i'm baaaaaaccccckkkkk! and with my favorite cohost jarvis!

jarvis: good day everyone

me: and my new cohost, drum roll please (drum roll plays) esme cullen!

esme: hey everybody!

me: i figured we needed some motherly instincts in this story

jarvis: what's the point? this story's rated M

me: shut up jarvis

esme: behave supergrover

me: fine. oh yeah, i changed my name! it's supergroverandelmo! though you can call me either supergrover or elmo!

jarvis: is it time to roll the chapter

me: almost! this isn't the only story i've updated; if you've read my other stories they're getting updated as well and i forgot to put this out in my other story i updated, but i reallly need a beta! if your interested, please contact me. cuz jarvis can't help me with everything. speaking of him, now you can roll the chapter

esme: can i roll it! it is my first day on the job! pleeeeaaasssse!

me: jarvis...

jarvis:...we can both do it

me: somebody's a stingy AI

jarvis: shut up

esme: behave jarvis

jarvis: just roll the chapter!

Chapter 33

Bella woke up confused and saw Tony creeping in. He smiled apologetically at her before coming over to her.

"I didn't wake you, did I" he asked and she shook her head before taking in his appearance. He was dressed in a pair of faded jeans with a white beater. She traced the triangular shape of the arc reactor and watched it glowed under her finger tips. He took her other hand and rubbed the back of it. "what'cha thinking"

"Nothin really. I guess I'm still tired" she mumbled. He chuckled and kissed her forehead "Is the hole fixed in the workshop"

"Yes ma'am. We even had Alice watch us do it" he said

"Good boy. Now go take a shower you stink" she said. He laughed and kissed her forehead before heading to the bathroom. Bella sank back into the bed and sighed. Despite the fact that the Ten Rings owned a beautiful mansion, she had really gotten homesick. She started going back to sleep when the bed shifted under her. She opened her eyes and smiled at Tony. "Much better"

"Good to know" he said pulling her towards him. She laid her head on his shoulder and sighed.

"I missed you"

"I missed you too, baby. You have no idea" he smiled. She kissed his shoulder and dozed off into a peaceful sleep.

Bella woke up alone and didn't appreciate that fact. She was about to get up, until Jarvis spoke.

"Ms. Swan, Mr. Stark has requested you wait for him while he's away" the British AI informed her and she sighed.

"As soon as I come back from captivity, he goes and decides to make me a surprise" she grumbled

"Only out of concern and love for you, ma'am" Jarvis soothed

"I guess. What's on TV" she asked. Jarvis zoomed through the channels until one news report had got his attention.

"Ma'am? I suggest you look at this" Jarvis said worriedly. Bella looked up at the TV and cussed. Someone had caught a picture of Bella, Imara and Howard exiting Tony's jet. The press easily recognized Howard along with Bella from some of the appearances she's made with Tony. They weren't sure about who Imara was, but they were more focused on why Tony's employee was exiting his private jet with his supposed to be dead father. Bella dragged her hand over her face and knew this was not going to go over well with the press.

"Bella? What's wrong, baby" she didn't look up at Tony who was carrying a large tray of breakfast, but instead pointed to the TV. Tony looked at the TV and growled. He put the tray down on the bed and picked up the phone.

"What are you doing" she asked

"Calling Pepper to schedule a press conference" he said "Eat up" and with that he left. Bella sighed and flopped back on the bed. She reached for a piece of bacon and ate it. She was surprised at how hungry she was and ended up eating it all. Tony came back and raised an eyebrow before chuckling. "I made breakfast for two, only to find it devoured"

"Shut up. I was hungry" she pouted. He smiled at her and kissed her forehead.

"I'm sorry. If it makes you feel better, when I first came back from captivity I demanded two cheeseburgers" he said

"Technically, the first thing I did when I came back was demanding that everyone let me go to bed" she mumbled and he snickered. He wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his head on her's. He remembered the conversation they had before and thought about it.

"Bella? I was serious about being a dad" he whispered

"Really" she asked pulling away from him.

"Course baby. Who wouldn't want a bundle of joy that has us for parents" he smiled "Now that you mention it, we'd have a pretty damn good looking baby"

"Tony, all babies are cute" Bella said rolling her eyes

"I know that" he said as if it was obvious "I meant that when our baby it's gonna be the most beautiful kid out there. I mean, have you looked at us" Bella rolled her eyes at Tony's narcissism, but she had to admit that their baby would be amazingly good looking considering Tony was gorgeous.

"A boy or a girl"

"Girl, definitely a girl" she looked at him surprised. She was sure he would want a boy "What"

"Nothing, it's just that I thought you'd want a boy. You know, so that way you guys could work in the workshop" she explained and he shrugged

"That be nice and all, but then I wouldn't have a little princess" he smiled

"Oh yeah? And what am I" she asked

"My Queen" he said before kissing her.

