#mango potts

[sneekpeekinspired]

House on Fire - Episode 1: 'I Feel Like i Know You'

Saks Potts Sanne Top in White - $326

Veronica Beard Tonelli Lace Wide-Leg Tailored Pants - $528

Black Pagan Vintage Vintage 90's Wide White Real Leather Belt Large Rhinestone and Gold Metal Ornaments

MANGO Imitation Pearl Detail Metallic Earrings - $15.99

My Jewel Candy Half Moon Black & White Gold Cuff Bracelet - $32

Jimmy Choo Max Bing 150 Embellished Leather Platform Sandals in Metallic ($1035)

[ey3sof7hecorru9t3d]

I forgot I had tumblr so here’s some recent stuff!

SMG:E ref,Mrs Potts ref,Automa ref and M4d and Inksy on discord doodles (don’t know if they have tumblr or not)

Two TSB fanarts @tiredsmashbros,two free comm arts,M4d Ta7t3r related lore doodles,M4d in a workout uniform;they work out to prevent joint stiffing bc puppet

and a pikmin related art for @its-a-me-mango.

First 5 are free comm arts.

TSB as a pikmin (tagged already)

Burgerfruit (Mango x TSB) and TS8 (TSB tagged, @strange0-0storm for SMG8)

Warning,next few contain blood.

M4d Ta7t3r,but who’s that behind it? You’re gonna have to guess.

When M1zF!7z gets mad,their face opens up to reveal a gruesome secret..

one without black effect and two variations,just one without blood.

[eilinelsghost]

Get to know me better

Tagged by @sallysavestheday to try this one out!

Rules: answer the questions and then tag people.

Favorite color: I go back and forth on this, but usually some shade of blue. Currently maybe a greyish-blue?

Last song: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis || Vaughan Williams 😍

Last movie: I'm Not There. Cate Blanchett steals the show

Currently reading: Hmm between books at the moment. I tried to start Wool after watching Silo a few weeks ago, but I haven't really read sci-fi before and am having a hard time getting into the genre style. Happily taking recs for fantasy or other fiction!

Currently watching: I'm between shows at the moment. I got a bit tv-tired and haven't watched much this past year, but I'm contemplating popping back in with a rewatch of Andor before the new season comes out this year.

Currently craving: Mango lassi from one very specific restaurant in the town I grew up in. The great news is I'm visiting this weekend and eating there tomorrow night.

Coffee or tea: Coffee first thing with breakfast, then tea for everything after.

Tagging @theghostinthemargins, @that-angry-noldo, @searchingforserendipity25, and @actual-bill-potts if this sounds like fun to you!

[gay-disabled-characters-showdown]

LGBTQ+ Disabled Characters Showdown Round 1, Wave 5 Matchups

Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) vs Jimmy Kaga-Ricci (I Was Born for This)

Viktor (Arcane) vs Zofia Boguska (The Gilded Wolves)

Matt Murdock (Daredevil / Marvel) vs Lucius Spriggs (Our Flag Means Death)

Katsuki Yuuri (Yuri!!! On Ice) vs Lord Boxman (OK K.O! Let’s Be Heroes)

Mille Roper (The Arcadia Project) vs Wen Kexing (Faraway Wanderers / Tian Ya Ke)

Ling Chan (The Diviners) vs Henry ‘Monty’ Montague (The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue)

Jem Carstairs (The Shadowhunter Chronicles) vs Lapis Lazuli (Steven Universe)

Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade) vs Wen Kexing (Word of Honor / Shan He Ling)

Day (Last Twilight) vs Prince Wilhelm (Young Royals)

Quinni Gallagher-Jones (Heartbreak High) vs Ricky Potts (Ride the Cyclone)

Keyla Detmer (Star Trek Discovery) vs Queen Shulamit (The Second Mango)

Alex Claremont-Diaz (Red, White & Royal Blue) vs Tedd Verres (El Goonish Shive)

Xiao Xingchen (The Untamed / Mo Dao Zu Shi) vs Jack Wolcott (Wayward Children)

Snake (Zero Escape) vs Melanie King (The Magnus Archives)

Seven of Nine (Star Trek Voyager) vs Kuruto Ryuki (AI: The Somnium Files- Nirvana Initiative)

Rose Lavillant (Miraculous Ladybug) vs Kessa (Rooks and Ruin)

Check out the other waves here.

