I shot up suddenly with a large gasp as I opened my eyes. In front of me was a nice view. I realized I was sitting on a hill that over-looked the city. I turned my head to the left to see if there was anyone around. I then turned my head to the right and screamed, backing away quickly.

"Get away from me!" I yelled. The robot-thing turned towards me and extended its hand.

"Don't worry. I won't hurt you, I promise." it said. I narrowed my eyes at it for a moment before taking its hand. The thing helped me up on my two feet.

"Thanks..." I said and brushed myself off.

"No prob. Are you alright? You had quite the scare, I'm sure."

"Yeah, I'm fine. Uhm..." I chuckled awkwardly and took a step back.

The thing sat down on the grass and pat the spot next to it. I hesitated a moment, then sat down next to it. I crossed my legs and pulled at the grass, while the thing had its legs stretched out and was leaning on its elbows. I looked at the robot and blushed, turning away quickly as soon as it turned its head towards me.

"Why did you jump off that building?" it asked.

"For your information, I didn't jump. I was pushed. I wish I had jumped though..." I replied and turned to look at the robot. It was quiet before it answered.

"I know you don't mean that."

"How would you know what I mean and what I don't mean? You don't even know me. What did you say your name was again?"

"Iron Man. I know enough to say that any beautiful woman should not wish to end her life. What is so terrible about your life?" he said.

"Well, for starters, there's this guy that is absolutely arrogant and thinks he's all that and a bag of Doritos. He practically blackmailed me into working for him. I've been single for 3 years and I can't stand it anymore. I was just pushed off a building by some woman, and I had to cancel all of my clients because of said man who I just want to smack! Now I'm sitting here with this weird robot type thing and spilling all my problems!"

"Ah, I see. This man you mentioned, tell me more about him."

"His name is Tony Stark, you may have heard about him. He's a famous playboy who doesn't give a flying hoot about the feelings he may be hurting. He keeps bringing up this guy who spoke Spanish. Tony's just infuriating. I mean he makes me so mad, I could just... just... UGH!" I said and threw my hands up in the air.

"Well Tianna, a man doesn't continually bring up another man for no reason. Have you thought of a reason why Tony has such an interest in this man?"

"I kind of used him to make Tony jealous... But only because he used my best friend to make me jealous!"

"Then, you've found your reason."

"Yeah, I suppose so. Wait a sec, how do you know my name?" I was sitting up straight now, deeply concerned about what Iron Man might know about me.

"Word gets around my dear. You're the famous Tianna Bellfaire, Interior Decorator of New York. You have your own business, and own your own building, the one which you were pushed off of." he said and stood up. I looked up at Iron Man as he towered over me. I began to feel a bit intimidated and stood up myself.

"Thanks, by the way." I said.

"For what?" Iron Man asked.

"For saving my life..." I shuffled my feet awkwardly, feeling embarrassed because I didn't thank him right away.

"Oh!" he chuckled. "No need to thank me darling. May I ask you something Tianna?"

"Sure."

"Are you not afraid of me?" I bit my lip before I answered.

"Not really. I mean, if you were going to hurt me or something, you'd have done it by now right?"

"True. I was just asking because most people are. Afraid of me that is." Iron Man turned to face me and shrugged. "It's an occupational hazard." I nodded in agreement as he moved to face the view again.

I moved closer to him, my arm almost touching his. I looked out towards the city, thoughts moving through my mind. Why wasn't there anyone else around and why did he save me? "Iron Man..." I said quietly.

"Yes love?"

"You know, I feel safe around you. Like nothing bad could happen."

"I'm pleased that you feel that way." he said in return. I smiled and leaned my head against his arm. The metal was cold and smooth. Iron Man looked to his side, and down at me. I looked up at him and smiled again. It was silent until I broke it.

"What are you exactly?" I asked.

"Not what, but who." he said and pulled away from me. Iron Man put his hand on my shoulder and turned me towards him. Our bodies were now facing each other.

"Well, who are you exactly then?"

"A man in a greatly designed titanium suit. That's all you need to know."

"Surely you can give me more details than that, ." I urged. He stepped back.

"I've already said too much, dearest."

"You've not really said anything honestly. Come on, just a few more details. I want to know who my hero is."

"I must be off. Be safe Tianna, and I would suggest you go to the police. They can help you deal with your killer problem." Iron Man moved to the edge of the hill.

"But, wait! Where are you going?!"

"You might want to step back." I stepped back and watched him carefully, trying to figure out why he couldn't say anything more.

"Iron Man, please!"

"I'm sorry, Tianna." he said and flew off.

I watched Iron Man fly away until I couldn't see him anymore. I sighed, turning around and walked down the hill. Walking on grass in heels wasn't the best experience I've had in my life, neither was being pushed off a building. Which reminded me of what Iron Man said.

I stopped by the nearest police station and told them everything. I gave them every detail I could remember and arranged to have a new house alarm installed the next day. Once that was done, they decided they couldn't do anything else and would send for a couple of officers to investigate the business building.

I took a cab home that the police station paid for and instantly felt relieved when I walked into the house. Jillian had asked where I was, I told her what happened. She said she felt scared for me and agreed to be here when the people would come to install the alarm. I was greatful for having a best friend such as her.

I grabbed the extra sketch-pad I had lying around and went upstairs into my room. I opened the window a bit and sat on my bed. I took the pencil off my side-table and began to draw a sketch of Iron Man. I smiled to myself as I remembered all the details and put them in. I colored it in with the pencil crayons that were on my desk and taped the finished drawing on my wall.

************************************************************

"Welcome back sir." Jarvis said as Tony walked in.

"Thanks Jarvis. Any mail?" The robots worked their magic, taking off the suit from Tony.

"No sir, went out to get an errand done. I'm assuming the rescue went well sir?"

"Yes, as a matter of fact it did. It was a close call though. I need to do some work on the suit. Schedule that in for me." Tony fixed himself a glass of scotch and sat in his favorite leather lazy-boy chair.

"Right away sir."

"Jarvis."

"Still here sir."

"Am I arrogant?"

" , you are who you are."

"So I am arrogant... Thought so." Tony said and sipped his drink.