Out Of Time

thirty

"You've said that before," Y/N rolled her eyes.

"I know, but this time, I mean it. Is it piece-y enough? Do I need more product?"

"Yeah, you're looking good," Pepper said from behind Y/N.

Tony dropped Y/N's hands and walked to Pepper. "You like the wind-blown look?"

"Yeah."

"Okay, give me a smooch for good luck. I might not make it back. This is heavy stuff."

Pepper brought the Iron Man helmet up to her lips, which she had been carrying around the whole time, and made out with it for a few seconds, before throwing it out of the jet.

"Go get 'em, boss," she smirked at him.

Tony ran towards the end of the ramp. "You complete me," he stated as he jumped.

Y/N watched as Tony flew, a little sick to her stomach. She had been working on her fear of heights, but she still was ready to ever have to jump from anything too high again. Pepper watched Y/N carefully, as they went back into the jet and sat down.

"What's with you two?" Pepper asked. Y/N immediately looked at Pepper, confused. "You guys seemed to be more annoyed with each other than usual. Did something happen?"

"Nothing's happened. It's just Tony being Tony and me doing my job."

"Are you sure? Did you two... I can't believe I'm going to ask this... Did you two sleep together?"

"No! I'm more professional than that! Plus, he's been too busy screwing any model that simply breathes in his direction."

"It's true. I thought he was getting better, but then... I think this whole Iron Man thing has gotten to his head," she sighed.

"We're hovering just off the ground outside the Expo," a man said over the speaker, as he lowered the jump.

The women stood up and walked to the edge of the ramp. They both jumped out and made their way towards the dome that the stage was held in.

"I've got to talk to a few people about vendors," Pepper said once they were in the building. "Happy should be back stage waiting for you."

"Thanks."

Pepper gave her a small smile before walking the opposite direction Y/N was headed. When she got back stage, Y/N realized that a video of Howard was playing on the screen. She froze, looking at a video of her long gone friend. He was older in the video, then when she had known him. But he was still handsome.

"Hey," Happy's voice broke her out of her trance. "Tony's ready to go."

"Okay," she nodded, following Happy towards the staircase. She noticed Tony was already there.

"How'd I do?" Tony asked her.

"Didn't get to see it," she responded. "But I'm sure it was great, Boss."

"All right, it's a zoo out there," Happy stated. Tony threw his jacket at the man. "Watch out."

Happy and Y/N walked on either side of Tony, as they pushed their way through the crowd of reporters and screaming fans that were lining the back halls. They had to keep both the crowd and Tony in control. Women were throwing themselves at him, kids wanted posters signed, and reporters keep shouting questions. For Y/N, it seemed to take ages for them to get out of that building. Once they reached outside, Y/N took in a breath of fresh air.

"Very mellow," Tony stated as they exited the building.

"That wasn't so bad," Happy agreed with Tony.

"No, it was perfect."

"Look what we got here," Happy unlocked the car waiting for them out front. Y/N noticed a women with an envelope in hand, leaning against the car. "The new model."

"Hey, does she come with the car?" Y/N rolled her eyes and huffed, causing Tony to glance her way.

"Let's certainly hope so," Happy stated.

"Hi," Tony greeted the woman, holding his hand out.

"Hi," she responded, shaking his hand.

"And you are?"

"Marshal." That's when Y/N caught a glimpse of the envelope and caught on. "Pleased to meet you."

"Irish," Tony kept walking around the car. "I like it. I'm on the wheel. You mind?" Happy shook his head while removing the roof. Y/N sighed when she noticed that their were only two seats. "Where you from?"

"Bedford."

"What are you doing here?"

"Looking for you."

"Yeah? You found me." Tony cleared is throat while getting into the car. Happy gave Y/N a small look of apology as he got into the passenger seat. The two men had obviously talked before, and Y/N was allowed to come with. "What are you up to later?"

"Serving subpoenas." She handed him a letter.

"Yikes."

"He doesn't like to be handed things," Y/N stated, taking the letter from the woman.

"Yeah, I have a peeve."

"I got it," Y/N stated.

"You are hereby ordered to appear before the Senate Armed Services Committee tomorrow morning at 9 am," Marshal said.

"Can I see a badge?"

"You wanna see the badge?"

"He likes the badge," Happy said.

"You still like it?" She questioned as she showed him her badge.

"Yep." Tony started the cars engine. "How far are we from DC?"

"DC?" Y/N repeated. "About 250 miles."

The tires squeaked as Tony drove off. Y/N shook her head and sighed. This man was just too much for her sometimes.