[llamasharks-blog]

meet lexie potts and her cat mango! they moved to oasis springs after lexie inherited her grandfathers lab when he died. budding scientist lexie was thrilled to hear there was enough there for her to live at the lab... though nobody mentioned how comfortably she would be living!

[lovelyirony]

nat: pepper, why ar eyou doing this - pepper: i dont know, i suddenly can't read anymore- Nat: i am spEAKING OUTLOUD

pepper: haha yeet 

natasha, crying: please stop 

Natasha, two weeks later on a mission: DON’T FUCK WITH ME I HAVE THE POWER OF GOD AND ANIME ON MY SIDE 

(pepper has never been prouder, especially when natasha looks straight into the iron man camera and says “babe, I hate you”) 

[some-weebs-posts]

What I Think Marvel Characters Would Smell Like

(I don't know why I thought of this, but please bare with me)

Tony Stark (Iron Man): Would smell like sweat, motor oil, and sometimes alcohol. Uses Old Spice Wolfthorn deodorant, a shampoo that says "Energy", and Dr. Squach's rum scented soap. Will use an expressive cologne for meetings and press conferences.

Bruce Banner (Hulk): A simple man who is very persistent about hygiene and almost never smells like sweat. Would use Old Spice Bearglove deodorant and Irish Spring soap.

Steve Rogers (Captain America): Would smell like sweat. Definitely uses Head and Shoulders. Would use Axe deodorant. Vaguely smells like "ocean".

Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier): Doesn't really care about hygiene. Is often greasy. May have a metallic smell. Will sometimes smell like Axe and "ocean" because that's what Steve uses.

Clint Barton (Hawkeye): Lives on a farm, so would smell like chickens and hay. Uses Degree Men's deodorant and generic 3-in-1 blue-green men's soap. May sometimes smell like coconut when he runs out and uses his wife's shampoo.

Natasha Romanoff (Black Widow): Wants to stay undetectable so she uses scentless soaps and deodorant. However, she may treat herself with cocoa butter / shea butter body wash.

Pepper Potts: Makes hygiene a top priority. Likes fruity smells. Uses Suave strawberry scented shampoo, apricot body wash, and Aussie Miracle Moist oil. Will use a "mixed berry" deodorant. May sometimes use a mango scented body spray.

Happy Hogan: Is very professional. Never wears cologne. May smell like sweat, but it's very rare. Uses dark blue generic men's shampoo and body wash. Would use Old Spice Steel Courage deodorant.

Peter Parker (Spider-Man): Tries to not smell, but is a teenager so will still smell like sweat. Will use "Energy" 3-in-1 for both shampoo and body wash. Would have his own separate container of conditioner that smells like either generic men's soap or occasionally watermelon. Would use Old Spice Fiji deodorant.

May Parker (old and young): Uses many flower scented soaps, but prefers lavender and/or rose. Uses Suave Baby Power deodorant.

Princess Shuri: Would use coconut shampoo and cocoa butter body wash. Uses Secret flower scented deodorant. May also have a hint of motor oil and metal. Usually clean.

Prince T'Challa: Smells like roses. Uses many rich and expensive soaps, but they all mainly smell like roses.

Thor Odinson: Does not use Midgardian soaps. Often smells like sweat. Uses Asgardian soaps and shampoos that smell similar to honeysuckles.

Loki Laufeyson: Does not use Midgardian soaps. Hygiene is a top priority. Uses Asgardian soaps that smell similar to forests and rain. May have a hint of paper books.

Wade Wilson (Deadpool): Smells entirely like apricots. Doesn't have hair so he doesn't use shampoo. Is not and never will be ashamed that his body wash is technically "for women". Uses Old Spice Fiji deodorant. Has a hint of iron and blood at all times.

[alexburnssas]

Pokemon Sword and Shield MC

- Alexandra 'Alex' Burns.

- Galar equivalent of Scottish.

- Specializes in Ghost Type pokemon.

