Misunderstood

One

Sophie looked over at Tony, tilting her head at him, while he waited for her to answer. He was drumming his fingers on the table, raising an eyebrow at her.

'Come on Soph. You'd love it there. I need you. I'll give you whatever you want, just come work for me'... Tony pleaded with her.

The two of them had been best friends since they were kids. Both her parents and his had been friends, so the two were always thrown together. They knew nothing would ever happen between them, as they loved each other, like brother and sister.

Sophie pursed her lips, drawing her eyebrows together, thinking over his offer. It was tantalising, and she could have everything she wanted too.

'Fine!..'.. She huffed out, rolling her eyes at him. She picked up her glass of wine, draining the last of it... 'Draw up a contract and I'll add in my conditions. But know this Stark, I'm the head of the departments, so what I say, goes. You fuck about, or have anyone attempt to come give me orders, and I'm out'

Tony grins, nodding along with her. He loved her so much, she was his little sister in every way, but blood. He had missed her, and he had flown across country to recruit her, to be the Head of R&D at the tower. There was no one he'd rather have there, than her.

'I'll give my notice tomorrow, and then start packing up. I get my own room there, right?'... She gave him a look, letting him know the only answer to that, was yes.

'You can have a whole floor if you wanted'... He sat back, putting his hand up to beckon a waiter. When the waiter came over, he ordered her another glass of wine, and him a scotch.

'A room will be fine. I will pick out who I want working for each department. Jarvis is to do thorough checks, and everyone is to sign an NDA. No one, gets their hands on my work'... Tony chuckled at her. Yep, she was perfect for the job.

'What would it take, for you to join me on the jet back, tomorrow? Come on, I need you now, not next week. Please ?'... He tried giving her puppy eyes, but they never did work on her.

Sophie pinched the bridge of her nose, as the waiter set their glasses down, and left... 'Tony, you know I love you, but I can't just up and leave. I got to tie up loose ends here, and not only that, I have to find a psychiatrist, that can help me, over in New York. Transfer all my files, everything. Its not that simple'

Tonys smile dimmed, she was right. He didn't want to put pressure on her, not after she had agreed to come work for him. That was one of the things he loved about her, she always stuck by her word.

'Look, how about I make the arrangements for movers for you, and your lab. I'll even look into the psychiatrist for you? I just, I got excited. I've missed having you around. And I know Pepper misses you too'... He takes her hand in his, smiling at her.

Sophie did love him and Pepper. She was glad they finally got together. Now she didn't have to deal with the idiot women of Tonys one night stands... 'And Happy, I miss him too'

Tony sat back sill holding her hand as he picked up his drink with the other... 'Yeah, he misses you too. Said that you're the only one to deal with my shit'

Sophie laughed, as she reached for her wine... 'True, but I gotta teach Pepper how to handle you too'

Tony let her hand go, covering his heart in a mock... 'I'm your brother! How dare you!'