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Coulson was being childish but he didn't care. For the rest of the day he didn't do anything expect for just laying in his bed, and every now and then a tear would fall down his cheek. The next day, when he was back at work, he hardly spoke a word to anyone. He didn't say hello are start up a nice little chat like he normally did. He remained cold and distant. Fury was tempted to say something but since Coulson's work wasn't being affected this time, he didn't. In truth, it seemed like his reports were even more detailed and he seemed to be listening even more and paying even more attention in meetings than before. It seemed like he was trying to forget something.

And he was. He wanted to forget what had happened the day before more than anything. But he knew he couldn't and wherever he was he wished that he could see Jarvis again. He wished that he'd be just around the corner while he was walking down the hallways. He hoped that Jarvis would appear in his doorway like he always did as he sat in his office. But he didn't and Coulson's heart seemed to hurt even more than the time before.

Jarvis wasn't much better off. He had ended up locking himself in one of the spare bedrooms, since he didn't actually have his own. He sat on the floor with his back against the bed. Sometimes he would sit quietly but a lot of times he would just cry. He hadn't realized it before but crying actually made him feel better, like he was letting his troubles wash away even if he knew he couldn't actually do that.

He mainly cried because of what happened with Coulson but he also cried because of what he had said to Tony. Of course he was mad at him but he wasn't mad enough to really hate him. Jarvis could never do that.

Tony actually came and tried to apologize but Jarvis didn't open the door. Steve also tried to get him to at least talk but he wouldn't. The next day Tony and Steve both tried again but still Jarvis kept the room locked. Then Pepper knocked on the door.

"Jarvis, could you please come out or at the very least talk to me?" she asked softly.

Jarvis remained silent for quite some time until he finally got up and unlocked the door. Pepper stood in front of him in her extremely high heels and black work dress. When she saw him and the tears that had run down his face Pepper quickly hugged him. The gesture surprised Jarvis but he didn't push her away. It felt nice to be hugged.

"I'm so sorry sweetie," she said. "How are you doing?"

"Not great," admitted Jarvis. He moved back to the position he had been in before beside the bed and Pepper closed the door and sat by him.

For a while neither of them talked. Pepper rubbed her hand against Jarvis' back in a soothing manner as the AI unintentionally started to cry again. Pepper felt extremely sorry for Jarvis but she didn't want to say anything just yet. Besides, he began to speak.

"I didn't mean to say that to Tony," said Jarvis through the tears. "I could never hate him but I still can't believe he said that to Coulson."

"Jarvis," spoke Pepper, "something that you have to know is that Tony is a jerk."

The comment made Jarvis give a slight, hiccup like laugh as he replied, "I've known that for awhile."

"Yes, but there is something else you should know," said Pepper. "No matter how idiotic he might act, he truthfully thought he was doing the right thing. He cares for you very much Jarvis and he was just afraid of you getting hurt."

"Yeah, I feel pretty bad about punching him now," muttered Jarvis as he wiped away some of the tears.

"Well, he did deserve that," replied Pepper making Jarvis laugh.

"Maybe he did but I still feel guilty."

"And that is why you are so easily liked."

"What?" asked Jarvis confused as Pepper hugged him again.

"You're so straight forward and so kind," she replied. "You'll make Coulson very happy."

"I doubt he even likes me after I yelled at him like that," Jarvis countered.

"Don't you dare say that," Pepper suddenly said with such force that Jarvis turned to look at her. "Just like one of your best qualities is kindness, Coulson's best quality is forgiveness. Besides, I doubt he was even mad with you when you fought. If anything, knowing him, he's madder with himself than anyone else at the moment."

"You think so?" asked Jarvis with obvious hope in his voice.

"I'm positive," replied Pepper with a smile.

"Well, before I talk to him I kind of need to say sorry to Tony."

"No you don't and truthfully I think he deserves another punch in the face."

"Pepper!" cried Jarvis as she laughed and laughed. "I could never to do that!"

"I know, and if you think you should say sorry to him then go ahead and do so," replied Pepper. "He's still home, moping down in his shop I think."

"Okay," said Jarvis with a sigh as he picked himself up. "Thank you for talking to me Pepper. You've made me feel a lot better."

"You're welcome Jarvis," she replied as she hugged him again.

Jarvis then let out another huge sigh as he murmured, "Now to go apologize to Tony."

"I still think you should punch him."