Hey all, sorry it took o long to update, I have had a bit of a case of writers block and I was away when I finished this chapter but I had no internet connection so I was unable to upload. Also I am halfway through the 4th chapter but it won't be uploaded for a while as I am going away all of next week, but I may be able to by the end of the week if I work hard on it :).

Disclamer - I do not own any of Marvel, and this is purely here for entertainment,the only things I own are the O/C's :)

Hope you all enjoy :) zoeisbannersbro

BEEP BEEP BEEP, 6am, and the ball, how marvelous.

I got up and did my usual morning routine, I checked the temperature, and it was warm ish 'hopefully it gets a bit warmer', I thought to myself, I went to my wardrobe, and looked at my summer-ish clothing, I chose a tight black velure skirt, orange sheer shirt with a black singlet underneath, with a denim bow tie and school shoe type doc martens.

I got my outfit for tonight out of the cupboard as well and laid it on the couch, I really didn't want to go but it was my first event as Mr Starks assistant so I had to.

I grabbed my stuff, and happy was waiting for me as usual. It was a quiet ride so I listened to a little bit of music.

We arrived at Stark Towers.

I walked in as usual and continued with some new work that Pepper gave me, I then took my spot in the lab and started with the new paperwork. It was about 10:30 when Bruce and Mr Stark came in "Morning Ms Ceres" "Morning Evie" spoke Mr Stark and Bruce, "Morning boss, morning Bruce" I replied.

I continued with the work, again occasionally asking if Mr Stark wanted to go to something.

*Time Lapse*

"I swear if Tony ever does that again, I will scream at him like there is no tomorrow" Pepper said, we just had to clear up a massive pile of press after Mr Stark decided to take a stroll in the Iron Man suit and let's just say that he owes an entire pile of watermelons to the fruit shop man in times square, as well as a bunch of I heart NY stuff, "Well for my third day it has been pretty eventful" I replied to Pepper, "Hey it's 1 now, you can head off home if you want and get ready for the ball, Happy will be picking you up at 8 along with myself and Tony, and Bruce will be stuck in the lab so he won't be there til a bit later" "Thanks Pepper, see you soon then, oh and if there is a bit much press still redirect some of them to me" I spoke she seemed in a constant state of stress so I thought having me handle some press would be nice "Sure, see you soon Ev" "Bye".

I walked home because it was a nice weather, I got in the door and saw a letter waiting for me on the table, it said Evie on the front in curly writing, I opened it and it had a simple message written in the same writing as the front "Wear something green" I closed it and looked to see if I had that would go with the outfit that I laid out earlier that morning, I searched in my draw for about 5 minutes when I came across a dark green velvet choker necklace, I remembered when I got received it, it was my family Christmas party and Justin Hammer decided to crash the party, believing he was in with the family, my mum and the older ones did but us kids just hated him, he was annoying, patronising and got under your skin but he decided to give us kids a present each, and mine happened to be an expensive velvet necklace with an emerald pendant because I was his favourite, and his god daughter.

I placed them on the outfit, grabbed a towel and went and had a shower, it honestly felt like the most well deserved shower in ages.

I got out and placed a towel around me, I went and grabbed my outfit from the couch and walked into my room, I slipped on my black silk panties and clipped on my matching bra, I slipped on the thigh high sheer stockings and added the garters clipping them to my panties, if I was going to go 1920's I am gonna go all out, I walked over to my wardrobe and opened a box of stuff I never thought I would wear and took out 4 pairs of lace clips, that go from my bra to panties, I then put on my top, and skirt, crap. It was a size too small, I looked and the mirror and I looked like a complete slut, my skirt only just covered my bum with the string of the on it adding maybe an extra centimetre or two, and the top showing off half my breasts, "I can't go out like this" I said aloud, I took a picture of myself in the mirror and texted it to Pepper with the caption Help! No longer then 1 minute later I got a call from Pepper "Hey Pepper" "You look you are in strife what can I help you with?' she asked with genuine concern in her voice, "Well I need a way to not appear as a try hard slutty assistant at the ball" I said "Well you could add some material or something? I have a spare dress if you need it but it might it might be a bit small but it would cover your bum, and stomach a bit more" she told me "Yup I'll go with that, what colour is it?" "Black and it comes with a matching headband that has a green feather" "Perfect, thanks so much Pepper, could Happy drop it off?" "Yup, I can send him over now" "Thanks again, see you tonight, what time are you guys coming to pick me up again for the party?" "7:30" "Okay Cya later then" "Bye" "Bye".

