Bruce and Sabrina sneaking off to go make little Banners were not unnoticed by Tony Stark, the fireman. If his ego wasn't large enough, that Halloween costume he wore did not help. Pepper actually told him he looked like a stripper when he came out of their bathroom earlier posing for her enjoyment. Tony was in actual fireman's pants that he inexplicitly acquired. They were about a size to big in the waist, but expertly held up by a pair of thick red suspenders. Complete with the thick boots and a white wife beater, sexy fireman Tony placed a toy fireman's hat on his head and grabbed a plastic axe before we went out for Pepper to see. That only made her laugh and him do a little dance while using the doorway as a make shift stripper pole to get even more laughter out of her. If it wasn't so close to party time, he would have done a lot more than just dance for his girlfriend. But Pepper was adamant about him being a good host, which meant being there on time. As much as he could protest and pretend to pout, he couldn't change her mind. So now he stood in the center of the room, smirking at the disappearance of one couple from the festivities. Tony turned, looking over to Pepper. She was a vision, smiling with her soft red hair back in a bun beneath a rather sexy nurse's cap. She was a nurse, complete with the white stockings and the Red Cross right over her heart. She had the less linger version on, but with the ink pen shaped like a needle in her pocket and stethoscope around her neck, she might as well had come out of a Victoria Secret's Halloween add. He had to remind himself to set up an appointment that would end happily with his assistant to get a full physical done. Tony grinned, and leaned on his toy axe on his shoulder and sauntered over to where she and Jane were talking. "Excuse me ladies," he chuckled, already having the pickup line stuck in his noggin, "Did you call for a fireman, because you both are on fire!" That got some laughs out of Jane, but a chuckle and a shake of the head by Pepper.

"Cute." She mumbled to him. Tony offered her a boyish smile as Jane waved and left to where Thor was once again bobbing for apples. There must have been some fascination with that game and the Asguardian because this was the tenth time he had played. Pepper turned to him, nodding to his prop as she said, "Nice axe." Tony could only grin further and pat it with his free hand. Looking down into her forest green eyes, he could only help but get lost a moment in them before he responded.

"You know what they say about a man with a big axe right?' he teased her. Pepper took a sip of her water, shaking her head slightly at him.

"Confidence issues?" she jeered lightly. Tony placed a hand over his reactor, faking hurt as he shook his head at her. He knew she was teasing with him, since that just happened to be the relationship the duo had. That was perfectly fine with him. Before, and even after the Avengers Initiative happened, Pepper had been the only constant thing in his life. She was his best friend, the best damn assistance known to man along with being the absolute love of his life. Since his near death experience, well the most current one with Chitari, he damn well made sure to make sure she knew he appreciated her. Tony chuckled and said,

"Ouch! That hurts Ms. Potts." He chuckled to her. Pepper smiled as he leaned in closer and whispered to her. 'You might have to patch me up later." Her cheeks flushed the tiniest bit as she nodded to him.

"Let me make room in my busy schedule." Pepper would pause a moment, taking her cell phone out of her dress's front pocket. As she looked at it, Tony began to laugh as she then said, "I can fir you in next week." She teased him; she always did when the frivolity was just right. Going to leave, Tony took her hand and made her turn and look back at him. There was a silent moment between them as tony offered her a small smile. Leaning forward, he planted a small kiss on his cheek and then pressed their foreheads together for a second.

"I can wait. You know I would wait forever." He whispered. That made Pepper smile as she looked up at him. She reached out, touching his arc reactor only a moment. The glow illuminated brighter just for her. The red head retracted her hand, moving away from him as she couldn't help but smile back at him over her shoulder. Tony watched her, his heart swelling a moment with pride. She was definably one hell of a woman. He tore his eyes from her as Thor came over and placed a rather heavy hand on his shoulder. The god of thunder, who was dressed as a cowboy for reasons unknown to Tony, almost never smiled as large as he did then.

"Friend made of iron; your festivities are small but grand! Never before had I been able to catch apples in water with my mouth for such fun!" he boomed loudly. Tony couldn't help but laugh. Thor was one giant child.

"No problem buddy, make sure you get your fill of sweets." He said in return. Tony then pointed to where Jane was slipping a piece of chocolate between her lips right beside the food table. Thor turned his head, watching the Indian princess with his eyes eating that candy right along with her. Tony chuckled, patting Blondie on the back as he went to his Midguardian woman. At the rate things were going, everyone but Tony was going to get laid that night. And it was only two hours into the party! Dear god, the residents of Stark Tower were like bunnies. Stark the fireman grumbled to himself as he walked around those on the makeshift dance floor. Everyone was having a blast. Natasha was making Clint dance with her on the edge of all the other people. By the looks of it, Hawkeye wasn't enjoying the dancing but instead staring down at Tasha's butt as she danced up against him. Tony had to give his props though; Jarvis was being an amazing D.J by keeping the hip swinging music back to back. He bobbed his head to the music, grabbing a drink and welcoming Dracula and the Mummy to the party. They thanked him, as Tony then saw his favorite Avenger to pick on.

