The Field of Heaven

Chapter 5
A week had passed since Iron Slash had captured Pepper and she was feeling much better. Tony was acting very strange over the past week. Pepper thought he was dying again, but when she asked him, he immediately turned the idea away.
Tony knew that he had to ask Pepper sometime, and he had planned the perfect night. He and Pepper were going out to dinner at a five star restaurant that Pepper loved. It would be the perfect night, if no one interrupted them. Tony could only hope he wouldn't get any calls from Fury and that Pepper wouldn't be on her Blackberry all night.
Pepper had a suspicion about what Tony was going to do, so she decided to buy herself a new dress for the occasion. The dress was silver and had only one shoulder. It showed off the curves of her body nicely. She was sure Tony would approve.
Tony bought a new Armani tuxedo, with silver lapels and a silver tie. He wanted to match a little for this special night, so he had asked Pepper what color her dress was.
Tony had made a reservation for eight o'clock and it took half an hour to get there. It was now seven fifteen and Tony was waiting for Pepper. Now that was a first. The king of being late was waiting for Pepper Potts, who was always early. Of course, she wasn't late yet, she still had fifteen minutes until they had to leave.
A few minutes later, Tony heard the familiar click of Pepper's heals coming down the stairs. Tony turned to look at Pepper coming down the stairs in the beautiful silver dress.
"Wow." Tony was at a loss for words. "You look… Amazing."
Pepper blushed. "Thank you." She had now reached the bottom of the stairs and was walking towards Tony. "You look very handsome."
Tony smiled and took Pepper's hand. "Ready?" Tony picked up his keys to the Audi.
Pepper nodded and grabbed her purse on the way out. Tony led Pepper to the Audi and opened the door for her. Pepper climbed in and Tony closed the door once she was settled. Tony walked around to the other side of the car and got in. He started the car and drove off in the direction of the restaurant.
Tony parked the car, got out, and then went around to open Pepper's door for her, offering her a hand, that she gladly took.
Tony placed a hand on Pepper's back and led her into the restaurant. The hostess smiled as they walked in. "Hello Mr. Stark. Your room is ready for you. Please follow me." She led them to a small room that had a single table in the middle. "Here we are. Someone will be here shortly to take your orders."
The hostess left and Tony walked Pepper over to the table. He pulled out her chair for her. Pepper sat down and Tony pushed it in for her. He then took his own seat across from her.
"This is nice Tony." Pepper smiled as she reached out for his hand.
"The night has only just begun." Tony said with a big smirk, feeling his pocket with his free hand. He let out a sigh of relief when he felt what he was looking for.
The night had gone by in a flash. Tony and Pepper had just finished splitting a piece of chocolate cake. Tony had paid the check and Pepper was ready to leave. They both stood and walked towards the door that led to the larger part of the restaurant. Pepper was about to walk through the door when she heard Tony say something. Pepper turned around to face Tony.
"Pepper." Tony reached into his pocket and pulled out a black velvet box. He got down on one knee and looked up at Pepper. He opened the box and spoke once again. "Virginia, will you marry me?"
Pepper felt hers eyes start to water and brought a hand to her mouth. She had guessed that this was what Tony had hinted at earlier, but she still couldn't believe that Tony Stark was on one knee in front of her asking for her hand in marriage.
"Pepper-" Tony said her name softly and brought her out of the trance she was in.
"Yes, Tony. Yes. Of course I'll marry you." Pepper blurted out. Tony pulled the ring from the box and slipped it on her finger. Tony stood up and stumbled back when Pepper threw herself around him. Her tears started to fall faster and they began to dampen Tony's suit jacket.
Pepper pulled back slightly and kissed Tony. They both melted into the kiss and wanted it to never end. However, it did end when their waiter returned to clean up the room, thinking that they had already left, but instead found them pushed together as if they were one person.
Pepper jumped when she heard the man enter, opened her eyes, and saw him standing with his jaw dropped. Pepper blushed and buried her face in Tony's neck as Tony turned to see what had promoted this action.
Tony turned and saw the waiter. "Oh my… I'm sorry… I didn't realize… I thought you had left… I'll go…"
The waiter turned to leave, but Tony stopped him. "No, it's ok. We were just leaving. You stay."
"Ok. Thank you Mr. Stark. Have a good night." The waiter said nervously, not knowing what he had interrupted.
Pepper lifted her head from Tony's neck and turned towards the door. Tony followed closely behind, exiting the restaurant after Pepper.
When they reached Tony's car, Pepper turned around and buried her head in Tony's neck again. "That was so embarrassing." She mumbled into Tony's neck.
"Yeah. But it was worth it." Tony smiled and wrapped his arms around Pepper's waist.

Pepper looked up at Tony and smiled softly.

Tony leaned in and kissed pepper softly before saying, "Let's go home, fiancé."