"As sweet as the moment is, I'm going to need you two to get dress so we can move out" they pulled away and found a smirking Alice. Bella glared at her and she simply just shrugged "Though I agree with Tony. Girls are easier to shop for"

"See! Alice gets it" he smiled

"Yup. Though I take back my comment on her being easy to shop for since Bella's the mom" Alice giggled. Bella stuck her tongue out at her and got up.

"Come mister. You wanted this meeting you're gonna get it" Bella said pulling him up with her. Tony groaned but did as she asked. This was going to be a long press conference.

Bella took a few deep breaths then sighed. It had been a while since Tony had been in front of the press. So she was a little bit worried. Howard walked up behind her and placed a comforting arm around her.

"You need to relax" he soothed "He's going to be fine"

"I know he is" she sighed "But I'm still worried" So far it was going great… until Christine Everheart raised her hand.

"Yes Ms. Everheart" Tony asked

"Is it true you are having an affair with your employee, Ms. Swan" she asked

"Ms. Everheart, you are aware that I must be currently seeing to have an alleged 'affair' with someone"

"You're in a relationship with yourself"

"Are you implying that I'm a homosexual"

"No I'm not"

"Obviously you're since you're saying I'm in a relationship with myself while accusing me of having an affair with Ms. Swan"

"Shall I rephrase? Are you in a relationship with Ms. Swan? Yes or no" she asked annoyed. Christine was getting tired of Tony's games and she needed a concrete answer to give to her editors. And Tony Stark having an affair with one of his employees was perfect… though most people would have put their money that it would be Pepper Potts. Though after seeing Bella Swan, they're opinions were easily swayed.

"Well to answer your question-"

"Sticking to the cards again" she interrupted. He thought about the answer for a minute before answering her.

"As a matter of fact, no I'm not" he said "As for your question, yes. I am currently in a relationship with Ms. Swan" Tony pulled out his phone that was currently vibrating in his pocket. "Well not for long cause she says she's going to kill me"

"What is wrong with him" Bella demanded

"I don't know. But there's no doubt about it-that's my boy" Howard smiled. She looked at him and then back at Tony who was currently looking at her.

"Threatening to kill me isn't very nice" Tony smiled "Neither is flipping me off"

"He's a dead man" she growled

"Relax. Boys will be boys" Howard shrugged

"Now as I was saying-"he broke off when a water bottle connected with his head "And she says I'm immature. Like I was saying before I was interrupted, nothing will change in our work both concerning SI and Iron Man. Though I have a feeling that I'm definitely gonna get yelled at a lot more."

"Ya think?" Bella screamed. Tony turned towards her and waved then blowed her a kiss. She returned his gesture by flipping him off once more and he turned back to the press.

"All I did was blow her a kiss and what does she do? She flips me off! Can't a guy get some love around here?" he asked earning a hardy laugh from the crowd. Howard restrained Bella as she was about to launch herself at Tony before he could say anything else. He passed her off to Happy and walked out to the press. "And now I give you my dad, Howard Stark."

"Be careful- I had to keep her from launching herself at you." He said while giving him a quick hug-a manly hug of course- before stepping in front of the podium. Tony straightened his tie and walked backstage to see Bella trying to calm herself. As soon as she saw tony she stalked towards him and he put his hands up in defense.

"Okay Bella I know you're mad, but please calm down."

"Calm down? Why in God's name should I calm down? Tony, you could have at least had the decency to tell me!" she screeched. Tony recoiled a bit and took a deep breath. He could do this- Alice had assured him everything would be fine and that evil pixie had some way of being right. But if she wasn't right, he was going to have some words with her… after he got out of the hospital that is. But if she was right, he just might be her those Jimmy Choos he heard her rambling about.

"So that way I can tell you why I did it."

"And that would be?"

"So they wouldn't be surprise."

"Wouldn't be surprised about what?"

"Sit down." He said. Bella sat down reluctantly and he kneeled in front of her.

"Well?"

"Look, I didn't want them to be surprised because when- and if- it happens, I want it to be out of the way."

"When what happens, Tony?" she asked skeptically afraid of what he was going to tell her.

"When this happens. Bella, I love you a lot. And I can't stress that fact enough. So I figured the only way that you'd know was if I do this."

"Do what?" she demanded and he took a deep breath before shifting so that he was on one knee.

"This; Bella Swan, I love you and promise to love you. Will you marry me?"

me: wait for it...

me, jarvis, and esme: CLIFFIE!

me: i think that was really good

esme: i agree

jarvis: i second that.

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