Pepper || Diamonds In The Sky

[ironman]

Tony looked himself in the mirror and smiled, who dressed very nicely for tonight. Tony and Pepper were in Paris, France for a conference, meeting with other people in the company business, something they had to attend. As boring as that had to be, the two of them were in Paris, and they should have fun, enjoying the beautiful city. They were going to a nice restaurant that the two were going to and Tony couldn't wait, so was Pepper. He heard her voice, telling him that it was time to go out as Tony smiled.

"I'll be there!" he called out to his lover. Leaving the bathroom, Tony came out dressed in black slacks, black suit, red tie, black shirt underneath. He walked down the hallways before seeing Pepper in the room as Tony smiled. "You look great Pepper...more like a superstar if you asked me" he teased but complemented. Walking up, he placed a soft kiss on her lips, before bringing her close to him. "So....ready for your man to steal the night away with his beautiful red head?" he asked Pepper, looking into his eyes.

[Pepper Potts]

Pepper was going to enjoy this night with Tony, she was thinking about everything that they had been through even more so now. She loved the man, and she loved Iron Man since to her Tony was her very own Iron Man. Her very own friend, lover and hero. Being the girlfriend to Tony Stark made her queen of the tabloids which was rather annoying. But she honestly didn't mind it because she loved Tony and he loved her. There love wasn't for show it was very much real. And was glad that it was real, because of how much things meant to her.

She bought the dress special for this moment, since they were stuck doing something they didn't want to do. She knew this dinner would be magical, so a special dress was made for her, the dress was like a dusty pink and it was a rather pretty color. It hugged the curves, chest and butt. She enjoyed the way it made her look, since Tony was a great boss and she made a lot from him, she paid a fortune for this dress. Something she normally didn't really do unless it was important.

Like this, she noticed what time it was and smiled hearing what he said in the back. But then he came out and she looked at him, she twirled around in the dress and looked up at him. Hoping that she looked pretty since that is what she was going for. When he said what he did she blushed heavily and stroked his cheek, taking his hand she leaned into him and kissed him deeply. "Mmm yes I hope you like my dress, got it special for tonight, since we both have to impress least I have to" She giggled.

[ironman]

“Are you kidding me Pepper? I love the dress but not only that….I love whatever dress you are in honey”, Tony said as he kisses his girlfriend again on the lips softly. “When something like this happens we both have to impress but looking at you and myself we’ve done it. Anyway, don’t wanna be late for our reservation…the night is young”, he told her as Tony took her hand and the two left there beautiful suite. Leaving the hotel too, they were greeted by the limo driver, that took them from the hotel to the restaurant. The entire time, Tony held Pepper’s hand, giving it a soft squeeze and never letting go for the time being.

Minutes later, the two of them stopped at the restaurant as the chauffeur opened the door for them. Pepper stepped out first and so did Tony as they were greeted by the paparazzi. Taking her hand, they just went inside and ignored them because they didn’t matter, even though Tony loved the camera’s and the attention, the only person worth tonight is Miss Potts. They were taken to a location inside the restaurant…well it was on top meaning the roof of the place. Going through stairs, they saw a table for two featuring candlelight’s and the whole nine yards including the beautiful city of France.

The two of them sat at the table as the waiter gave them menus before leaving. “Impressed?"

[Pepper Potts]

She smiled very happily at him and was beyond happy with him, when he took her hand every problem seemed to just fade away, like it meant nothing. And right now she just didn't know what would happen to them, but she didn't care. She knew Tony was a good man, and wanted to spend the rest of her life with him. No matter what relationship they had in the future, she knew that everything between them would become perfect. And didn't care about what may or may not happen, since Tony was her very own hero.

Getting to the restaurant she was rather happy, sitting down as she took the menu from the waiter and looked at Tony. Gazing into his eyes she smiled happily at him. "I am more then impressed Tony, course you impress me on a daily bases you know?" She chuckled happily and looking at what to get. She knew that there was a side in English but read the French, she started taking some French classes just for the hell of it on her computer. And decided why not go for it, looking over at Tony she smiled. "All looks good doesn't it?"

[ironman]

“Yep…all looks good” Tony said after looking at the menu. They had both English and French but Tony, obliviously Pepper too preferred the English section. Growing up when Tony was an adult, he traveled the world and saw all the sights….not the ladies by any means but also learning different languages. He was rusty so he couldn’t surprise his lover by speaking French, though by looking at her, it was like she wanted to learn too, so there is no crime in that. He looked at the beautiful city outside and the back at Virginia. Man she looked great with the city, making her look like an angel, so beautiful and perfect.

“Besides were here on this trip to focus on both you and me Pepper”, he said to her. “I mean yes I know we have this boring conference to go to it doesn’t mean I won’t stop spending my time with my girlfriend” Tony told her with a smile. “I was thinking that since the conference is tomorrow…maybe after that we can head on out and…maybe have another romantic dinner on the Eiffel Tower”, he suggested and knowing Tony these days he would do anything to show his support and love for Pepper. Tony was committed to Miss Potts and no other woman.