- Her dream is to become the Ghost Type gym leader. Sees becoming champion as a means to that end.

- Swears a lot.

- Wakes up and chooses violence.

- Feral. Usually directed at Team Yell or Bede.

"Bede, I'm going to skin you and eat you."

"Excuse me WHAT?"

"I'm going to eat you and no one will ever find you-"

"I...um..."

"Becauae you'll be inside ME! I wonder how you would be in a curry..."

*Bede escaped Safely!*

- before she was given Pokeballs, Alex would try and catch pokemon with her bare hands, which is how she got her Grokey Mango. Leon is very concerned.

- Loves camping

- Her favorite pokemon is her Polteagiest. She calls her Mrs. Potts

- Has thrown her pokemon at unaware team yell members.

- Likes Marnie but not Team Yell. They irritate Alex SO MUCH.

- Caught a magikarp with her bare hands as a child and now it lives in a fish tank at her house.

[sweetmidnights]

Happy 400

🍯 CYM as fruit

🍯CYM as a restaurant

🍯CYM as superheroes

sorry it took so long to get to this!!

@alexbllake is oranges, olive garden, and captain marvel

@tsiamosley is pineapple, an nyc pizza stop, and the scarlett witch

@ssajemilyprentiss is watermelon, dairy queen, and pepper potts in an iron man suit

@5raysofsunshine is cherries, an authentic taco truck in southern california that sells street corn, and black widow

@agcntemily is mangoes, applebees, and tom holland's spiderman

@serenasoutherlyns is apples, my favorite asian food shop back home, and the wasp.

[forsaking-serenity]

4, 18, 37 aaaand 3 (ㆁωㆁ)

pooh bear!!!!!!!!!!

4. Dream job 👜

photographer on a research team for movies :)

alternatively, guidance counselor,,, that’s what im getting a bachelor's for

18. TV show you’d recommend to everyone 📺

bones, my beloved <3

37. Favorite fruit 🥭

mangoes & blueberries

3. Siblings 🦔

oh i see what you did here, wonderful, get ready :)

@feliciafury apparently we act like siblings or smth idk what to tell you,,, she’s a dumbass, but she’s my dumbass

@shadedrose01 my lovely big sister who is the sweetest, she the nani to my lilo (crazy talented i swear)

@lilacsandlilies4 my amazing younger sister who is super smart and has common sense, my first mutual ever <3

@smallkindofdisaster my favorite twin riri, who is also dating my best friend which means that @justsomeonerandomiguess is my sister in law

@presidentrhode-s my squishmallow shaped brother

@mrs-potts-stark idek how to describe kritika, just incredible, amazing writer who i found on ao3 first and then here and i love her sm

YOU!!!!!! and all the siblings you brought me :)))

i also have one biological brother who is an ass to me so yk eh he doesn’t really count

asks

[justdalek]

Beauty and the Beast Cookie Run Friend List

I was playing Cookie Run and was thinking which of the cast of Beauty and the Beast would be friends with what cookies in the Cookie Run world!

I have a list that has the characters of Belle, Adam (Beast), Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Babette, Angelique, Wardrobe, Fife, Gaston, LeFou, and Maurice.

I have the Cookies listed by their rank (common, rare, epic, special, and legendary).

(Note that Wardrobe and Fife will be together since their separate lists were very short and they share a lot of the same cookies. I also did not add Forte to the list as I couldn't really find any cookies that would be friends with him).

Hope you enjoy the list!

