Okay I just read the cutest Pepperony ever called It's always been you. So shout-out to Jennabrooke7 for that cuteness and for inspiring me to make Pepperony cuteness of my own.
This is a tag on to the Pepperony chapter. Only a few have anything to do with each other, still just some crazy shots off the top of my head. I added in bromance as well. Enjoy.
Bruce punched in the code and walked into the lab. It was just after twelve noon now and he wasn't surprised to see his Science bro working away.
Though they'd only been friends a week now Bruce seemed to get Tony rather well. Or, least he thought he did.
"What are you working on Tony?" he asked. Tony looked to him and Bruce could see his desk was almost completely empty. The only thing there was a small black box.
"Is that what I think it is?" Bruce asked as he walked over. He stood behind Tony's chair and gently touched his shoulder. Tony nodded and picked up the box. He laid it in the palm of his left hand and opened it with his right.
The small ring sparkled beautifully. Its small diamond glistened atop its gold band.
"It's beautiful…never took you the type to go shopping though" Bruce remarked as he gently took it for a closer look.
Tony chuckled. "Good, because I never have unless it was on-line shopping" he replied as he took it back. "Then it was your mothers wedding ring" Bruce remarked. The genius nodded.
"Dad sure picked a beauty…" he said appreciatively. "I wonder if Pep will like it" he added curiously. Bruce could hear the fear in the question and was rather intrigued at this new side of Tony.
Bruce gave his friend a puzzled look. "Where did this come from Tony? I mean…no offence…you just don't seem the type…" he asked.
Tony chuckled again but softly this time. "Well thanks bro" he said and Bruce smiled. "Sorry…" he said and Tony waved it off.
"It's cool Brucey…you're right anyway…I guess its why I've been sitting here staring at this thing for two hours now" he said.
"Wow…something fazed the unfazable Anthony Stark" Bruce teased and Tony chuckled again.
"I guess you could call it that Doc…Pepper is the only one who could get to me…and…I mean…I been with a lot of women" he said with a suggestive wink. Bruce rolled his eyes and Tony smirked playfully.
"Hey, I can't help that women want this awesomeness" He couldn't help but add and Bruce just rolled his eyes again, refusing to inflate his ego any bigger.
Tony pouted at that but then quickly got back to a serious look. "Pep's not like any of them though…she's the best…and it took me last night to see that finally" he said.
"Hey…better late that never Tony" Bruce supplied helpfully. Tony smiled appreciatively. "That is why you're my favorite team member…not only second smartest Avenger but you're a great listener and friend" he said.
Bruce smiled back. "Thanks…you're a good friend too Tony…you're the first I've had in a long time who makes me feel safe and wanted" he said.
"Ugh…enough with the bromance!" A voice cut in sounding disgusted from the vents.
"Hey! No one told you to spy Hawkass!" Tony scolded. A laugh was heard and then the man jumped down from his hiding spot.
"Spying is what I do best Stark" he retorted with a smile. Tony rolled his eyes and playfully shoved his friend. "Yeah whatever Barton…so did you just come down to make fun of me?" he asked with an accusing look as he folded his arms.
Clint shook his head. "Nah…not for something like this…" he promised and Tony relaxed after studying his face a moment.
"Thanks…" he said. Clint nodded. "It's cool…I came in to offer my support actually…I couldn't believe Pepper didn't yell at you last night!" he said.
Tony nodded and then his face darkened when he registered Clint's words.
"You asshole! That was private!" he yelled. Clint shrugged. "I wouldn't have stayed if you two made out" he said in defense. "Nat rudely woke me up and then I couldn't fall back to sleep so I went exploring and heard you two talking"
"So you made yourself comfortable and listened in…real nice Clint!" Tony interrupted still looking ticked off.
"Hey, I was curious to see the great Tony Stark get yelled at by his woman!" Clint replied.
Tony rolled his eyes with an angry huff. "Look, I'm sorry I snooped but…it was a beautiful scene…you're a lucky man and I hope she says yes" he said.
Tony found he couldn't stay mad at his friend and smiled again. "Thanks Clint" he said and Clint smiled back. "Your welcome…all right that's enough of this mushy shit…I am going to the gym now and beat up some punching bags" he said and disappeared back into his vent.
