The past few months had been intense for Pepper and Tony. Since the brunet's decision to move to Toronto and their subsequent move into their new house, they had been dealing with the novelties of living together in a new place. The new house was everything they could have wished for: spacious, comfortable, and with enough space for the twins to run and play. Despite all the joys, the media wouldn't give them a break. Their relationship had become public in a way neither of them expected, and the personal life of the Potts-Stark family was in all the headlines. Paparazzi followed their every step, and speculations about their future were in all the tabloids. With March Break approaching, the man saw the perfect opportunity for a little getaway.

The redhead arrived home exhausted after a long day of meetings and heavy traffic. When she opened the door, she found her boyfriend sitting on the couch with an expectant look. He immediately stood up when he saw her, a smile forming on his lips.

"Babe, what's this?" she asked, her eyes fixed on the suitcases next to the piano.

"I'm glad you're home. I was starting to get worried. Kate told me you'd be leaving at 4 PM and it's already 5:30 PM," Stark said as he stood up to kiss her.

"I had a meeting that lasted longer than we expected, and the traffic didn't help," the woman said, a bit dazed, but she returned his peck.

"Well, that doesn't matter now. You're home, and that's what counts."

"Tony, you still haven't told me why those suitcases are here."

"Oh, it's because we're going on a trip," he smiled.

"We are?" She didn't remember any trip.

"The girls are going to stay in Vancouver with Sasha for March Break, and we're going to take these days to spend some time alone."

"We are?" Potts repeated, still a bit confused.

"Yes. Everything's arranged with your mom, so you can go take a shower calmly. The jet leaves at 8 PM," Tony explained, shrugging. "Ah, Lizzie already packed your suitcase, so you don't need to worry about anything," he referred to the lady who worked at their house.

"The last time you planned a trip like this, our secret got out and our lives were hell for weeks."

"Look on the bright side; this time we have nothing to hide."

The redhead was about to respond when she saw Erin and Iris coming down the stairs laughing. They were already dressed and had small backpacks on their backs that she could swear were filled with toys, including their favorite: an Iron Man teddy bear.

Of course, they were going to feed their father's ego, Pepper always thought to herself. He was the little ones' biggest idol.

"Mommy, you're home!" Erin shouted as she ran towards her, and she bent down to pick her up.

"I missed you," Iris said, hugging her mother's legs, even though she had only been away for the afternoon.

"I missed my little princesses too," she said, hugging the twins and kissing the tops of their heads.

"Did Daddy tell you we're going to stay with Grandma this week?" Erin asked excitedly as her mother put her back on the ground. They loved Sasha.

"Grandma said she's going to teach us how to make pancakes and take us to the diner she used to take you when you were our age," Iris added.

"Wow, that's great!"

"And Daddy said he's taking you on a surprise trip," she continued.

"That was supposed to be a surprise; now you ruined it," her sister reprimanded. "Besides, he said he's taking Mommy on a trip as a surprise," she corrected her.

"It's okay, you two. No one ruined anything," Tony said before they could start an argument. "Pep already knows we're traveling; she just doesn't know the destination yet, and that's the secret."

"Ohh!" the girls exclaimed in unison.

"So, even they know where we're going, and I don't?" Pepper asked, looking at her boyfriend.

"As we said, it's a surprise. Now go get ready; we're having dinner at Michael's before heading to Vancouver," he referred to the three women's favorite restaurant.

Potts didn't know exactly how or why, but she quickly and effortlessly gave in to the brunet's mysterious trip. She didn't take long to get ready, and as he said, they had dinner at Michael's. At 8 PM, they took the jet and went to Vancouver. They spent the night at Sasha's house, and she couldn't contain her happiness upon learning that her daughter and Tony were now living together. She tried to insert the terms marriage and new babies into the conversation, but the couple always found a way to change the subject. The next morning, the couple said goodbye to the twins and Sasha and took the jet again to the destination that was still a surprise for Pepper. She spent half the trip trying to figure out where they were going, as she spent the other half sleeping.

Stark clearly loved this last part because she only woke up when they landed in the Maldives, making his surprise truly work.

"Are we where I think we are?" the woman asked, unable to contain a smile.

"Yes," he admitted.