Belle

GingerBrave

GingerBright

Alchemist Cookie

Ninja Cookie

Blueberry Pie Cookie

Snow Sugar Cookie

Space Donut

Herb Cookie

Carrot Cookie

Beet Cookie

Sandwich Cookie

Hello Kitty

Mimmy

Adam/Beast

Werewolf Cookie

Dark Choco Cookie

Squid Ink Cookie

Tiger Lily Cookie

Pink Choco Cookie

Sea Fairy Cookie

Cogsworth

General Jujube Cookie

Blackberry Cookie

Earl Grey Cookie

Croissant Cookie

Melon Bun Cookie

Captain Ice Cookie

Walnut Cookie

Timekeeper Cookie

Wind Archer Cookie

Lumiere

Vampire Cookie

Rockstar Cookie

Popcorn Cookie

Sparkling Cookie

DJ Cookie

Rougefort Cookie

Firecracker Cookie

Banana Cookie

Adventure Cookie

Fire Spirit Cookie

Mrs. Potts

Cheesecake Cookie

Cocoa Cookie

Truffle Cookie

Mocha Ray Cookie

Cream Unicorn Cookie

Spinach Cookie

Milk Cookie

Carrot Cookie

Cherry Blossom Cookie

Moonlight Cookie

Chip

Skater Cookie

Soda Cookie

Angel Cookie

Onion Cookie

Apple Cookie

Peach Cookie

Dino-Sour Cookie

Roll Cake Cookie

Pancake Cookie

Peppermint Cookie

Cream Puff Cookie

Cookiemals

Sorbet Shark Cookie

Chestnut Cookie

Pudding Cookie

Mustard Cookie

Babette

Princess Cookie

Cheerleader Cookie

Whipped Cream Cookie

Yogurt Cream Cookie

Rose Cookie

Kumiho Cookie

Angelique

Yoga Cookie

Grapefruit Cookie

Orange Cookie

Lemon Cookie

Lime Cookie

Birthday Cake Cookie

Fairy Cookie

Wardrobe/Fife

Strawberry Cookie

Marshmallow Cookie

Macaron Cookie

Popping Candy Cookie

Shining Glitter Cookie

Skating Queen Cookie

Mint Choco Cookie

Carol Cookie

Cotton Candy Cookie

Gaston

Muscle Cookie

Knight Cookie

Ice Candy Cookie

Purple Yam Cookie

Mala Sauce Cookie

Lobster Cookie

Pirate Cookie

Red Pepper Cookie

Dark Enchantress

Pitaya Cookie

Ananas Cookie

LeFou

Devil Cookie

Zombie Cookie

Gumball Cookie

Cherry Cookie

Chess Choco Cookie

Goblin Cookie

Pomegranate Cookie

Chili Cookie

Avocado Cookie

Matcha Cookie

Leek Cookie

Ice Juggler Cookie

Maurice

Pilot Cookie

Prophet Cookie

Cinnamon Cookie

Hero Cookie

Mango Cookie

Ion Cookie Robot

Cyborg Cookie

Fig Cookie

Salt Cookie

Dr. Wasabi Cookie

Cookiedroid

Millennial Tree Cookie

[hyperverbalbillionaire]

a very descriptive and detailed profile of your muse

Fill in questionnaire for your muse, including headcanons. If you can’t answer any questions, add some of your own. When finished, repost and tag 15 other people.

name: Anthony Edward “Tony” Stark

mbti: ENTP

age: 40s (verse / timeline dependent)

birthdate: May 29, 1970

species: human

gender: cis male

sexual orientation: bi / pansexual

romantic orientation: gray-aro / demi-romantic

eyes: brown

hair: black

skin: olive

height: 5′11″ or 180 cm

body type: athletic, very fit, muscular

weight: 170–180 lbs or 77–82 kg (depending on how much time he spends working out and maintaining muscle mass versus tinkering in his lab)

profession: former CEO of Stark Industries; currently majority shareholder and CTO of SI; also works as the superhero known as Iron Man and manages the superhero team known as The Avengers (verse / timeline dependent)

interests: robotics, engineering, artificial intelligence, biomechanics, quantum computing, nano-tech, neuromorphic technology, transhumanism, green technologies, quantum physics, biochemistry, materials science, chemistry, superconductors, aeronautical engineering, aviation, car and motorcycle collecting, race car driving, skiing, surfing, mountain climbing, art and wine collecting, yachting, sailing, skydiving, world travel, real estate development, philanthropy, reading science journals, languages, yoga, martial arts, boxing, weightlifting, running, kickboxing, kayaking, swimming, and adventurous sex.

companions: James “Rhodey” Rhodes is Tony’s best friend, since they met at MIT. Harold “Happy” Hogan is his former bodyguard and driver. His relationship with Virginia “Pepper” Potts is verse dependent (ex-girlfriend, girlfriend, wife, assistant) but there’s no doubt that Tony cares about, and will always care about, Pepper. Others pass in and out of his life but those three have been the constants for over a decade.

