Chapter two-
The next morning Kendall woke up to the sound of her phone ringing. Looking at her alarm clock noticing that the time wasn't even close to what she wanted it be, she answered her phone knowing only one person would call her at this ungodly hour.
"I am freaking out!" Her best friend Bryn said on the other end of the line.
Sitting up knowing that she needed to be alert. Bryn was using her 'the end of the world is ending' voice. "Why are you freaking out Bryn?"
"Everything is going to shit. I hate my mom, and my soon to be mother in law. I need my maid of honor Kendall! They aren't listening to me."
"Bryn everything is fine. Just tell them whatever they are planning is stupid. And remind them of the fact that this is your wedding, not their redo. You do not have to do anything they say."
Sighing softly. "I know that I don't but it's Mathew that isn't helping. He's all like its fine. Everything will work out. Why didn't I hire a wedding planner?"
Walking over to her closet, she decided to start getting ready for the day. "Because I was going to be there to help you with everything."
"Right and then you had to leave me for Tony Stark and his company."
"Well that wouldn't have been a problem if someone didn't make me hack into his server. So really it's your fault."
"So it's your fault." Bryn said mimicking Kendall. "You have been wanting to working with Tony ever since he came out with Iron Man! And started all the clean energy shit. Like what freshman in high school actually knew what they would be doing. And actually ended up doing it!" Sighing Kendall could tell she was getting stressed about all the wedding planning. She always yelled when she's stressed. "Can I call you through out the day to help me deal with the mothers? We are going to the bakery and then flowers. And they have totally different tastes on what we should do for each. I never knew how stressful it would be for cake and flowers."
Laughing loudly, Kendall nodded her head. "Of course. I'll just let Steve know that I will be expecting a lot of phone calls so we can't go to any museums or movies."
"Wait a second who is Steve? Do we have a possible plus one on our hands?"
"I doubt he would be coming to your wedding. He's not a boyfriend. It's just Steve Rogers. He is going to show me around New York. I just met him yesterday."
Kendall could hear something drop and then a good couple seconds of silence following. The wheels in Bryn's head were turning. "Is this the Steve Rogers? Captain America? How did you meet him?"
"I live in the Avengers Tower. How else could I meet him? Its not like he saved me from a burning building."
"I didn't think that you would meet him right away. So is he as hot in person as he is in pictures? Have you seen him shirtless? Do you like him? You haven't talked to or about a guy since Frankie."
Stopping in her tracks, trying not to freak out. She thought about that name for the past few months. There hasn't been any other guy that she has talked to expect for her dad, brothers, Mathew and now Tony because of their work relationship. Steve is the last guy she has truly wanted to get to know. She hasn't let any new guy in her life. Maybe it was because of him being Captain America. Maybe not, she didn't really know why she let him get passed her wall. But there were still many walls to break.
"I really don't know how. But it happened last night. He told me things that we didn't learn in a history book. Or what we read and saw about him coming out of ice, and after the Battle of New York. I think Steve would be the best person to let my guard down."
"Right. There is no way that he would do what the jackass did. I'm sorry for brining it up. But at least you know that you are putting your guard down. This is a good thing Kennie."
"I know it is." Kendall sighed before changing the subject. "I need your help. You know my closet better then me. What should I wear?"
"Is the weather turning? Is it the perfect fall weather for most of the day?"
"Yeah it says that the high is supposed to be in the high to mid 50s all day. And I'm sure we will be walking."
"Wear your thin aqua v-neck tank top, with your grey leather jacket over it. Pair it with jeans the pair that really show off your legs and those grey boots you got from the cute store. Casual but you will still look hot in it."
Grabbing the article of clothes mentioned. "Thank you so much Bryn. I don't know what I would do without you."
"I know. Now go shower, maybe curl your hair softly. Some soft eye make up. Make yourself look like you fit in New York. You are no longer a Midwest girl."
"I'm going I'm going. I love you Bryn. Call me when you need me."
"You know I will. Love you."
After hanging up with Bryn, she grabbed her iPad and went into the bathroom. Putting on her favorite playlist, she jumped in.
Thinking about the the conversation that she had with Bryn about her ex, she knew that Bryn was right. Steve is never going to be Frankie. Not knowing what will happen with Steve but she knew she could trust him. Being his friend will be for the best. She knew she was attracted to him, and she knew it was more then just a seeing a random guy on the street thinking 'oh he's hot'. It is a butterfly in your stomach, head getting cloudy kind of attraction. It's just a crush, it'll go away. She doesn't need to act on it. Especially since she doesn't know how Steve feels about her. But if anything was to happen with Steve, she would have to tell him about Frankie. Even if they just stay friends. Frankie was part of the reason for moving out to New York, everywhere she turned there he was. At work, in the neighborhood, on the street, going to a restaurant. Everywhere. She knows that she is getting over him, but every time he is brought up or seen, everything hurts.
