Fated Marks

Three Days Later-

After pulling all the intel I had, which wasn’t much to begin with, we started trying to find Delilah. She got to Berlin via bus from Frankfurt but from there things get tricky. She stayed at a bed and breakfast while in Berlin but paid with a pre paid debit card so that made her impossible to track. She only ate at McDonalds and the rest of the time she got sandwiches from grocery story deli’s. Didn’t really talk to anyone.

“I’ve got nothing, she’s a ghost.” Tony said.

“Same here, she makes my disappearing act look like a kid’s game of hide and seek.” I said rubbing my eyes.

“Miss Adams may I remind you, you haven’t slept in three days and you have an exam tomorrow morning.” Jarvis said.

“I forgot about that.” I groaned.

“Have you studied?” Bruce asked.

“It’d moderate level programming and C++, I can do it in my sleep.” I said. “Just forgot about it.”

“Maybe it’s time you took a break, it’ll help you focus tomorrow.” Bruce said.

“I’ll be fine, I feel like we’re missing something.” I said.

“Hales you haven’t slept in three days. You’re starting to mix programming languages.” Tony said. “Might be time to listen, heck we can all use a few hours of sleep.”

“Not yet.” I said.

“We weren’t asking.” Steve said throwing me over his shoulder.

“Whah!” I shouted in surprise. “Put me down, I can still hack security on German highways and…”

“Already did that three times including bus stations and airports, Nothing. We’re chasing our own tails Hales.” Tony said.

“Nat went out to meet with some contacts in the area but so far they don’t have anything.” Clint said looking at his phone.

“So we’ve got nothing.” I said.

“Not nothing just… yeah we got nothing.” Tony said.

“Uhuh…” I said. “Guess I should update my will.”

“Hayley!” Clint snapped.

“What? It’s a possibility.” I said.

“No one is dying.” Steve said.

“Steve let’s face the facts here. I have eyes on me 24/7. He can take me out whenever he wants the only thing stopping him is the fact that I’m his best chance at finding his wife. Chances are he knows I had her in my grasp and she got away which means he’s pissed, on top of him not being a patient person to begin with. Let’s not forget that his assassin wife knows I’m looking for her and isn’t happy about it. She left a message written in blood in her uncle’s apartment, the only person of her family who… didn’t turn his back on her… trained her… Oh son of a bitch.” I said. “Steve put me down.”

“Hayley I’m not going to let you put yourself in danger.” Steve said.

“I know what to do just put me down.” I said.

“Hales…” Clint started.

“Just put her down.” Tony said.

“Promise me you’re not going to run away and do something reckless.” Steve said.

“I’m not going anywhere put me down please.” I said.

Steve sighed but put me down. I quickly moved to grab my laptop and started hacking into the Berlin Police force database and pulling up the file from the apartment. I brought up the photos of Delilah’s uncle and the fake alias he was using.

“I was so busy focusing on finding Delilah I forgot that the devil’s always in the details.” I said pulling up the file from the crime scene investigations of Delilah’s Family.

“Oh I know that look.” Bruce said.

“The dead body in the apartment in Berlin. It wasn’t just a random unlucky person. That was Javi Roman. Delilah’s Uncle.” I said.

“I thought you said your brother killed all of her family. Parent’s siblings, cousins…” Clint said.

“I thought so too. Kol noticed it before I did. Police reports list him as one of the bodies they identified. Thing is some of those bodies were mangled and torn to pieces like someone tried to clean up the crime scene but ran out of time or at least that’s what it looked like.” I said.

“You think it was a set up?” Steve asked.

“It explains how Javi was in Berlin when he was supposed to be dead. The one thing that doesn’t fit is why Delilah would come out of hiding just to kill him.” I said.

“It seems pretty straight forward to me, the guy was the only survivor faked his death and took over the family business.” Tony said.

“The Romani had an empire literally controlled the Balkans and gave the Russians a run for their money. They lived in castles and mansions. Why would he leave all of that to retire in a one-bedroom apartment in Berlin with a cat?” I said.

