Hi there! I know I should have updated this soon, so sorry. :) Here's chapter 2, I'm not sure how I did but you just go and judge me. Lols. All mistakes are mine. No beta so bear with me. I so love Tony and Pepper and Gwybert! Reviews are love! :)

Bruce whipped his head just in time to see Tony striding in. He almost produced a noise that definitely will come out ugly and embarrassing. Good thing he actually managed to just shut his mouth. He thought that no matter what he does, doom will still take over them. This is not good. He wanted to get out of the room as soon as possible the moment he saw the look on Tony's face. Well, he is definitely not looking jolly. Far from that actually. He looks furious. He looks mad. He looks like he wants to don his Iron Suit and blast someone off. Well, the someone who happens to be a super soldier is still looking thoughtful and very much unaware of the angry man marching towards him.

Natasha saw the look on Bruce's face and without turning her head, she knew who just came in. Oh boy, this is it. She looked at Clint, smiled at him with mischief and he just smirked in return.

Tony stopped in his tracks and stood in front of Steve who had just realized his presence. Bruce was about to say something but Clint was quick to stop him. 'Don't', hemouthed.

"What did you say, Rogers?!" Tony said angrily, steam coming off on both his ears, if ever that is possible. Steve stood up and regarded him in a very calm way. The three other Avengers in the room are just watching- one is as nervous as hell while the other two are looking as if they are watching some fascinating movie.

"I think you heard me just fine, Stark."

"You better think about your next words, Rogers." He raged. Bruce can tell that Tony is so close to having his fist on Steve's face. And that is definitely not a good sight. If they start to engage in some rumble, it will definitely not end well for the both of them. Surely, Steve has an advantage in a one on one combat, but he can never be too sure what Tony has up on his sleeves. For all they know, he could summon his suits anytime- not an impossible feat for Tony Stark.

"I didn't do anything wrong. I just stated my opinion. And if that angers you, then that is not my problem." Steve is calm. Eerily calm. As if the man in front of him is not near combustion.

"Guuuuys, this is just a big misunderstanding," Bruce babbled. He just can't let his teammates engaged in some damn, senseless brawl. He moved to step in between the two. "Tony, we are just having a conversation, that's all. Right, guys?" He had his head alternately looking at Tony, Natasha and Clint. When the two spies just shrugged, he almost felt like hulking up. So much for stopping this madness. He resorted to just rubbing his face and exhaled in annoyance.

"You're right, Bruce. You are having a conversation. And this-" Tony intentionally poked Steve in the chest, clearly sending some message that he's up for fighting. "-Capsicle right here is just immensely enjoying the discussion."

"I just stated the truth. Pepper is-" Tony stopped Steve mid-sentence with a jabbed on his chest. Steve slighltly lost his balance but quickly regain his footing. He striked back, pushing the billionaire backwards, and send them both barreling into the floor.

"Tony! Steve!" Bruce exclaimed. He's still not believing that they will fight over this. "Seriously, guys? Come on!?" He turned to look at the assassins. "Aren't you gonna stop this? Natasha?"

"They need to let off some steam, you know," she said, tilting her head as if to find the right angle of watching the scene in front of them.

"And it's been a long time coming," Clint added, hands on his pocket, while watching the two rolling in chaos in the floor. He's sure Cap would beat the hell out of Tony but surprisingly, Iron Man without his suit is quick and eager to return the blows.

"Fine! If any on them ends with a stitch or something, you'd better explain this to Pepper," Bruce said in defeat. And just then, a loud crash startled them. The two stopped, punches hanging in the air, and looked at the mess they just created.

Broken bits of the vase they knocked off are scattered around them. Tony would have cared less, and just resume with his punching. But his throat suddenly went dry when he just realized what they had broken in the middle of brawling.

A 500-year old Ming Dinasty Vase. Pepper's Vase. One of Pepper's very expensive and old collection.

"SHIT!" Tony scrambled to his feet, the fight clearly forgottten. He kneeled down and look at the shattered Chinese vase.