antagonists: verse dependent but canonically, Ivan Vanko, Aldrich Killian, The Ten Rings, Obadiah Stane, Ultron, Thanos, and various minions and henchmen

smells: Tom Ford’s Soleil Blanc or Fucking Fabulous colognes, warm scents like amber and ylang-ylang, sun, sand, coconut, and sea air

fruits: blueberries, strawberries, apples, pineapple, banana, mango

favorite foods: spaghetti alla puttanesca, a really toasty croque monsieur

favorite drinks: coffee, green juice/chlorophyll

alcoholic beverages?: whiskey, dirty martini, champagne

smoke?: not since he was seventeen

drugs?: lots, all in the past

driver’s license?: Yes, in various countries; can drive on either side of the road

random headcanon: Tony rarely travels with more than a (large, designer) duffle bag’s worth of personal items. If he travels to one of his various homes all over the world, he has everything he needs in each one. If he’s traveling somewhere he doesn’t own a home, he frequently just buys what he needs when he gets there if his needs surpass the expectations he had before the trip.

tagged by: @a-kitten-with-claws​ ​tagging: @amazongoddcss​ @benevolentgodloki​ @corinnebaileyrp​ @visixnaryx​ @cxpt​ @lovelylostminds​ @captainwithashield​ @captain-outoftime​ @pepperpxtts​ @born-to-be-mischievous​ @surgeonofthemysticarts​ @heroesofbr00klyn​ @araedi​ @a-kitten-with-claws​ @hotmessv​ @selfmademechanic​ @themechcnic​ @thehotmessnow​ @damhanallaidh​ @thenameisq​ @legendssoldierscientists​ @fatedtruths​ @thegoodandthegreat​ @americasfineasscaptain​ @hydrasweapon​ @geniusbillionairephilanthropist​ @weaponizedembrace​ @dangerously-arrogant​ @mischieftomake​ @arussianspider​ @maydxyparker​ @punchyourwayout​ @seidmadr​ @evolvingheartisms​ @mxndwitch​​ @hellspeed​ @lunaleste​ @auntofanavenger​ @gildedruins​ @hiemsx​ @directorrogers​ @wcrriorhearts​ @todowhatwasright​​ @soulgiven​​ @queencfthestarsdrfoster​​ @strangcrdoctor​​ @sovietspookstory​​ and anyone else who wants to, tag me. 

[glowdetails]

do you know any brands that make coats like saks potts but not... real fur ? 💞

wow i didn’t know saks potts uses real fur!!! i’ve just read about it on their site. i don’t know how to feel about that.... they claim that they use fur “responsibly” but personally in MY opinion - i’m quite saddened that they opt for real fur. it’s explained on their website and all, while they make a lot of sense, i do believe there’s better ways to make fashion sustainable without having to use real furs. this is their reason why they chose to use real fur. To answer your question - theres not much brands that do coats like them (obviously because it’s quite the DNA of Saks Potts) but there’s dupes or at least similar. You could try asos, river island, mango, zara! x but if i’m not mistaken, saks potts has faux fur coats as well made. 

[annamannu]

Mango kook 

Leidsin täiesti lambist ajakirjast kui olime suvitamas Kubijal. Kunagi muidu ajakirja retsepte ei vaata, aga selle pildistasin ülesse ja sellest on saanud mu täielik hitt-kook. Veel üks neist retseptidest, mida laiali jagan alati. Hea suvekas kook.

Põhi:

60 grammi võid

175 grammi oreo või domino küpsiseid (Taimi soovitas ka Digestive küpsiseid ja ma kirjutan alla, nendega ka mõnus kindlalt)

Tahad paksemat põhja siis lihtsalt suurenda mõlemat kogust, sellega tuleb pääris õhuke põhi.

Valmistamine: sulata potis või, purusta küpsised. Suru küpsetuspaberiga vooderdatud 24cm lahtikäiva vormi põhjale. Vajuta lusikaga kinni ja tõsta katte valmimise ajaks külma. 

