025. taking pleasure in other's misfortunes is bella's favorite pastime

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santa ana winds blowing hot from the north
and we where born to ride
roll down the windows, put down the top
crank up the beach boys baby don't let the music stop

randy newman ⸻ i love la

Washington DCJune 15th, 2011

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Washington DC
June 15th, 2011

Bella sat in the front row at her father and Rhodey's medal ceremony in Washington DC. It was hot and humid out, luckily, she sat in the shade. But that didn't stop her pink sundress from sticking to her back, as did the hair on her neck.

Nick Fury had stayed true to his and got them a presenter. To both Bella and Tony's delight, he had managed to get Senator Stern to do the honors. Bella could see the disdain riddled all over the senator's face as he stood on a podium addressing the small crowd.

"It is my honor to be here today to present these distinguished awards to Lieutenant Colonel James Rhodey and Mr. Tony Stark, who is, of course, a national treasure." He turned and picked up the medals, "Thank you Lieutenant Colonel, for such an exceptionally distinguished performance. You deserve this." He pinned the medal onto Rhodey's uniform.

"Thank you, sir." Rhodey spoke.

Stern then turned to Tony. "Mr. Stark. Thank you for such an exceptionally distinguished performance. You deserve this." As he pinned it on his suit, her father winced in pain. Evidently, the senator poked him. Stern then leaned forward and whispered something to him before turning back around again. "Let's get a photo." 

The three of them posed as the photographer snapped the picture. As soon as it was over, Tony walked down the steps to Bella.

"Congrats dad." Bella smiled at him. She reached up, took his sunglasses and placed them on her own face. They were too big for her, covering almost half her face. "I forgot mine."

"Keep 'em." Her father spoke as he slung his arm around her shoulder and walked towards their awaiting convertible Audi.

The flight back to Los Angeles was uneventful. When they landed, it was past 10 pm and both of them were starving.

"What do you say to grabbing something to eat?" Tony asked her as they walked down the steps of his private jet and onto the tarmac.

"Only if it's In-N-Out." Bella responded.

"I wouldn't want anything else." He gave her a lopsided smile as they climbed into yet another convertible Audi.

By the time they got their food and were driving back to Malibu, Bella had passed out in the passenger seat. Tony smiled down at the sleeping form of his daughter. Her face was completely peaceful in rest.

He pulled into the driveway and cut the motor. Trying very hard not to wake her, he carefully picked her up and carried her through the front door of the house. Silently, he walked up the stairs, into her room and laid her down in her bed. He gently pulled the covers over her sleeping form and planted a soft kiss on her forehead.

Tony looked at his daughter's sleeping face and felt like everything had fallen into place. He had a girlfriend; he had finally mended his relationship with Bella. They were finally a real family. The worst of it is over, he thought, it's all going to be uphill from here.

But boy was he wrong. This was only the beginning.


. . ⇢ ˗ˏˋ MILLIE SPEAKS!

I just love Tony and Bella fluff scenes. They're relationship is so wholesome and cute now 🥰

Only one more chapter to go!

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