Chapter 1

The sun shone down brightly and warmly, bringing beads of sweat to my brow. Sighing heavily, I swiped a hand across my forehead and looked up, glaring at the sun. "Darn you," I muttered, looking back at the ground. My partner in crime, Tony Stark, laughed at me. Then groaned as he took a boot to the head.

"Honestly, Lily, why do you do that all the time?" he whined, rubbing his forehead, where the boot had hit. I grinned, skipping down the street, away from him. Growling, he chased after me, ignoring the looks we were getting.

"I do that because you deserve it. BOOT TO THE HEAD!" I screamed, chucking another boot at him.

"I'm gonna get you for that," he called, catching up to me and putting me in a headlock. I laughed, collapsing onto the ground, taking him with me. An older couple passing by smiled at us, and I waved at them, smiling back.

"Have a nice day!" I called to them as they walked away. Tony raised an eyebrow as I pushed him off me and stood up. "What? I'm being polite. Politeness goes a long way in small towns, believe me."

"Tell me again why we're here, in the middle of nowhere Montana?" he asked, standing up as well. Shrugging, I started back down the street.

"I like Montana. We're hunting for a new place for me to live, 'member?"

"And I'm here because?"

"Because, oh grumpy one, your father thought I was the bee's knees and adopted me. Therefore, you are my brother, and as my brother, you are helping me figure out what I should do." Sighing, Tony followed me down the street.

"Sometimes I wish he hadn't adopted you," he muttered.

"That hurts, right here," I said with a pout, pointing to my heart. Rolling his eyes, Tony slung an arm around my shoulders. "So, what do you think?" I asked. We'd stopped in front of a small cottage-like house, yellow with white trim. One story, white door with a window, a small porch with a flower garden in front. There were two windows on the front, one on each side of the porch. A cobblestone path cut through the front lawn from the gate in the fence to the porch.

"No way am I letting my adoptive sister move to some godforsaken town in the middle of nowhere." I glared at him, and he shrugged. "Besides, this house is way too quaint for you. Nope, you are not moving here."

"Alright, my decision is made. I'm gonna buy this house."

"Of course you are," Tony grumbled, rolling his eyes. Laughing, I pulled him into the house. The front room was rather large, the outside of the house having been deceptive about its size. Cream colored walls and a dark, hardwood floor was all the room had at that moment, but it didn't detract from its charm in the slightest. Dragging Tony along behind me, I forayed into the kitchen, which was just as sweet as the outside of the house, with cheery yellow walls, wood flooring, and bright white cabinets. The countertops were of a pale stone that looked almost like marble.

Continuing with the tour, Tony and I ventured into the bathrooms and bedrooms, which were, like the rest of the house, quaint, charming, and empty.

"I just don't see it, Lil," Tony muttered as we left. I shrugged.

"Too bad. I like it, and I'm gonna buy it. Besides, you're not the one who's going to live in it."

"Yeah? Well, you're going to force me to visit you. You always do."

"I shouldn't have to force you, Tony. You are my brother, after all."

"Lillian Marie Stark, you are irritating."

"Thank you! It makes me happy that someone appreciates it." I grinned raucously, mahogany brown hair flopping into my face. Tony rolled his eyes, ruffling my hair and getting more of it on my face. Pouting, I punched his shoulder. "Don't touch my hair, Anthony Stark, or I will hurt you."

"You can't hurt me," he challenged, turning away haughtily. I raised an eyebrow.

"You wanna bet?" I asked, crossing my arms. "You may be Iron Man, but I've been your sister for much longer than you've been saving the world. I know how to take you down, mister."

Tony rolled his eyes. "Oh, scary," he teased. With a smirk, I pounced and knocked him to the ground. A brief scuffle ensued, ending with me sitting on Tony's stomach, a grin plastered on my face. He raised his hands in surrender. "Alright, I give up. You win."

"Okay. Now, let's go buy this house!"

A/N Alright, so this story will be relatively light and fluffy. I hope you guys like it. Please review and tell me what you think; it always makes my day and motivates me to do the best I can.

On another note, I'm a champion in Classical Duo Speech and Drama! Cause my partner and I are just that epic. :D