Mumbling something that sounds like, ‘I need a drink’, Pepper lifts herself from where she’s seated, picks up the end of her dress and leaves Tony staring at the wings on her back as she makes a beeline back to the ballroom.

Still in somewhat of a shocked state, Tony can’t help but watch her go. On more than one occasion, Tony Stark was usually the ( Read more... )

Thank you so much for following this story--You ALL are awesome!! This chapter was a pleasure to write.

a/n: This chapter was an odyssey to write, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I truly hope you enjoy it as well

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” -Anonymous

Part 2: The Paths We ( Read more... )

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The scene at the City Centre is something comparable to the Academy Awards. The bright spotlights, stretch limos, the flashing bulbs of cameras, and the glamorously dressed attendees making their way up the red carpet all signify that tonight’s event is one that will be the talk of the town for weeks to come. The only difference of course is the ( Read more... )

Ok...here we go with the too large posts again...

Part 1: Arriving at the Ball will be in two parts because its too big for livejournal

First off-So terribly sorry for the long wait in updates! I got a new computer, then had to return it-it has been one @#!$% of an odyssey trying to get myself back on line!!! So…until I recover all of my work, I will ( Read more... )

 I hope you all enjoy my new ICON...  :-) many thanks and credit shout out to forged_of_iron.

Here, for your reading pleasure...is Chapter 21: Looking Forward

**See a/n  at the end**

Chapter 21: Looking Forward

Returning to work after a three week absence is not the easiest thing to do-for most people. Forget about the post vacation blues, or the ( Read more... )

Almost there folks...

Quick note: a VERY special thanks to lizbet0 taking the time to help me edit this chapter a bit...If you are reading it for the second time (or third or fourth time! grin), then the changes might stand out to you...but other than that, they are rather subtle. On with it!

Chapter 20: Moving Closer Still

“Sir, please…Sir! You can’t ( Read more... )

Sorry for the long wait in the update!

Previously…

‘For years now, the Sandy Beach Café had been Pepper’s special haven and social outlet ever since she had moved to Malibu. Estelle, the owner had been one of the first friends Pepper made when she had moved to the area, nearly ten years ago.’ -chapter 8

Chapter 19: One Step at a Time

“It’ ( Read more... )

 here is the 3rd part for this chapter--(well 3rd part at LJ--cause i have to split it up--in actuality, its only part 2)

never mind,

read and comment and enjoy, of course  :)

Chapter 18: Falling, Part II

The barrel of the smoking gun remains suspended in the air mere moments after the person pulling the trigger had raised it. The now cool night air ( Read more... )

Is this because I have the free account and I can't post a large amount at one time?
huh...
ah well...

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Pepper felt the pulse in her neck thrum harder and she began to worry that the sound of her heart beating could be heard from where she hid.

She could hear men talking in the distance-most likely at the spot ( Read more... )