Tony Stark was flying one thousand feet above the ground, flying as fast as he could. They wedding started in 5 minutes. There was no way he could make it.
"JARVIS, what's my arrival time?" Tony asked.

"Well sir, it's looking like you might not make it. Pepper and William would have said there vows by the time you get there." The computer said. Tony cursed under his breath. Just his luck.

"JARVIS, shut down things we don't need. Focus the energy on the rockets. Turn off the oxygen if you have to."

"I'll try sir." Tony smiled as he felt himself speed up. Maybe he'd get there in time. Maybe Pepper would still love him. Maybe she wouldn't. He pushed that thought out of his head.

"Sir. By this speed, you will get there in ten minutes." JARVIS informed him. Tony smiled. Time to crash a wedding.

2 weeks earlier

"Tony, you have a meeting at ten, brunch with Justin Hammer, your speech at The Salvation Army, and some charity ball. And I do- Tony are you even listening?" Pepper snapped at him. He spun in his favorite swivel chair to face her.
"Oh hey Pepper. Were you saying something?" He smirked. She sighed and buried her face in her hands for a second then looked up at him.
"I do not have time for this. Go upstairs and get ready. Now." Pepper said tersely.

"We'll okay then." Tony said walking over to her and putting his arms around her.

"You smell like grease. Go take a shower." Pepper said this even though she loved how he smelled. He kissed her head. Then walked upstairs. Pepper sat in Tony's chair.

"Is something bothering you Miss. Potts?" JARVIS asked. She sighed.

"My parents called. I haven't talked to them in years. Last they heard of me was I got a job as a personal assistant to some jerk. Not only have I been promoted but now I'm dating said jerk." Pepper leaned back trying to relax. "Now my sister is getting married and I have to be a bridesmaid. The problem? They hate Stark Industries. They flipped out when I got a job there. What am I going to do JARVIS?"

"I suppose you should just tell your parents the truth."

"As always JARVIS you are right." Pepper got up. "Now I must make sure is ready for his meeting." Pepper turned and walked her way upstairs, heels making a click-clack on the metal stairs.


It was a scorching 98 degrees when Tony stormed out of the restaurant. Pepper was waiting when he climbed into the air conditioned Range Rover.

"Hogan, drive." Tony snarled as he plopped next to Pepper on the seat.

"I'm afraid to ask, how did it go?" Pepper asked.

"Wonderful. All Hammer does is chat up that stupid reporter on how amazing his stupid company is." Tony ran his fingers through his hair. Pepper shook her head.

"We'll the Salvation Army thing has been cancelled so I picked up your suit for that charity ball."

"Awesome. You'll be my date right?" Tony asked. Pepper shook her head.

"I have too much work." Pepper said reflexively. Tony took her hand in his and pressed it against his lips.

"Pleeeease?" He gave her puppy dog eyes. His breath warm on her fingers. Pepper grit her teeth. He was so hard to say no to.

"Fine, fine." She said sitting back. "What do I wear?" Pepper said furrowing her brow. Tony laughed, shaking his head.

"You have a gazillion dresses! Why don't you wear that backless blue dress?" Tony asked raising his eyebrows at the thought of seeing his beautiful assistant in a backless dress. Pepper shook her head.

"No. Not that one. Too many memories." She said shuddering. "I'll wear the black one." Pepper added, more to herself. If I wear a dress Tony likes he'll be easier to convince that he should come home with me for the wedding.

"What are you planning?" Tony asked looking at her quizzically. Pepper shook her head and smiled.

"Nothing Tony. Nothing."


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