Chapter Ten

Adriana opened the door and felt her jaw drop. "Happy?"

The man standing in the doorway was a huge person. He was around 6'4'', well over two hundred pounds. His hair was a light brown and in a tight buzz cut. He had blunt features, and a nose that was very misshapen, it had to have been broken over a dozen times. He was wearing a light brown suit and a dark blue shirt. He smiled brightly down at Adriana.

She dove forward and wrapped her arms around the hulk of a man. "Hi Adriana," He set her back down and stepped into the penthouse.

"Miss Stark there-"

"Yes, Yes I know it's fine Lauren," Adriana said hurriedly taking Happy in as he walked into the living room.

"Some system Tony put in here, huh?" Happy looked around.

"I know, between you and me though," Adriana leaned towards Happy and started whispering, "She's got nothing on Jarvis."

Happy raised an eyebrow, "'She'? Why are you whispering? You're not going to hurt it's feelings."

Adriana shrugged and smiled at Happy, "Sorry, habit. She's like my roommate."

"Uh huh," Happy sank down onto the couch.

Adriana walked around and looked at him. Harold Hogan was Tony's personal chauffeur and all around guardian. He had saved Tony's life a few years ago and now the pair were almost totally inseparable. Having him turn up on her doorstep was like having Tony or Virginia turn up. Harold used to be a not so successful boxer and that was how he got the name Happy, he almost always lost but was never sore at his competitor.

"Happy what are you doing here?" She sat down in one of the plush arm chairs and stared at Happy with jubilation. She didn't really mind being in a strange city until seeing someone from home, she hadn't realised how much she missed everyone. She wondered vaguely if that was why she hadn't called Tony back. It was hard talking to him, they had always been very close, mostly like oil and water but still close.

"Well, your brother found out you were car jacked-"

"What?!" Adriana's mouth dropped again. "How, it was last night for Pete's sake."

Happy shrugged, "Yes well," He pulled on the lapels of his jacket. "He has lots of connections. Soooo, I was put on a jet. Here I am, your brother booked me into a hotel." He watched her closely. "You okay?"

"Me?" Adriana shrugged, "Ya, get this, I was saved by Batman!" She raised her eyebrows a couple of times jokingly.

"Ya, Tony mentioned that, I dunno how he feels about all that," Happy crossed his arms.

"How can Tony, of all people, have a problem with the Batman?" She furrowed her brow.

"I dunno, Tony says he's a vigilante, went off on a rant," Happy shook his head. "Something about having a secret identity.... I zoned out after a while too be honest." Happy shuffled a bit, "What, am I sitting on?" Happy shifted on the sofa and pulled a light grey jacket out from underneath himself.

"Oh," Adriana felt surprise wash over herself. She got up and walked over, taking the jacket out of Happy's hand. It was Bruce's jacket from last night. It was heavy. She looked down and saw a pocket was bulging. She reached into it and found Bruce's cell phone and his car keys. "Huh,"

Happy sat back and watched Adriana, "Who's is that?"

Adriana had confusion washing over her. If his jacket was here.... and his keys were here.... he must have spent the night but than where was he?

"Oh uh, a friend's...."

"Uh huh..." He looked amused.

There was another knock on the door and Adriana looked up.

A/N: So, some more Iron Man references! I was upset when they left Happy Hogan out of the Iron Man movie but here he is to represent!! So I was gonna make this a super long chapter but changed it, kinda cut it in half, haven't had a lot of time to write, so thought I would just get a chapter up for you guys! More too come soon, Hope you enjoyed the chappie!!