this is the last part for Bad At Love!

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Rhodey dropped you and Tony off at your flat before leaving. He knew that you both needed time to talk and he was not going to disturb.

"Please come in."

You walked into your flat, followed by Tony who was looking nervous. He was still surprised. For years he didn't see you and now when he found you, you were alone.

"It's a simple place, really."

You chuckled, gesturing to your decorations. Tony looked around and noticed that your flat was almost empty. There was only an old couch and a television in the living room. Last time he came, it was fulled of grand and expensive decorations.

"You've been... Changing the decor?"

He guessed. You bit your lips and sat on the couch, Tony sat next to you. You sighed and shook your head.

"I had to sell a few things to keep my mouth fed. Life has been hard."

You admitted and looked down. You were ashamed of your life now. Tony frowned and took your hand in his.

"Tell me."

Just like that, you broke into tears. You weren't sobbing, but tears streamed down your face like waterfall. It has been so long since people wanted to hear you.

"A few weeks after I left you, things had been rough. I left my fiancee because I realized that I didn't love him. At the point, I was dying to see you but I was embarrased. I was afraid of my own mistake."

You smiled sadly at him. Tony didn't interrupt, he knew you need to get it out of your chest.

"Then my job has started to fall apart. Two years ago, I got fired. I've tried a few jobs since then but nothing worked. I'm jobless. I've sold a few things to get money. My mother was sick two months ago and she needed money. I almost sell this flat to help her but luckily I got a temporary job to get the money. If I didn't, then I might be homeless now."

You chuckled bitterly. Tony looked at you with concern in his eyes. He wrapped his arms around you securely.

"I'm so sorry, Y/N. I should've find you."

Tony regretted his decision for not looking for you after you left. Actually he was tempted to do so but he thought that you were happy with Mark. He didn't want to ruin it.

"This is my punishment for breaking your heart. For hurting the one that I love."

You whispered under your breathe but loud enough for him to hear you. Tony caressed your face and a smile spreaded on his face.

"You love me?"

He asked. You looked away and stood up. He did the same and caught your wrist softly to make you look at him.

"I think you should go, Tony. People will talk if they see you here."

You changed the topic. Tony squeezed your hand reassuringly and looked you in the eyes.

"I love you, Y/N. Now tell me, do you love me?"

You gulped and your voice was caught in your throat. You wanted to scream that you loved him. But you didn't want him to think that you were crawling back into his life just because your life was sucks and you needed help.

"Tony, I don't want you to think that I'm using you."

You admitted, tears welled in your eyes. Tony frowned.

"I've been gone for years then now I'm saying that I love you? You will think that I only want you for money."

You explained, a pain expression was clear on your face. You pulled your wrist from his grip. Tony's heart ache at your words. He saw that you were thinner and bags were under your eyes. Nonetheless, he saw you as the most beautiful woman he ever laid eyes on.

"I know you love me for me. Just like how I love you for you."

He walked towards you, taking both of your hands in his. His warmth made you feel loved and safe. You looked into his brown eyes and couldn't help but loved him even more.

"I do."

You said. Tony felt his heart blossomed with happiness when you said that.

"I love you, Tony. I always have."

Tony didn't wait any second to collide his lips with yours. You kissed him back and smiled. The kiss was slow and romantic, it wasn't rush and lusty just like how he would kiss the women that chased him for his reputation. Tony knew he needed you and wanted you. You knew that you craved him and desired for him.

The kiss fulled with unspoken apologies and abundance of joy. The pain of losing and the agony of waiting were finally fulfilled with the kiss.

"I love you, Tony. I was bad at determining the love of my life but not anymore. I know that I only fall for you."

You whispered into his ears before kissing his lips one more time, savouring every taste of his lips. He wrapped his arms around your waist and hummed against your lips.

You were in his arms.

You were safe.

You were home.