"He sure is a strange guy but you gotta love the Archer huh?" Bruce remarked and Tony nodded. "So since Clint knows can I hear what happened last night?" he asked.
Tony motioned him to sit and told his story. Bruce smiled in awe. "Clint is right…that is beautiful…now you should find her Tony and let her know just how much she means to you" he coaxed.
"All right…wish me luck my science bro"
"Good luck science bro" Bruce said and Tony winked, took his little box and left the room. Bruce turned to the machines and started working on the genius's projects.
Tony found his girl working and smiled lovingly from the door frame. "Hi Tony…what's up?" she asked as she noticed him.
Tony closed the door and walked to her and sat in front of her desk. "I can't work today Pep" he said. She raised a brow at him. "Huh?"
"I went into my lab at ten and couldn't work…I ended up clearing my desk of everything except this small…item" he explained.
"Why? Are you sick?" Pepper asked with concern. She quickly moved to him and felt his forehead. "You don't feel hot" she murmured and Tony took her hand.
"Oh I'm sick all right Pep" he said and then smiled. He grabbed her waist and pulled her down onto his lap. "But this sickness only makes my heart race and I can't fight it any longer" he told her.
"Tony…" she murmured. Tony leaned in and kissed her fondly. "I really can't Pep…last night made me realize just how much I love you and just how grateful I was to hold you again" he said when he pulled away.
"Tony…" Pepper murmured again. She couldn't say anything else she was so stunned at his behavior. He scooted out from her and she sat in his chair as he knelt on one knee.
"You really have stood by me longer than anyone else. You took care of me like no one else could. I've grown into who I am today because of your amazing love and purity" he said and Pepper smiled as a tear fell from her eye.
"Virginia Pepper Potts I do love you more than I ever loved anyone in my life…would you marry me?" he asked and opened up his little ring box.
"Oh…Tony…" Pepper murmured a third time. She put her hands over her mouth as the tears pooled from her eyes. She was silent for a minute and then she finally took her eyes off the gorgeous ring.
"Yes…I never thought I'd say it but…yes Tony…I love you too and I…I want to be with you forever" she said.
Tony's eyes bulged. He jumped up and pulled her to her feet. He embraced her with the most loving hug he ever gave her. "I love you Pepper so much" he cried as his own tears fell.
They hugged a few minutes and then he kissed her with all the same love and passion. Then he lifted her. "Come on, I am kidnapping you now…we have to tell the others right this second" he said. Pepper laughed and for once didn't object. She was too happy to ruin their moment. He hurried back to the tower and had Jarvis assemble the team.
They soon came together, Bruce and Clint were smiling deviously. "What's wrong Tony?" Steve asked.
"Nothing Steve…nothing at all!" he said with a happy grin. "In fact, I just asked Pepper to marry me and she said yes, so now I am the happiest man in the world!" he added quickly.
"Oh wow…congratulations Tony!" Steve gaped. He shook his friends hand as the others crowded in with their congrats.
"Are we invited to your wedding Man of Iron and Lady Pepper?" Thor asked and Tony clapped his arm lovingly. "Of course Thunder…we are a team now" he said and Thor smiled.
"So who gets to be best man?" Clint asked. Tony chuckled. "Who do you think Birdie?" he asked and put his arm around Bruce. Clint only chuckled.
"Just checking…" he said with a smile. "Thanks Tony…" Bruce said with a proud smile.
"Natasha will you be my maid of honor?" Pepper asked. The assassin blinked in surprise. "Really?" she asked and Pepper nodded. "Why not?" was her response and Nat grinned. "Okay then" she said and gave Pepper a quick hug.
"Well least I can help Bruce throw you an awesome bachelor party!" Clint declared. Tony immediately nodded his approval. "I have no argument in that Barton!" he cheered and high fived the Archer.
"Ugh…now I gotta pretend to like people for a bachelorette party?" Nat whined and Pepper chuckled.
"It's okay Tasha" she said. "I can call my beloved Jane and her friend Darcy if that helps" Thor said and Nat nodded. "Works for me…" she agreed and Thor ran off with a smile.
"All right we have a wedding to plan Avengers…and if anything fucks up our special day I hope you will Avenge me!" Tony said.
"Well duh…we'd never hear the end of it!" Clint said and everyone laughed as they chatted happily about wedding plans.
Hope you liked it.