Deciding not to think about him anymore, she got of the shower. After throwing in all her hair products, she went into her bedroom. Looking at the time she noticed she had two hours to get ready. Damn Bryn for waking her up, she could just now be waking up. At least she could have her coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. Making sure her towel was secure, she walked out to the kitchen. Not paying an attention to anything around her, she didn't notice the team of superheros sitting at her kitchen table.
As she was filling up her pot of water Steve walked over to her. "So do you ever wear clothing?"
Dropping the pot completely freaked out she looked over at Steve. "Okay two things for this friendship to work. One DO NOT sneak up on me. And two let me know when you are coming so I can put clothes on. I normally liked to be clothed when I have company."
Steve smiled down at her and gestured his head over to the other people in the room. "Well there is more then just me here."
Turning her head she saw Tony and the rest of the Avengers sitting at the table smiling, or smirking at the two. "Um Steve can you finish making my coffee. I'm going to go put some clothes on. I like it strong." She handed Steve the pot, took a better hold of her towel and walked into her bedroom. Not before hearing Steve saying that he told them it was a bad idea.
After a few minutes she came out with her tank top and jeans on. Walking back out to the kitchen, Steve handed her a cup of coffee. Taking a nice long sip she turned to the rest of the Avengers.
"Just so I'm still your favorite, this wasn't my idea." Steve said pushing her towards the table.
"Hey I gave her a job. I am her favorite, Spangles!" Tony said crossing his arms across his chest.
Shaking her head, Kendall leaned into Steve's touch. Though not realizing it, as she was doing. "I'm sorry Tony, but Captain America has always been my favorite superhero. You are just the superhero that I have always wanted to work for."
"You actually wanted to work with Stark willingly?" The Black Widow asked, her eyebrow raised, surprised anyone wanted to willingly work for the playboy billionaire.
"Ever since he started the whole clean energy thing I have. So what are your names? I don't want to call you by your superhero names." The brunette asked talking in the whole group.
Smirking, or kind of smirking. "I'm Natasha Romanoff."
"I'm Clint Barton." Hawkeye said, who was sitting next to Natasha.
"I'm Bruce Banner. Also known as the Hulk." Bruce said kinda nervously. She looked at him and smiled softly. So he is also afraid of what the Hulk could do. That makes it easier. "And don't worry I can control the other guy."
"I am Thor. Always Thor." Thor said. He looked better when he wasn't wearing his God-like clothing.
"And I'm Kendall. Well I'm glad that we all got to meet." Turning towards Steve. "Does this mean I don't have to go to the party?"
"No you still have to go to the party. Its for you!" Tony said. "It is your welcome to New York party. You have to be there. Or you have to go back to Wisconsin."
Smirking, she turned her attention back to her boss. "Well I like Wisconsin. New York not so much. So that wouldn't be much of an issue"
"But if your back in Wisconsin you won't have me to work for."
Defeated she looked at him. "Fine fine. I'll go to the party."
"We'll have some Spotted Cow for you. And cheese." Clint said smirking.
"Well if there is going to be cheese. Can it be cheese curds? Its been awhile. And I have been going threw withdrawals." Kendall said walking to the counter, to the small note card box.
"What are cheese curds?" Thor asked.
Grabbing the directions. "They are fried cheese. This is my grandmothers recipe. The best cheese curds in the Lake Geneva area. Every fair, town event she is asked to make these."
"Well they sound delicious. What other fried food are there? I need to know." Steve said taking the directions.
Smiling and looking over at Steve. "Well maybe if your a good boy I can take you to Lake Geneva and we can eat all the fried food your little heart desires. We can go during the summer. Thats when all the fair and festivals happen."
"But thats so far away." Steve said looking down at Kendall with sad puppy eyes.
"Well there are fairs and festivals in the winter but its extremely cold. Wisconsin winters and much different then New York winters. It snows every day some years." Kendall said putting her hand on his chest. "You do not want to experience a Wisconsin winter. But if you really want to go. My best friend Bryn is getting married around the time there is a lot of festivals. If you want you can be my plus one that I get."
"Deal. I'll be your plus one if you get me fried food. We can see if we can fatten me up." Steve smiled as Kendall laughed and nodded her head. The other Avengers were watching the two with small smiles on their faces. The Captain finally found someone. Now they just have to make sure they don't muck it up. Natasha has been trying to find someone for Steve to go on a date with ever since the Battle of New York. Who would have thought it would be because Tony hired a just right of college girl.
