(Hi guys. This is the first part of the first fanfic I have ever written. Please be gentle and any advice is more than welcomed! Hope you enjoy =])

Chapter 1

Today is an exciting day for me. I was finding it hard to focus on the large order of pastries I was preparing for a on set breakfast in just a few hours. You may ask, why am I so excited. Today is the day I get to see my best friend. We haven't been able to see each other in over a month. I just recently moved to LA to open a 2nd location of my catering company, and she has been on the set of the Avengers.

Okay, by now I'm sure you may have guessed who my best friend is. Not a lot of people believe me when I tell them that I'm best friends with Scarlett Johansson. Honestly, I can't blame them. She's a famous movie star, and I'm just a chef. To be fair to myself, I am becoming a very in demand caterer. My branch in New York took off years ago, so Scarlett told me I should try it out in LA. At first I was really hesitant. I mean, she would be the only person I knew, and it was an expensive city. But Scarlett also pointed out that if I could afford New York, I could afford LA. So I did it. I decided to sublet my apartment, leave my 2nd in command in charge, and take the chance. And so far, so good.

But back to the question at hand. How the hell did I become friends with Scarlett? It's quite a simple story. My mom and I moved to New York when I was a kid, and Scarlett happened to live next door. We were about the same age (she has 2-3 years on me) we shared the same interests, and that was it. Sandbox love never dies. We have been through so much together and have supported each other no matter what. I would go to her plays, she would allow me to test my recipes out on her, and even when we were apart for long periods of time we would always pick up where we left off.

I had just finished taking the last of the 5 dozen muffins out of the oven when I heard the tinkling of the bell on the door. I looked up to see Melissa, one of the runners from the set I was catering for.

"Hey E, You got that order ready for me?" She asked

"Yeah, let me pack this last batch up for you..." I replied whilst quickly placing the muffins into a large box. "...I gave you an extra dozen that I had on hand."

"Oh my god, you're the man! Hopefully this will put the director in a better mood. He's been really pissy lately." she said with a pained look

"Well diva's are known for their dramatics. I'm surprised you don't know this."

We both chuckled

"Well thanks again E, you're a life saver." she grabbed the pile of boxes and with me guiding her to the door took off.

All there was left for me to do is to make the daily special and wait for Scarlett to get here. I kept glancing at the clock, and with my never ending amount of clumsiness, dropped a container of flour on myself. I quickly checked my v-neck gray shirt to see if there was anything on it, lucky for me it got mostly on my jeans and my red converse. Just when I finished cleaning up, I heard a familiar voice behind me.

"Please tell me that's not in the daily special."

I shot up to my feet and smiled to see Scarlett "No, the daily special is actually last years special." I said with a smirk

"Gotta love it when your cupcakes are aged to perfection."

We laughed ran up to each other and gave each other a great big hug.

"Ahhh, I've missed you!" I said not letting go of her.

"I've missed you too! I'm so glad you're finally here!" she said while we finally let go of each other

"Okay, I know we were supposed to go to lunch and then go shopping, but something came up and I need to do a pick up for Avengers."

She could see the slight disappointed in my face as I replied "That's okay, I understand. It sucks we have to wait a few more days to catch up, but it's cool."

"Who says have to wait a few more days?" She said with a sly grin

A inquisitive look splashed across my face. Was this going where I thought this was going?

"I'm bringing you with me to set!" She squealed with a little excited hop

"Oh my...ARE YOU SERIOUS?!"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing. She knew that I was a huge fan of everyone on that set. I viewed Joss Whedon as god, and all the actors that were involved I was just bonkers for. And to top it all off, I was a HUGE Marvel nerd.

Next thing I know I was in the passenger seat of Scarlett's car on our way to set.

"I'm so psyched right now..." she was just radiating excitement "...I've been telling everyone about you for weeks. They are really looking forward to meeting you."

"Wait what? You told them about me?" my excitement quickly turned into extreme nervousness

"Of course I did. You're my best friend. Why wouldn't I rave about you?"

"But why would they be excited about meeting me? I'm nobody."

"Well, to be honest, I think it was you're famous pumpkin pie cupcakes." she joked

"Well that explains it." I laughed

When we got to set I forgot about my anxiety temporally. I was a kid in a candy store. The set was amazing. It had a great energy, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I really lost it when I saw Captain America's shield next to Thor's hammer. It took everything in me not to grab them and start running around attacking people. Scarlett could see the temptation in my eye, and decided to drag me to her trailer.

