Get in, we are going for a ride

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Y/N'S POV

It was a normal day at work until Tony called you at his office.

-Did you call me Mr.Stark?-You asked entering the room.

-Yes Y/N, so, I might have a problem-He said.

-A problem? Is it serious?

-No, it's just there's kind of an important Tech Conference I'm always invited but...

-But?

-I'm too busy to go. All those attacks, you know.

-So you are not going?

-That's when you enter.

-Uh?

-Represent me in the conference.

-What? No, Mr.Stark! I can't go in your place.

-Why not?

-Because YOU are Tony Stark! I'm just a normal coworker, what am I going to say to them?

-Just smile and wave, it always works.

-That's because it's you.

-Well that too.-He chuckled convinced.

-Why not other person?

-You are my assistant.

-An assistant, not a technology genious.

-It won't be much, you'll just go, watch some lectures, eat good food and have a good night. That's it.

-I don't know Mr.Stark...

-I'm giving you a day out and you are protesting, it's basically a trip.

-A trip? It's out from New York?

-It's on Pennsylvania.

-How am I going to Pennsylvania Mr.Stark??

-I can bring a private jet, you'll arrive in fast.

-Please don't.

-Are you afraid of heights?

-Planes.

-That's weird.

-It's not weird. What if the pane just stops working and falls??

-So you're telling me, you can go on an attack with robots, to help me, but you can go on a plane to Pennsylvania?

-...Yes...

-I just work with weird people.

-Look Mr.Stark I'm not taking a bus, alone to Pensylvania, to be a total stranger in a tech conference..

-You won't be alone!

-What?

-Steve will go with you-He smiled.

-Steve?

-Yes, I asked him and he agreed.

-Why? Why Steve?

-Because he is your friend, my friend, and he's a good and responsible babysitter.

-You can't be serious.

-Just think, who else is wiser than old men? No one! Steve is perfect for this.

You stayed in silence thinking for a second. Steve was a good company, but would he like to go with you? Or just because Tony wanted him to?

-So?-Stark asked.

-Alright. But no planes.

-Ok, you can go on Steve's car.

-He's going to drive? That's going to be a long trip...-You said.

-Well, Happy will help you to prepare for the trip. So better hurry, you'll leave in 2 hours.

-Just 2 hours??

-Chop chop.

You left the office, still lost of what to do.

You went to the avengers' floor to talk with Wanda.

-Field trip?-She asked when you explained her everything.

-Yeah, I'm just explaining since I'll be out the whole day.-You said.-Even though I didn't want to go.

-Why not? It's actually good for you to clean your head a bit.-She looked around to see if anyone was hearing you two, then whispered- To stay away from Bucky a little.

-Steve is going with me. His best friend.

-And yours too.

-Still, what if he starts talking about him? I never stayed alone with Steve talking...Isn't it going to be awkward? I don't want to spend 3 hours, wich probably will turn into 5 since he drives slow, in silence.

-You think too much you know?-Wanda chuckled.- It's going to be alright.

-I have to represent Tony Stark, it already starts wrong.

-You can do this. You are very smart.

-Ha...Thanks-You joked.-I guess I have no choice then.

-No you don't.-She smiled teasing you.-Have a safe trip.

-Alright.

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-A bag?-You asked Happy as you packed your things and put inside the car- Why did you guys ask me to pack all this stuff? Isn't it just a conference?

-You'll probably have to stay there. Heard there's a storm coming- He explained.

-A storm? All of sudden?

-Yes. Come on  kid stop protesting, you are having a free trip, be happy.

-Be happy...said happy-Steve got out of the car joking and laughing.-I'm sorry I- hahahaha....!

-I won't even say something-Happy said serious.

You holded a laugh, not because of the joke, but Steve's face, he was almost crying, he thought that was just so funny, he put a hand on his chest and leaned back laughing hard. It took him a whole minute to stop.

-You all right now?-You asked.

-Phew...Yeah.-He said smiling.-Ready to go?

-I think I am.

-Have a safe trip.-Happy said.

-Sure. Bye-You said entering the car.

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Steve was driving as usual, you at the passenger's seat quiet, looking through the window the scenary passing by as the car went straight.

-So...Excited for the conference?-Steve tried to talk.

-Excited is not exactly the word for it...Maybe nervous.-You answered.

-There's no need to be nervous, you'll be alright.

-Have you ever gone to a conference like this?

-No...Well the only conference technology I went was more a festival....80 years ago.

You looked at him surprised but still interested in his story.

-80 years ago? How was it?

He looked at you, quite glad for you to be interested in his story.

-A car that flies.

-What? That's so cool. In 1940s??

-Well it didn't went really well, the car started but fell, not serious, just a small distance from the ground.

-Still, it must've been incredible to see at that time.