“You think there’s more to the story?” Bruce asked.

“I think there are way to many loose ends.” I said.

“How’d you know this guy?” Steve asked.

“He was stepdad number two.” I said.

“What?” They all said.

“Yeah, made for some really interesting conversations over dinner.” I said.

“But his niece is your…” Tony started.

“Sister in law.” I said. “Yeah it was a business arrangement. The Romani sealed business associations with marriage. Kind of a mutually assured destruction type of thing. They had a man on the inside watching things closely and they had collateral. It was originally supposed to be me and Delilah’s younger brother but I blackmailed my mom. I essentially told her that if she did I’d send her and her son to jail for the rest of their lives and they’d never see a dime again. Then when Delilah backed out of her marriage for you know who they split up. Of course it was on pretty good terms so he’d stop by for visits on occasion.”

“So they were close?” Steve asked.

“The man raised Delilah and taught her everything she knows. He was the Romani’s… I guess you would say general. If anyone would know what happened to her it’d be him.” I said.

“So we don’t have to look for Delilah. We just have to retrace a dead man’s steps.” I said.

“Shouldn’t be too hard.” Tony said hacking into traffic cams from the building.

The first rule of being on the run is that you don’t stick to the same routine. You don’t go to the same restaurants. You don’t even order the same thing every time. You don’t take the same way home from work everyday. Essentially don’t be predictable.

Javi was the most predictable person I’d ever seen. He woke up and went to get the mail at the same time every morning. He’d go buy the paper at the same newsstand. He’d take the same route to the post office everyday and then he’d stop by the same grocery store on his way home.

Yeah… I was so dead.

I looked out the window and saw the rain pouring down and flashes of lightning.

January 2002-

Callie was in the guestroom, now her bedroom as everyone had slowly started changing things to her preferences, of the Mikaelson Manor. Her mom had left on another business trip and instead of hiring a nanny to look after her she had been dropped off there. She didn’t mind it, since it was better than the alternative.

The rain was pouring outside and the wind was making the branches of the tree outside her window tap against the wall and glass.

Callie was frightened but knew there was nothing to worry about, she was safe. That is until the claps of thunder and flashes of lightning started.

“Ah!” Callie screamed. The door busted open and in came a sleepy looking Rebekah and Kol.

“Callie why are you screaming?” Kol groaned as there was another flash of thunder followed by roaring thunder.

“She’s afraid of the thunder.” Rebekah said walking over and hopping on the bed. Kol followed her and got in opposite of her.

“It’s okay Cal, it’s far away.” Kol said as he drifted off to sleep.

“You’re not alone, always and forever. No matter what.” Rebekah said as she also drifted off to sleep.

End Flashback

If I was going to die, I wasn’t going to die holding grudges. I took my phone out and called someone I hadn’t spoken to in over a month.

“Hello?” Rebekah answered.

“Hey.” I said. “I know why you did it and I understand. I miss you sis.”

Two Weeks Later-

After our phone call, Rebekah took the first plane back to London. As for my soulmates that was a bit more complicated. Bruce had to head back for finals and to start getting ready for the new courses he was going to be teaching in the fall.

Clint and Natasha got called out on a mission and then two days later Steve had to leave and go give them some back up.

That left Tony who also had things to do like give speeches at tech conventions. Go promote his new inventions. Go annoy the CFO to approve his R and D Budget for the quarter. And go run the numerous charities he was a part of.

“Tony, the Board is concerned.” Pepper said during a video call.

“Pep I’m kind of dealing with something over here.” Tony said.

“What about your responsibilities over here?” Pepper said. “I’ve been keeping them off your back for as long as I can but I can’t keep covering for you.”

“I thought stepping down from being CEO meant I had less responsibilities, that I cold just lock myself in my lab or jet off somewhere without having to worry.” Tony said.