Looking at the time Kendall realized that she needed to finish getting ready. "Alright I am going to finish getting ready. I'll see you at 10 Steve. How fancy do I have to get for the party?"
"A cute little party dress will be just fine. Don't worry about it. Just look hot. Which won't be hard for you." Pepper said walking into the apartment. "Didn't I tell you guys to leave Steve and Kendall alone? All of you leave. Tony come with me. You have a meeting."
Kendall smiled and said goodbye to all the other Avengers and Pepper. Looking over at Steve. "So do you just want to wait here?"
Nodding his head. "Yeah I'll wait here. I can just watch some TV."
Smiling softly as she set her coffee mug in the sink. "Or since we are getting to know each other. I have family photo albums. My mom gave them to me so I don't forget my family when I went to the big city. You can see how cute I was as a kid. But please do not make fun of me when you get to the pageant photos."
"That sounds perfect. And I can't make any promises." Steve said as Kendall handed him the albums. "Now go finish getting ready."
Steve sat down on the couch and opened up the first page. And there she was dressed in a blue frilly dress. Chocolate brown hair curled to perfection, more makeup then should ever be on a 6 year old girl. Her blue eyes were sparkling as much as the crown on top of her head. She looked adorable. Smiling he turned the page the next picture was of her and Bryn. Both girls were dressed in cowgirl costumes. The way they were looking at each other was how him and Bucky used to look at each other. They were each others best friends. Always knowing that they could go to each other. Being able to lean on each other. He missed Bucky. Once he met Kendall the first person he wanted to talk to was Bucky. Then he remembered that he couldn't. All because he didn't grabbed his damn arm in time. Sighing he went to go look at the next picture but something stopped him. A voice. Listening closely he could tell that it was Kendall singing. Putting the album down he walked over to her bedroom. She was singing a country song, he hasn't listened to much country so he didn't know who it was. Kendall looked so happy while she was singing. Her voice was amazing, she could be famous with that voice. She sounded like Judy Garland. He loved the Wizard of Oz. It was one of his favorite movies. It was the last movie he watched before he went over seas.
"Steve I thought I told you that you can't sneak up on me." Kendall said looking at him through the mirror. "Why are you in here?"
"I heard you singing. So I wanted came in here to hear you better. You sound like Judy Garland." Steve said walking over to her.
Turning towards him careful not to burn herself with the curling iron. "Well it makes sense I played Dorothy in a musical one time in high school."
"You were Dorothy?" Steve asked shocked.
"Yeah I didn't even audition. The director heard me singing in the bathroom and she told me that I had the part if I wanted it. The main reason I took it was because the girl who originally was supposed to play Dorothy, was the most annoying girl in school. I hated her, she was a bitch. So I took it. The most terrifying experience of my life." Kendall said as she picking up another piece to curl.
"Don't like talking in front of people?" Steve asked leaning against the wall.
Shaking her head. "No I hated it. Though it helped me immensely to be able to do any of the speeches I had in college and for any job interviews. So you ready to go?"
"Yes I am."
The two walked out of Kendall's apartment and to the elevator. Kendall looked over at Steve, silently thanking Bryn's clothing choices. She didn't feel over dressed or under dressed at all. He was wearing a white v-neck under a brown leather jacket, with slim fitting jeans that hugged his ass just right and brown boots that gave him a little extra height. Not that he needed to be any taller. Luckily Kendall was taller than most girls. Standing at 5'9 she didn't feel to short standing next to him.
"So where are we going?" Kendall asked as the elevator doors opened so they could get off.
"Just the sites. I promise you'll have fun." Steve said as he held the door open for her.
Nodding her head she hooked her arm with his. "I better not regret this Rogers."
Looking down at her. "You won't. But I have two questions for you."
"Alright what are they?"
"Do you trust me?" Smiling as she nodded her head. "Do you want to ride on my motorcycle? I promise it is safe and you won't get hurt."
Her eyes lighting up gave Steve butterflies in his stomach. "Yes! I love motorcycles."
Stopping by his motorcycle. "Good. Jump on."
Kendall waited for Steve to get on and got on behind him. Wrapping her arms around his waist, she could feel his muscles tightening. Both were glad that they couldn't see each other blushing. With the start of the engine they pulled onto the streets of New York. Kendall relaxed and rested her head on Steve's shoulder. She loved riding on motorcycles. Her Grandpa Harris and her dad had one for as long as she could remember. Once she was old enough to ride them, she jumped on every chance she had. They made her forget all about her problems. The wind blowing through your hair was her favorite feeling in the world. Right after her horrible break up with Frankie, she jumped on her dad's and drove for as long as she could. Going on every country road. Best feeling in the world.