Well, I didn't get to update twice in one night. Sorry…I had to go to bed. Also sooo sorry if the last chapter was a bit fuzzy in a few places, I copy pasted a few ideas I'd written down a while ago into the story. So if it actually makes sense, then cool. If not, I can explain further in a message or something.

The dance was over and done and Tony was walking Pepper home.

"Thanks for waking up Tony. Thanks for…well, everything I guess." Pepper said once they got to her door.

"No problem." Tony smiled.

"Well, goodnight Tony." Pepper said.

"I love you." Tony said. As Pepper was facing her front door, she smiled widely and squealed in her head.

"I love you too, Tony." Pepper said. Tony smiled, said goodbye and walked home.

When he walked in the front door all dressed up, Roberta was surprised.

"Tony, what happened to you? How did you get yourself into a coma, why are you dressed up like that and most importantly, when ever did you wake up?" Roberta asked, tapping her foot. She'd gotten the call from the hospital.

"I-uhh….I was climbing a f-fence when I fell off and hit my head…" Tony lied. He hadn't been able to hear Rhodey tell his mother about him being Iron Man.

"Tony, it's okay. I know about everything." Roberta said.

"Y-you know? Who told you?" Tony asked.

"James explained everything at the hospital." She explained.

"O-oh…well, I'm Iron Man." Tony said.

"Tony, why didn't you tell me this earlier?" Roberta asked.

"Because…I was afraid you'd do something to stop me from being Iron Man. And especially now, I can't stop." Tony explained.

"Why ever not?" Roberta asked.

"Because…my dad is alive." Tony said. Roberta gasped. Tony explained everything.

"So then where were you tonight?" Roberta asked.

"At the dance…with Pepper." Tony explained. Roberta smiled.

"Well, it's been a long day. Go to your room and get some rest."

"Haven't I been resting enough?" Tony complained. Roberta pointed.

"Go," She smiled. "And no lab!" So Tony went to his room. Rhodey came in.

"Dude, I'm glad you explained everything to my mom." Rhodey said.

"Well I couldn't lie anymore; you spilled my beans. I had to spill the rest." Tony said.

"So, what are you going to do about the media?" Rhodey asked.

"What? The media?" Tony asked.

"Yeah. They know about your a coma, they know about Iron Man being taken down, and once Iron Man shows his face in public again there are going to be some questions. Tony, there were at least twenty reporters here two weeks ago asking a whole load of questions about Iron Man's identity." Rhodey explained.

"Oh man…there's only one way to settle all of this, I guess." Tony said.

"How?" Rhodey asked.

"Lie until it hurts." Tony said. Rhodey rolled his eyes.

The next morning, Tony went to his lab to see what he'd missed during his two week absence to see a whole crapload of alerts going off. Without Iron Man, every threat in New York City was lurking.

"I can't stop this all!" Tony whined.

"Dude, the police can handle some of it too. After all, you blew up Mr. Fix and Whiplash, The Living Laser died; all that's really left is the Maggia, the Tong, and minor robberies by average criminals that the police can handle." Rhodey said.

"Well it's going to be a lot to handle." Tony said as he suited up. Then Pepper walked in.

"Tony! Your first day back and you're already suiting up? No way! I am not letting you go through with this." Pepper said.

"Fine. I'll go and make a public appearance and Rhodey can fight all the crime." Tony said. Pepper rolled her eyes.

"Tony, don't make a huge mistake that gets you killed." Pepper said.

"Pshhh…when have I ever done that?" Tony said as he flew up and out. Pepper rolled her eyes and sat at the systems chair.

"Look, its Iron Man!" a little boy pointed to Tony. Suddenly a whole slew (A/N: is that how it's spelled? Or is it slue?) Of people, reporters and helicopters swarmed him.

"Iron Man! Is the rumor that you are secretly billionaire teenage inventor Tony Stark?" A reporter in a helicopter asked. That was the only one he could clearly understand. There were a billion other people with questions at the same time.

"W-what? Why would you ask that? Who cares about my secret identity?" He answered.

"Come on Tony, just answer their question!" Rhodey whined from his armor. Tony panicked. That was one thing they were dying to know, and he didn't know how to answer. He'd disappoint everyone by saying no, but what would happen if he said yes? He wondered about all the people who would want to get back at him. How much easier that would be for them if everyone knew his identity. It was too risky, he couldn't...

"Yes, I am." Tony answered. Everyone immediately shut up and gasped. Including Rhodey and Pepper.

"Tony, did you just say what I think you said?" Pepper asked.

"Yes, I am Tony Stark." Tony said. More jaws dropped. People watching the news from their home television sets were at shock. The employees at Stark International, (ALL of them; even Whitney,) watched from the provided TV sets.

Not even Tony knew why he'd said that. But he didn't really care. He smiled, opened his face plate and revealed his face to the world. He smiled like he'd won something he'd worked hard for. There were a billion new questions being stirred up now, but Tony didn't bother to answer any.

Tony quickly escaped the media and went back to the armory.

"Tony, why the heck did you say that?" Pepper asked.

"I…don't know." Tony said.

"Well, it was pretty darn stupid!"

"I know, I know. But…it felt good to get that off my chest. Less pressure, you know?" Tony said. Pepper was confused.

"Kinda like how…when I said I like you it made me feel better to get it off my chest?" Pepper said. Tony smiled again.

"Yeah. Like that." Tony smiled and kissed her.

"Well what are you going to do now? Everyone knows your secret, Rhodey is fighting crime for you and if you step foot outside you'll be bombarded by the media." Pepper asked. Tony thought for a moment then smiled.

"Perhaps I can enjoy a lovely afternoon with my girlfriend." Tony held out his hand. Pepper giggled and took it. They walked out.

Awwww, that was so cute! I don't know if I should continue this, make a sequel or just end it. I might make a sequel sometime in my life…we'll see. Review!