A/N This is a very sort one. You get a first taste of what I'm trying to lead on to. Again I'm not the most professional writer so bear with me. I do not own Ironman.

RACHEL

"Did anything eventful happen on your day out?" Stark was acting weird.

"Umm- I don't think I can trust my oldest friend, and some weird guy was getting a little too close to comfort with your car."

"The car has that effect. Now what about your friend?" He was anxious.

"April, my babysitter/ family friend was acting really strange." She started. "My mom told me to never tell anyone about her plans to ship me off to you. Before I left she said, "Don't be afraid to give Stark a piece of your mind."

"This is April?" He couldn't contain a smirk. "You need a babysitter?"

"Uh- April Rodriguez." She said. "And that is completely unrelated." She stated smoothly.

"You know when you are mad you make a face just like Pepper's. Speaking of which, you want to go shopping with Pepper tomorrow?" Rachel would love to get to know Pepper more than the square she already knew.

"I don't have any money."

"I'll make arrangements. Before you say anything like 'oh I can't take your money' you can wax my cars, kay? Awesome you're a doll!" Now that was down right strange. Why does he want me out of the house so much? Oh well he's a billionaire who really gives a shit what he does? She thinks.

"Ms. Enreal, Ms. Potts awaits your arrival in the main living space." What the? An intercom? She thought while looking around wildly. "I'm sorry to have frightened you miss. I'm J.A.R.V.I.S. I run the house."

"Oh yea, I've heard of you." Her mom always wanted a computer slave. "Tell her I'll be down in five minutes."

"Is that all?"

"Now that you mention it, could you be a doll and tell Tony I have some boxes in my room for him to rummage through. The one on the bed are my personal affects, make sure he knows that."

"As you wish."

Shopping with Pepper was actually amazing, she barely bought anything just basics: jeans, t-shirts, running shoes, and Pepper insisted she get a dress. Rachel got a white, one shoulder, knee-length, cocktail dress, with black floral details. Pepper showed her the best perk to being temporarily rich.

As they marched on into the store clerks surrounded them, and when Rachel found the dress they didn't hesitate to order it.

Pepper was great at demanding the most ridiculous things. First she ordered to have the dress made in opaque and not white, Rachel really thought she meant it too, until she smirked at her.

"Also, this fabric is ghastly!" Rachel cried, in mock horror. "I'd like silk! And finer tulle."

"The flowers lack detail. And look so lifeless. They also require a new fabric." Pott's dug deeper, looking more devilish. "Silk also I think"

Rachel replied sounding upset, waving her hands in distaste. "I agree! That belt also has to go! It's dreadful!" The clerks looked horrified at each other. She (Rachel) then looked sweetly at them. "One more thing please, I'd like to move the collar up by an inch."

When they left the store they burst into laughter, "So that's what you do when Tony's not looking?"

"Basically, did you see their faces?" Pepper seemed so different from yesterday. She had a younger vibe. "I think you may have gone a little over the top with the moving the collar up though."

"Oh, umm." Rachel got kind of nervous. "Well, I kind of didn't make that up. I wanted to change that from the beginning."

Her smile wore down. "You're kidding right?" she asked. "Why?"

It was too late to turn back now. She failed at trying to sound indifferent. "Because of my scar."

"Hon, we as women have to embrace our imperfections." She smiled, striking a fearless pose. I'm sure my imperfection is one no one would want to see, she thought frustrated with herself. "You don't see a girl with a scar on her arm walking around in long sleeved shirts all the time."

"Follow me." Rachel sighed looking for the nearest bathroom. Upon getting there she took off her shirt, Pepper gasped.

"That looks new!" She mumbled through her hand horrified, her other hand hovering over the wound. "Okay, can you put your shirt on? Before someone walks in." Rachel imagines anyone would freak out or vomit after seeing that, 'that' is a fresh four inch scar up the mid-left side of her torso.

"Don't tell Tony please. I don't want him to start acting weirder. Now you're going to act weird around me." She babbled then saw the paleness of Pepper. "I had a problem and I got it fixed, that's it 'kay?" She reassured her.

She nodded. "We should probably get back to Tony now."

Pepper was quiet on the way to Tony's, until half way though when she sighed, "Rachel, I'm not going to tell Tony, because you will."

A/N You see I have a problem getting to the point., and you won't find out what's going on for a while. Oh yea if anyone is confused on dates and ages I did the math at one point and it made some sense, so please don't get a headache over it. Also PLEASE review even if you're not logged in I desperately need feedback, it's my life force.