Chapter 3

With a heavy sigh, I stepped out of the office. I'd just finished telling the principle why she was going to need to find a sub for me for a week. She seemed okay with it, which was strange. Normally, she freaks out if someone's going to be gone for even a day.

This, of course, should have warned me that something was up. But, as it was a Friday and I was cleared to go visit my crazy brother and his friends in New York City, I didn't care. Besides, I still had some packing to do, and I was going to have to get it done fast if I wanted to make it to Billings in time to catch my flight.

"Hey, Lily!" a voice called from down the hall. I turned, recognizing the speaker as Edith Hill, one of my neighbors. She was always trying to set me up on blind dates.

"Yes?" I asked pleasantly, running my fingers through my bangs to sweep the hair out of my face. Edith smiled.

"Do you have any plans for Friday?"

I narrowed my eyes slightly. "Actually, I do. Why?" She sighed.

"Well, my husband has a friend that I think you'd really like." I shook my head.

"I've told you, I'm not looking for a boyfriend." Edith shook her head, as if I was stupid or something. Don't get me wrong or anything, a boyfriend would be nice, but wasn't necessary. Besides, I already had a sorta boyfriend. "And anyway," I added, "I'll be in New York for the next week."

"Well, that's too bad. Maybe some other time."

"Maybe," I responded, stifling a chuckle. "Well, goodbye!" Waving, I turned and walked briskly down the hall, ready to be gone. I couldn't wait for this party. I hadn't seen Tony in a couple months, and I was looking forward to seeing the rest of the Avengers.

Also, I was ready for some Broadway.

When I got home, I rushed around, trying to find my favorite pair of jeans, which I'd already packed. Then I moved on to searching for my favorite party dress, which I'd shoved in my carryon bag for some reason. And then I couldn't find my phone.

After I'd found everything I needed, my beautiful house looked like a tornado had gone through it. I didn't bother tidying up. No one was going to see it, and if someone broke in, well, they could clean it up if it bothered them that much.

A few hours later, I was on the plane. I hadn't been in New York in a long time, and I was excited. The young man sitting next to me gave me a once over when I took my seat, but after that he ended up glaring at me. I might have been a little hyper and annoying. I couldn't help it.

Sighing, I rested my head against the headrest of my seat. There was an hour left to my flight, and I just wanted to get it over with. That, of course, was when my brother decided to check in on me.

"Hello, Metal Head," I murmured, answering my phone. Tony chuckled.

"That's a new one, dork," he replied. Rolling my eyes, I tapped my fingers on the armrest.

"Why are you so mean to me?"

"You're mean to me!"

"Only because you're a terrible person."

"Me, a terrible person? I'm afraid you've been sadly misinformed, my dear Lillian. I, Tony Stark, saved the world."

"You? Save the world?" I burst into laughter, prompting my neighbor to glare at me. I rolled my eyes and continued, "Just kidding. Though, it wasn't just you, doofus. The Avengers helped."

"Whatever." Tony sounded just like the average teenage girl, and I tried to hold back a giggle.

"I'm gonna have to let you go."

"Why?"

"I think I'm annoying my neighbor." Tony scoffed, and I shushed him. "Bye, Tony. I'll see you in an hour or so."

"See ya."

Closing my phone, I let out a sigh. This was taking way too long. Normally I love flying, but I was just too excited for it to be fun this time. I leaned my head against the seat and closed my eyes, wanting to sleep.

A/N Sorry for the wait on this one. I've been having a busy couple of weeks. Hopy y'all had a good Valentine's Day. And by that, I mean that I hope it was better than mine, because mine sucked epically. But I had One Direction and the Avengers and good books to make it all better. And really nerdy Valentines that cracked me up. :D

I hope you're like the story so far. Pleas review, if you've got the time and inclination to do so, because I'd love to hear what you think. Your support means a whole bunch to me. ^.^ Love y'all!

On another note, I watched the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a lot last weekend, and I've decided that I am going to become one when I grow up. Because that makes so much sense. XD