"Is that the?" Natasha was also too stunned to react but she can still remember the time when Pepper gave her a tour around the tower and stopped in front of this display, gushed in wonder of how silly of her to buy such an expensive thing. I think I was chaneling my inner Tony that time I made the call to buy it! She could still remember Pepper's embarrasment of buying the now-shattered vase.

"The 22-million dollar Ming dynasty vase," the billionaire whispered in agony. They know he could not care less about the money but this is Pepper's. And he just cannot replace this. It's old. It's ancient. While Tony is busy thinking, Steve is just panting and kneeling beside the mangled antique.

"I told you both this is not a good idea." Bruce said in a singsongy manner. "Pepper's gonna be pissed."

"Shut up, Bruce," Tony said clearly still in shock. "Jarvis!" As usual, he asked for his faithful AI's help.

"Yes, Sir?"

"Can you find a replacement? Just scoured for Art exhibits around the world and find something like this," he commanded. He's in deep shit right now. And he knows, if Pepper finds out her favorite vase was broken, he will be acquainting himself with the couch again on his workshop, for how long he does not know. Not to mention the How it was broken part.

"Sir, this is one of its kind. No other replica has been made."

"Can we replicate?"

"I'm afraid not sir."

"Shit, shit, shit." He paced around, clearly thinking of something.

"I could kill you now if that would help," Clint offered and received an elbow from the red-haired beside him. "Ouch." He gave her a questioning look. He thought they are still enjoying this.

"Stark, the only way to approach this is to be honest," Steve said with a frown. He's not sure what lies Tony wants to come up with but he just can't make up a story.

Tony glared at him. "So, Mr. Righteous, how will you tell Pepper, my Pepper by the way. That her favorite vase was broken because we decided that brawling in this very elegant and expensive living area was a good idea!"

"You started it!"

"Oh yeah, it's all my fault! If you were not so eager on rolling us both, we should have not knocked this off!"

"Hey, I told you both this is not a good idea! You should be ashamed right now for encouraging this!" Bruce told off the two beside him.

"It was nice at the start," Clint shrugged.

They were all rambling, eager to put the blame on each other. They have to admit that they are all scared of a certain CEO who has been very nice to them and kind and for what they know, could be very scary sometimes. It's evident on Tony's face that he's very much screwed.

"Sir! Ms. Potts is aproaching," Jarvis announced. Bruce swore he could hear the slight alarm on the AI's tone as if he's also worried of how his lady boss will react.

"Fuck!" Tony motioned to gather the shattered pieces but changed his mind and just walk around like a mad man instead. Steve stood there, as nervous as hell as he's never had Ms. Potts' anger directed towards him. Bruce closed his eyes and willed for him to just disappear. Natasha and Clint clearly looked like they can escape the room anytime, years of practice in a difficult situation will clearly help them now.

"If you were not crushing over my woman this should have not happened!" Tony said while walking towards Steve.

"If you were not acting like a raging lunatic this should have not happened!" Steve bit back.

"You are clearly delusional if you think you can take her away from me!"

"I could try," Steve said in a challenging tone. He's pissed. He's worried. And he will not let Tony put all the blame on him. His last words clearly angered Tony more as he's lunging towards him.

"What's going on?" Tony stopped, panic suddenly gripped him.

The ever beautiful but slightly tired CEO of Stark Industries was standing outside the elevator doors. She surveyed the people present in the area. There's Bruce who is looking at everything but not her while Natasha seemingly has a guilty look. Clint is looking like he was about to leap out of the room. And then, she regarded the two in front. They are clearly arguing. She saw Tony in mid action as if launching himself towards Steve. And Steve looked like he's in a fighting mode too. But then, when she spoke, the two looked like deers caught in headlights.

"Care to explain what's going on here?" She resumed her walking and stopped in front of the two gentleman. When she got a closer look on them, they both are sporting angry bruises in the face. Tony has a bruise near his lips while Steve has on his left cheek. They looked contrite and apologetic. But still, she has no idea why.

"Tony," she said in that tone her eccentric boyfriend knew as her dont-mess-with-me mode.

"Honey, we are just-" he gestured between him and Steve, "-training." He said trying not to squirm. Both he and Steve are standing just at the right spot to conceal the mess behind them. And luckily, Pepper has yet to notice the absence of her much loved vase.

