you for reading! Any kind of commentary is welcome! Or if you have any kind of prompt, let me know. I'll try my best on the next one. #curratorreview

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