Sisu:

500 grammi mangopüreed (east endi oma kui vähegi leidub - nt prismas on)

200ml vahukoort

200 grammi maitsestamata toorjuustu

2tl vanillisuhkurt + 3sl suhkurt

8 želatiinilehte

1 suurema laimi mahl

+ kaunistuseks kookost, maasikaid, granaatõuna seemneid jms

Valmistamine: Pane želatiinilehed likku külma vette 5-10 minutiks. Vahusta koor suhkrute ja toorjuustuga, sega hulka mangopüree. Kuumuta laimist pigistatud mahl keemiseni, tõsta pott tulelt. Pigista želatiinilehtedest vesi välja ja lahusta need segades kuumas laimimahlas. Lase segul veidi jahtuda ja nirista see seejärel katte hulka, ise seda segades. Kalla kate vormi jahtunud põhjale. Pane ööseks külmkappi seisma toidukilega kaetult. Kaunista enne serveerimist.

[moved-to-anthotnio]

enamorado de ti

Commission for @yesmooshoe | Pepper/Tony | 2.4k words | fluff, romance, falling in love, love confessions, hurt/comfort, pepper needs a hug, tony is a very soft man, latine tony

•••

They're in the workshop when it happens the first time. It's been a fairly long day, with Pepper helping him figure everything out now that the weapons division in Stark Industries has been declared closed by Tony's word on live television only a couple days before. The SI Board isn't happy at all, to say the least, so Tony has to go through a lot of paperwork to ease their minds for a bit as he tries to clear his head enough to determine how to proceed with his decision.

And Pepper, God bless her soul, is still here with him. Even after all this years as his personal assistant, even after deciding to become Iron Man, after literally putting her hand inside his chest and sending him into cardiac arrest for like five seconds, she's still here. Sitting in front of him with her brows furrowed, one hand on her chin as she reads the papers in front of her, her red rimmed eyes more focused than ever even though they've been here for almost two days surrounded by empty coffee mugs piled one on top of the other and different stacks of paper that Tony wants to set on fire - because, oh my God, why couldn't they send this through e-mail or something similar? This is literal torture. Oh. Well. That explains it. -, and the sun rising just behind her back.

So really, no one can blame him. He literally can’t help it, he just can't. It hits him like a ton of bricks, the epiphany making the world shift around him with a new, wonderful perspective. And just that realization has eased all his worries, because suddenly nothing but Pepper’s existence matters. So he really, can't help it, it just slips past his lips and there's no way to stop the words.

“Estoy enamorado de ti.”

I'm in love with you. And he is. He is utterly and irrevocably in love with Virginia Potts.

She looks at him, confusion showing on her face, her beautiful blue eyes set on him with a warm exasperated affection that only she can convey, and says, “You know I can't understand Spanish, right?”

Tony grins, “Well, yeah, that’s kind of the point.”

She smiles and it’s a precious little thing that makes warmth blossom in Tony’s chest. She stands up, almost throwing the papers in her hands, and and flexes her arms over her head, stretching the cramps she must be having away. She sighs deeply before asking, “Want some café? I feel like hell and I need some right now or I’ll just drop dead right here.”

“God you sound like me,” Tony replies, nodding eagerly. Coffee sounds great about now. He definitely needs more, nevermind the mugs laying empty around them. God, what would he do without this woman in his life? “Wait, didn’t we run out of coffee beans this morning?”

“Yeah we did. But I have an idea.”

“Great. You always have the best ideas, Pep.”

She just rolls her eyes and goes over to the coffeemaker, taking a couple of mugs from the pile and rinsing them out before pouring cold coffee in them and putting them in the microwave because that’ll have to do for now.

Then Tony catches up and smirks, “Finally learning some Spanish are we?”

She comes back with the mugs and hands him his with a mischievous smile playing at her lips, “Well, Mr. Stark, having to listen to your nonsense after all these years in English and Spanish has to pay off for something, doesn’t it?”

“But Miss Potts, I thought my money and charming personality were enough,” he replies, looking at her with feigned offence with one hand splayed over his chest, as her laughter fills the air.

“Nice try Tony, now let’s get back to work.”

Yeah, he’s absolutely in love with her.