"I can't believe it. How... How did you manage to hide this from me? You can't even go to the supermarket without my help!" She was totally surprised, but also happy.

Tony rolled his eyes, making her laugh. "Well, Miss Potts, you'd better get used to being surprised because this was just the first of many surprises you'll have during this trip," he said, helping her out of the jet while she still looked at him in disbelief.

They took a seaplane to the resort where they would be staying. As expected, the place was spectacular. Their bungalow was the most luxurious one, and since there were no other bungalows nearby, it offered a breathtaking view of the entire island. Since they arrived in the late afternoon, they left their things at the resort and headed to the beach. There, Pepper had another surprise. There was a tent lit by candlelight, various foods and drinks arranged on a small table, and some cushions around it. There was also a mattress with blankets and a nearby bonfire to keep them warm from the sea breeze. Stark served them a glass of champagne, and amidst the romantic atmosphere, they ended up making love under the moonlight.

They spent two more days enjoying the island, and then Tony said it was time to go to their next destination, which again surprised her because Pepper thought the Maldives would be their only stop. The next destination was Paris, and indeed, the third time was the charm. The first time Stark and Potts were in the city together, she worked for him, but they weren't in a relationship, so the trip was mostly her staying alone in the hotel while he was too busy with other women to care. The second time, they were dating, and although they had great moments, they were interrupted in a way they both wished to forget. But the third time, well, the third time was perfect. They could enjoy Paris as a normal couple. They didn't need to hide. They walked hand in hand, kissed in public, and didn't mind having their pictures taken by some paparazzi. They spent two days in the city of the Eiffel Tower and then went on to spend the rest of their trip in Greece. It was their first time in the country, and they ended up choosing Mykonos as their destination.

"Hello, beautiful," the man said in a slightly sleepy voice as he woke up that Saturday morning.

"Hi, Sleeping Beauty," the woman laughed.

"You know, this is a great sight to wake up to," he commented as he sat up in bed, leaning against the headboard to admire her. His girlfriend was wearing a blue bikini that accentuated the color of her eyes and highlighted every curve of her body that he loved so much.

"Seeing you wake up isn't such a bad sight either..." she responded, blushing at his comment.

Tony smiled and got up, walking towards her. "Why don't you stop looking for clothes?" he asked, hugging her from behind and kissing her neck. This made Pepper stop rummaging through her suitcase for a second.

"Because I can't go have breakfast like this," she pointed to her own body.

"We can have breakfast here in the room, and you don't even need to be dressed for that," he said, running his hands slowly down her sides, causing goosebumps.

"Tony..." the redhead said with difficulty as she turned around, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"What?" the brunet asked, pulling her closer.

"We're going to be late... We only have one more day here."

"I know... But this room was expensive, and it doesn't seem fair not to enjoy it the way it deserves," Stark said with a suggestive look on his face.

"And how would that be?" she asked.

"Why don't I show you?" he said, and without giving her a chance to respond, he kissed her.

As always happened with them, the slow kiss soon became voracious. The touches on each other's bodies always caused intense reactions and the need to go further. Tony slid his hands down to Pepper's thighs and squeezed them. Holding onto her, he lifted her, and she automatically wrapped her legs around his waist. Without stopping kissing her, he walked with her to the bed and laid her down, positioning himself on top. The man started kissing the redhead's neck, moving up to her ear where he gave light nibbles, then down to the middle of her breasts. He sucked on her white skin with intensity, knowing it would leave some marks. Using his hands, Stark began massaging her breasts over her bikini top.

"Oh my God, babe..." she moaned.

Seeing how Potts reacted to his caresses, the brunet gave a sly smile and resumed kissing her while removing the top of her swimsuit. She arched her body to help him, and as soon as he got rid of the piece, he turned his attention to her breasts.

Tony used his tongue on Pepper's nipple, sucking and nibbling it while using his hand to give equal attention to the other one. He spent long minutes alternating his teasing between them, and she squirmed more and more, uttering indecipherable words. The man saw when the redhead moved her hand to her own intimacy and inserted two fingers inside herself, closing her eyes with pleasure. As much as the brunet loved seeing her like that, he grabbed her arms, preventing her from continuing, and pulled them up. He slowly sucked on the two fingers she had used and then kissed her again.

