AN: I was feeling generous today because I went and saw Iron Man 3 today in the D-BOX (seats that vibrate and move and such) with my father so I decided to release this chapter today. I also had to release it because I found out that I have a weird psychic sense.
*SPOILER ALERT FOR CHAPTER AND IRON MAN 3* Alright So I wrote this entire story all over the span of last weekend to this Wednesday. I just decided to release chapters when I felt like it because I am evil. Anyway this is Christmas themed and later in this Chapter there is a little dance scene to a Christmas song. Well Iron Man 3 happens around Christmas, and Tony does a sexy little dance to a Christmas song. Then I also have a story called House Party that I wrote months ago about Tony's appliances throwing a party while he is out. Well in Iron Man 3 Tony has the 'House Party' initiative where all of his suits are powered by Jarvis to help him out. *END SPOILER ALERT*
ANYWAY, I hope you are enjoying my story and Read and Review!
Peace~
Tony stood in the living room contemplating the angle of the tree. It leaned just enough to the right that is resembled the Leaning Tower of Pisa. His head tilted slightly, still baffled by it.
"You lean any farther and you'll fall over and no matter how far you lean it will still be crooked," Pepper said as she walked into the room.
"I'm just reasoning how much I'll have to cut the base, and what stand I should use." Tony straightened himself before putting the tree back into the box it came in. He set the box back on the trolley and headed for his shop.
When he arrived in his shop he pulled the tree back out and grabbed a chainsaw. Laying the tree on a flat surface he measured and mark where he should cut. Just and inch and a half difference in height on one side had caused such a difference and it amused Tony. On the base was finished Tony walked to a closet and pulled out a few boxes. Each had a tree stand or two in it. Once Tony found the right size he compared the colours to the decorations he planned to put on the tree. Deciding there wouldn't be enough blue he chose the blue one with silver legs. Tony's phone chimed in his pocket.
'What is your favourite sport?'
-L
'Probably boxing.'
-T
The two continued their questions still a week after they had met. They enjoyed finding out new things. Even after they had believed to know everything about each other more questions would come to mind and they would start a new round of Q&A. They now knew things like, worst break-up, first kiss, best kiss, favourite cartoon, what their favourite childhood memory was, when they first knew they were gay. It had begun to become Tony's favourite past time.
'Probably?'
-L
'Not a big fan of sports.'
-T
'Fair enough. Favourite invention?'
-L
'JARVIS. Definitely. I don't know where I'd be without him. BRB decorating.'
-T
Satisfied, Tony lugged the tree and stand back out to the living room. He set them up in the designated spot and looked back at Pepper.
"Much better," she pulled out the bags of decorations, "Now shall we get decorating?"
"Jarvis, will you give us some decorating music please?" Tony asked as he pulled strings of lights out.
"Certainly sir," the automated voice said.
'Rocking Around the Christmas Tree' began to play as the two wrapped the lights into the tree branches. They both had a sway to their hips as they did so. When the lights were finished they began to put up the ornaments. Red, gold, silver, blue, and green bulbs sparkled as they were each hung with care. Tony dug into the bag again and found the nutcracker and clock ornaments. His smile intensified as he remembered buying them. He hung them around the tree, each adding more life to the festive icon. They added a few more intricate bulbs that were each unique with their artistic designs. After a few glass icicle ornaments were added they were done with the tree.
"Just need to decorate the room and put the star on top," Pepper said as she admired their work.
The song changed to 'December Nights' by Michael Buble and a smirk grew on Tony's face. He grabbed Pepper's hand and began twirling her around the room. She squealed in surprise which soon turned into laughter as she joined the dance with Tony. Smiles filled their faces as they made ridiculously large loops around the room, careful to not hit the tree or trip over and bags of ornaments. As the song ended they both stopped and laughed for a good minute. It had been a long while since they had dance foolishly together.
Once composed they grabbed garland and more lights, ready to transform the room. It wasn't long until everything glistened with Christmas spirited brightness. Tony had even put little snowmen coasters around the room. Tony was currently on a ladder hanging a mistletoe just right, behind the couches and at the only entrance to the living room. Once done he pulled the ladder over to the tree and Pepper handed him a shimmering gold star. He carefully placed it on top. As he stepped down and put the ladder away Pepper plugged in all of the lights. The room looked brilliant.