“You know that’s not how it works and it’s not just SI. The Maria Stark Foundation fundraiser is this weekend and they still don’t know what they’re fundraising for.” Pepper said. “You need to be here for that.”

“Pepper I…” Tony started arguing.

“He’ll be on the next flight out.” I said interrupting.

“What no…” Tony started arguing.

“Yes you will.” I said. “Don’t worry I’ll handle him and send him over to you.”

“Thank you Hayley.” Pepper said logging off.

“Hayley.” Tony said.

“Tony.” I said calmly.

“I’m not leaving.” Tony said.

“Yes you are.” I said.

“Hales we’re in the middle of something… you know life and death emergency?” Tony said.

“Tony we don’t have any leads. We have footage of a crotchety old man’s retirement routine and nothing else. We have feelers out. We have algorithms running to find Delilah and we’re still trying to figure out how Javi faked his death. It’s just a waiting game. We’ve done all we can. Go back to New York, go put out some fires and tinker with the nanobots you’re been dying to check out. I’ll be okay.” I said.

“Hayley I thought we agreed you don’t have this handled.” Tony said.

“I don’t but I also know that nothing good comes with letting fear stop you from living your life. You’re crawling up the walls here Tony. You need to go and it’s okay, I’ll be okay.” I said.

“You really think I’m going to be okay knowing the instant you’re alone something can happen to you?” Tony said.

“Give me your watch.” I said.

“What?” Tony said.

“Your watch, hand it over.” I said.

“I thought you said they were pointless?” Tony said taking it off and handing it to me.

“That was before I realized that the reason you always wear one is because all of your watches also double as a heart rate monitor that checks your vitals and sends it to your phone.” I said putting it on. “This stays on twenty four seven and anytime you start to worry you can check your phone and you’ll know I’m fine.”

“If your heartbeat gets irregular I’m flying right back here.” Tony said.

“I know.” I said.

“And anything happens, you feel like you’re being watched or he come’s after you…” Tony said.

“You’re on speed dial.” I said.

“No going after leads you call us first and…” He started ranting and I just put my arms around him and kissed him.

“No going after leads without my heroes, promise.” I said.

“Good.” He said kissing me again. “You know our anniversary is coming up.”

“Isn’t our anniversary Valentine’s Day?” I said.

“What? No.” Tony said.

“I vaguely remember that being the first date we all had after you all fessed up.” I said.

“That’s what you count as our anniversary?” Tony asked.

“Would you rather I count the day you all told me and I ran away for two weeks?” I asked.

“No stick to Valentine’s day. We should do something… Paris or Venice maybe.” Tony said.

“Its still months away and I haven’t really done any touristy stuff outside of London so either’s fine.” I said. “But for now go pack.”

“Why don’t you come with me?” Tony said.

“You know I can’t.” I said.

“I’m going to miss you.” He said hugging me.

“Me too. Video call before bed?” I asked.

“Looking forward to it. Really liked that black lacey slip you wore last time.” Tony said.

“It’s really comfy.” I said. And Will says I suck at reading people. How much more of a hint could Tony need to make a move? Or maybe I’ve turned into a sex crazed maniac?

“Here.” He said handing me the keys to the Aston Martin.

“Tony you love this car. Clint practically had to promise you his first born so you’d lend it to him.” I said.

“I love this car but I love you more. Also it’s not like I can’t afford another one.” He said.

“And it’s tax deductible.” I said. “I’ll take good care of it.”

“Good. I’m going to need a ride to the airport.” He said.

“Of course.” I said.

One Week Later-

“Rebekah this isn’t a good time.” I said.

“How many times have you told us that we can’t let fear stop us from living our lives. Isn’t it time to take your own advice?” She said. “You’ve been in Europe how long and you still haven’t done anything any normal tourist would do like go to Paris?”

“Hey that’s not fair we went on that camel ride in Morrocco.” Kol pointed out.

“That’s technically true but we only did that because we needed to get out undetected.” I said.

