Chapter 2

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Tony was speechless. Rhodey was shaking his shoulder trying to get his attention. "She has cancer. Rhodey, she has cancer." Rhodey hung his head and nodded.

"Tony, I… I know. It's a lot to ingest but she…" Tony, who whipped around with a scowl, cut him short.

"What… 'She will be okay?!' or 'She'll make it through?!' Rhodey! We are talking about cancer! She… only… has… three… days… left…" He said slowly looking into Rhodey's eyes. "I can't live without her." Rhodey slowly took Tony's arm and pulled him back into the room where Pepper was.

"I understand man. But right now, she needs you." Pepper was awake at that moment. It was obvious that she understood what was going on because her eyes were red. There were tear streaks on her cheek, and her hands were clenched together so tight that her knuckles turned white. The Dr. Gilbert was doing his best to get her attention, but Pepper was dumbfounded.

"Go…" Rhodey pushed the stiff Tony a little forward. Tony was just staying in his position with one tear going down his cheek.

"Tony?" That snapped him out. Pepper was looking down with her eyes concentrating on Tony's. "Can you come over here please?" Without a moment of hesitation, he was next to her, holding her hand. Virgil noticed the small chemistry and walked out the door followed by Rhodey and the doctor.

"Pepper, you… are… are you okay?" He knew the answer to that. "I know you… well…"

"Tony. Do you know why the real reason is for me having cancer?" Tony looked shocked.

"What do you mean the 'real reason'? Pepper stuff happen, you could of just got it…" Pepper shook her head saying no.

"Tony, all the women in my family get cancer. Not once, never have they gotten away from it. My dad thought that I might be the lucky one. But he had no idea that my mom had breast cancer until she died. Do you know how long I've been waiting for this? I've been scared for this day for a long time. It's… It's okay." Pepper wiped her eyes. Suddenly she started to sob. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled Tony towards herself.

"It's okay. It's okay." He said patting her back. "Why didn't you tell me about this?" Pepper shook her head.

"I didn't want you to be scared. Or get worried about this. But hey, things could be worse." She smiled.

"You dying in three days? Pepper, I can't be without you." And without a warning, he put his hand on her cheek. Pepper blushed scarlet and looked surprised. Leaning in he pushed his lips onto hers. They melted in. Tony made sure to make this moment last. He didn't want Pepper to feel as if he was just using her. After they broke apart, they put their foreheads together.

"Why did you do that?" Pepper asked.

"You didn't like it? It sure seemed like you did?" Tony smirked. Pepper laughed. But she knew deep inside her that she wouldn't last long for another kiss. So before that day could come she kissed him again.

"Tony. I wish I could've said that I loved you long ago."

"Don't worry Pepper. I love you, and nothing can prevent it."

It's supposed to be short guys. I have one more chapter. I just want this story to be over with because