We talked and laughed as she was getting ready. I tried on one of her extra Black Widow costumes and it fit me pretty well. I was always thankful that we were basically the same height and body type. That means I could always borrow her clothes.

"Wow..." she said looking me up and down "...maybe they should've casted you as Black Widow."

We both laughed

"Yeah, maybe they should have, I have the hair for it." I replied while holding up a long lock of my deep red hair.

"Well I have to go to the make-up trailer now." She said heading out the door.

"Okay..." I said "...I'll change out of this real quick and join you."

She gave me directions and went on her way. I quickly, but very carefully took off the costume and changed back into my clothes. I took a moment to check myself in the mirror. I started to feel very self conscious. My jeans still had flour on them despite me wiping them off multiple times. My clothes were worn. I hadn't gotten a haircut in a while, so my hair was a little ragged looking. And my nail beds were stained with food coloring. But I realized that the majority of the crew would be much more dirty than I was. This made me feel a little better.

I hurried over to the make-up trailer to join Scarlett. I'm surprised I didn't get lost. The set was gigantic. I followed her around for the rest of the day and met a lot of cool people. I didn't get to meet all of the actors like I initially thought I would. But I did meet Joss Whedon and Stellan Skargard. They were simply wonderful. I was nervous when I saw them, but once Scarlett introduced us and we started talking I felt very relaxed around them. Joss and I just geeked over our favorite comics for at least 45 minutes. By the end of the day, I felt like I've known them forever. We were all joking around between takes and teasing each other.

When it came time for Scarlett and I to leave we started skipping and singing Bob Dylan songs whilst heading towards her car. All of the sudden another voice started singing with us. I looked over and I could not believe my eyes. Tom Hiddleston was skipping up to us and before I could properly process what was happening, he linked arms with Scarlett and I and stayed with us until the song was done and we came to a full stop.

"Hello Tom." Scarlett greeted him while giving him a quick hug

"Hello Dear." Tom said hugging her back "Who's your friend?" he said smiling warmly at me

I had to consciously wipe the flabbergasted look off my face. I felt myself blush.

"Hi there. I'm E." I said stretching out my hand to shake his trying my upmost to be cool and smooth. Knowing myself, that wouldn't last long.

"Oh! You're Scarlett's chef friend. I've heard all about you! It's marvelous to finally meet you dear." he said with a sweet smile while taking my hand.

Tom was shaking my hand. I had to keep reminding myself that this isn't one of my little day dreams, this is completely real.

"It's wonderful to meet you too dollface!" I replied. Then I realized that I called him "dollface" and turned almost as red as my hair. I quickly jerked my hand away and pretended I had to move my hair in attempt to hide my face. I knew that whole being cool thing wouldn't last.

He just laughed lightly "Are you guys leaving already?" he asked

"Yeah, I just finished up..." answered Scarlett "...but I'll see you in a few days."

"Okay, sounds good." he said clasping his hands together excitedly.

Oh man those hands. They were even more beautiful in person. I then reminded myself to stop staring at him. I didn't want to freak him out.

"Maybe we can go to dinner afterwards." Scarlett suggested

"That sounds like an absolutely wonderful plan." he said then looked at me "Will you be joining us dear?"

Holy crap he called me "dear" I tried not to go weak in the knees when replying "I would love to, if you guys would like me to join."

Scarlett, being the sweet person that she is, said "Of course! You're my best friend, you're always invited. You're part of the gang now."

We all laughed

"Well in that case, yes. I would love to come to dinner with you guys." I was starting to become more comfortable.

"Fabulous! Well I have to get going." Tom said whilst backing up "I can't wait to get to know you dear." He turned and ran off to his trailer.

Scarlett linked her arm with mine. She started to laugh to herself.

"What?" I asked, already knowing the answer.

"You are so awkward around guys."

"Can you blame me? Have you seen him? He's a god!" I whispered to her

She laughed some more and quickened our pace. "Come on, let's go grab dinner."

I had a great feeling about this whole moving to LA thing now. I had made some great connections. Joss even had decided to hire me to cater his next movie and shows. I now get to spend time with my best friend on a regular basis. And to top it all off, I just met Tom Hiddleston. I have had such a hardcore crush on him for the longest time, and now I have not only met him, but will be having dinner with him. I couldn't be happier and I couldn't wait to see what was in store for me.