"Uh huh. Training? In the living room?" She said incredulously and then turned towards Steve. "Steve, your turn."

Steve blushed. He was slightly unprepared for the sudden shift of attention to him. He thought Pepper would just talk to Tony. The blush that crept in his face did not go unnotice by the billionaire beside him. Tony rolled his eyes and glared at him. Now, what will the ever honest Steve Rogers have to say.

"Uhm. Ms. Potts," Steve uncharacteristically stammered which made the CEO raised her brows. "We were just arguing." He squinted. Tony released a snort.

"Arguing over what?" Pepper continued her inquiry. Gaze shifting between the two.

"More like WHO," Clint muttered with a smirk. He just can't help but enjoy the scene in front of him. Iron Man and Captain America looking like two school boys being reprimanded by a very strict teacher who is hot as hell. He must admit that he too is amazed by this woman. It is so easy to like her. And damn, she's really not aware of the effect she has on men and that makes her more irresistable. Clint shook his head to stop his thoughts. He, too, must have caught on the spell of the one and only Ms. Potts.

"So, this arguing caused the bruises on your faces," she said in a manner of fact tone, ignoring Clint's comment while crossing her arms. She regarded the two with questioning gaze.

"Pep, honey, it's just our usual training that sort of led to arguing. Yeah. That's it." Tony said. A little proud that he came up with a link of his statement with Steve's.

"We have training rooms here, a well-equipped gym with a boxing ring. And you decided to use the living room instead. Is that right?" Pepper said a little too calmly for Tony's taste. He knew when she's doing this quiet, calm approach he's really in trouble.

Tony can only nod and rubbed his temple. He suddenly have this pounding feeling on his head probably due to their fist fight. Well, in his defense his opponent is a super soldier, an enhanced human.

"Pepper, I am really sorry. This will not happen again." Steve said apologetically. His gaze did not waver from the woman in front of him. He suddenly felt the urge to really look at her as he's not so lucky in having her within arms reach. Well, of course Tony is always around her. Now, he can examine her closely. She's wearing a crisp white business suit that hugs her body perfectly. Her eyes have this perfect shade of blue he could almost drown in them. She's so elegant, professional and gorgeous. He suddenly thought of Peggy who is also a woman of character and probably the only woman he admired until now. Now, there is a certain Pepper Potts. A woman he should not like.

"Really, Rogers?!" Tony is pissed again. Steve is really getting in his nerves and the way he's looking at his woman made his blood boils. He knew Pepper loves him. But he can't help but feel threatened with the way Steve gives interest on his lady love. He knows Captain America has some good points. He's a hero, a gentleman, and really good-looking. Not that he thinks he's more handsome than him, but of course who would not want that well-built physique of Captain America.

"Tony, I'm just trying to apologize!" Steve said clearly defensive. He knew he stared a little too long.

"No! I think what you're doing here is-"

"Oh my God!" A wide-eyed Pepper Potts gasped.

"Baby," Tony said suddely alarmed. Damn, she realized a little too soon. He motioned to hug her but Pepper ignored him and walked towards the mess behind them.

"My Ming..you broke my Ming.." she whispered.

"Honey?" Tony is really screwed now. He will deal with Captain America later. But for now, he needs to brace himself for Pepper's wrath.

All five of them held their breath, waiting for Pepper's reaction like they are watching a volcano in the midst of an eruption. They do not know how much time has passed but Pepper still has her back on them and had been staring at her then-vase.

"Jarvis, have the bots clean this mess," Pepper muttered, her voice the only sound in the vast living room. Tony carefully watched her, waiting for her to hurl something at his head or slap him in the face. But none of these scenarios happened. She just walked out of the living room, quitely pushed on the button and stepped inside the elevator.

"Okaaaaay, what just happened?" Clint said, clearly dumbfounded.

"Shit. She's so pissed. She's so mad. That is Pepper at her most angry state." Tony knew that Pepper has three kinds of mad: when she's so mad she wants to cry, when she's so mad and snaps, and when she's so mad and just doesn't want to talk to anyone. Now, Pepper is definitely the last type of mad. His least favorite kind. Oh boy, he's really screwed.