I got changed out of the ridiculous outfit and put on a pair of navy tracksuit pants and a Black Sabbath t-shirt, I went and looked at the note again, who could've wrote it? I mean only a few people know I am here cos I only have a couple of friends back home, but surely they weren't going to appear, unless they wanted to surprise me, but I doubt it.

As I wait for Happy to turn up, I realise I should get started on my hair, before it dries out completely. I go into the bathroom, and find my curler, a comb, some hairspray and bobby pins, hoping that it will stay nice all night. I pin up my hair and curl about half the layers when I hear a knock at the door, happy.

I open the door, "Hey happy" "Hey Ms Ceres, here is the dress Ms Potts sent" he says calmly "Thanks happy, I'll see you tonight, 7:30 right" I ask "Yup, 7:30" "Thanks" I close the door thanking that he didn't comment on my hair, when I received a text, Nice hair by the way. Oh happy.

I finish my hair, and clip up my fringe to the side, slightly crimping it giving it a 20's look. I look at the time, 3:30, 4 hours until the ball, ok I can do this. I open the suit holder thingy that I have no clue what is really called, and see the dress, I quickly look at the size, 8, ok I might actually fit into this.

I slip it on with relative ease, and look in the mirror, it was a little bit short, but it covered me up relatively well, I took it off and continued doing my hair.

I finished my hair, and it was now 6:30, shit I had an hour to eat, put on makeup, and get my shoes, shit.

I put a slice of pizza in the microwave, and went to the bathroom to put on my make-up, I go for a basic look as I hate being cake faced, so I put some very light foundation and concealer, a bit of blush, some thin black eyeliner, and a bit of neutral eye shadow, I then apply the finishing touches.

I get a deep green eyeliner and I apply it above the black eyeliner, so it gives a pop outish look, I then get my mascara and apply it to my eyelashes, they are pretty long so I don't need fake ones, I then get some black glitter liner stuff, and apply it on my waterline, and rimming underneath my lashes, perfect this should be perfect.

I go into the kitchen and eat the pizza quickly CRAP! I exclaim out loud I look at the time again and its 7:25, 5 minutes, I go to my bedroom and put on my tights, and grab the boot heels I chose for the occasion, I reach for my bag and as soon as I get it the door rings, I quickly run and find my phone before opening it "Hey Pepper" "Hey Evie, WOW you look great" she exclaims, 'Thanks you look amazing too, wait I have to grab the headpiece" I run and grab the headpiece placing it on my head with a couple of bobby pins "There ready" I go back to the door, and walk out of the building with Pepper, and of course there is a limo, I climb in, next to Pepper, who is sitting across from Mr Stark "Ok Now Ms Ceres you look bloody amazing" Mr Stark says, "Tony" Pepper glares at him, "But not as good as Pepper" casual, I think, casual.

We arrived at the event, it was a convention centre around 5 minutes from my apartment, Happy opened the door and Mr Stark exited first, followed by Pepper and then me. The cameras flashed constantly in our faces, well more Mr Starks but they were still pretty bright.

"Mr Stark is it true you are in a relationship with Ms Potts" "Mr Stark" "Mr Stark" "Mr Stark is it true you suffered a breakdown after the invasion of New York" "Mr Stark" "Mr Stark" we stopped for nothing and continued into the centre.

I entered and immediately felt out of place, there were high ranking officials everywhere in Prada dresses with Chanel handbags, it was ridiculous, I probably looked like a cheap skank to them.

We walked to the centre and Pepper gave me the rundown, chat to people act interested and if they ask personal questions go to her, it was quite simple, but I was fidgety thinking as to who was sent the note and requested I wear green.

I chatted to a few of the officials and some people like me who were new at Stark, they worked in the offices though, and I was just a coffee runner.

