Chapter 7

Tony arrived at work early that morning so he could try to talk to Bella about what happened yesterday. He found her waiting in his office. Before he could say anything she started talking cutting him off.

"We have a busy day ahead of us, so we better get started" she said abruptly

"Can we talk"

"That's what we're doing, isn't it"

"Well, yeah. But I wanted to talk about what happened yesterday"

"We don't have time for that, we need to get started right away"

"Bella" he said but cut off. He looked down at her wrist which usually had the 'Alice in Wonderland' charm bracelet he got her. He remembered that she loved the new Tim Burton version of the movie and when he saw it, he thought it would be the perfect gift. It consisted of the four playing symbols: a diamond, a spade, a club, and a heart. It also had 3 two pairs of beads. One green and the other blue. The last charm was silver card with the Red Queen from the movie on it. She had promised Tony that she would never take it off, which made Tony feel special inside that she had liked it so much. But apparently she didn't like so much as he thought since she didn't wear it today over something stupid as a accidental kiss.

"Is there something you wanted, Mr. Stark" she snapped

"You know what? Forget it, it wasn't important" he said his voice hard with sadness and anger. Bella heard this change, but didn't miss a beat.

"Fine. You have several conferences and appearances that you can't miss, so we better be on our way" she said

"Well, let's go then" he said and walked out with Bella trailing behind. She informed him on several matters that he needed to do and he told her which ones he would and would not do. She would argue with him and try to get him to do it, but he'd always ask for what she had next on her list. It kept going until they reached the front lobby, when she had finally had enough.

"Listen, just go and say a few words then it'll be over" she said

"No means no, Ms. Swan" he said

"So you do know the meaning of 'no'" she muttered loud enough for him to hear

"Excuse me? What's that supposed to mean" he asked turning to look at her for the first time he saw her today.

"As if you don't know"

"For God's sake, Bella! I said it was an accident" he yelled

"Oh of course it was, Tony" she said rolling her eyes, walking away.

"Hey! Don't walk away from me" he said grabbing her arm "Will you stop making a big deal about this? It was an accident"

"I find that a little bit too hard to believe"

"Well, you better start believing cause that's what it was"

"Oh yeah! Because you just so happened to 'accidentally' kiss me" she scoffed

"Yeah, that's exactly what happened! Now grow up"

"You are telling me to grow up" she asked disbelieving. She let out a sharp humorless laugh and then glared at him "Seriously Tony. You have done some pretty stupid and childish things, but never once have I said anything. Instead I actually encourage you"

"Well, that's because when I do something childish it's actually for a good reason! Not something so stupid as an accidental kiss, when in truth, I could do again without it being an accident"

"You wouldn't dare" she hissed

"Watch me" he said. He grabbed her chin rather roughly and kissed her, until her hand came across his cheek. He rubbed his cheek and was about to yell at her, but she had already walked away. Tony groaned in frustration and went outside to find Happy.

"Is everything okay? I saw Bella and-"

"Tell you the truth I don't know what her problem is and I really don't give a shit" he snapped "Are we ready to leave yet"

"That's the thing. The car broke down and I'm trying to fix it" he explained

"Ugh, fine. Go fix it, so that way we can hurry up and get this over with" he sighed. Happy nodded and looked over at the car "Go fix the var. I'll check on Bella" Happy nodded in relief and Tony opened the door to see Bella sobbing. "Bella" Bella looked up and saw Tony. She quickly wiped away her tears with the back of her hand and he sighed. "Shit Bella. I am so sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry, honest"

"Who said you were the reason why I'm crying" she sniffed. Tony dragged his hand across his face and got in the car closing the door behind him.

"Listen Bella. I am seriously sorry. I was having a rough morning and I took that out on you. I wasn't being considerate at all and I am so sorry. But Bella, I'm not lying. That really was an accident yesterday" he said. Bella sighed and wiped at her eyes again.

"I guess I am acting a little childish huh"

"Well, I am the arrogant prick of an asshole"

"Yeah you are" she laughed. He laughed with her and pushed a strand out of her face. Somehow they had became so close that they were chest to chest. There was some space between their faces, that Tony wanted too close so badly but restrained it. He tried to shift away but that only brought them closer. He looked away trying to find something to distract him from the beautiful girl in front of him. "Tony" she called his name softly that he barely heard her. He turned towards her slowly, hesitantly not trusting himself. When he had finally turned around completely Bella looked as if she was struggling with something. Her hair feel back in her face and he pushed it away again, but this time left his hand lingering in her hair. She placed a hand on his chest as to push him away, but instead moved upwards towards his shoulder then to the back of his neck. Tony leaned forwards a little then pulled back slightly. Bella pulled him back towards her and he complied with her wish. They were just inches away from each other, their breathing ragged.

"Bella" he whispered. Just a few more inches... they thought simultaneously.