A Night To Remember (Expo)

[Mary-Jane Watson]

I WANT YOUR UGLY AND I WANT YOUR DISEASE

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WANT YOUR EVERYTHING AS LONG AS IT'S FREE
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*following on from OPENING NIGHT:*

As Mary-Jane conversed with Norman Osborn, her eyes had caught sight of someone at the other end of the room. There, stood by the opposite bar was the back of a man’s head that she definitely recognized. A playful smile forming on her face, she politely dismissed herself from Mr. Osborn and made her way toward Tony Stark.

Tiptoeing up behind him, she placed one hand over his eyes before peering around his shoulder. ’and there I was thinking you were avoiding me,’ she teased, a grin on her face. ’Don’t worry, I’m not following you I promise, despite what that ego of yours is telling you,’ she added raising her eyebrows knowingly up at him.

It was no secret that Tony was convinced all women would instantly fall in love with him after one steamy night of passion. He was gorgeous yes, rich and powerful, a genius, and he certainly knew his way around the bedroom. But they were far too alike for MJ’s tastes. They could be friends certainly, a bit of fun now and then, but she wasn't exactly one for commitment. It was then that the redhead spotted a man stood beside Tony, though he was facing away from them and toward the bartender instead. Even from the back there was something vaguely familiar about him. He was cute no doubt, and quite tall and slim with a good head of hair.

’Speaking of which,’ she continued, straightening up and swishing her hair to the side. Leaning around Tony she flashed her Hollywood smile. ’Aren’t you going to introduce me to your friend?’

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TAGGED: Peter Parker and Tony Stark
WORDS: 269
NOTES: I hope this is okay my lovelies! Let me know if you need anything changed. Mary-Jane’s in for a shock! :D
CREDIT: template by delilahh @ CAUTION!, lyrics to "bad romance" by lady gaga
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[Peter "Spider-Man" Parker]

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Peter had enjoyed the Expo so far. If he was an actor this would have been his big break working on this project for Tony Stark. He had to admit he was grateful. Peter hadn't realized how much he was holding himself back by trapping himself in the familiar. He had practically gotten comfortable with being miserable. He really did need that push (although in Tony's case it was more of a shove) in the right direction. Sure. Technically it was blackmail, but it all turned out alright in the end, right? That was what mattered.

He was in Tony's company and while Tony was distracted with wave after wave of congratulatory handshakes, Peter skirted off for a moment to excuse himself to try one of the drinks. The last big fancy shindig he went to got crashed by Bane and a bunch of other superjerks before he had a chance to actually enjoy the party. This time? He was not going to let a single opportunity go by. No siree! He would have a belly full of dessert before the Rhino or Electroman or Dr. Doom or Magneto or Loki or the Trapster decided to make a mess of things.

Especially the Trapster. Seriously, Petruski was that kid in elementary school who ate glue that nobody liked.

Peter came back with a fruity pineapple-to-something-red concoction that seemed pretty popular around the other guests. Not only did it come with an Iron-Man silly straw, but it was delicious!

He didn't quite see who had caught the gazillionaire's attention this round, only that she had red hair. Peter actually had thought it was Pepper before upon closer inspection that theory was debunked. "...That is not Pepper." he blinked, lowering his drink. He knew those eyes, that smile, he'd seen them before, and he couldn't help but smile back. It didn't even occur to him at first that she was around Tony. The last time he saw Mary Jane, Spider-Man had left her very upset on the top of a building.

"My name is Peter Parker." he said finally, repeating the words he had whispered outside of the elevator when they had first met. He never did answer her question. "I know its a few months too late, but I wanted to say it before anything else got in the way."

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[Tony "Iron Man" Stark]

Excuse me, but I might drink a little more than I should tonight.

And I might take you home with me if I could tonight. And baby, I'mma make you feel so good tonight.
Cuz we might not get tomorrow.

