Stark hits "stone"wall (Ironman love story)

Chapter 13

Tony's pov

There was a certain hop in my step as I jogged down the stairs in my home to the kitchen where my PA, Pepper Potts, was sitting at the island drinking coffee and reading a magazine.

"I was counting down the minutes you when you were going to put a move on Emma Stone." She spoke and sipped her black substance, placing the magazine down and sliding it over to me. There was an article and several pictures...all on Emma and I.

My brow rose as I opened the fridge and grabbed a bottle of water, "That's funny, I didn't know you were that interested in my social life, Miss Potts."

"I hope you're taking her somewhere not too classy tonight."

I gulped down half of the bottle, I drink out of mainly nervous habit. But I really wouldn't look to great if I showed up to my date hammered, so I stuck to the water. "Just a little bit, but nothing special."

I nodded firmly and started to leave the area when she stopped me, picking some stray fuzz from my blazer then looking me dead in the eyes. For a petite woman, she's very intimidating. "You like her don't you?"

I pursed my lips trying to hide my emotions and then nodded with a sigh, "A lot."

Pepper gave me a genuine smile and I had to stop myself from grinning back just happy of her approval, I shrugged, "I'm falling for her, Pep." She looked surprised at my admittance, "But, keep it on the D.L."

I continued my way to my workroom where my cars were parked and then shouted back at Pepper, "Oh and don't be busy tonight, I invited her over and I want you to meet her."

"Goodbye Mr. Stark."

"Bye Miss Potts."

My stomach was pounding as I neared Emma's house, it was the strangest feeling I've ever had. Mind my father's funeral, but this was different. Way different.

I pulled up and parked in front of her door, then hopped out and went up to ring the bell. As I waited, I straightened my blazer out and picked off a stray fuzz. Tonight I decided to be less formal, just a black blazer with faded blue jeans and a dark gray v-neck tee. No gel in the hair, I specifically remembered she liked it better that way. The wait wasn't long, she threw open the door and dragged me in.

She closed the door with

her knee and pressed me back against it, our lips connected. It was pure bliss. This new side of her was a total turn-on and I loved it.

I grabbed her waist and pulled her too me, she broke the kiss with a grin and pecked my cheek. "Hey, Stark."

My stomach raged as I smiled and pulled her into a hug. "Hey, Stone."

Her fingers ran through my hair, it felt so good. "I'm glad you left the gel out."

I couldn't help but smile, I buried my face in her neck smothering it with light kisses she giggled. "You look beautiful."

And she truly did. A sexy, simple white dress, her hair was in waves, and her eyes were lined with a soft black to pull out the different shades of green.

She blushed as we broke apart, her hand entwined with mine. "I want you to meet someone."

I was confused, but let her lead me through her large house to what I imagined to be her wing. There was a lounge with a small little kitchen type area, a very worn looking couch, and movies everywhere. Someone's a movie buff, I thought to myself making a mental note.

There was a white closed door with magazine cut outs all over it spelling her name. It was adorable in the innocent childish way. She opened the door and I grinned. I liked her room immediately. It was just like her; childish, sweet, and simple.There was a medium sized cage across the bed, and her hand in mine she pulled me over to it with a large grin on her face. Her smile was beautiful, I couldn't help but crack one too.

Emma put her finger to her light pink lips and then pointed to a small bundle of blue. I looked more closer and saw that a small brown head was snoring just outside that bundle.

"Whoa..." I whispered, she opened the cage door and pulled the small bat out. It yawned and squirmed a bit in her petite hands, clearly sore that she woke it from its slumber.

She bit her lip cutely, raising the bat to eye level. "Tony...I'd like you to meet Henry David Sabbath Mackenzie Jr. III. Henry, this is Anthony Something Stark."

I laughed quietly and rubbed the small creature on his head. "Edward."

Her sage eyes met mine, "Sorry?"

I grinned, "My middle name is Edward. Yours?"

She smiled, her eyes lit up happily. My chest swelled. "Lynne."

There was a short silence between us, we just smiled through it. Finally, Henry squirmed some more and she put him back in his cage after kissing him on the head. Usually I dislike bats, but I have to admit, this one was pretty cool. It had huge floppy ears, squinty eyes, curly-queue nose, and two tiny buck teeth that stuck out over his lip.

Our hands entwined once again when we left her room and continued down through the mansion to the entry. It was when I opened the door for her, being the gentleman I am, we heard a loud yell from the kitchen. She sighed and slapped her forehead, yelling back. "What in pluperfect hell do you want now, Anderson?!"

I laughed, of course Andy was here causing racket to annoy Emma. We saw the familiar brunette's head pop into view from around the corner. "Olives?"

Emma rolled her eyes, "Could you have a lousier poker face? You and I both know you just wanted to see Tony, bitch."

She feigned surprise at seeing me and waved, "Hey Tony! I like the things you do. Hey Tony! What would I do to be you?"

Emma and I laughed, then Andy continued. "But seriously, where are the olives?"

"In the fridge next to the cottage cheese, stuffed with jalapeños just how you like it."

I smirked at the two. Andy furrowed her eyebrows then disappeared, we heard a loud 'ohh!' then, "Thanks babe, have fun tonight. Use protection, Anthony!"

Emma blushed and I kissed her cheek, we left the house and drove off.

We got there in no time, it was a little outside of downtown Malibu, right on the beach. It was my favorite place to eat, a sushi bar that had the best entertainers in town. Granted most of the guys there were gay and hit on me, it was still a great place. Where no cameras were there and nobody cared if you were famous or not.

I gave the valet my car and walked in hand in hand with Emma who looked like an ecstatic young girl. I opened the door for her and as she went in she gasped lightly. Her hand squeezed mine and I smiled, "Tony, this place is amazing!"

I leaned down automatically and kissed her cheek, "This is just the waiting area, Em."

She laughed and slapped my arm playfully. The host was a short, built Caucasian man with the whole Japanese uniform getup: black Asian suit and a black cap with the sleeve rolled up to just below the elbows to show the clean white.

He grinned and grabbed my hand firmly, I smirked. "Tanner, how's it going?"

Tanner shrugged, "It's definitely going, Tony."

Then he pulled a wrong turn, I saw his eyes travel up and down Emma's body. She squeezed my hand uneasily and I grabbed his eyes back to mine, glaring. "Tanner, this is Emma, my girlfriend."