“My point exactly. Come on Hayley, you have a week and a half before the semester starts you need some semblance of a vacation before you get stuck here doing school work all week long for months. If not just do it for your own sanity. You’re photo collage is the stuff of nightmares.” Rebekah said pointing at the files and photos I had posted up around the living room.

“I guess I do need a break and who knows we may actually meet someone who’s seen her.” I said.

“It’s a vacation no work.” Kol said.

And just like that I was roped into a trip to Paris.

Rebekah and I showed up to check in at the Shangri La Hotel while kol went to go meet up with some friends in the area. I was fairly sure the term friend was loosely used as a term for one night stand. Apparently Rebekah decided to book us each a suite. Mine being the biggest and most expensive one they had.

“Rebekah I don’t need a suite.” I said.

“Hayley jut go and take a look before you say anything.” Rebekah said.

“I’m sure the view is great but…” I started.

“Go in.” She said swiping my card in.

“I’m going to nap, call you later.” She said.

“Fine but I’m treating dinner the rest of the week.” I said.

“Enjoy your room.” She said before going to find her room.

I opened the door and walked inside. I made my way inside but stopped when I saw someone standing on the balcony.

“Tony?”

“Surprise!” He said with a huge grin.

“But… how…” I started.

“Rebekah helped me get you here.” Tony said as I hugged him.

“I thought you had things to do… Oh Pepper’s going to kill you.” I said.

“Hales relax. I cleared it with her. I told her it was a special date and that I needed to be with you. She understood. I made sure to take care of everything that needed my attention and even got ahead on some things. We’re on vacation relax. Maybe I should book us a couple’s massage.” Tony said.

“Sure tall buff guy with strong hands touching me while I lie half naked on a table… great idea Tony.” I said.

“Never mind.” He said.

“How about for now we take a nap?” I asked.

“Sounds nice, Don’t want you to sleep through dinner we have plans.” Tony said with a smirk.

“We do?” I asked.

“I have everything planned out,” he said. “We’re in Paris, what kind of boyfriend would I be if I didn’t take you out on a date?”

“I didn’t bring any date outfits.” I said.

“It’s taken care of. Come on nap time.” He said leading me to the bedroom. We laid down and cuddled before drifting off to sleep.

Course I didn’t really get much sleep before the nightmares started up again. Tony didn’t mind because instead of napping he was just watching me sleep.

“Nightmare?” He asked.

“Flashback.” I said rubbing my eyes.

“Hate those” He agreed. “Used to get them all the time after Afghanistan and then again after New York.”

“Do you still get them?” I asked.

“Occasionally, it gets better when you talk to someone.” Tony said.

“I think you’re better off not hearing this.” I said.

“Try me.” Tony said.

“Water boarding, a few punches, rusty nails under my toe nails and a montage of every person I’ve hurt my entire life in a never ending nightmare.” I said.

“That’s what happened when you got kidnapped?” Tony said tightening his hold on me.

“Yeah, fun times.” I said.

“After you find Delilah and you turn her over what happens then?” Tony asked.

“I go home and they… go to couples therapy or kill each other don’t really care, they deserve each other.” I said.

“You think he’ll stay away?” Tony said.

“I hope so.” I answered.

“We should start getting ready.” Tony said sitting up.

“Uh you do realize I still don’t have an outfit for tonight.” I said.

“Rebekah dropped off something for you to wear.” Tony said with a smirk.

“Since when are you two in cahoots with each other?” I asked.

“I wanted to surprise you and Rebekah might have mentioned to Natasha that you needed a break.” Tony said.

“I wasn’t that bad.” I said.

“Did you start watching the security footage of Javi’s last days on a loop?” Tony said.

“Maybe… I just thought I missed something.” I said.

“Hales we still have time and even if we can’t find her we won’t let him get close to you.” Tony said trying to reassure me.

“I know…” I said. Hadrian killing me wasn’t what scared me, what he’d do to get to me… that did.