•••

The second time it happens, they’re snuggled together on the living room couch. Pepper is sick, the exhaustion after working so hard for the past few weeks finally catching up to her. Getting sick due to exhaustion happens often enough to both of them after particularly long work binges that they already have a schedule figured out: sleep, have breakfast, take meds, snuggle through a movie, eat lunch, take meds, and so on. Might seem a bit boring and monotonous, but it works wonders for them. Plus, they get their much needed rest, and are there for each other through it.

So yeah. Pepper is sick and currently lying on the couch with her head on Tony’s lap, as he passes his fingers through her long strawberry blonde hair. Her forehead is hot, and Tony wonders if maybe she should take a lukewarm shower to lower her temperature, but her eyes are focused on the movie and she seems really into it.

By the time the movie is ending, the sun is setting behind New York City’s skyline. The dying rays lighting up the living room with warm, soft yellow light. Tony asks JARVIS to turn the TV off as soon as the credits starts rolling, and pats Pepper softly on the head to wake her up. She turns around with a soft, tired smile on her lips and takes his hand, placing a small kiss on his knuckles.

“Come on honey, let's give you a bath,” he says softly. “Your temperature is too high. We need to lower it a bit.”

She frowns at him, and rolls back again, pressing her head into Tony's thigh, “‘m not hot, just need to sleep.”

“Miss Potts,” comes JARVIS’ voice softly, “I never thought I'd ever say this, but Mr. Stark is right.”

“Hey!” Tony exclaims with indignation.

Pepper laughs softly, the sound muffled by Tony's thigh where she presses her head into his thigh as a makeshift pillow. And even though she's giggling at his expense thanks to JARVIS - damn traitor -, the sound is like music to Tony's ears.

“The bath is ready, Sir.”

“Thanks, J,” he says, and then turns to Pepper.

“Come with me darling,” he murmurs, pulling her up from the couch as she wraps and arm around his neck. “The bath will do you good.”

Pepper just hums as Tony takes her to their bathroom, one hand on one for her hips and the other holding her hand, after she refused to be carried. She's so sleepy she looks like she might just stumble and fall, but Tony is determined to not let that happen, so he hovers close to her. He lowers her to perch on the lip of the tub and helps her strip off her sweaty clothes. She carefully pulls off her shirt off while Tony tugs off her pants and socks. She stands to lift her feet, and Tony slides the rest of them off, along with her underwear.

After they finish, she turns to the foggy mirror, standing there fully naked. She scans her body up and down with her eyes and grimaces at her reflection, “God I look like shit.”

Tony rolls his eyes, and places a light kiss on her freckled shoulder, placing his hands on her hips, still holding her up gently. “Impossible,” he whispers softly against her ear. “You ever looking like shit is unrealistic. You're always gorgeous.”

She raises her eyebrows at him through the mirror, “Oh really? Way to sugarcoat that I do look like shit while sick.”

“No sugarcoating,” he promises, turning her around so they're face to face. “You're beautiful in every way, mi amor. You're sick, and do kinda look like a mess, so what? That doesn't strip you of your beauty, which goes further than your physical appearance. You are beautiful, mi corazón.”

Pepper blushes, the redness of her cheeks coming from Tony's statement hiding among the redness caused by the fever she's suffering, but Tony doesn't miss it, and kisses her cheeks softly.

Once inside the bathtub, she relaxes, her whole body going limp in the water, the accumulated tension leaving her body slowly. She's nodding off as Tony takes it upon himself to clean her body and wash her hair, but Tony makes sure that her head stays above the water.

Later, after she puts on a clean set of pajamas, and they both curl up together in the large bed. Tony says it again, softly, as she falls asleep between his arms.

“Estoy enamorado de ti.”

He hopes that one day he can actually tell her.

•••

The third time it happens, they're on a vacation in México for their six-month anniversary of dating. Tony wanted to show her one of the places he used to visit a lot during his childhood, especially this one, since it's one of the only places in México he ever got to see with his mamá.

The beach is deserted when they arrive. Miles and miles of golden sand stretching along the bay, and nothing but the sound of the seagulls flying above them, and the soft, soothing lap of the waves rolling onto the shore, the warm water licking his feet and ankles. The sun hasn't risen yet, hidden behind the horizon, but the first rays of sunshine are showing already, lighting up the scenery in a mix of orange and pink light.

