When Claire confronts her parents in a luxurious mansion in Malibu, she doesn't expect her night to end in the company of the enigmatic Tony Stark. Fleeing from a life of expectations and loneliness, she finds unexpected refuge with one of the world's most influential men. Tony, known for his playboy reputation and billionaire genius, reveals a different side as he offers Claire an escape from her oppressive reality.
Through deep conversations, video games, and a sunrise full of promises, both discover more about themselves and what truly matters. As night turns into morning, they part ways with an unexpected bond and a renewed understanding that sometimes, a single encounter can change everything.
Words: 4351, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English
- Fandoms: Iron Man (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
- Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
- Categories: F/M
- Characters: Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Happy Hogan, Jarvis (Iron Man movies)
- Relationships: Tony Stark/Original Female Character(s)
- Additional Tags: UnexpectedEncounter, tonystark - Freeform, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Developing Friendships, Sunrises, Late at Night, night talk, Late Night Conversations, Playboy Reputation, Parental Conflict, Emotional Abuse, Loneliness, Blind Betrayal Spoilers (Fallout 4), Anxiety, Intense Emotional Scenes, happy end, Tony Stark is Not Iron Man