“I really brought down the mood.” Tony said.

“I think this one’s on me. For the rest of the night how about no talking about psychopath older brothers and their spouses?” I said.

“Done.” He said kissing me. “We should start getting ready.”

“Any clues as to where we’re going?” I asked.

“It’s a surprise.” Tony said before going into the bathroom to shower.

I walked over to the other room and found the garment bag Rebekah had dropped off. I unzipped it and saw the maroon colored gown with cut outs and thigh high slits she had picked out.

Not only that but she had also picked out my underwear for the night. I saw the panties I just didn’t see a bra. Well I’d gotten some weird and random texts before mostly drunk but this was the first time I would be doing it sober.

Hey Beks where’s my bra?

Her response was almost immediate.

You two don’t waste anytime do you?

I rolled my eyes.

I meant for the dress you dropped off -_-

The phone dinged more than once.

Oh… Yeah I didn’t buy you one.

You don’t need it.

It’ll save you some time later

Have fun ;)

Oh boy… I looked the dress and then at the underwear that could hardly be called that. Well I can’t get anymore direct than this.

I took the clothes and went to the other bedroom to start getting ready. I showered before getting started on blow drying my hair and leaving it with some nice waves.

I had to give myself a mental pep talk before getting ready.

“It’s just a dress, Tony’s seen me at my worst and even as a drooling toddler this is nothing. As long as no wardrobe malfunctions happen while we’re in public we’re good.” I said. With that I slipped the dress on and made sure everything was where it was supposed to be.

“Hales, you almost ready?” Tony called out

“Just about.” I said putting on some gold stud earrings. I grabbed my clutch before heading out.

Tony was sitting on the couch looking through his phone when I walked in.

“So what do you think?” I asked.

“Hm?” Tony said as he looked up and almost dropped his phone. “I think I’m under dressed. You’re so out of my league.”

“Me? Look at you in that Tux.” I said.

“You like?” He said with a smirk.

“What’s not to like? I like the tux but I like the guy wearing it more.” I said making Tony give me an actual smile instead of a smirk. He put his hands on my waist and pulled me into a kiss. I put a hand on the back of his neck and melted into the kiss. It wasn’t until we both needed air that we finally broke the kiss.

“The car’s probably waiting downstairs.” Tony finally said.

“Right.” I said.

“Shall we.” He said offering me his hand.

“I am hungry.” I said.

Paris was beautiful. It lived up to the hype, at least the parts I got to see as we drove to the restaurant we were having dinner at were. When the car stopped I was surprised to see we were in front of the Eiffel Tower.

“This is our stop.” Tony said.

“The Eiffel Tower?” I asked.

“Le Jules Verne.” Tony answered.

“You got us reservations? The waitlist is at least six months for next year.” I said.

“Yeah, I booked the entire place for the night.” Tony said as we started walking towards the elevator.

“The entire restaurant?” I said shocked.

“Of course, Don’t want people invading our privacy which you happen to be very big on.” Tony said giving me a look.

“I already have a hard enough time blending in when I look so much like my mom who happened to piss off a lot of people. I’d rather not add to it by having my face plastered on every tabloid on the planet.” I said.

“I know, I just want to brag about you. Shout from the rooftop how much I love you and how happy I am.” Tony said.

“Alright calm down Tom Cruise. I get it and I promise you after all this is over you can post a cheesy couple photo of us kissing on social media so the world knows you’re taken but until then can we just enjoy us just being happy without being under the microscope?” I asked.

“For you.” He said squeezing my hand before we got into the elevator.

As soon as we set foot in the restaurant I could see why the waitlist was months long. It had the best view in the city.

“Nice right?” Tony asked.

“That’s one word for it,” I said. “As much as I appreciate you trying to wow me, I would have been fine with take out on the hotel balcony. So what’s the occasion?”

“You don’t remember? I’m hurt.” Tony said with an exaggerated pout.

