OMG HI EVERYONE! I know I said I'd update every 2 days and I kind of broke that promise BUT IT'S NOT MY FAULT
MY COMPUTER BROKE SO THIS WHOLE WEEK I HAD TO GET IT FIXED AND I'M READY TO SHOOT APPLE
but it's all good now, and the long awaited chapter is finally here :)
Some of you might enjoy this chapter...maybe due to the pepperony kiss...AND IT'S THE LONGEST ONE YET (and most eventful)
ALSO: The reviews have kind of been lacking these past 3 chapters :'( Where have you guys gone? Please keep reviewing, it helps me write and I love to hear from you guys!
"You texted me?" Olivia crossed her arms and smirked at Justin.
"Stark's having a party tonight." He too crossed his arms and pushed back his shoulders.
The two were outside near the car park, Olivia leaning against a brick wall and Justin standing in front of her.
"I heard. So, is it time to do something?"
Justin grinned, "I think so."
"Well what's the plan?"
"We need to make Tony majorly screw up his 'relationship' with Pepper Potts."
"What do you propose?" She sighed.
"That we work together." He wrapped his arms around her waist and she immediately rested her hands on his towering shoulders.
She nodded as he eagerly went in for a kiss, the pair spending several minutes in the alleyway of the car park, lips locked.
Olivia pulled away, a cunning grin on her face, "That was great, but… we need to come up with a plan."
"Pep!"
She turned at the sound of her name, instantly recognising the sound of his voice.
"Tony!" She smiled as he came towards her, but the two awkwardly stopped before each other, unsure of whether to hug in the hallway in front of everyone.
Tony moved first, and instead of bringing Pepper into a hug, he slung an arm over her shoulder and led her down the hallway.
"Okay, so come to mine at…9?" He asked as their steps coordinated in time.
"Sure." She smiled.
"This is going to be so much fun Pep."
"You better not leave me alone," Pepper lowered her voice; "I'm kind of not the most popular person at the moment."
"Ignore them, who cares what everyone says?" He gave her upper arm a reassuring squeeze.
"I just don't want to bump into anyone…" Pepper went quiet and Tony immediately knew what was worrying her.
"Don't worry. I'll protect you Pepper." His voice lowered.
They reached Pepper's homeroom and she sighed, "You know, it sucks that we don't have any classes together."
"I've been thinking the exact same thing." Tony muttered as he stared off into the distance, lost in thought.
"Tony? Tony! Snap out of it!" Pepper grinned as she snapped her fingers in front of his face.
"I'm going to do something about that whole class situation Pepper Potts, after all, I am Tony Stark, and I can change anything." He winked.
"Good luck with that."
"I'll see you tonight." Tony smiled and without hesitation, gave Pepper a quick kiss on the cheek, leaving her speechless.
He could see the blush come across her face and as he turned away, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"Whatcha doin?" Tilly sang as she caught Pepper laying several clothes across her bed.
"I need an outfit." She sighed and shook her head.
"This one." Tilly picked up a navy, long sleeved, mini bodycon dress with a scoop in the back.
"Really?"
Matilda nodded knowingly, "Tony will like it."
Pepper just rolled her eyes in response.
"Are you going to kiss him?" Tilly suddenly asked, her tone serious.
Pepper grinned at her sister's question. Obviously a kiss was a big deal to a 13 year old.
"Who knows? Anything could happen."
"Just make sure it's a kiss to remember Pep, oh, and do yourself a favour, don't be uptight."
"What?" Pepper frowned at Matilda and she just shrugged.
"Let loose a little, have fun, I dunno."
"I shouldn't be listening to advice from a 12 year old."
"THIRTEEN!"
"Yeah yeah, sorry. Anyway, it's not like you've kissed a guy…"
Pepper stopped her sentence when she saw a crimson blush come across Tilly's face.
"No. Way." Pepper said slowly.
"Just have fun okay." Tilly fought back a grin and left Pepper's room.
"My sister's had more action than me, great." Pepper muttered as she searched for her shoes.
I'm nearly there! Get ready to meet me at the door.
Pepper texted Tony as she sat in her car while waiting for the traffic light to change.
Instantly he replied,
I'll be waiting…
She smiled and within a minute, drove up the Stark mansion's driveway greeted by a wave of cars and the pumping of music.
As she stepped out her car, Pepper quickly scanned the doorway for Tony. She instantly saw him, and he saw her too, as he quickly walked towards her.
"Hey Pep!" He paused, "You look amazing."
She fought back a blush, "Thanks, you don't look too shabby yourself."
It was true. He looked handsome. Pepper had to hand it to him, Tony Stark really knew how to dress well and properly groom himself.
He offered her his hand, "Shall we go inside?" He mocked a fancy accent and she smirked, taking his hand.
As soon as they entered, Pepper got the same vibe as the last party. She tried to push the events out of her mind, but she couldn't help but shudder at the thought of Justin…
"Cold?" Tony asked, seeing her tense up and shake.
Pepper quickly shook her head remembering Tilly's advice, "Nah, how about we go and dance?"