Steve Rogers stood in a corner watching the dancing with a good old fashion beer in his hand. He was acting shy, but seemed intent on who he was watching so much that Tony could easily sneak up on him. "Hey Capsicle." He greeted, getting a startled response out of Captain America in return. Steve turned his head, face slightly red under the excellent face paint he was certain Sabrina had something to do with. He nodded his head, took a swing of beer before greeting back.

"Hello Tony. You throw a swell party." He said. Tony's brow furrowed a moment. Steve was an old timer and always made eye contact with anyone he spoke to. He was also the only person Tony knew that actually said 'swell'. But right now it seemed as if his eyes were locked on one particular person. It wasn't as much a person as it was a woman. Tony grinned. This was perfect. That Capsicle had a little crush, but everyone knew he was too shy to do a damn thing about out it. Tony leaned against the wall beside him, following his gaze to where the good captain was staring. The girl had dark black hair, thick and curly that hung short but was fluffed out with a Marylyn Monroe look. She was in a pale pink flapper dress, bright jewelry and a headband. Tony knew her name, since S.H.E.I.L.D had sent her as a messenger more than once to bring rony classified packages.

"You going to go talk to her?" the dark haired man asked. Steve blinked a couple times, looking at Tony with his eyebrows knotted together.

"What are you talking about?' he questioned.

"Oh no! You are not going to deny you just had your eyes on the crowd and where staring at little Miss Flapper while she dances." Tony said. Steve blushed a little, rubbing the back of his neck under his straw hat.

"I wasn't staring!" Steve interjected. Tony laughed, looking to the dance floor and mimicking Steve. Of course tony overdid it, bugging his eyes out and dropping his jaw and sticking his tongue out. Steve hit him rather hard on the arm. He was red. He was so red that Iron man couldn't tell if he was red from embarrassment or anger. Tony chuckled, as his scarecrow friend took a long swing of his beer until it was easily gone.

"Are you going to talk to her?" tony repeated. Steve shifted uncomfortably a bit against the wall and shook his head 'no'. Groaning, he rubbed his temples as he looked at him. "What the hell man? I thought the lion was the one without courage!" that got him a disapproved look, as Steve glared light holes into his head.

"Not the point Stark. I just… I don't know how to talk to girls. I wasn't always the most popular." He mumbled. Tony laughed loudly and shook his head. After taking a drink, he then patted Steve heavily on the shoulder as he attempted to speak. It took a second for the burning of the alcohol to leave his throat before he could manage to talk.

"Listen. Stevie the Scarecrow," Steve frowned again at Tony. "It is quite simple. There are two steps." As Tony said that, he held up two fingers. "First, you walk up to her and ask for a chance. Then later the two of you go and fondue together." Steve choked a moment, turning redder under Stark's boyish grin. Tony remembers the confusion poor Steve had at first, since the story came out when they all went to dinner at this fabulous fondue restaurant. Needless to say, that was the butt og a majority of Tony's jokes that evening.

"It isn't that easy." He muttered.

Tony laughed, taking another drink before handing him the empty glass. "Watch and learn." He grinned. Tony's eyes searched out for a moment before he found Pepper watching everyone dancing. His steps were swift as he then ehaded right towards her. She didn't see him coming until he was already beside her with his arm snug around her waist. She let out a squeak, jumping slightly at his tough. At this rate he was going to become a ninja fireman from how many people he was managing to scare. Giving her a smug grin, he twirled her around and leg her to the dance floor.

"Tony! What are we doing?' she exclaimed. Tony never lost his grin as he spun her around once to face him. He held a hand outward towards her. She took it, and was brought tight up against him. Even with the music in a much faster rhythm, he swayed them both together in a steady beat. His hand settled on her lower back, the other holding hers as they were pressed front to front and cheek to cheek while he turned them with the dance.

"We are dancing. It thought that was obvious. Dang Pepper, keep up." He chuckled. She scoffed at him, rolling her eyes and using her free hand to pinch the shoulder where it was settled. 'Ow." He chuckled, getting a smile from her. As they twirled together, he looked at Steve and gave him the most sarcastic grin known to mankind. Captain America's brow furrowed together against as she slowly shook his head. At this point it didn't even matter if Steve actually took his advice and talked to her. It was a personal win for Stark. With pepper tucked against him, tony relaxed a bit and let her warmth spread through him. She truly was the light in his life. Sighing, he rubbed her back lightly as they danced together. "You want to fondue later?" he innocently asked.

"What?!"

"Nothing Pep." He laughed. He kept her close to him, smiling as he closed his eyes. Turning his head, he kissed her temple and just kept dancing with her in that steady and relaxing way. They remained on their inner beat, even with something as energetic as Katy Perry playing. If he had his way, which he normally did, they were going to fondue all night long.