[atrb=border,0,true][atrb=style, background-color: #1f1d1d; opacity: .8; border: #550505 solid 4px; width: 470px; padding: 15 0 15 0px;] Holy crap. He didn't have a second to breathe, did he? Even as Tony made a beeline to the bar he was interrupted with handshakes and smiles and "I'll definitely talk to you later"'s. Ugh. He'd never considered the consequences of such a small, inconsequential phrase until it had bitten him in the ass only hours before. Was Killian still wandering about the Expo? Tony hoped not. That guy gave him the willies... not to mention he was also a walking, talking unavoidable ball of guilt for Stark. At least he looked decent now? Got his teeth fixed and his hair cut, so that was a plus. Yeah... why did Tony need to feel bad at all? The guy was doing great. Stark ordered a drink as soon as he stepped up to the bar, forgetting for a brief moment that Peter had even tagged along behind him. But when the young man came back up with an Iron Man-themed drink, Tony couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle. "And there I was thinking you were avoiding me. Don’t worry, I’m not following you I promise, despite what that ego of yours is telling you." Shit. That was a female voice. And it belonged to someone who thought he'd been avoiding her (and he probably had, in all honesty). And it wasn't Pepper. Therefore... lover. Great. There were just all kinds of consequences biting him in the ass today. Tony put on his stage face and turned around with eyebrows raised and a grin on his face. "Well, look who it is!" He chuckled because that's all he could say. He didn't remember her name. What was it... er... Sally? No, it started with a T, didn't it? Tiffany? Tory? Hmm.... "Speaking of which, aren’t you going to introduce me to your friend?" Tony looked over at Peter, who looked like a puppy dog with tongue lolling and tail wagging, and rolled his eyes. "Absolutely. This is-" "My name is Peter Parker." Peter interrupted Tony. "I know it's a few months too late, but I wanted to say it before anything else got in the way." Oh my God. Seriously?! Tony stared at Peter, and then at MJ, and then back at Peter. Did... Pete... was he... did that kid seriously have a crush on the very same girl Tony'd banged?! It was only completely obvious to anyone paying attention. Oh God, this was awkward. Totally awkward. How the hell did Stark manage to get himself into these situations? "Er... yeah. This is Peter. He's my intern. Have... you two met before?" Grab somebody sexy tell 'em hey, Give me everything tonight. I want all of you tonight. Cuz we might not get tomorrow. [template made by missickle]

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[Mary-Jane Watson]

I WANT YOUR UGLY AND I WANT YOUR DISEASE

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WANT YOUR EVERYTHING AS LONG AS IT'S FREE
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Mary-Jane’s mouth fell open. Her usual pretense fell away completely and left the real Mary-Jane Watson gaping at the stranger. He’d had the exact same effect on her in that elevator. Their eyes met and the redhead looked at him, completely astounded. She wasn’t really one for fate or destiny but this guy was making her think otherwise.

"My name is Peter Parker. I know its a few months too late, but I wanted to say it before anything else got in the way.”

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The actress laughed. A very real but very nervous laugh, the kind you got in school when your crush would speak to you for the first time. But no, wait a minute, this wasn’t her; this wasn’t how she normally acted around guys. Come on MJ, sort it out girl.

It was a few moments before she was able to compose herself again and the actress brushed a lock of hair away from her face as she flashed him a Hollywood smile.

’Well well well Tiger, we meet again. Or should I say, Peter Parker,’ she added, holding out a hand for him to shake. It was then that she remembered Tony. She glanced uneasily at him as he gaped between the two of them. Oh no. Had he already told Peter about their night? She doubted it but she still. She didn’t WANT Tony to tell him. Not now, not ever. Then again, she couldn’t understand why it was such a big deal if he did. It wasn’t like they’d done anything wrong. It was just so… dirty, and he seemed so… sweet. She had a feeling he’d be disappointed in her.

Hell, she barely knew the guy. Maybe this was just her getting carried away again and making up the perfect man in her head. All because of pair of gorgeous eyes and a cute face looking her way.

"Er... yeah. This is Peter.”[/i] Tony said rather awkwardly. “He's my intern. Have... you two met before?"[/i]

’Only once,’ the redhead replied as casually as she could. Her eyes remained on Peter as a grin appeared on her face again. ’We were stuck in an elevator together. It was a good day.’
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TAGGED: Peter Parker and Tony Stark
WORDS: 369
NOTES: Hehe, making more tags for August and Wolfie! :P
CREDIT: template by delilahh @ CAUTION!, lyrics to "bad romance" by lady gaga
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