His Armored Heart

Chapter Ten

The next morning, Tony woke early to get a few things done. He wanted to make sure his suit was ready for the fight he was almost certain he would face. Once finished, he made breakfast and took the plates into his room to surprise Bree when she woke.

The smell of bacon woke Bree, making her rub her eyes. "Tony?" she murmured. "Did you order food?"

"No, I made you breakfast in bed." Tony chuckled.

Bree looked up and met Tony's eyes. She smiled wide and sat up. "This is so sweet of you!"

"I wanted to do something special for you, especially since I don't know how much time I will have until Obadiah is apprehended." Tony said.

"What do you mean? Are you leaving?" Bree asked.

"I am going to help bring him in. If he has built a suit like mine, I will be the only one who can stop him." Tony explained.

"Tony, that's dangerous. Anything can happen." Bree scooted to the edge of the bed and waited until Tony sat down the food so she could take his hands in hers. "I don't want anything to happen to you."

"I know it's dangerous, but it's even more dangerous for anyone not equipped with a suit like mine." Tony explained, then lifted one of her hands and kissed it.

Bree turned her hand to cup his cheek. "That doesn't mean I won't worry."

"I know you will, but I will be back safe and sound. I have a reason to be careful now." Tony said truthfully.

"Yes you do, mister." Bree smiled at him. "I want my man to come back in one piece."

"You have my word, as your man." Tony chuckled.

Bree beamed. "That's the first time you've ever said something like that."

"Is it? Are you sure?" Tony asked, blushing softly.

"You've offhandedly said things, but that was the first time you have said I'm yours."

"I thought I said that when I also made the commitment to you?" Tony asked, not sure if he was remembering correctly.

Bree thought back on it herself. "You might have said it in a different way. But I love saying it. I love saying you're my boyfriend."

"You are my girlfriend." Tony replied, finding it odd to say, but nice.

"That makes me feel... amazing to hear that," Bree said softly.

"I have never said those words before." Tony admitted.

"No you haven't. How does it feel?"

"It feels... right." Tony answered after thinking about it for a moment.

Bree stood and ran her hands up his arms to rest on his shoulders. "It feels perfect."

Tony cupped the back of Bree's head and pulled her closer for a loving kiss. "I am going to keep you safe."

"What about your safety?" She murmured.

"I am going to come back to you. I promise you." Tony vowed to Bree.

"You better," Bree replied.

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That evening Tony approached the reactor site to look for Obediah. He didn't know what to expect, but knew to expect anything at this point. "Bree, can you hear me?" He asked through the com.

"I can. Although I'm unsure how I'm supposed to help you from the lab," Bree responded.

"I just need you to monitor the cameras. Something doesn't feel right." Tony muttered.