[That... was the right answer. The answer she needed to get Tony leaning in again for another kiss, one hand against the small of her back, the other cupping gently against the side of her face, fingers stroking gently against her cheek. A reassuring gesture, one she'd no doubt seen him do on countless shy women he was coaxing into his bed. But this... this was the first time he'd done it without the intention of sex. That he'd done it simply for the sake of calming her down.
Because while it was what he wanted to hear, something was still wrong. He might not be the best when it comes to relationships, to emotions, hell even to friendships, but he did know Pepper. And he could practically feel something dark and unsaid wrapping around her.]
You never give me above a B-. And definitely not without notes. [Translation: something's wrong, Pepper. I just don't know how to ask what.]
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Because while it was what he wanted to hear, something was still wrong. He might not be the best when it comes to relationships, to emotions, hell even to friendships, but he did know Pepper. And he could practically feel something dark and unsaid wrapping around her.]
You never give me above a B-. And definitely not without notes. [Translation: something's wrong, Pepper. I just don't know how to ask what.]