-It sure was. Howard Stark...That guy never gave up.

-Howard Stark? Tony's father?

-The one and only.

-Wow...You met both the son and the father.

-Yes. His inventions were very...Crazy, and not so accepted at first but still left people astonished.

-I do believe it.

-I remember Bucky's face at that day. You know, he's-

-A fan of technology.-You both said at the same time and chuckled.

-Yeah, his eyes were bright and had that amused smile.

-It looks like you are talking about another life.

His eyes wondered a little at the road.

-Because it actually is. I mean, 80 years is the time of a life.

You nodded in silence.

-But enough of that...Uh...-He started to changed the subject- Car games, we can play one.

-Please don't.-You said but he insisted.

-I see with my eyes....Something green!-He said excited for a children's game.

-....Is...Is it a tree?-You said not astonished.

-You are good at this.

-That's beacuse we are surrounded by trees Steve.

He observed around.

-Yeah...That's true...

You chuckled and he smiled a little.

-Your turn.-He spoke.

-Hm...-You looked around, there wasn't much still- I see with my eyes...Something white.

-White?-He asked surprised.

-Yes. White.

-That's hard. Come on.-He looked around but still paying attention to the road.- That's too hard. What do I get if I guess?

-You need a prize?

-I think that's only fair.

-What if you loose?

-You get the prize.

-Alright..-You answered interested- What do you want?

-...What do most people bet?

-Money?

-Not gonna happen.

-Hm...I don't know. A kiss on the cheek?-You said joking.

-Alright. Settled.

-What? I was joking.

-Look at the bright side, if I loose you can tell your friends you got a kiss by Captain America- He smirked.

-You are so dumb-You laughed.- Okay Mr.Kiss, try to guess.

He stared at the horizont and...

-Is it...My eye?-He tried.

-What? Come on you can do better than that.

-No, I don't know, really.

-The clouds Steve. On the sky!-You pointed.- That was pretty obvious.

-Well, not for me- he lifted his elbows.

-I can't beliece you didn't-

You didn't have time to answer, he gave you a quick kiss on the cheek, then got back his sight to the road, a smirk on his lips.

-What?-He asked pretending he didn't know.

-You could have warned-You said still surprised, feeling your cheeks burn.

-You exaggerate things. In France this would be a greeting- He looked at you teasing- Or is it beacuse it's me?

-W-What? You should be called Captain Conceited.-You said.

He laughed.

-Alright, alright. Next time I'll warn.

Next time? What did he mean next time? He would kiss you again? Not, kiss you, your cheek, oh my, ypur thoughts were all messed up. You were overthinking. Just that. Stop thinking so much.

He drove a little more, having small talk, about weather etc.

You spotted the radio then.

-Can...Can I turn it on?-You asked shy.

-Yeah, sure.

You pressed the button, the station turning on a very hyped song. Steve still didn't move or said anything. The radio was with some dust too, like he didn't use it all.

-You don't like the radio?-You asked curious.

-It's not that I don't like...It's just...This time, these songs...It's so much going on at the same time, matbe I'm just old fashioned, but I prefer the oldies.-He explained.

-Why don't you change to the vintage station then?

He looked at you like he didn't know what you were talking about.

-Vintage...station?

-There are some radio stations that put old music, you just need to find them. Here-You changed until one of them- I learmed this with a frined of mine, Mrs.Ginger, she's from the 40s too you know.

-Oh really?

-Yeah, oh imagine if you met her? That would be crazy!

-You need to introduce us sometime.

-I sure will. The two grandmas talkibg about their youth.-You joked and laughed.

-Very funny. Oh, I know this song.

You Make Me Feel So Young by Frank Sinatra Playing

Steve tapped on the wheel according to the rythim of the song, he was really jamming.

-You make me feel so young...!-He sang to it.

-Oh you actually have a good voice, I'm impressed.

-What can I say? I'm a men full of qualities-He bragged.

-Remember me to bring you with me to a karaoke next time.

-Please no-

-Too late.-You said and you both chuckled.

Steve shaked his head to the sound, you found the song very nice too actually.

-I'm such a happy individual~

You shaked your arms dancing as Steve sang.

-You make feel there are songs to be sung- You complemented.

-That's how it's done!-Steve complimented you.

You both singing together dancing, the trip now was funny, extroverted, maybe Wanda was right, maybe you needed that time to relax, you didn't feel pressure of work, neither sadness because of Bucky, you felt good, you felt relieved.

The song ended, but more came up, Steve was excited, you noticed how much he loved that, it was like he was at his timezone, his place, like nithing changed.

You wondered how Steve was before, how his life was, his friends, his job, how he felt that time, maybe a more joyful and less serious Steve...You liked to see that side of him. He was a good company.

