Tony leave a party in Europe because he's bored by all of that. But he didn't think he will find a mermaid. and that this woman is what he search all along.
"So tell me everything," Tony said to the mermaid, as he sit down next the bathtub. He had brought some cushions into the bathroom where the woman was still, and settles close to her.
"What does it feel like to be a mermaid?" "Oh, not much of anything very interesting actually. We spend our time swimming and trying to find food... And fearing the surface and its dangers. Even if a very long time ago it was quite different... The ocean is beautiful, but I was getting bored in this life and I needed to change. Have you ever felt like that?"
"Yes, I have..." Tony replied, nodding his head. "More often than people think." "What do you do all day?" Asked the mermaid as she leaned against the edge of the bathtub. "I spend most of my time in my garage. I make things, lots of things. I'm a genius, literally... so I try to help people as much as I can with my inventions." "Oh Tony I'd love to see them!" "Really?" "Yes I've always loved human inventions, I even took a wheel off an old mill once to see how it works. Without telling my sisters, of course."
"It reminds me of when I was a kid," added Tony. "Every time I saw something I wanted to take it apart to see how it worked. I wanted to become a mechanic"
"Oh so you are a mechanic?" "No, it's actually not really my job" "So what do you do? Who are you? I want to know everything.."
Y/N felt so good around Tony. It was as if she had always known him even though she knew nothing about him. And now, she wanted to know everything. His story, his past, every detail.
Tony smirked. "It's going to be long" "I've got all the time!" "Yes.. Even if I bore you, you are stuck in this bathtub anyway" joked Tony, which made the mermaid laugh.
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Tony then told her a few things about his life, his childhood, his relationship with his father, how he met his friends like rhodey and happy, or how he had to take over the family business even though he didn't really want to. He also told her about his passions and various things.
"But enough about me," interrupted Tony, "How did you get here? In the river?" "I wanted to discover the human world. Every day I was getting closer and closer. But yesterday I got too close and a fisherman's boat saw me. The men started to throw their fishing nets at me. I got scared and managed to escape, but without realizing it all of a sudden I found myself in a river. I was hurt, lost, exhausted and passed out. That's where you saved me... thanks again" "That's why I'm here for.." Tony smiled. "Tell me about your life as a hero..." asked the woman.
The man raised an eyebrow and looked at her. He wasn't used to talking about his life, but since the young woman seemed genuinely interested, and that was rare, he decided to try and continued his story. He told her how he became a superhero and what it meant. From positive to negative.
It was surprising how easy it was for him to confide in Y/N. Of course he didn't trust her yet, he had been betrayed too many times before, but he felt comfortable with her.
"It must have been hard," the siren said to him after Tony had talked about everything he had been through. The man's suffering was like a stab in her heart. "Yes it was. But it's all right." Reassured Tony with a movement of his hands. "I wish I could have been there to help you..."
This man had a heart bigger than she had ever seen and he was willing to do anything to protect those he loved. Mermaids had a special ability to read people's hearts, but even without it Y/N could have easly known it by reading it in his eyes.
She could only be in awe of this man. He was so strong. And intelligent. And with such a big heart. And funny. And handsome. She could feel her heart beating in her chest again.
"You deserve better" were the only words the mermaid managed to get out of her mouth as Tony looked at her tenderly.
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"If you say so," replied Tony, letting his hand slide into the bathtub water, his eyes resting on the mermaid's tail. Her scales were a beautiful color and shone in the sunlight that was now setting.
"May I?" He asked, pointing to her tail. She nodded her head and Tony delicately passed his hand along her tail, touching her scales who sparkled with the feeling of his hand on it. "It's beautiful," Tony said. "Is it really?.. Don't humans find it repulsive or even frightening?" "Maybe I'm more reckless than most humans," Tony winked at the mermaid, which made her laugh.
The two looked at each other for a moment. Tony still had his warm hand on her and she felt shivers running down her body. "It's getting late, you should sleep and get strengh back.." Tony said suddenly as he took his hand away. "You're going to stay here until you get better, okay?" "I don't want to go, and I don't have anywhere to go.. where I live I'm pretty lonely." "You can stay here as long as you want," Tony smiles as he turns off the bathroom lights, leaving only a few candles lit.
As he was about to left the room Tony turned to Y/N "Good Night Little Mermaid" "Good night, my hero"
