Sarah got out of the car and raced to the elevator of Avengers building. The cold January air making her shiver. She had over slept and was now being waited on by the other girls. It only took a few moments for the elevator to make it to arrive at the top. As the doors opened Sarah came face to face with Tony. It was awkward. "Eh, hey..I'm just meeting the others..for the thing.." Sarah said..well awkwardly. Tony opened his mouth to speak but he wasn't sure what to say. Hey are we going to talk about the hot sex we had on the bathroom floor at my wedding rehearsal/ engagement party? "Um, yeah they are in the living room." Sarah nodded and moved out of the elevator around Tony. Tony himself was going into the elevator. He watched as Sarah walked away as the doors closed. "Sarah!" He called right before they did, his hand reaching between them to stop it. Sarah turned around quickly. "Hum?" Tony looked at her and shrugged slightly. "What is this?" Sarah's eyes saddened ever so slightly. "This is nothing." Tony's jaw clenched a little as he watched the doors close, making Sarah no longer visible.
Sarah shook her head and sighed as she made her way to the living room. Natasha was the first to notice her. "Well its about time you showed up!" Sarah gave them a sorry expression. "My alarm didn't go off!" Pepper shook her head. "It doesn't matter we need to get going now." Everyone grabbed their things and made their way back down satires to Sarah's car. It was big enough to sit everyone comfortably with the luggage. Sarah drove quickly to the airport while making small talk. "So Pepp, hows it feel to be getting married in a few days?!" Pepper gave a small smile but didn't meet Sarah's eyes. Sarah looked at her confused. "You ok?" Pepper laughed. "No, its nothing, I just cant believe it you know?" Sarah nodded. "Well its going to be great." Kelly said from the back. Pepper simply nodded and continued to look out the window. Sarah could tell something was wrong, part of her wanted to pry, but she stopped herself. When they got tp the airport, Tony's privet plane was waiting. "We don't have to worry about strippers do we?" Natasha asked suddenly. Pepper laughed. "No, I had him get rid of those months ago." The plane ride was long and boring. Sarah kept watching Pepper, who seemed so upset. Finally Sarah had enough. With the other girls half asleep, she went to Pepper. "Ok I can tell somethings wrong, so what is it?" She asked, sitting directly in front of Pepper. Pepper shook her head. "Its nothing, Its just been a hard start." Sarah rolled her eyes. "Pepper, I'm you friend, now you can tell me whats wrong, or I can find out myself, understand I am here for you." Pepper than began to chuckle. "My friend.. You know your lies come out so easily, that I almost forget how good you are at it." Sarah frowned. "Pepper what-" "I know." Pepper interrupted. Sarah showed no emotion. "You know what?" Peppers face got angry. "Don't give me that bullshit!" She said in a harsh whisper, so not to disturb the others. "I know, you slept with my Fiance, you slept with Tony Sarah. He already Tony me." Sarah couldn't breath, she didn't know what to say. Pepper chuckled again. "You know what the worst part about it is? Its that I wasn't surprised." Sarah stared at Pepper with no emotion. "Wha..why didn't?" Pepper looked out the window. "Why didn't I say something..why didn't I tell you and refuse to let you come on this trip..to the wedding? Its because I love Tony, and Tony loves you, and its funny because the only ones who really seem to be oblivious to it is you. So tell me how to I compete with that?" Pepper had small tears in her eyes as she spoke. True hurt and defeat written all over her face. "Pepper...I'm so sorry." Pepper nodded. "Yeah, me too."
As you could imagine this made the trip very depressing for Sarah, though both her and Pepper hid it well. Pepper laid in bed that night thinking of the night Tony told her the truth.
"Pepper we need to talk." Tony said. His voice tried. Pepper sat down next to him on the bed. "What is it?" Tony didn't look at her, only the floor, as he leaned over. His arms resting on his legs. "I slept with someone else." Pepper swallowed hard. "Who?" Tony continued to look at the floor, unable to meet Peppers eyes. "Sarah." Peppers Stomach clenched. "Tony..she..she is pregnant..she is with Steve." Toy sat up. "You don't think I know that?" Pepper shook her head. "It was a mistake." Tony got up and ran his hands through his hair. "I'm not saying this to hurt you, or because I want to leave you, because I don't. Sarah wasn't a fling. She wasn't a mistake. I fell in love with her. That doesn't go away because I decided to marry with you Virgina." Pepper had rarely ever heard him use her actual name. "So what are you saying?" Pepper asked, covering her mouth to try and hold in the gasps. "We get married, that is if you still want me. I will not deny you a choice." As heart broken as Pepper felt she knew she couldn't let go. Not when he was standing there in front of her, asking her if she would still be his.
Peppers heart hurt at the thought. She remembered the night she would lay awake, thinking that something like that would happen. That everything would fall apart in a blink. Then it almost did. A crack had formed on the mirror that was her future. Though she had glued it back, it was still there for her to see. She wondered what it would cost her to get a new mirror. To much. Maybe we like the pain. Maybe we're wired that way. Because without it, I don't know; maybe we just wouldn't feel real. What's that saying? Why do I keep hitting myself with a hammer? Because it feels so good when I stop.