“Well your birthday’s in May so I know it’s not that.” I said.

“Where were you exactly one year ago?” Tony said.

“New York?” I asked.

“Really? It’s a pretty big one Hales.” Tony said.

“I was probably in school.’ I said. “Not really eventful.”

“It was exactly one year ago today that we met and went on our first date.” Tony said.

“That was a year ago? Damn time flies. Wait you count that as our first date?” I said.

“You don’t?” Tony asked.

“Tony you had no idea who I was, in your exact words you had no idea what you were doing and the night ended at a strip club.” I said.

“Wow you just described my twenties.” Tony said and I stared at him dumbfounded. “Oh come on hales as far as first dates go that one was pretty awesome.”

“I was under the impression it was a casual job interview, Casual being a stretch considering you didn’t even know what you were offering.” I said.

“Yeah but this is something that was just the two of us.” Tony said.

Oh that’s what this was about.

“It’s the anniversary of when we met…” I started.

“Thank you.’ Tony said.

“But it wasn’t a date.” I finished.

“Hayley…” Tony started.

“Tony…” I said in the same tone.

“Mister Stark, the wine you asked for.” The waiter said showing Tony the bottle and Tony nodded.

They poured us each a glass before leaving us with a starter salad.

“So what’s new in the lab? You mentioned nanobots last time.” I said.

“You remember that startup I bought a few months back? Well they were building prototypes of nanobots to make self repairing computers and I was thinking if we incorporate some bio organics like say Helen’s cradle…” Tony started.

“Healing tissues at the cellular level. You program the nanobots and they go in to do the work. That’s awesome.” I said.

“You have a spot on the research team once we’re done chasing runaway assassins.” Tony said.

“Good time to mention I finish all my degree requirements in December?” I asked.

“How did you find the time to do that with everything you had going on?” Tony asked.

“When I don’t sleep I bury myself in work. Thirty two units per semester since I started including summer.” I said.

“Going back for a masters or PhD?” Tony asked.

“Not really sure. Maybe some time off from school and then in a year or two I’ll go back.” I said.

During dessert-

“I have to ask why is it not a date?” Tony asked.

“Tony you didn’t even know who I was back then.” I said.

“And?” He retorted.

“You were only interested in me because I figured out the trick to your program.” I said.

“So I was interested in you because you were smart.” Tony said.

“Tony we can’t even have a normal job interview, ours ended at a strip club.” I said.

“Hales nothing about any of us is normal. Besides why would you want normal you’re extraordinary. You can stop the Hulk from going on a rampage and turn him back to Bruce. You can make Romanoff smile, like a real smile. You can hack into any database on the planet faster than any person or even Jarvis. So it’s kind of fitting that our first date not be normal.” Tony said. “And if that isn’t enough to convince you just think about it like this the whole point of a date is to get to know a person to see if their someone you’d want to see more. On that date slash interview I gave you one hundred percent genuine Tony Stark. The snark, eccentricity etc… most of the time it takes me months before I even start to open up but not with you… you cracked me wide open. So tell me if that wasn’t a date?”

Damn he was good.

“It was date like.” I said.

“Why can’t you give me one!?” Tony groaned.

“Someone has to keep your ego in check.” I said before getting up and walking over to him. “Happy anniversary Tony.” I said before kissing him.

“I win.” He said before kissing me again.

“And what’s the prize supposed to be?” I asked.

“That I get to give you a gift and you take it without complaining.” He said handing me a jewelry box.

“Tony…” I started.

“Ah, no complaints open it.” He said.

“Please tell me you didn’t buy me something freakishly expensive.” I said.

“Hales, It’s my money and I want to spend it on you so take it.” Tony said.

“Uh I feel like I’m mooching off of you.” I complained.

“Calliope Chauncey Adams you are not mooching.” Tony said surprising me with the use of my old name.

“I thought we agreed not to bring CC up ever.” I said giving him a look.

“Had to get you to listen somehow.” He said looking at the box that was now in my hand.

