Last chapter…oh the sadness. Well let's look on the bright side, this opens up opportunities for me to start a new story which will hopefully live up to the expectations that are set in place. I will be sure to make this last chapter as enjoyable as possible; however don't expect it to be long. I'm sure you can already tell.

MethodToMadness

Chapter Thirteen: Cartoon (Skye Sweetnam)

This love's a cartoon baby in technicolor
Screw your head back on cuz here comes your mother
With her curlers made of dynamite she's throwing them at us tonight
This love's a cartoon baby and you're the hero
Pop your greens down lover and whack the weirdo
He's trying to fly me to the moon, but I'm staying here with you
Yes it's a pretty, pretty kitty but the kitty still bites...
Yes it's a pretty, pretty kitty but the kitty still bites...
Yes it's a pretty, pretty kitty but the kitty still bites...

"It is official; I am no longer under heavy duty grounding." I sighed happily as I crossed my legs on my bed, phone in hand and pressed to my ear. I could hear Tori laughing between happy cheers on the other end of the line and I couldn't help but give a triumphant smile.

"See if Daddy dearest knew about lover boy you would definitely be on your way to the Swiss Alps or something." Tori laughed. I couldn't help but laugh along with her. After the three months of being grounded and secretly seeing Tony, having my father finding out would be rather humorous…and at the same time it would be the end of my life as I knew it.

"I know…but everything is fine and now its even better now that I don't have to wear a tracker bracelet anymore and I'm not grounded." I said proudly while letting my eyes wander to my still bare wrist. Being rid of the tracking bracelet was like a heaven sent gift. It meant my father and I were making progress.

"Hmm, do you think he'd finally be willing to give you some slack on that leash?" Tori tried. I could hear her normal sarcastic and dry tone that she attempted to cover up. However it was nearly impossible because she was the epitome of sarcasm and monotones.

"Doubt it…I'm still always going to be daddy's little girl. Until he realizes that I'm growing up I'll play along...He is my father and like you always say…" I trailed off.

"He does it out of love." We chorused together. That initiated an automatic fit of giggles coming from both of us. Tori was more than just my best friend, she was my sister and sometimes even my mother…

Through the laughter there was a small beep in the background, signaling that I had another call. I pulled the phone away from my ear with Tori still laughing on the other end and I smiled when I read the caller id.

"Tori, can I call you back?" I said quickly. She hummed in response which basically meant 'Fine I don't care'. I muttered a thank you before hanging up on her and picking up the other line. "Hello?"

"Hey, Pepper, would you mind opening the window?" He asked. He was panting slightly and he sounded frantic. I glanced back at my window before muttering an unsure okay. I slid off my bed and went to the window. I set my phone down for a moment so I could pull it open and as soon as I did a red and yellow blur flew straight past me, knocking me on the bed.

There was a loud crash as he flew straight into my closet. I cringed and quickly went to the door of my room knowing my father would have heard that. Just as I predicted he was peaking his head out the door to his office looking straight at me.

"Pepper what was that?" He asked cocking an eyebrow. I gave a sheepish smile while shrugging.

"Well I was sorta trying to clean out my closet and everything sorta caved in and I fell when everything feel. I'll try to be more quiet." I lied. He shook his head before retreating back into his office and shutting the door. I let out a breath and went back to my own room, shutting the door behind me. "Tony!" I hissed.

"Yes?" He said poking his head out of my closet. I cocked an eyebrow at him while crossing my arms over my chest and he gave me a coy smile in return. I rolled my eyes as he came out of my closet with his Iron Man backpack strapped to him.

"What are you doing here? I just got off of punishment and you are about to set me back on." I whispered harshly. He shrugged carelessly as he let the backpack fall from his shoulders before dropping it on the floor with a loud thud. I cringed and he stretched his arms over his head.

"My suit sorta got fried when I went up against the human laser and I knew I wouldn't be able to get all the way to the lab without making a quick stop so here I am." He explained opening his arms with a sheepish smile on his face.

"You couldn't have stopped anywhere else?" I asked.

"I'm starting to get the impression that you don't want to see me." He said flatly. I shook my head frantically in response.

"No, of course I wanted to see you. It's just that if my father see's you, you'll never see me again!" I explained quickly.

"Good point…" He muttered more to himself than to me. I nodded frantically again just to make sure he understood. "I guess we'll have to be extra quiet then…"

"What are you talking…" I didn't have the chance to finish that sentence because he took me by the shoulders and pulled me into him only to crash his lips onto mine. I let out a surprised squeal and he smirked against my lips. I was almost too reluctant to respond but once I was given the chance to relax I returned the kiss, wrapping my arms around his neck while his hands traveled from my waist to my hips.

"Pepper!"

I jerked away from Tony and pushed him over. He grunted as soon as he hit the floor and I lifted the skirt of my bed before pushing him under with my feet…basically I was kicking him. I jumped onto my bed and picked up my cell phone and began laughing hysterically just as my dad opened my door.

"Pepper…do you know where my flash drive is?" He asked glancing around my room. I pulled the phone away from my ear, cupping my hand over the end I spoke in.

"I think it's in the living room. Now do you mind? Tori is telling me a story." I lied as I forced a smile. My father continued to glance around the room before his eyes landed on the black backpack Tony had left in the center of my floor. My eyes widened as my father glanced at me.

"Is that yours?" He asked cocking his head to the side. I glanced between him and the backpack before nodding frantically with a huge, forced smile.

"Yea…It has my gym clothes in it. I need to wash them." I led again. I felt so horrible because this is the third time I lied to my father tonight…however as soon as Tony kisses me again I'll be completely blank of all emotions relating to guilt.

"Okay…well I'm going to bed in a few so keep it down, okay?" He said. I gave him an affirming nod and he smiled at me before closing my door. I let out a sigh as I heard his footsteps move from my door. I closed my phone before leaning over the side of my bed to look under it.

"You can come out now." I whispered, just to be careful.

"I presumed…" Tony deadpanned as he slid out from under my bed. "I think you broke my rib." He groaned as he sat up and wrapped an arm around him.

"Sorry…" I laughed sheepishly as I laid there leaning on the edge of the bed.

"I'm sure you can make it up to me."

"How?" I droned rolling my eyes in a sarcastic manner. He chuckled lightly before leaning in towards me.

"I'm sure you'll figure it out." He said lowly before bringing his lips to meet mine. It was a sweet and gentle kiss, but it made my heart stop all the same.

Well it may not be a very eventful ending but I found it cute and slightly funny. I mean can't you just picture Pepper kicking Tony under her bed? Well anyways this is the end and I'm going to be focusing on The Boss and stories in other genres. I hope you all enjoyed and I hope you review to tell just how much.

MethodToMadness