His Armored Heart

Chapter Four

Bree flattened out the shoulders of Tony's tuxedo, then turned him to face her so she could fix his tie. "I thought you didn't want to go to this event. What changed your mind?"

"You showed me the dress you planned to wear." Tony said with a cute grin.

"Just because I decided to wear red?" She chuckled. "You know Obadiah isn't going to be expecting you, and neither is Pepper."

"I like to catch people off guard. It can teach you a lot about people's true nature." Tony chuckled.

"Bree nodded in agreement. "Yes, that's very true. Umm... are we riding together? Or separate?"

"What are you more comfortable with?" Tony asked Bree.

"I'm asking you, Tony. If we walk out on the red carpet together. Everyone will be questioning you and asking if you're off the market and have decided to settle down." Bree caressed the back of Tony's hand and smiled softly. "I don't want you to do something you're not ready for. We've only been together a month and a half."

Tony gave a little shrug. "I will just tell them the truth, that we are just taking things slow and seeing where it goes."

What? Bree felt herself blush pink. "You don't mind saying you're with me?" She asked quietly.

"It's pretty much already known that we have been keeping each other company. Besides, it's not a bad thing." Tony pointed out.

Bree reached up and wrapped her arms around Tony's neck. "No, it's not a bad thing at all."

"Will you attend the event with me?" Tony asked, to make it official.

"I would love to," Bree answered, a bright smile on her face.

"We have to leave in ten minutes. Will you be ready?" Tony asked, wanting to be on time.

"I just need my purse and my heels, then I'll be ready."

"Hurry up then." Tony teased playfully.

Bree leaned up and stole a quick kiss before she let go and went into the next room to get her purse.

Tony slowly followed behind Bree, having nothing else to do until they left. This is going to make things official between us.

Once Bree stepped into her heels, she turned and faced Tony. "Lead the way."

"Maybe you shouldn't wear that dress after all. You will catch the eye of every man at the event." Tony said, feeling protective.

Bree chuckled then leaned up to steal a kiss. "I don't belong to anyone but you Tony. If you want to make that clear when we get there, that's up to you."

"I think they are already getting that message, but if I need to remind anyone, I will." Tony promised.

"Then I'm ready to get in the car when you are. Did you call for a limo this time around?" She asked curiously.

"You will just have to wait and see." Tony grinned. He took Bree's hand and led her through the house and outside.

Bree grinned, seeing her favorite silver Audi waiting for him. "You know I have a soft spot for this car."

"And you know I like to arrive in style." Tony chuckled. Walking around to the passenger side, he helped Bree into his car, then walked back around to climb in the driver's seat.

"Yes," Bree laughed, "I do."

A moment later, Tony had them flying down the road. "I love this car." He chuckled, clearly enjoying himself.