HEY EVERYBODY

don't fret, I'm still continuing with "My two peas in a pod" (HEHEHEHEHE i left it at a pretty big cliffhanger)

I just had a new idea, it has nothing to do with my other story, it's just post iron man 3

Anyway, enjoy, AND LEAVE ME REVIEWS, I'll continue if people like the story!

PEPPER'S POV

"Tony, I'm…"

"What?" He's too busy filling the syringe and making sure there's the correct amount of black liquid in it to notice me.

"I'm Afraid." I sigh. I hate admitting weakness to him.

Hearing those words, he carefully puts the syringe down and holds me.

He hugs me tight and I instantly feel calm in his grasp. His messy hair brushes the side of my face and I relax into it. It's like a coping mechanism, whenever I'm scared; I just need to be in Tony's arms.

His reassuring voice whispers into my ear, "It's going to be okay Pep, you trust me don't you?" I exchange a whisper, "Of course."

I don't mean it. I'm nervous as hell.

After only seconds of harmony, Tony pulls away and his chocolate brown eyes stare into mine. "You ready?"

I nod hesitantly and sit down on the silver bench. His workspace now is a little smaller, cozier. The Avengers now inhabit Stark Tower, so there's limited room for Tony and his tinkering. But I don't mind. It's nice having the guys around. But I do think Tony misses his old workshop, and everything in the Malibu house. He denies it, saying, "Who needs all of that stuff anyway? I have you, and that's all that matters." But I can see the pain in his eyes as he repeats that phrase over and over, it's like he's trained himself to say that.

"So, this is a serum I've developed that will hopefully," He bites his lip, "Stop you burning up so often."

It's been 4 weeks since I was injected with Extremis. Tony's been frantically trying to develop a cure for the fiery virus running through my veins. It's become so bad that I wake up in the middle of the night, sweating and finding my skin red-hot. My skin actually glows red. I've even burnt through the sheets. Not only is this excruciatingly painful, but it terrifies Tony. I don't want to wake him up at night and make him worry; he just had a heart operation and still has stitches, he should be recovering. But, because he's Tony Stark, the stubborn genius, my concerns are dismissed and his primary focus is curing me.

I gasp as I feel a pinch as the large needle is inserted into my right upper arm.

"Sorry."

He quickly extracts the needle and wipes down the injection site with a cloth. He then kisses my arm. "Better?" Tony cheekily smiles.

I frown but I can't hide my smile. "We'll see."

"You should start to feel the effects of the serum in either a couple of minutes, or even a couple of hours."

Tony offers his hand to help me down from the metal bench.

"I'm not going to pass out Tony."

"I don't want to take any risks."

I sigh and push his hand away, "Relax!" He looks hurt but I lean over and give him a peck on the cheek. "Thank you."

As I hop down from the bench I feel a little woozy and my head starts to spin.

"Whoa…" I grab onto the bench for support and feel Tony's hands wrap around my waist.

"You alright?"

"Yeah, I'm, just-"

My right side of my body feels heavy, and I feel myself swaying wildly. I topple sideways and Tony catches me.

"Okay let's sit down!" He scoops up my legs and carries me to a nearby couch. Immediately, Tony takes out a notepad and starts taking notes.

"Do you feel dizzy?"

He starts to look blurred and I nod.

"Nauseous?"

I gulp, "Tony. I think I'm going to puke,"

"Big tick for that one."

I feel myself sweating and I start to breathe heavily.

TONY'S POV

"Uh-oh. Um, Jarvis, turn up the air-con."

"I can't sir, Mr. Banner has given me specific orders to keep the temperature at 25 degrees Celsius."

"Pepper's burning up Jarvis, I need to cool her down."

"May I suggest a shower sir?"

I stare down at Pepper, her skin is glowing, and she has an orange undertone. Great. I quickly lift her up and her scorching body is radiating against me. I'm pretty sure I'm getting 2nd degree burns, so I'm now running to the shower.

"Jarvis, water on!"

A strong stream of cool water comes out of the faucet and I lay Pepper down on the shower floor. As soon as the water hits her, steam fills the air. I hop into the shower and not minding about my clothes becoming wet, I sit beside her.

She's gasping for air and I rub my hand along her back when she's not too hot to touch.

"Tony," She mutters, "My clothes."

"Honestly Pep, I'd be more worried about your hair getting singed."

She glares at me but turns her gaze to shower floor, "Do you think this is going to work?"

I brush her wet hair away from her face, "Pep, you're in a relationship with me, of course it's going to be difficult…"

"No Tony, I mean the serum."

Oh.

She smiles and sits herself up, "I think I've-um-cooled down, can we leave the shower now?"

I chuckle and scoop her up, this time I'm not burned by the touch of her skin.

"Can I have a towel?" Pepper grins as I notice the puddle of water below us.

"Yeah that may be a good idea…" I grab a white fluffy towel hanging in the bathroom and wrap Pepper in it. "You look cute all wrapped up like a baby Pep."

"Shut up." She wriggles out of my grasp and lands on the bathroom tiles.

"Ouch! That must of hurt."

"Well I'm fine." She picks herself up and leaves the bathroom. Pepper heads to the walk in wardrobe and picks out a new business suit and skirt.

"You're not going to work after that are you?" I reach for her shoulder and pull her to face me.

"I've got to get SOMETHING done today."

"Well, you can watch a movie, or read a book, or hell, I don't know, knit something!"

"I'm not 60 Tony."

"Well, I advise you to bed rest for the remainder of the day."

Pepper protests, but I once again lift her up and take her to the king sized bed. "Just rest okay? We'll see tonight if the serum had any effect on you." I reach over and kiss her. "I love you."

She sighs but smiles, "Can I at least have my PDA?"

"No! Now R-E-L-A-X!" I leave the room but Pepper stops me.

"Tony! One more thing!"

"What?" I turn back and find Pepper sitting up, staring at me with those beautiful blue eyes.

"I love you too."

SOOOOO

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ALSO, do you guys like the whole "TONY'S POV" or "PEPPER'S POV" thing?

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