I opened my eyes slowly after sleeping for what felt like forever. I looked up at the ceiling and noticed there was a ceiling fan. I don't remember having a ceiling fan in my room, very odd. Maybe I just don't remember it because I don't look at my ceiling very often. I also noticed my room was smaller than usual and very plain. It smelled like a hospital room and looked like one. I looked around the room some more, no one in it but me. I looked to my right and saw regular hospital machines; heart monitor, etc. It was unusually quiet and I know hospitals aren't the quietest of sorts.

I got out of the bed and scurried over to the door. I opened it slowly and peeked out, only to get pushed back in by a woman with a blackened face. I glared at her and tried to speak, but no words came out. She smiled at me as she took a knife out of her pocket. I backed away until she grabbed me and pushed the knife into my stomach. I screamed in pain but heard no sound….

I gasped loudly and opened my eyes, sitting up quickly in my bed. I breathed heavily as I looked at my feet that were covered in an ugly blue blanket. I wiggled my toes, and then looked around my room. It was really tiny and boring looking; ceiling fan, plain white walls with a window that had ugly dark blue curtains, a TV on the other side of the room that was on top of a small dresser. I felt my breathing quicken as I remembered that nightmare I just had and how the room resembled the same exact room I was in. I heard a strange beeping noise grow faster and louder while I realized what was going to happen to me.

Someone suddenly grabbed my arms and began to shake me roughly. I was about to scream for my life when I looked over to see who it was. I widened my eyes. Tony Stark? Was this another nightmare or was this reality? I was so confused that I just fell back on my pillow and stared into Tony's eyes. He had a concerned expression on his face until he looked up. I followed his gaze and saw Pepper standing on the other side of my bed. She rubbed her eyes, as if just waking up. I heard a door open and quickly turned to the door. I watched as a doctor walked over to me and looked at the machines to my right.

"Ah, great, she's awake!" the doctor said and smiled. I raised my eyebrow at him and looked at Tony for an answer. I didn't get one. The doctor wrote on his clipboard and looked at me. "I heard the monitor and came right in. She's alright though, just a slight panic attack. It's a natural reaction to things like this. Shall I tell her what's going on or will you Mr. Stark?"

"I'll do it; I think she'd be better off hearing it from me and Ms. Potts." Tony said and looked at me. I looked at him again, I was still confused and didn't like it one bit.

"Alright then, I'll leave you guys alone. I'm waiting on the test results, but I will come back when I get them." He smiled at me and left the room. I glanced over at Pepper, then at Tony again and waited patiently. Tony sighed, leaning over the railing to the bed.

"Do you want the bad news or the good news first?" he asked. I shrugged and went to take the mask off my face, but Tony stopped me and held it to my mouth and nose. I glared at him and crossed my arms. I saw a small smile creep up, and when it did, Tony quickly got rid of it. "I'll give the bad news, Pepper can give the good news. Good news is first."

Pepper sighed and smiled. "The good news is: you're going to live. Thank God for that, we all thought we were going to lose you! You're a very strong woman and I'm glad to have you as my best friend. Now I can tell people that I know someone who defeated death." I smiled at Pepper's silliness and snickered when I realized she looked like a clown. I pointed at her and giggled. "What's so funny?" She looked at Tony for confirmation; all he did was laugh when he realized what I was laughing at. Pepper glared and ran over to the mirror. She shrieked at what she saw. All her makeup was smeared over her face from sleep and rubbing her eyes. "I'm going to fix this up; I don't want to be here when you tell her the bad news…" Pepper hugged me before she left the room.

"You were in a fire… And your house is gone. It's completely destroyed. I'm so sorry Tianna…" Tony said and slumped back in the chair. He sighed and covered his face with his hands. I never saw Tony like this, and it was a real shock to see him like this now.

"Mr. Stark… How did I survive?" I said. I could tell Tony only heard mumbling because he raised his eyebrow at me. I rolled my eyes and moved the mask from my mouth. "I asked how I survived, Mr. Stark."

"Oh…" he hesitated for a moment. "Iron Man saved your life." I raised my eyebrows and smiled.

