*set after Iron Man 3 and the events of the Avengers (AU no Jane Foster)

[You recently moved to New York City for a prospective job as Tony Stark's Physical Therapist to help him rehab after the surgery to remove the shrapnel and arc reactor](And you know about the Avengers and the fact that he is Iron Man)

Stepping out of the cab, you thank the driver and turn to walk up the steps to the front door of Stark tower, well, I guess it's the Avengers tower now... With your heart in your throat, you open the doors. There were fewer people than you expected, but it wasn't quite empty. You hear someone call your name

"Dr. (Gardner)?"

"Yes, that's me."

"Hi, Pepper Potts, you're here for Tony?"

"Yes I am. It's a pleasure to meet you Ms. Potts."

"The pleasure is all mine." She smiles graciously "Let me take you to your patient." She gestures to the elevator. She tells JARVIS to take you to Tony and then turns back to you.

"How is New York treating you so far? A bit different from Duluth?"

"It's a bit overwhelming to be honest. I don't think I'll ever get used to the sheer number of people around."

"That's New York for you."

Excuse me madams, but we have reached Mr. Stark's floor, quips JARVIS

"Thank you JARVIS." Pepper smiles

*Loud crash from down the hall* "GODDAMNIT BUTTERFINGERS!" *confused robot noises*

"I'm guessing he's awake?"

"Please don't run away, there aren't that many physical therapists willing to deal with him"

"Is he really that bad of a patient?"

"Put it this way... If you bail, he'll be up to 30"

"Challenge accepted" You brace yourself for the worst.

Stepping into the room, you see that Tony is still bedridden, and there's a robot trying to hide behind the curtain. The orange juice covering Tony might have been the reason for the robot's terror.

"Pepper, who is this?!" Tony turns, gesturing at you.

"I'm Dr. (Gardner) and I'm here to get you out of that bed and back to saving the world."

"Thanks for the effort, but in case you didn't know, I happen to be Iron Man. I can handle this, or make a robot to do it for me."

"Let's make a deal. If you can lift this cup" you grab the one that until recently held orange juice "without pain" you set it on the tray in front of him "then I'll leave you alone."

Tony scoffs and winces and barely makes it to a sitting position and hisses between his teeth "and if I can't?"

"Then it's my job to make it happen. Do we have a deal?"

"Deal. Let's get rolling, I want to get out of this bed."

After you show Tony the exercises he needs to do every day, you remind him of how important it is that he does everything on this list, but not to overdo it. Butterfingers lends a hand when you're explaining some of the exercises.

"I think he likes you"

You give the robot a wide smile "Well, he has been a good assistant, and he is very helpful."

Butterfingers gives a few mechanical chirps and a whirring sound (almost a purr).

I believe that is his way of expressing affection towards you Dr. (Gardner)

"Aww, he is too sweet" you smile "Well, I don't want to overwork you Mr. Stark, so I think we can call it a day."

"Thank you. For not turning and running out the door and for helping me."

"You're welcome, it takes a lot more than a cranky Iron Man to scare me." you give him a friendly wink, and then head to the elevator.

Heading home Dr. (Gardner)?

"Yes, thank you JARVIS. Feel free to call me Jordyn"

Very well, Jordyn. I'll take you to your floor

"M-My floor...?"

Yes, Jordyn. All of your things were brought to the tower shortly after your decision not to flee. Pepper made the arrangements. And you do have floor mates, so you will we be well protected. Mr. Odinson and Captain Rogers will keep you safe.

"Wow. Tell Pepper thanks for me."

You may tell her yourself, she is waiting to show you around

"I take it Tony didn't scare you off?" Pepper greets you with a hug "Let me show you around."

After your jaw drops for the thousandth time you have finally seen all of the floor you share with a super soldier and a Norse god. Except for your bedroom. She stops in front of a door, gesturing for you to go first. Stepping into the entryway there is a matching set of fancy chairs and couches set around a coffee table. Through to the bedroom, there was a beautifully carved headboard and footboard on a bed with your bedclothes from home already folded and set. You can see the door to the walk in closet and the en-suite bathroom. The bathroom was enormous. There was a tub big enough for three (or maybe four) people, a large vanity with a glass countertop and sink with a modern waterfall style faucet and a walk in shower. The shower was bigger than any other shower you had ever seen. It had multiple faucets on the walls and ceiling, and had doors on either side with a heated towel cupboard next to each door. You turn to Pepper, and wrap her in a hug. "I don't know how I can ever thank you! This is amazing!" You let go of her. "Thank you. For letting me stay here and for the job opportunity"

"You're welcome. It's the least I could do for you helping Tony. I'll leave you to your things."

As soon as she shuts your door, you flop down onto the bed, sinking onto the luxurious mattress. Maybe a little nap couldn't hurt...

A sound startles you awake. You look for your alarm clock, which is in the wrong spot...and you remember, your things were moved to Stark tower after you decided to stay and help Tony with his rehabilitation. You roll off the bed and slip your shoes on when someone knocks on your door.

"I'll be right there Pepper." You open the door to find Steve Rogers aka Captain America standing outside your door. "Oh, sorry, I uh... thought you were someone else..."

"I figured that, ma'am." He gives you a smile that goes all the way to his heart-melting baby blues. "I'm here to invite you to dinner with the gang. Care to join us?"

"Sure! Just let me freshen up quick." You fix your makeup and hair, and meet Steve Rogers by the elevator.

"Ready?"

"Yup"

Stepping into the elevator, your heart starts to race. You're going to dinner with the AVENGERS! JARVIS opens the door onto the floor with everyone sitting around a table next to Tony's bed. Steve jogs over to sit by Thor, leaving one chair open next to _.