It was 7:56 and I caught Pepper, hoping I could follow her around for a few minutes instead of having to be social "Pep can I hang around with you for a few minutes, my social energy is almost up" she chuckled "Sure" I took to her right and almost as soon as we finished talking to the first person it was 8, I glanced around for anyone that looked like they were looking for me, but no one was, so I continued walking with Pepper.

It was then when I felt a tap on my shoulder, I turned around to see Bruce "Why hello there Bruce" I said surprised, I didn't think he was the type to be romantic, crap, what am I talking about I've known him for 3 days.

"Hey Evie, um I was wondering if you would like to have a dance?" he asked shyly, "Of course". He took my hand and walked me over to the dance floor, he placed his hand on my waist, and we started to dance, 'You look amazing tonight Evie, like truly amazing" I blushed "Why thankyou Bruce".

"I see you got the note about wearing something green" he said shyly "So it was you who sent the note" I said "Well I am awkward with these things, and I thought it would be better than asking you out in front of Tony" he spoke quietly, I laughed into his shoulder, "Why green?" I asked inquisitively "I like the colour, and it kind of comes with me, and if this relationship continues, I want you to kind of get familiar with it, I mean not like we are in a relationship but yeah, if we were to start one" he said half rushing his words, it kind of comes with me, wonder what that means, I thought, "Sounds full on, like about the whole comes with you thing" I said half smiling "Yeah, you could say that".

We continued dancing for what seemed like eternity, it was amazing, I just felt like I wanted to fall in his arms then and there and just kiss him. Gosh, I really need to get these thoughts out of my head, he is your bosses friend, he is your bosses friend, "Um, I need some air, I'll be back soon, cos I think we are leaving in 10 minutes anyway".

I quickly rushed out onto the balcony that adjoined onto the building and started breathing heavily. I was in heaven for an hour, but with one of my bosses closet's friend, this was all kinds of wrong, but gahh, I am so confused.

I stayed outside until Pepper came out and told me that we were leaving, we got Tony and Bruce as well and exited the centre with the same amount of people asking questions, only this time we stopped for a picture, I was in-between Pepper and Bruce and his hand subtly slipped around my waist, we stayed like that for a minute, and then left the cameras still flashing behind us.

Tony and Pepper sat next to each other in the car, so I was half forced to sit next Bruce, I didn't mind it but since I really wanted to get in his pants it was kind of tense.

The car ride was short and I was home in no time, they said my goodbyes, and Bruce pulled me into a slight hug, "Thanks" he whispered in my ear, I quickly rushed out of the limo, and into the lobby, half melting on the wall once I had gotten inside.

I went up the elevator and arrived at my apartment crashing on the couch and slightly screaming, I liked him so fucking much and wanted to get in his pants, but he was my bosses best friend gahh it was so fucking frustrating.

I changed out of the outfit and put on some tight ankle trackies and a too tight black showy singlet cos I doubt anyone would really come at this time.

I turned on the T.V. and put in Magic Mike and grabbed the Ben and Jerry's out of the freezer, when I heard a knock at the door, who the fuck is it this time cos I just want to eat my sorrow food and watch my sexy male strippers.

I opened it and it was Bruce, "Bruce what the fuck are you –"I was interrupted by his lips crashing onto mine, I pulled apart for a second "Bruce what the fuck was that" "It was me being crazy about you" he said crashing them on again, "Fair point" I muttered in between kissing his soft and amazing lips, I shut the door and we moved to the couch I lay on the bottom he on the top.

We continued kissing passionately and exploring each other when Bruce began to undo his top. "Bruce, we I, I, I, we, I just can't do this" I said breaking apart from the kiss, moving to one end of the couch, "Why" he spoke with sadness in his eyes, "C'mon Bruce, I have known for 3 days, you are my bosses friend, I work with you every day, do you kind of see something there?" I asked, he looked down, "Yeah, but I am crazy about you" "You can't use that as an excuse forever, Banner" I spoke sternly "You can still stay the night but no funny business please, maybe when you actually have the courage to ask me out" I walked to my room and he followed.

I took off my trackies and put on some boxers, and he took off his suit pants and shirt, leaving him in his boxers. We got into bed and I lay my head on his chest, "I met you 3 days ago and we are already here" I muttered, drawing circles on his chest with my finger "Yup, and I love it" he kissed me on the forehead and I fell asleep with his hands stroking through my hair.