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You finally arrived at the city, you stopped first at the hotel to put your stuff and change. There were two rooms for both of you separated of course, yours in 172, and Steve's on 173, just next to yours.

You put the outfit Tony prepared for you, he said before:

"If you are going to represent me, you need to show them who is the boss"

You got out of the room and met Steve at the hallway.

-So you got sunglasses for the outfit too?-You showed him yours.

-What can I say? Tony has a similar style to chosse outfits.-He looked at you up and down- By the way...Wow.

-Do you really think this isn't too much for a conference?

-Uh no...You look very pretty.-He said awkwardly.

-I know. But i think it's just too flashy...I look like I stepped out from a Kpop music video.

-K what?

-Oh yeah, not from your time. One day I'll show you, it's pretty good.- You put your sunglasses on- Anyways, let's go then.

-Ladies first-He let you pass.

-What a gentleman-You joked and he chuckled.

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You arrivd at the big building where the conferece would happen, thousands of fancy people walking around. You was reluctant to enter.

-Oh God...Look at those people...I'm going to ruin everything I know.

Steve put a hand on your shoulder.

-You can do this. You deserve to be here as much as any of this preppy guys.

You took a deep breath and headed inside with Steve.

An elegant woman stopped you and looked up and down at your body analizing.

-Welcome to The 10th  International Tech Conference Stated In Pennsylvania.-She said automaticaly- Indetification.

-Oh, um, just a second...-You grabbed a document Tony gave you in your purse- Y/N Y/L/N, Mr.Stark's representant.

She grabbed the document and read it, to make sure you weren't lying, giving quick glances at you then back to the paper.

-Mr.Stark couldn't come this year?

-No, unfortunetly he was busy.-Steve interjected.

-And you are?-She asked.

-Steve Rogers.-He handled her documents too- I'm accompanying Miss Y/L/N today.

She stared at you both for a second, still reluctant, but let you pass.

-Phew-He sighed- That woman is really stubborn.

-She truly is...But it's just her job.

-Yeah, her job, right...-Steve said ironically.

There was so many people, so many pleaces to be at the same time. You felt lost.

Someone hushed by and pushed you, making you almost fall, but Steve held you, his arms around you keeping you safe.

-Are you alright?-He asked worried.

-Yes, thank you- You answered standing up.

-This building is crowded.

-Yes...-Your head started spinning with all the noises.

Steve suddenly grabbed your arm and put in his, like when royal couples do at balls. You stared at him surprised.

-Just...To make sure you don't get lost.-He said.

-Okaaay...-You teasing him.

-Next time I'll let you fall.

-Hey!-You chuckled and he smiled.

You two walked through the crowd, suddenly you didn't feel overwhelmed by the sounds anymore, instead, you just focused on his voice.

You two making fun of the rich kids there.

-Look at that girl-He whispered to you- what is that she's holding.

-A purse.

-Looks like a poodle, who wears something like that?

-Look at that then-You showed him a men at the other side with a suit so bright that he looked like a mirrorball.

-I think we both know someone who'd actually wear that.

You chuckled.

-Seruously we are the only dressed up normal here.

-I wouldn't say normal...-You said.

-Yeah not normal, we are stunning, specially you.-He said and you blushed.

-No I'm not!

-Every guy at this room is staring at you, they are jealous of me here.

-Steve-You said and he stared at you, you made a suspense before saying- You are so dumb!

-That's it I'm throwing you at the floor where you should've fell.-He shaked you a little.

-Aaaa-You holded tight on his arm.

Steve stopped and laughed at you, you chuckled then looked around.

-Steve people are staring.

-Let them watch-He smirked.

Then the moment stopped.

A loud voice said through the hall:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, please head to the auditorium, the special lectures and demonstrations will begin"

-That's our cue.-You said and you both went to there.

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Steve and you sat somewhere between the crowd, you didn't want  to drag attention or just see things so close.

A man in a suit got to the stage and started talking:

-Welcome!-Everybody applauded- Thank you for coming to another one of our Conferences, I must say, this event isn't just a show off,  but instead, an opportunity to advance in science, to a better future.

The crowd applauded admired, you and Steve just went along with it. The man talked more in his speech, then let one by one, some bussiness people come and started presenting their projects.

You just listened to them, surprisingly, you felt like you understood all that scientific stuff, even asking Steve's opinion from time to time, as he answered "i don't understand a thhing about what they're talking about".

One man then, came onto the stage and started presenting a project about radiation.

But you noticed something wrong.

-Steve-You whispered.

-What?-He whispered back.

-Isn't that equation wrong?

Steve looked at the slide presentation.

-You mean all that whole slide thing, with many numbers etc?

-Yes.

-I have no idea.

-The potentiation of the number is wrong, and, he forgot to put a comma in that other, it alters the whole product.

Steve stared at you clueless.

