Under the Rubble

Even now, months later, Penny could still taste the dust in her mouth. Could still hear the support beams exploding around her. Could still feel the rubble pressing down on her chest, squeezing the air from her lungs. Every time she closed her eyes, she was back there. She couldn't even sleep anymore.But things were different now. Mr. Stark trusted her again, she had her suit back, she was even going on missions with the Avengers... she wasn't going to let her little sleeping problem ruin all that for her. She was fine, really.Besides, it wouldn't happen again, right?

This is basically my version of the moment when Penny and Tony's relationship evolved into something more than just a half-hearted patronage while also working as a (in my opinion) much-needed fix-it for Homecoming! I wish I could say this fic would be updated consistently, but you know me... whenever the mood strikes...Please leave comments! I really do love getting them, they keep me writing.As always, enjoy :)