Potts ran her fingers through his hair and pulled him by the nape as if she wanted to have him even closer. She wanted to feel the warmth of his body over hers, but soon realized she was at a disadvantage, wearing only the bottom part of her bikini while her boyfriend still had on his shirt and sweatpants from the previous night. Wasting no time, Pepper started pulling off his shirt, and while Stark helped her take it off, she pushed him onto the bed, reversing their positions and getting on top. The woman used her nails to run down Tony's abs and her mouth to lick and bite his exposed skin. She saw how he panted and felt how ready he was to have her, but this time, it was she who wanted to tease him, so she knelt on the bed and removed the rest of his clothes all at once. The brunet didn't have much time to think about what she was going to do next because soon Potts was between his legs, and he felt her suck the head of his member with maddening precision.

"Pep..." Tony moaned. He was struggling to even say her name.

Pepper smiled and began to suck the entire length of his shaft. Sometimes she did it slowly, other times more quickly. She knew he was close to his limit, but hearing Tony's moans mixed with her name was just an incentive to continue.

"Gosh, I'm going to come," he warned her, but she ignored him.

The woman increased the pace at which her tongue worked and used her hand to give him even more pleasure. It didn't take long for Stark to come, and even then, she continued playing with his member for a few more moments. As she climbed back up his body, reaching his level, the redhead had a mischievous smile on her face and ran her tongue over her lips just to tease him even more. That was the last straw, and without worrying about being gentle, Tony threw her onto the bed, reversing their positions again. He pulled her in for another kiss and moved his hand down to her center, inserting a finger without warning. She was taken by surprise and moaned against his lips. Tony moved his finger in and out, feeling how wet she was. He then added a second finger, and when he inserted a third, he heard her scream in the midst of an orgasm.

"Tony..." she moaned. Pepper was flushed and had lost control over her body. "Please..."

"Not yet," the brunet said, knowing what she wanted, but instead of fulfilling her request, he removed the last piece of her clothing that separated them and began to suck on her center.

The redhead moaned and automatically spread her legs a little wider. The man felt her arch her body and pull his hair as if telling him not to stop what he was doing. And he didn't. Tony used his tongue to explore every part of her intimacy. He knew exactly what her weak spots were, and each time he hit them, he felt her squirm and heard her moan even louder. After giving her a second orgasm that morning, the brunet kissed her again and finally penetrated her, making both of them moan at the contact of their sexes. From then on, neither of them was gentle. He moved quickly and strongly. His thrusts made the redhead even more excited, and she scratched his back as a sign of how much she was lost in the moment.

Potts wrapped her legs around her boyfriend's waist in an attempt to feel him even deeper inside her. They both felt the urgency of their actions, and it didn't take long for them to climax together. The couple lay still for a few moments, unable to move, Stark still inside her, and as he pulled out to lie next to her, they both felt a shiver run through their bodies.

"That was..." Pepper began to say when she finally caught her breath.

"Fantastic," Tony finished.

"Totally," she smiled, snuggling into his chest and feeling his hands wrap around her waist.

"But I think now we really are late."

The redhead laughed. "That's okay, it was worth it."

"I agree."

They then fell into silence. The brunet played with her hair while she caressed his chest. Sometimes, she missed the arc reactor that used to be there.

"Tony..." she called, tilting her head up to look at him.

"Yes?"

"Thank you."

"For what?"

"For all this."

"You don't need to thank me, Pep."

"Actually, I do. We really needed a few days just for us, and this week has been incredible."

"At least on that, I have to agree," he smiled. "This trip has been memorable, hasn't it?"

"Very," she leaned in to kiss him.

"What do you think about enjoying a bit more, then?"

"Really? You're insatiable..."

"Hey!" Tony said, pretending to be offended. "I wasn't talking about sex. I was referring to exploring the island. I know you wanted to take that boat tour."

Pepper rolled her eyes, knowing he had ulterior motives, but she really did want to take the tour. "That sounds like a great idea."

"Great."

"Great," she gave him a peck and got up, heading towards the bathroom.

As he watched her walk completely naked, Stark had to control himself from pulling her back into bed. That woman managed to stir all his senses in the most raw and insane way possible.