"Really?" Tony nodded and moved to the bed again. "Wow… That's twice now that he's saved my life. How do you know he saved me?"

"It was on the news this morning. You're not upset about your house?"

"No." I shrugged. "A house can be replaced but a life cannot. What caused the fire?"

"Don't know yet, I haven't seen the police report. It should be done in about two days. Jill wasn't there at the time of the fire."

"I'm not surprised; she was going to her friend's house. Does she know about what happened?" Pepper walked in and sat in the other chair.

"I wouldn't be so sure, unless she saw the report on it this morning. I'm assuming she's going to call you if she did."

"With what phone? I'm guessing all my belongings were destroyed, along with the house. My I.D, my cell, my bank cards… Oh jeez…" I sighed when I realized everything of mine was gone.

"They can all be replaced, I'll be sure to call City Hall and get all your information." Pepper said. "What we need to worry about now is your health and where you're going to stay until your house can be rebuilt."

"True, I can stay at my mother's house. I've been waiting to go visit anyways. Though I don't think she'll enjoy my being there for a whole year. That's usually the time these things take."

"Stay with me." Tony said. Pepper and I looked at him. Tony got offended by the looks on our faces and became defensive. "Hey, there's nothing wrong with a guy like me having a beautiful woman staying in his house! It'd be completely innocent anyways. I'm not such a bad guy all the time you know…"

"Suuureee… Tony Stark not such a bad guy all the time? Psh." I said as Pepper laughed.

"Actually, I think that would be a great idea. My place is a one bedroom, and Mr. Stark has a lot of extra room. Plus, I'm there almost all the time anyways, so now we'll have more time to hang out!" Pepper grinned and looked at Tony.

"True that… Alright, I'll stay with Mr. Stark, but only on a professional level. No funny business." I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Of course darling, nothing more or less. I shall keep my hands to myself."

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It's been two days since I first got to the hospital. In that time, Jillian had visited which brought me much joy. I also got to wear some clothes Pepper had bought me, instead of those horrible hospital gowns. I didn't like the feeling of drafts rushing up the gown… Nor did I like the fact that anyone could see my underwear! But on a better note, I was feeling greater every day. My breathing was back to normal, and all the smoke was out of my lungs. Even better, it was my last day and I was free to leave as soon as the doctor said I could.

Tony and Pepper had stayed by my side the whole time; they brought me tons of gifts and food. The hospital food was terrible… Tony even brought me some extremely beautiful blue roses; my favorite color and favorite flower! I didn't think for a second that I could ever be friends with Tony, but to my surprise, I was and realized that he wasn't such a bad guy once you got to know him. I kind of hated myself for judging him so quickly. From now on, I decided I would give him the benefit of a doubt.

We were playing a game of crazy eights when Dr. Margrave walked in. We smiled at him as he told us I was free to go as long as there was a number he could call in case the results came in any time soon. I mentioned that I'd be staying at Mr. Stark's house for a while and Tony gave Dr. Margrave his number. I shook the doctor's hand and thanked him for saving my life furthermore. I put all my gifts in a bag and we left the hospital. Though on our way to Tony's house, he had the driver stop to get a cheeseburger and whatever Pepper and I wanted. Pepper explained to me why Tony liked/craved cheeseburgers.

Once at his house, I settled in one of the guest rooms that had a bathroom. I liked my privacy and liked it even more when it was respected. I mean, with Tony Stark around, you never know what could happen. Well… You did, but you'd just rather think of that not happening and making sure that it didn't happen. At least the door had a lock on it right? Pepper said she would kill Tony if he tried anything anyways.

Pepper and I had got some shopping done, seeing as I needed clothes right away. During the shopping spree, Pepper had gotten a call from the police station. She gave me the bad news; my car didn't survive. I have to admit, it did ruin the shopping trip a bit, seeing as it took me so long to save up for that car.

In the end of it all, it didn't matter. I still had my job, my building and my employees. I had my friends, my family and even more so, my very own reason for living. Though it was a bummer to not have my own house, I was thankful for still being alive, thanks to Iron Man and Dr. Margrave.