[Pepper Potts]

Pepper smiled as she finally gave up on the French side and began to read the menu in English, she found a few dishes that sound lovely. But couldn't get all since one, she wasn't paying for it. Two she could never ever eat all of it. But she liked to wish she had five stomachs. Then again if she did, she figured that something would happen and before you know it boom. She would be very fat and she didn't need that, stress enough to keep her figure. That much she knew, but she always smiled.

But hearing what he said she nodded to him, placing her hand on his. "That sounds lovely Tony, you know one of these days we should discuss our future, I know this world of ours isn't perfect. But I couldn't really make it without you Tony, believe it or not you are everything to me. Like the air in a way, every time I see you I just want to hug you and hold you. Perhaps I am over doing it, but you don't seem to care since I know you love me as much as I love you"

[ironman]

"As long as you keep giving me hugs and kisses I don't mind Pepper", he said to her. "And no, you're not overdoing Pepper because by doing it you've shown you love me and I love you. At times I felt like I didn't deserve you when the time you first came to work for me. I had feelings for you at first but didn't know how you would react so I didn't want to tell you but as time went by, when I became Iron Man and you became CEO...I couldn't hold it in any longer", he told Pepper as he can feel her hand on his.Tony didn't like to sound like a romantic cheesy type because that was not him. Pepper knew Tony at his worst and his best so she wasn't dumb, vice versa. Tony continued after pausing.

"I can remember the first time we kissed. Rhodey and I took out Ivan Vanko, then the place we were in was about to explode so...the two of us got out of there quickly but then I thought about you because Ivan planted those bombs near you. I found you and I took you to a safer building", he said remembering what happens during that night when Pepper was safe and sound. "You had quit and I tried to not get you to quit but then...we kissed", he said with a smile. "And to be honest that was the best moment in my life...because I finally found someone that I can relate, someone who can put up with my crap from time to time. I can say that I am committed and loyal to you because I love you" he said as he looked into her eyes, meaning every word of it.

[Pepper Potts]

Pepper listened to him and was rather happy by what he said, looking into his eyes she was beyond happy. Running her fingers against his cheek that she had moved from his hand to the cheek. She loved every inch of her boyfriend, and wanted to be his everything. Thought it sounded like one day they would make it permanent but knew there was plenty of time to do that. Both still young as she relaxed in her chair, but she could smell the food coming and lightly pulled away. Since she looked over and the waiter was coming over.

The smell was amazing and soon before them was there meals, so picking up her glass with the wine in it she raised it up. "To us Tony, may we always find peace within each other and to make the world a bit better" She said lovingly.

[ironman]

Tony noticed the food that was being brought by the waiters, which smelled good. Before coming here, the other day Tony called the restaurant and told them to bring there best dishes of what they serve. They didn't disappoint and why would they not? This is a five star place from what Tony checked and Iron Man is a billionaire, inventor, and genius, he and his lover deserved the best, so they're getting it. Then there came Pepper's toast to the both of them, as Tony raised his glass and clinked it against hers.

"To peace and making the world better" , he said before the two of them started eating. Tony could feel the soft breeze of the wind coming, it wasn't powerful or strong. He looked at Pepper, who was having a good time, so this was much better than a conference. Tony thought the conference would be boring and he knows it, just sitting there, introducing themselves, going over business plans, blah, blah, blah but with Pepper there, Tony knew she'll make him proud and shine like always. The two of them continue there dinner.

[Pepper Potts]

Pepper was loving this moment between them, it was a boring day but a very lovely dinner. She was happy to be with a man like him, because he had changed completely since they first met. He was a heartless dick when she met him, only thing he cared about was his fame and money. But she didn't really worry about it any more. As they ate she began to think of what there future would be like, wondering if they would ever get married or better yet if they would ever have children. She just didn't know.

Though she hoped they would get married and have children, she wanted to tell there future children what a wonderful man there father turned out to be, it always surprised her how much she could love someone, taking a deep breath she looked back up at Tony and smiled happily. "Tony, what do you see for us in the future? I mean marriage, children perhaps?" She just wanted to know what he thought about all this. Not that she was purposing at the moment. She figured he would if he wanted that, she was just rather curious at the moment.

[ironman]

It didn't take Tony that long to answer. "It's obvious...I do see a future for us Pepper. I mean yeah, we are dating, boyfriend and girlfriend thing...but in the future I would like to see you as my wife", he said to her and meant it. He could just see it now...Pepper in white...always amazing...walking down the aisle as Tony watches. He could never see anyone rocking a wedding dress like Virginia did and even Tony see's her in white dresses from time to time. Though he could see that Pepper wanted more in their lives...even if it meant childhood...having children. Fatherhood was not a subject Tony wanted go on about. He could never see himself as a father...not after all the years of macking women and being a playboy.