Pepper sits on the sand, so close to the shore that the waves reach her legs. The hem of her summer dress gets wet when one particular wave rolls higher than the others, sand staying on her skin after the water retreats. She looks beautiful, and her quiet presence makes the scene look as if it were out of a wonderful dream.

Tony sits beside her and hands her her mug of coffee, as they quietly watch the sun begin to rise above the skyline, “Here’s your coffee, honey.”

“Gracias, Tony.” She takes a sip from the mug, and hums with delight. “Hmm, oh my god what did you put in this?”

“A little bit of leche condensada,” He says smiling. “I couldn’t find any milk, so I used a little of the condensed milk we bought to make my mamá’s mango ice cream.”

“This is good, thank you darling.”

“No problem, querida.” Tony takes a big sip from his mug, and stares at the water swaying in front of them.

He tells her stories of his childhood, spending the summer here with his mamá, chasing the water and picking up seashells along with his mamá. Here he learned to make homemade ice cream, learned how to swim, and how to appreciate the little moments with his mamá. Now, as he recalls all the stories he has to tell, everything feels like a lifetime ago.

An idea pops in his mind, and he turns to Pepper, barely hiding his grin. “Hey, are you ready to try again?”

Pepper looks at him, a little confused. But then what he’s asking seems to click in her brain, and he can see the excitement already shining brightly in her eyes, “When am I not ready?”

Tony laughs, and puts his mug of coffee down beside him before taking her hands between his, “Okay, so. Let’s see if you remember the words I taught you on the way here. First, arena?”

“Sand,” Pepper says with confidence, and he knows the game is on.

“Mar?”

“Hmm, sea.”

“Amanecer?”

“Sunrise.”

He eyes her with suspicion, “You're sure?”

“I'm… sure.” Pepper raises her eyebrows at him, amusement clear on her face, making her cheeks shine a soft red color, her freckles standing out. “You’re tricking me aren’t you? Asking me just to confuse me.”

“Got me there,” Tony smirks. “But hey, three out of three, you did alright.”

She nods, grinning at him. He leans in and presses his lips to her in a chaste kiss. He can still feel her grin through the kiss, the soft touch of her lips intoxicating as she whispers against his mouth, “Teach me a little more…”

“God, you’re insatiable.”

She shrugs, all smug, “What can I say? I’m a fast learner.”

Tony rolls his eyes, and thinks of the words he’s gonna say next. “Calor?”

“Heat.”

“Anoche?”

“Last night.”

“Azul?”

“Blue.”

“Ámame?” Tony asks, with a little more feeling that he intended.

Peppers face softens, her lips curving in a beautiful smile that lights up her face, “Love me.”

Tony smiles back, the pressure in his chest growing, the words screaming to get out. “Perhaps I do.”

Her expression shifts, surprise and amusement shining on her face. She smirks, “Well then, how do you say kiss me?”

“Bésame.”

And she does just that. She leans in, her lips on Tony's as she climbs onto his lap. Her hands find their way around his neck, her fingers tangled in the soft curls at the nape of Tony's neck. She breaks the kiss, and leaves butterfly kisses along his jaw and neck, smiling softly against his sun kissed skin. “How do you say hold me?”

Tony pulls her close to him, his arms around her waist. “Abrázame.”

She leans close to his ear, and her voice is barely a whisper. He's not even sure if he was meant to hear the words or not, but he answers anyway.

How do you say I'm in love with you?

“Estoy enamorado de ti.”

She leans back so fast that she almost falls backwards, and Tony watches her face shift with the realization. Tony knows Pepper has heard this words before, has memorized them and has asked him about them several times. Yet she never built up the courage to look them up on her own, or ask anyone else, because she knew they were special and for her ears only. 

And now she knows, and her eyes are shining brightly. She leans back in and kisses him with a feeling that words can't convey. But he understands, he knows what she means, just like she knows what he means, and it feels like the world shifts and rights itself again, all the pieces finally falling back into place, just like when Tony realized he was in love with her.

Tony knows now, his world is moved by Pepper Potts. And now? Now she knows too.

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