𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓-𝐑𝐃𝐉 𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 𝐎𝐍𝐄

Butterflies(4)- !young Tony x reader

You dressed with a white knee-level summer dress, along with a pair of white gorgeous sandals.

You curled your hair, and you were done.

You looked at the clock, and it was 12.30.

You walked outside your dorm room, to the entrance.

Climbing over the fence, you jumped over it and ran to the park, hurrying so the security won't see you.

When you entered the park, you slowed down to a normal pace, and headed to the swings zone.

After you turned the corner, you saw Tony waiting for you, sitting in one of the swings.

''Tony?'' you asked, walking closer.

His head snapped in your direction, and his eyes widened at the sight of you, jaw dropping at his feet.

He sat up and walked towards you, tripping over a rock on his way, and almost falling in the sand.

''Wow'' he said when he finally stepped in front of you.

''If I knew that a dress would leave you speechless, I would've worn one a long time ago'' you smirked.

He didn't answer, just continued looking at you.

''Hello? Earth to Tony?''

''Oh, uh, yeah. Let's go'' he smiled and begun walking to some bushes.

''Uh... Tony? What are we going to do in the bushes?''

''Just shut up and follow me'' he smiled and disappeared in the bushes.

You silently followed, and after the branches, was hidden the most beautiful place.

A mini waterfall that was forming a small pond, pots with flowers on the concrete and small benches.

The moon was full, and the crystal water was reflecting it perfectly.

''Wow'' was the only word that left your mouth.

''Do you like it?''

''I love it. Why did you keep this hidden? It's so beautiful'' you said and walked to one of the benches and sat down.

''Well, you had your special place at the library... my special place was here'' he said, shrugging and sitting down next to you.

''So, what are you going to do after graduation? Any plans for the prodigal son?''

''Stop calling me that. And yes. Probably Obadiah plans to send me in Alaska, so he wouldn't have to deal with me anymore'' Tony sighed.

''Wait, Obadiah? The guy that was here to take us out for your birthday? Your dad's associate? That Obadiah?''

''Yeah, he helped dad build Stark Industries from nothing. And he wants to send me in England, to go to Harvard for additional classes''

''What? But you already had additional classes there. Damn, you graduated as a valedictorian, the smartest kid in Harvard's history. What the hell is wrong with him?''

''He's right. He said my skills need to be perfected, so I could build better technology. I will be at the lead of the company someday, and I... I... I want to make dad proud...'' the last part was barely a whisper, but you heard it.

''Tony...'' you said placing a hand on his shoulder, ''Your dad is proud of you. No matter what. He had his own way to tell you, but he's proud of you'' you tried.

''Don't bullshit me, Y/N. You know what he thought of me. He never told me that he's proud. Hell, dad never even smiled at me. I remember when he was called at Harvard to hand the graduation diplomas to the students, I was graduating too that year. He smiled at every student he handed the diploma, and when he had to hand mine, his face went blank, and he looked at me like I disappointed him'' he finished with a heavy sigh.

You placed your hand on his cheek, and forced him to look in your eyes.

''You are marvelous. No matter what others say. Screw everyone. They don't know a thing. And hey, I am proud of you. My dad is proud of you, he always says you're the son he never had'' you finished with a smile.

He forced a smile to his cheeks, but his eyes didn't show happiness.

''Don't give that shitty smile you use for the paparazzi. Give me a real one'' you said and nudged him lightly in the ribs.

''I don't really have one right one. I forgot it at my dorm'' he joked.

You reached out and hugged him as tightly as you could.

You felt so bad for him, he was so young and he already had the weight of the world on his shoulders.

It was heartbreaking. Such a brilliant man, thinking so little of himself and his life.

You knew Tony had a greater purpose in this world. You felt it. Such a brilliant mind can't be wasted on producing war weapons.

He was destined to something greater, something bigger than oneself.

You felt it. You knew it. You were sure.

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A/N: 5th part in progress.

Word count: 850