Sarah rolled over in her bed unable to get comfortable. He had told her. Tony told Pepper. Did he tell Steve? No, he wouldn't. Sarah sat up in bed and looked around. Pepper was facing the opposite direction in the bed diagonal from hers. Slowly Sara got up and made her way to Peppers bed. Sarah crawled in next to her and hugged her from behind while resting her head on Peppers shoulder. Pepper didn't move, but Sarah knew she was awake. "I'm sorry" She whispered. Pepper nodded but said the end of the day, when it comes down to it, all we really want is to be close to somebody. So this thing, where we all keep our distance and pretend not to care about each other, is usually a load of bull. So we pick and choose who we want to remain close to, and once we've chosen those people, we tend to stick close by. No matter how much we hurt them, the people that are still with you at the end of the day - those are the ones worth keeping. And sure, sometimes close can be too close. But sometimes, that invasion of personal space, it can be exactly what you need.
Back with Tony, him and the boys had spent most of the day laughing around. They had some Mexican food, and some liquor. When night finally came They hit the town. Tony lead the way to a club called Cat Scratch. When they walked in the rooms atmosphere took over. Music was loud, smoke filled the air and almost naked women were everywhere. Loki and Thor's eyes widened at the sight. "You took us to a whore house?" Thor asked. Tony shook his head. "No, no! These women do not sleep with you, they simply allow you to look at everything they have to offer. Think of it as window shopping. You look but have no intention to completely purchase." Steve looked around uncomfortable. "Um, guys I don't know about this." Tony rolled his eyes. "Calm down Captain' its just naked women." They made there way to the VIP table and the show had begun. Two hours and 300 dollars later every one was pretty lose. Rodney had been taken to a privet show, Thor introduced his brother to a couple of lovely ladies, Steve was watching amazed at the flexibility of the women around him, Tony watched to but is mind was else where. The other night he had told Pepper about what he had done, and she still was going to marry him. He half expected that, bu half hoped she would get so angry the wedding would be called off. Was he a terrible person for thinking like that? Probably. Tony looked at Steve whose face held bewilderment. Tony thought about telling him as well. He couldnt do that to Sarah though. They were having a baby together. They were going to start a life together. The idea pained Tony. He just cntinued to watch the dancers and pretend everything was good.
Sarah woke up before everyone. She they were to go back home this afternoon. Looking at the time she saw is was only 9:15, and decided to go grab coffee for everyone. Whe she returned everyone was up. "Hey there you are." Natasha said. "Oh and you brought coffee!" Kelly commented grabbing one. "Thanks." Pepper said also grabbing on. "I didnt know exactly how you guys take it so I stole half the creamers and sugars." Sarah said emptying her pockets full of the stuff. Natasha laughed. "Natural born criminal." Sarah smiled. After everyone drank their coffee and packed their things, The girls went to go get some brunch. The meal was calm and fun. There were no arguments or tention between Pepper and Sarah. Everything was peaceful. Nothing made Sarah more happy. A waitress came up and grabbed their plates, while examining Sarah. "Wow, when are you do? You look ready to pop your here and now." Sarah gave a small smile. "Yeah I still have a nother few weeks." The waitress nodded. "Febuary baby huh? Hey maybe it will be born on Valintines day." Sarah shrugged. "Maybe." The waitress smiled before walking away with their plates. "That was a little wierd." Kelly said looking at Sarah. Sarah shook her head. "Nah not really. Peple act like that all the time with me." The girls left to the airport around 1pm and arrived home in New York a few short hours later. Making there way to Sarahs car, the January cold hit thm hard."My gosh, its so cold? Why did we come back?" Natsaha asked. Pepper laughed. "You want me to drive?" Pepper asked. Sarah threw her the car keys. "Go for it." Everyone slipped into the car and sped off.
Sarahsat in the front seat and looked down at her phone that she had had off. Steve left her 8 messages and 12 texts. "Oh my god he is going to kill me." Sarah said laughing. Speak pf the devil another call was coming. Steves picture poped up. Sarah ignored it. "Im just going to wait till we get home. Soon Peppers phone was going off Tony calling. It wasnt long before both of their phones repeatedly buzzed. Natasha reached up and grabed their phones. "Just ignor it they cant wait a little longer." Sarah sighed. "No I should answers." Natasha held the phone from her. "Nope." Sara raised an eyebrow. "Dont make me come back there!" Natasha smirked. "ohhh Im so scared." Sarah unbuckled her seatbelt and reached back to grab the phone. "Pepper laughed. "Hey! Get back in your seat thats not safe!" Sarah and Natsha continued to fight over the phone. "Give it woman!" Sarah said with a fake frustration. Pepper looked back and tried to grab Sarah by the shoulder. She looked forward and BAM.
Pepper opened her eyes to see the car smashed into another. Looking beside her Sarah wasnt there, her feet where though..the rest of her was through the windsheild...