The plane was standing on the runway, waiting for Tony to make his appearance. Truth is he knows he has only a chance to stand for and he'll not blow it. There were three words in his mind as he got out from his mansion: Paris, party, Pepper. He kept on reminding them till he got in the limo.

″Music, Hap.″

″Yes sir.″

The Pussycat Dolls's When I Grow Up filled the air in the expensive limo as Happy drove out the Stark residence.

″Tell you what.″

Happy seemed confused at the sudden words Tony decided to say.

″It's almost Christmas and you are free let's say... mhmmmm, for two weeks. How does it sound?″

″Is that a joke or -″

″It's not a joke. Since when did I started to joke with that kind of things?″

″I'm sorry boss but I think -″

″Pepper and I are going to stay in Paris for the next couple of weeks and it's the perfect time for you and your family to go to some sort of vacantion. No negotiations.″

″Thank you, sir.″

″Glad to.″

When the conversation finished Tony looked at the window and he noticed the gates of the airport as Happy drove on the runway. In the front of the plane was another car, which Tony reckoned as being Rhodey's.

″Hey boys and girls.″ Tony joked as he got down from the limo.

Pepper and Rhodey looked back at him no one daring to respond.

″What's wrong with you two? Did I forget to put on my pants or -″

″Good morning, sir.″

″Hey, how's your iron butt?″

Tony raised an eyebrow and he stopped in the front of Pepper.

″It's Tony. Not sir or Mr. Stark.″

Rhodey rolled his eyes as he listened to Tony's rule.

″And my butt is doin' just fine.″

Pepper nodded as she looked on her Blackberry to find the schedule for tomorrow's day.

″If you don't put that down, I'ma throw it.″ Tony warned Pepper.

″What's wrong with you two guys? It's like you've been trying to hide something.″ Rhodey asked curious.

″Nothing.″ Both Pepper and Tony responded at the same time making Rhodey to laugh.

″I'm inside if you need me. And God, Tony hurry up we need to be there in 15 hours.″

″Gotcha.″

Pepper glanced back at Rhodey who was talking with Tony.

″What are you hiding, Tony?″

″Nothing. It's just.″

″Just what?″

″I want to have some time to spend with her. Only her and me. No one else. It's like you don't understand a word I'm saying.″

″Oh, now I understand. You like her?″

Tony looked back to see if Pepper's still there but when he didn't see her he turned to Rhodey and whispered in his ear.

″It's not your job.″ He smirked.

″Fine. But if I'll catch you two, don't say I didn't ask.″

″You won't.″

″Yeah, yeah. Just go and send me a Christmas card if you'll have time, mum.″

″Yeah, don't you want a Christmas tree? Cause I can send it via email.″ Tony joked.

After 10 hours

″Where are your stewardesses, Tony?″

″Home. They retired.″ He grinned.

Pepper smiled.

″And the pilot?″

″Oh, you mean Hugh? He's 71.″

″God. What if it happens something to him? Do you know how to make this thing land?″

″You forget who you're talking with.″

″Fine. We'll be there in twenty minutes.″

Tony sat down on a comfortable chair and he turned to see Pepper.

″Aren't you bored?″

″No. I'm not. And if you are, I'm sure you'll have plenty to do once we'll be there. Lots of women and drinks.″

Tony looked a bit hurt.

″Don't you notice I'm trying to change?″

″Change on what?″

″I don't want any other woman, Pepper. I have eyes only for you.″

He looked pretty serious and hurt at the same time.

Pepper blushed.

″No you don't.″

″Don't tell me that blush isn't for me cause I don't believe you.″

Pepper blushed even more. She tried to hide the waves of frustration which covered her face right now. He is not serious. He's not. He only wants you to melt down on your knees to him. Just ignore him and his devilish smile. Damn him. He's so good in what he's doing but I can resist his charm. I always do.

She didn't answer. But she could feel Tony staring at her and suddenly Tony leaned forward his lips an inch of hers. Pepper hold her breath as he got so damn close they lips almost touched but suddenly the door opened and Hugh came and announced.

″Please sit down and put your belt on because the plane will land in two minutes.″

Tony groaned as he turned not to see her expression. She was kinda shocked. If Hugh didn't come what would've happened?