So... In an earlier part of this fic (Hands, I believe), I mention several things that Tony does that Pepper appreciates. I thought they were decent ideas, so I decided to make them into little oneshots for this fic.
I only own my ideas.
First Date
Tony smiles at her across the table. "You look absolutely stunning, Pepper."
She blushes, a pinkish tint coloring her fair skin. "I don't want to stroke your already huge ego, but you look handsome too, as always."
His grin widens. They both know that he isn't as arrogant as he used to be, but Pepper still jumps at any chance to make fun of him.
Tony has spent at least two hours getting ready for this. Even though he's known Pepper for over 10 years, this is an important milestone in their relationship: the crossover from friends to lovers. Tony has always believed that first dates are vital to the success of a relationship, even though he has had few long-term relationships.
And he doesn't want to mess things up with Pepper. She is too perfect, too important to him to waste with a one-night stand. She is the one who has always been there for him, never leaving. Through everything that has happened to him, she has stuck around and seen him through it. With her, Tony feels that he can face the future, knowing that he will make it through it because she is there by his side.
The date goes flawlessly. Although they both already know everything about each other, they never run out of things to talk about. She is mysterious and fascinating, a combination that captivates Tony, and he finds himself analyzing her every statement, studying her like she is one of his inventions. She notices this, but it doesn't bother her; Tony is very observant, and that's one of the things she loves about him.
After dinner, he walks her to her car in the pouring rain. They are sopping wet within seconds, but neither of them care. They run hand in hand through the street, laughing. When she pauses beside the unlocked door, he moves in, capturing her lips with his. Her hands move up to knot in his damp hair, and he pulls her closer. After a few seconds, they pull away for breath, but remain tangled up in each other.
And as he stares into her light blue eyes, he knows that this is the start of something big. Something that will define both of them for the rest of their lives. Because he knows he will never, ever love someone else as much as her.
Well, yeah. There it is. I'll be posting more soon!