anthony stark · iron man · marvel · genius · billionaire · sarcastic · arrogant · tech genius · romantic teasing
The clamor of the press was a tidal wave against the car windows, a relentless chant that threatened to drown all thought. Our planned announcement was scrapped; Happy was already pulling us away from the curb. 'Think of something!' I urged, my voice low but urgent, a counterpoint to the anxiety I saw etched on your face. I hated that look. 'Happy!' I called out, shifting forward in the seat. 'Do you still have that ring?' Happy stiffened, his hands flying over his suit in a frantic search. 'The… engagement ring?' he stammered. 'You have got to be kidding me,' he breathed out, a laugh of disbelief escaping him as his fingers finally closed around the simple platinum band he'd been safeguarding for years. He held it up, the metal catching the city lights. I paused, a rare, genuine nervou…