I opened it and saw that it was a bracelet. A gold cuff. I picked it up and took a closer look at it. everyone’s call sign symbols were engraved onto it and inside was a bird like the one from my necklace.

“What do you think?” Tony asked.

“I like it.” I admitted.

“It also has the same tech as my watch so it’ll read your vitals.” He said slipping it on.

“You have good taste. Thank you.” I said.

“Glad you liked it.” He said.

After we finished up we went back to the hotel. As soon as we were inside Tony slipped off his jacket and tie. I went to go take in the view from the balcony, which was even better at night.

“We still haven’t toasted.” Tony said coming over with two glasses and a bottle of champagne.

“You pulled out all the stops didn’t you.” I said noticing how his phone was playing soft music.

“Of course I did. It’s a huge milestone for me. We made it a year and I didn’t screw it up.” Tony said.

“Sweetie let’s face it if anyone’s going to screw up what we have here it’d be me.” I said. “You’re a great boyfriend. I still can’t get over how it’s been a year already.”

“Best year ever though.” Tony said.

“There were a few bumps.” I reminded him.

“But we got through them. No actor’s pretending to be terrorist, killer science experiment gone, crazy ex girlfriends, Psycho older brothers or assassin in laws managed to keep us apart.” Tony said.

“How the hell am I still alive after all that?” I said laughing.

“You’re stronger than you think Hales.” He said kissing my cheek before handing me a glass and raising his own. “Here’s to us, come what may as long as we have each other I know we’ll be okay. I love you baby, thank you for making me the happiest man in the world.”

“Thanks for being an eccentric tenacious knuckle head that doesn’t give up and does things on a whim. I love you Tony.” I said.

“What did you just say?!” Tony said almost spitting out his sip of champagne.

“Thanks?” I asked.

“After that.” Tony said.

“Eccentric tenacious knuckle head?” I asked.

“The last part.” Tony said.

“Doing things on a whim?” I asked just to mess with him a bit.

“The actual last part, you know where you said…” Tony started hoping I’d finish.

“I said?” I asked.

“You know… that three word, eight letter phrase and added my name at the end?” Tony said.

“Did I, I don’t recall.” I said.

“Hayley…” Tony whined but I interrupted him by putting my hand on his shoulder and kissing him.

“I love you.” I said

“Yeah?” he asked.

“Yeah.” I said and he picked me up and spun me around. “Ah! Tony!”

“I knew I’d get you to say it.” Tony said.

“Well all it took was a year so… not bad.” I said.

“Well I said it months ago and I got Han Soloed.” Tony said.

“At least you didn’t get a ‘Kay’ like Nate did.” I said kissing his cheek.

“Well that’s like apples and oranges.” He said.

“Ones and zeroes.” I said.

“Right.” Tony said as he put his arms around me and we started swaying to the sound of the music. “It’s getting a cold, you want to head inside?”

“Sure.” I said taking his hand and going inside. We sat down and started drinking the rest of our champagne. Not exactly sure who initiated the kissing but it slowly started turning into a make out session.

I was lying on the couch and Tony was on top of me. His hands were on my waist and mine were on his back and in his hair.

“Hayley.” Tony moaned as I started sucking on his neck.

“Mh.” I hummed as Tony started rocking his hips. I opened my legs and wrapped them around his hips. Tony held me closer as he started grinding right against my groin. “Ah.”

“Hales… I want you.” Tony said hiding his face in the crook of my neck.

“Bed.” I said. Tony stood up and helped me up before carrying me to the bedroom. Once inside he put me down and kissed me as we slowly started moving backwards towards the bed. When the back of my knees hit the bed I stopped and slowly started unbuttoning Tony’s shirt. I worked my way down until I got to his belt and unbuckled it.

“Hayley.” Tony said breaking our kiss. “Are you…”

“Yeah, I want you.” I said and that was all Tony needed to pull me into another kiss. He slowly moved one of the straps of my dress off my shoulder and kiss every inch of newly exposed skin working his way to my nipple. Tony gently nipped on it before sucking it into his mouth.

