Lennon had been living with Tony, Pepper and Bruce for almost nine months. The three went home to California, where Lennon got her own room down the hall from Bruce's-which she was sure that Tony did on purpose-and worked most days helping Bruce in the lab and playing music. She spent some nights teaching Tony how to play guitar, and jamming out in the kitchen while she cooked. Pepper loved having another girl around the house, and the two often went shopping together or having drinks on the couch in the living room after dinner while they watched movies and talked about whatever came to mind.

But, what mattered most to Tony, was that Bruce was happy.

The man would wake up and walk around the house like he were part of a musical, and almost dance around the lab. Tony would catch him some nights at dinner, staring at the young woman with a rosy blush to his cheeks. He was laughing a lot more. He was smiling. He was as happy as a man in love in the summer time could be.

Tony's next mission was to get them together.

Lennon was in the kitchen cooking dinner. An old rock song she had covered with Sam years before was blaring through the speakers while she skipped around, adding spices and seasoning to the food she was cooking when Tony found her. He watched her from the doorway for a moment, shaking his head. It was easy to see why Bruce was crazy about the girl.

"Very nice performance, Miss Burke." He finally called from the doorway, clapping his hands.

Lennon squeaked and dropped her spoon. "Jesus! You scared the hell out of me." She said, turning around. She didn't seem embarrassed about being caught in her kitchen performance, however, despite the scare.

Tony smelled the air. "Smells amazing."

"Thanks. Pepper found the recipe online, and asked me to make it."

The billionaire grinned. "Well, it smells fantastic. Cajun?"

Lennon smiled. "Gumbo. I was craving some homestyle Louisiana cooking earlier, so when Pepper brought me the recipe, I jumped at the chance." She said, proudly.

"Can't wait." Tony turned to pour himself a glass of scotch. He could feel her eyes on him, like she knew he wanted to talk to her. He decided there was no point in delaying anymore. "So," He started to say. "I've been meaning to ask you about something."

She shrugged. "Okay, what's up?"

Tony grinned teasingly. "How's it going with Bruce?"

Lennon blinked innocently, but he fought back a smirk as he saw the blush that crept up her cheekbones. "I don't know what you mean."

Tony chuckled. "Oh, come on now, everyone knows. You guys make it so obvious. The way you stare at each other when the other isn't looking," Lennon's face got super red. "The way you two blush whenever anyone brings it up..."

"Shut up!" She whined.

The billionaire laughed. "Gotcha."

Lennon glared at him, her face still bright red. "Alright, you caught me, you dick." She snapped, making Tony smirk. "So what if I like the guy? He's… He's nice." Her voice trailed off as she looked at the ground.

"He's a little more than nice. He's also funny, sweet, an absolute genius..."

"I swear to God, I will hit you with my spoon."

"Alright, alright, I'm just trying to prove a point. You should tell him."

"Tony, you're fucking crazy. Besides, even if I do..." She said, her voice trailing off quietly. "I doubt that the man would have any interest in someone like me."

Tony nearly dropped his drink. "Are you kidding me? The man's crazy about you!"

She snorted.

"He does! Trust me, I've been around him for months, the man's love drunk."

Lennon giggled. "Alright, well, what do you suggest, then, Mr. Stark?" She asked.

"I have a great plan." Tony said as an evil grin spread across his face. "Tomorrow night, I'm taking Pepper out. We're going out for dinner, then, we're going to a musical she's been dying to see, and we're going to be out for most of the night. I thought, maybe, you and Bruce could have a date night." He said happily.

Lennon was still looking at him as if he had lost his mind. "And, how do you suggest I do this? Some of the best places require reservations weeks in advance." She explained.

"Yes, but you're a fabulous cook, Miss. Burke." Tony replied. "I'll ask him what he likes, saying you want to know what to make for dinner tomorrow night. Then, tomorrow night when Pepper and I go out and he's all busy being nerdy in the lab, you take a few of the fancy bottles of wine out of the collection, whatever you prefer, get it all ready, change into something pretty, and tell him dinner's ready, and when he comes upstairs, he'll be surprised with a wonderful date night by the fire. It'll be perfect and romantic and maybe we'll be able to break the sexual tension up a bit."

Lennon's jaw dropped to the floor. She was obviously in shock, but, Tony could see the gears turning in her head. Eventually, she sighed. "Okay, maybe this'll work, but I don't really have anything to wear, Tony."

"Covered. Pepper is going shopping tomorrow morning to find something pretty to wear for tomorrow night as well. She's planning on dragging you along anyway." Tony said excitedly. I am an evil genius, and I don't care what anybody says.

Lennon hesitated, but eventually smirked. "Alright, Stark. You win."
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