Tony still looked concerned but eventually grinned, "Eager are we?"
"Dancing is one of my secret talents." Pepper lied with a curt smile.
"Really?"
Pepper turned on the balls of her feet and looked over her shoulder, "I guess you'll just have to find out."
Tony quickly followed her into the main room with the DJ and all the lights. A huge crowd had gathered in a mosh like formation and were furiously dancing to the electronic song playing.
Pepper turned to face Tony and nodded to the beat of the music, gesturing Tony to come join her. He happily obliged, and the two began to dance. Due to the size of the crowd, they were pushed together, chest to chest. Pepper was throwing her hands up and closing her eyes, a grin spread across her lips as she danced without a care in the world. It was the first time she had really let loose and enjoyed the music of a party.
Tony couldn't help but laugh when he saw her; she looked so happy. She opened her sparkling emerald eyes and beamed at Tony.
As the song finished, Pepper gave Tony a sly look, "I'll be right back. Stay here!"
"Okay?"
She grinned and pushed her way through the mosh and went to the bathroom. God she needed to pee.
Olivia and Justin watched from a distance, waiting for an opportunity to arise where Tony was left on his own.
Olivia bit her lip in excitement as she saw Pepper talk to him and walk away.
"Go!" Justin hissed at Olivia. She gave him a look but followed his instruction and headed towards Tony. He was nodding his head to the beat of the music, oblivious to the charging brunette pushing through crowd of people to get to him.
Justin eyed Pepper returning from the bathroom, and grinned at the action about to unfold.
Before Tony could register what Liv was doing, she grabbed his head and forced her lips onto his, causing a stir in the crowd.
Justin glanced to see if Pepper saw what he was seeing, and judging by the open mouth and hurt eyes, she had.
Tony quickly pushed Olivia off of him, "What the hell!"
She turned and saw Justin nodding, pointing over to the devastated Pepper and she smirked in return. Without another word, Olivia twirled on the spot, leaving a path of destruction behind her.
Tony instantly saw Pepper and ran towards her, ignoring the whispers. Pepper bit her trembling lip and shook her head while walking away from the dance floor.
"PEPPER!" Tony yelled over the top of the pounding music.
Her hand was suddenly yanked back and she turned to see a distressed Tony, panic in his eyes. "She came to me Pep, it wasn't…"
"I know what I saw! She retorted. The hurt panged at her chest.
"You don't! It was all her, please Pepper, you have to believe me." He pleaded.
"Why should I?" She yelled, the tears stinging her cheek.
Tony stared at her intently and altered his desperate tone to something much calmer, more serious, now was the time to tell her.
"Because I love you Pepper Potts."
A wave of emotion came over Pepper and she just stared at him. She searched his eyes for confirmation, if what he said was real, or just some drunken antic.
He stared at her in return, his brows furrowed at her lack of response. She pushed away her past feelings and without hesitation she let her lips meet his.
Her sudden force took Tony aback, but he quickly pulled her body in closer, the two of them fitting together like pieces of a puzzle. He rested his hands on her hips and felt her shudder in response. She lazily wrapped her arms around his neck, closing her eyes and savouring the light brushing of his lips. They mimicked each other's movements, slowly becoming more passionate. Pepper let a small moan escape her lips, and Tony pulled away with a sly grin.
"Can we…go somewhere else?" He offered and she nodded, also showing a sly smile.
He intertwined his hand with hers and she leant her head against his shoulder, silently walking away from the party, out of sight.
"What the…." Justin muttered as he saw Tony and Pepper lock lips.
Olivia stood beside him, her face as shocked as his.
"You fucked it up." He spat.
"Me?!" Olivia crossed her arms, "I followed the plan, and it's not my fault that they're persistent!"
"You didn't do it properly! What the hell are we going to do now?"
"There's nothing we can do, they went off! And no, I did my job PERFECTLY!"
Justin pushed her, "Just get out of my way."
Olivia gasped, "What…Justin! Stop, what the fuck!"
"We're not a thing Olivia, we never were."
He stormed off, leaving Olivia dumbfounded. She had betrayed her friend for him, the guy that just used her and threw her away.
A silent sob escaped Liv as she realised that she had fallen for a complete douchebag.
Meanwhile, Justin had tracked down Tony and Pepper. They had headed to the drinks table and an idea immediately came to Justin. There was a backup plan after all. He reached into his jeans pocket to pull out a plastic bag filled with a powdery, white substance.
He carefully opened it and took a pinch before quickly hiding the bag back in his pocket.
Cautiously, Justin walked to the table and saw that Pepper had put down her drink momentarily. Seeing his chance, he quickly sprinkled the substance in the liquid and watched it dissolve into nothing.
He swiftly left, finally feeling triumphant.
YAY FOR A LONG EVENTFUL CHAPTER
What's going to happen to Pepper? (hint: it ain't gonna be good)
Did Liv deserve what finally came to her? And how much of a poop is Justin AHHAHA
OH AND PEPPERONY KISS
WAS IT GOOD?
also...Tilly's first kiss, do you guys want to see that? xD
Review and I'll see you all very soon!