“Ah!” I gasped at the sensation. Tony let go and kissed me before moving the other strap off and repeating the gesture. I kicked the dress off leaving me in just my black lace cheeky underwear.

“Fuck.” Tony moaned. “How did I get so lucky?”

“I ask myself that all the time.” I said pushing his pants the rest of the way down before scooting up on the bed. Tony didn’t waste any time crawling up with me. He slowly felt me through my panties making me moan.

“Haven’t even gotten to the good part.” Tony said nipping my breasts again.

“Tony.” I whined.

“Hold on.” He said kicking off his boxer briefs before pulling mine down too. He slowly crawled up kissing his way up my body. He kissed me as he lined himself up and thrusted in.

“Ah!” I gasped.

“Uh.” Tony groaned before kissing me again.

I moved my legs up changing the angle a bit and letting him go in deeper.

“Shit Hayley.” Tony groaned. “You’re tight. Need a sec.”

“Take your time.” I said trying to hold still.

It took a minute but Tony slowly started moving out before slamming back in at a steady pace.

“Tony Ah! Yes!” I moaned.

“Fuck, Fuck yes.” He moaned as he hit just the right spot.

“Hales, I love you baby.” Tony said slowing down.

“Ah, love you ah!” I shouted and Tony rolled us over so I was on top. He put his hands on my hips and rolled my hips against his thrusts. The change in angle let him go in deeper. I rested my forehead against his as I focused on how great it felt. I kissed him and started moving faster feeling so close to the edge.

 “You’re close.” Tony said. “Fuck Ah!” He cried out before flipping us over again and pounding into me.

“Tony yes! So close baby don’t stop.” I said.

“Hayley!” He shouted as he snapped his hips into mine and grabbed onto the headboard for leverage.

“AH!” I gasped as I felt the mark on my hip heat up and suddenly the tightening in my stomach snapped and everything went white.

When I finally came too Tony had his arms wrapped around me and was panting.

“That was the best sex I’ve ever had.” Tony said.

“Yeah… it keeps getting better.” I said with a smile.

“It was worth the wait.” Tony said.

“How long’s it been since…” I asked.

“Before New York.” Tony said.

“Over a year? Damn maybe I should have been a bit more direct.” I thought out loud.

“Direct with what?” Tony asked.

“I’ve kind of been trying to hint at it for a few months.” I said.

“What do you mean hint at it?” Tony asked.

“Well first there was your birthday.” I said.

“My birthday?” Tony said arching an eyebrow.

“When I said are you coming to bed?” I said.

“You mean that was…” Tony started.

“Yeah, I mean I was open to it but I guess you weren’t which was okay considering everything that was going on.” I said.

“Any other hints?” Tony asked.

“The cute nightgowns I’d wear when we’d Skype at night.” I said.

“I thought you were just going to bed so it wasn’t…” Tony asked.

“I was trying to keep the fire alive long distance.” I said.

“Please tell me that’s it.” Tony said.

“Well… You remember that week you were in London after what happened in Barcelona. Laundry day when I wore nothing but a ACDC T-shirt and those red Lace cheeky panties.” I said.

“At the time I thought I was day dreaming.” Tony said.

“You weren’t but thanks for the compliment.” I said.

“I guess I noticed I just didn’t want to mess things up.” Tony said.

“How would you mess things up?” I asked.

“I’ve dated a lot but they never lasted. Mostly one night stands. Pepper was my first actual serious relationship and with what happened in New York I wasn’t in the right headspace to date anyone. Then I found you and I didn’t want to rush it like before and ruin this before I even got a chance start. I was all for letting you decide when and I’m actually happy we waited.” Tony said.

“I love you.” I said kissing him before resting my head on his chest.

“I love you too Hayley.” Tony said wrapping his arms around me before drifting off to sleep.