"As for children Pepper...I would like for us to have kids as well...only when the time is right", he said to Virigina. He knew she would be excited for him to say that because Tony wanted her to be happy and feel loved, not alone. Every day and night, Tony would just do that, giving her the love in return. He didn't deserve Pepper and that was true but he thanked god everyday to have her in his presence. She is Tony's guiding light and more of a ride and die chick, even though Pepper in danger would be the protectiveness out of Tony. Taking a sip of his drink, Tony swallowed before looking at Virigina. "And how about you Pepper? Let me guess....marriage and children too right? It's no secret ya know" Tony said as he smirked.

[Pepper Potts]

Pepper listened to him not to sure what to tell him exactly, thinking for a moment as she looked into the glass of wine. Seeing her eyes shining through it. She had thought about the future before she met Tony, but she wanted much more then children and marriage. Sure she wanted both of them a lot. But they were both had a lot of time left, and looking up at him she smiled a little bit. Looking into his dark eyes, thinking of a hundred things. And finally she took a deep silent breath and let it out happily.

"Sure I want to be Mrs Virginia Stark and have little Starks running around, but I also want to go around the world maybe. I mean lets face it there is a lot of news papers about us, imagine what happens when we get married and have children? The Ex Playboy gets married, will it last. On front of the papers, then the classic. "Virgina Potts baby bump? Tony Stark the Father?" She chuckled at the thoughts of the head lines and looked at him with much love. "All I want is for you to be happy Tony, point blank"

[ironman]

"And I am happy Pepper...point blank....why? Because of a lot of things, I mean yes I am a billionaire, genius, and I even own my very own company...but most importantly I have you with me and I am glad to make you happy every single day", he told Virgina before taking a bite of his food including a sip of wine. "And second of all I don't even care what the newspapers and tabloids say about us...they can say a lot of things and even take pictures of us...but what they can't take away is love for each other Pepper", he told her and smiled. Many people in the media had lives too but it required taking pics of celebs and just going out of bounds. If Tony and Pepper were going to have children, they were going to have to protect them because the media can be vicious at times.

"Though I feel we should continue with however life wants to throw at us. I do want to continue being your lover and friend Pepper", he told her and meant it. There was no mountain high enough for Tony to climb to prove himself to Pepper, he's done that about a gazillion times and even higher. He looked around and noticed the Eiffel tower as he smirked. Tony did some tricks up his sleeves before there dinner and when it was over, Stark wanted to show her something that even Pepper herself would be shocked. Was it bad? No...actually it was good. They were almost finished with dinner as they continue to eat. Pepper was probably wondering what Tony is up to now and what else did the playboy have under his sleeves.

[Pepper Potts]

She looked into his eyes the whole time as he told her his feelings, and it made her smile. All was right as rain in the end for her, he had changed so much and in such a small time as well. Who would have thought him being taken would have knocked some sense into him, she had wished over and over that he didn't need such a harsh punishment to get him to think more clearly about what he was doing. But all in all he was stronger for it, and was so happy how he was with her.

Nodding she squeezed his hands and was even more happy knowing they had a future. And she was far from afraid, she cared for the man standing before her, she did not care for the fame or his fortune. She would love him even if he was homeless, that was how much she cared for him. Money was never something she wanted more then anything, what she wanted more then anything was to find a man who took her heart, and loved her for who she was. Not because she was beautiful but to be loved for the person she was.

"I am happy Tony I am just sorry that it took you being taken to change you, but I guess it opened up your eyes to what is really important. And I am glad you are stronger for it as well, you are my heart. You took it once I started to see you change from how you use to be, to the man who has become my lover and best friend."

[ironman]

"You don't have to apologize Pepper" I said to her. "I mean it took a lot for me to grow up and accept myself for who I am. I didn't have any parents, any one telling me what not to do, so I just threw the rule book out of the window and became a reckless jackass that you saw years ago when you came aboard" he told Pepper as he his hands did not leave her. He never had a good relationship with his father but at the same time, Howard pushed him in the business and showed Tony what he had to do to survive. His father wouldn't want Tony to be a playboy and waste his life, Howard wanted what's best for Tony, to lead Stark Industries into the main future and rise to the top. Despite their differences, Howard loved his son with unconditional love. Even in that footage that Fury gave him to watch, it proved that Tony's dad was not always a jerk. Howard loved creating things that benefited not only America but the entire world.

Tony then looked at his watch, it was only a couple of minutes before his big surprise that he wanted to show Pepper. Tony loved doing special things for Pepper since he meant a lot to her. Money, fancy cars and fancy houses doesn't cut it, like his mother Maria told him once. She knew that Tony would find that special someone to complete him. If Maria was here right now, she would spoil her son and be besties with Pepper, showing her his baby pictures. Tony would be embarrassed and embarrassed, taking the pics away, telling Maria to stop but he knew better. "Pepper, I want you to do something for me. Stand up and close your eyes because I want to show you something that you will like. Trust me", he said to her as the two of them stood up from their chairs after finishing dinner. Taking her hand, Tony led Pepper to the ledge of where they ate dinner. "Ok, are those beautiful eyes of yours closed Miss Potts?", he asked teasing her.