Nico Di Angelo, Assistant of Ironman

Part 8- St. Patty's Party(Pt. 1)

Nico hated parties. Why? Well, first and foremost, social interactions. I shouldn't have to explain any more than that. Second, drinking. He could never understand why so many people felt the need to drink, what are you going to do in the case of an attack if you're passed out drunk in the middle of the floor? Simple, die, and even if you didn't, you'd wake up kidnapped with a pounding headache. Now, that doesn't mean he doesn't have a few drinks here and there, but enough to get drunk was a no-go.

Why was Nico ranting in his head about parties? Well, my dear friends, his very wonderful employer was throwing one, and unfortunately, Nico was being forced to attend.

Let me explain,

=3 hours earlier=

So there he was minding his own business when a certain billionaire texted him,

egotistical
Hey Neeks

You
Don't call me that. What do you want

egotistical
Oh stop being a grouchy pants Neeks, it's... what month was it again?

You
March, why?

egotistical
Ah, so a green theme then... I'll keep that in mind.

You
... what?

egotistical
Don't worry about it.
When was St. Patrick's day again?

You
The 17th... why?

egotistical
Ah, perfect... I think, what day is it?

You
Look at a *faun*ing calendar

egotistical
Ok ok, jeez
...
Can't you just tell me?

[Read at 11:53 am]

...please?

You
Not only is it displayed on your phone, you have a *faun*ing AI Stark, use it.

egotistical
...good point.

You

For the smartest man in the world, you sure are a dumb*ss.

egotistical
I'm going to pretend I didn't see that

You
Of course you are.
_

"Hey J, what day is it?"

"It is March 10th, Wednesday 2021."

"Alright, great, great great great, thanks J,"

"My pleasure."
_

"So let me get this straight, you're throwing a party Saint Patrick's day, a day that you have NEVER CELEBRATED BEFORE, just so you can see if Nico has a girlfriend?! Do you have nothing better to do with your time than to stalk your assistant?!" Pepper yelled at Tony, exasperated with his... well, Tony-ness.

"Come on Pep, if I was ACTUALLY stalking him, I'd already know if he had a girlfriend. This is just for funsies!"

Pinching the bridge of her nose, Pepper sighed. Yes, she loved him, but sometimes... goddamn it, just give her a break! Besides, Pepper knew for a fact that Nico didn't have a girlfriend, it was obvious he liked Will. She had only met the smiley blonde once when Nico forgot his lunch, -Nico gave him a visitor card to use in case he forgot something- but even then, it was clear there was chemistry between them. She still smiled thinking back to  their encounter,