Pepperony Wedding
A/N: So I said I wasn’t going to update but I cannot help but want to update.. I really would enjoy reviews but honestly I just love to write about my Ships! So review if you want and just know that I am grateful for anyone that takes the time to read it.
Chapter 22: Pepperony Wedding
Pepper’s POV:
I woke up in an empty bed this morning to Natasha and all of the girls who were kind enough to fix breakfast. We all had a late night with my Bachlorette party at a nearby club, nothing too interesting happened since some may need to be sober in case of a mission. Luckily no one was called out during our outing and once we came back those of us who could drink had some wine.
Now I am sitting in front of the huge vanity in my bathroom as Natasha does my makeup and Janet does my hair. Natasha went with a light color scheme with nude eyeshadow and light pink gloss. Janet gives me a nice updo with a few curls and I absolutely love it.
All of my bridesmaids are ready and waiting for my approval of how they look. Luckily for us all Sif and Bobbi are not showing yet so the red dresses that have a snug bodice to keep up the sleeveless dress still fit perfectly. They all have left their hair down natural which is straight except Natasha who is my maid of honor with her natural curls.
It takes a while for them to get me into my wedding gown. It is a mermaid style white gown with a beaded bodice. It is absolutely stunning and even has a gold trim which matches the wedding colors perfectly. Tony’s only request was that the colors be red and gold, which is a pretty color scheme.
Before I know it we are all loading up into the limo and on our way to the botanical garden that Tony allowed me to rent out for our wedding.
Betty has stayed quiet the entire time and now she is finally talkative. I know that she is not used to any type of dresses especially strapless, but I would have felt bad to not have her in my wedding. Sif also looked rather uncomfortable with the gown but she looks amazing to say the least.
We pull up at the gardens around the back and head to a small lounge to wait for when the wedding will start.
Tony’s POV:
I started bright and early this morning getting ready and pacing the floor. Steve, my best man, has tried to calm me down and to keep me from pacing but it hasn’t worked. My mind has been running and freaking out since I woke up. Today I get hitched, I go from being a bachelor to becoming a married man.
I decided to wear a suit with a red tie while all of my groomsmen wear suits with gold ties. Steve has the rings and Pepper’s niece is supposed to be getting ready to be the flower girl. I offered to let my bots dummy and you be the flower ‘girls’ but she shot that idea down. Thankfully she let me put Jarvis in a portable system so that he can be present at the wedding.
“Tony, why are you pacing so much? You are going to wear out your soles before the wedding even begins.” Steve questions.
“Oh buddy, do not get me started! Wait till it’s your turn you will probably have literally paced a whole in the damn floor.” I tried to refrain from putting my fingers in my styled hair but I could not help it.
I rub my palms against my suit as the wedding planner comes in to tell us to take our places. My friends all head to wait for the women as I straighten my tie and march on to take my place at the alter. What am I thinking? Tony Stark. Married? Jeez this is crazy! I shake away those thoughts as I focus on the crowd that are here. I can see Agent Coulson, Hill and a few others from SHIELD. I can also see Happy and some of my other top notch employees and of course the photographer and some scrawny kid from The Daily Bugle.
Soon the music starts, and the first couple is Hank and Janet. Then Clint and Bobbi, Thor and Sif, Bruce and Betty and then finally Steve and Natasha. Before I know it a tiny blonde person comes down the aisle tossing the flowers and I feel my heart start to race. I am nervous and anxious and I am praying I don’t have a panic attack right here.
I forget that worry once I see Pepper because my heart stops completely. She looks absolutely stunning and honestly she couldn’t get down the aisle fast enough. Once she is by my side I take her hand and watch her as the priest hurry alongs. Our vows were simple and sweet, neither of us could think about actually writing our vows. Before I know it I am grabbing the ring from Steve and sliding it onto her delicate finger.
I zone out until Steve taps my shoulder and I realize it’s my line, “I do.” Pepper repeats it and I lean her over into a very passionate first kiss as Husband and Wife.
Steve’s POV:
The time between the wedding and the reception was a whirlwind of photos and then we were rushed to the reception. Even though it’s my first time at a wedding I feel like not every wedding is so crazy.
They decided to have the reception at the Edison Ballroom right near Time Square. It is a huge space that they decorated with tables. Each table has an elegant centerpiece of real flowers that I believe Pepper called Orchids. The lights are all dim except for the golden lights they used to brighten the dance floor and the tables.
Natasha comes up beside me and grabs my hand as she takes in the large room. “Wow this is a lot.”
I nod, “Yeah but it definitely shouts Tony and Pepper.”
She laughs and agrees as we move to go find an opening on the dance floor as we wait for the Bride and Groom to be introduced.
“I am proud to introduce for the first time Tony and Pepper Stark!!”
They both walk out on the dance floor and they look so happy.
A nice instrumental song plays as the couple partakes in their first dance. I wish I had my sketch pad so that I could sketch this moment because it is so beautiful.
Soon after they finish their dance a loud beat comes on and people start to flock to the dance floor. Natasha pulls me off to the bar and we order drinks. We talk for a bit to each other and even Tony and Pepper when they come up.
Natasha I knew had a plan because the first slow song that came on was one that we had practiced to a few times before.
I place my hands on her waist and slowly starts to lead the familiar dance.
And, darling, I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And, baby, my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Well, me—I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am
I spin her out and then back into my chest as I sing along to the lyrics.
So, honey, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
We sway to the music and soon I see others join us out on the floor. Clint and Bobbi start to show off some fancy footwork and I know by the look on Natasha’s face that it is time to step up our game.
'Cause, honey, your soul could never grow old, it's evergreen
And, baby, your smile's forever in my mind and memory
I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
Well, I'll just keep on making the same mistakes
Hoping that you'll understand
I start to lift Natasha a bit as we spin and she lifts her legs and points her toes looking amazing. Before I set her back down.
That, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
Thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are
I am thankful that she has done ballet because she takes the lead and dances around me with me lifting her occasionally.
So, baby, now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh, darling, place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
But maybe we found love right where we are
Oh, baby, we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are
As the song finishes I lift her above my hand and we spin before I set her down and kiss her right as the words start to fade out. My head is spinning because we finally put all of our practice to good use. We hear loud clapping and we turn to the crowd and quickly walk off as the next song starts.
“You did great Steve!” Natasha says with a smile as we sip a drink.
Before I get a chance to respond I feel a punch land on my arm. “How dare you show me up at my own wedding!”
I turn to see a upset Tony and I quickly apologize. He laughs it off and walks away so i guess I wasn’t in trouble anyways.
The rest of the night goes on with more dancing and a cake fight. Hill having to awkwardly dance with Quartermain because she caught the bouquet and he caught the garter. I end up carrying both Natasha and her heels up to our apartment that night and rest came easily.