-Or maybe I'm wrong, he's a scientist...

But still, something inside you felt it was wrong.

At the end the man announced he was going to make a demonstration of his exepriment, the first one, live for everybody to see.

That feeling getting stronger and stronger.

-Any doubts or opinions?-He said before getting the project.

You couldn't hold yourseld anymore. You standed on your feet and asked:

-I do.

Everybody looked in your direction judging.

-Please share with us.-He said, a kind of annoyed tone in his voice.

-Please get back to your 17th slide.

He stared at you irritated but did as you  ordered, showing the equation again.

-What's the problem?-He asked.

-Your calculations are wrong.

The people gasped and started gossiping.

-Excuse me?-He said.

-Your potentiation at the 65th line is wrong, as well with the signs in line 89th.

He was surprised, analyizing the slide for clues.

-Also, you missed a comma in that number on line 13th.- You made a pause- All of that changes your whole equation, speacially in the product, making the value be... 200,000 roentgents/rad. Making your experiment lethat for human health, causing instant death.

-This...This...This is absurd...-He said unbelivable of your words.

-Wait-The organizer of the event grabbed a calculater and started remaking the equations where you stated- She's right.

The people gasped again, the man was astonished and went to see with his own eyes the result.

The organizer spotted you in the crowd:

-The exact same result as our guest said. What is your name miss?

-I'm Y/N Y/L/N, I'm representing Stark Enterprises.

The people whispered amused:

"She works for Stark?";
"that explains how smart she is";
"Stark has the most capable people";
"do you think she would work for my company?"

-Impressive work Miss Y/L/N. You avoided a tragedy here today.-He said, and gesticulated for the stafd take the man and his exeperiment off stage.- Would you mind giving us some of your wise words?

You were schoked.

-...Me?-You asked surprised.

-Please.

You stared at Steve, he nodded and mouthed "you can do this". You took a deep breath and went onstage, grabbed the microphone and tried to talk.

-Um...Hello.-You said awkward.-So...My name is Y/N Y/L/N...But you already know that...

You got nervous, you heard people talking, making fun of you, every sound they made, from moving to single whispers.

But you spotted Steve on the crowd. His sweet eyes, a smile in his face, making a thumbs up.

You took a deep breath and just focused on him.

-I came here today to represent my boss, Tony Stark. But, I think we all know, no ome can really represent the iconic Mr.Stark.-The people laughed, Steve chuckled.

You felt more calm.

-I've been working in Stark Enterprises for almost 4 monts now, and I must say it's not easy. -The crowd still smiling- You may hear lots of rumours about Tony Stark, taht he's a genious, a milionaire, a philantrophist...-You made a pause- But among everything he's a believer. He doesn't give up. For that same motive he's abscent today. He's working hard in his office right now, making sure to do his best. And I learned that with him.

Steve gave a warm smile.

-I learned to make a difference on people's life by science, by bussiness, by believing on what you think it's right. But Stark enterprises is not just about their CEO, is about everyone on their team, like Miss Pepper Potts, responsible for giving me this opportunity, and each of their workers.

Someone standed their arm for a question.

-Yes?

-What is your secret for so much success? I mean, working for Stark enterprises is a big deal.-The person asked.

-Well, there's not really a secret or formula for success. But I think it depends a lot on your self confidence, without believing in your potential no one will.-You met Steve's eyes on the crowd- And having people who support you.

-One more question Miss Y/L/N-Another person standed- How do you see yourself in the future? What is your ambition?

-My ambition...-You said to yourself.

You didn't know. All this time and you still didn't know.

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" You remembered Pepper asking you.

-Helping people. Making progress, difference in the world.-You asnwered.

Steve made a proud smile. The person who asked the question nodded in agreement.

-Any last words to those who re still reaching for their goals?-Another person asked.

You thought for a moment.

-Don't give up.-You made a pause- No matter hoe many doors they'll close in front of you. Believe in yourselves, know your value, know your goals, follow what you think is right. And when you grab an opportunity, dedicate yourseld into it. Make it worth. Work hard on it. And tell yourselves- You looked at Steve like you were talking with him- You can do this.

-Miss Y/N Y/L/N everybody!-The organizer announced.

The people on the audience standed on their feet and clapped excited. You smiled shocked.

But then your head started spinning and got in pain.

You vision blurred and you started hearing things:

"HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!"

You struggled to stand on your feet, you started to get off stage, your whole sight blurred and dark, the man still saying something you didn't understand.

Someone held you before you collapsed, bringing you back to reality, Steve.

-Are you okay?-He asked concerned.

-Just with a headache.

You heard the announcer say the even was over and everybody started leaving. He came after you both:

-Miss Y/L/N! I've got to thank you, that was incredible.

-Thank you, but really, it was no big deal.

-You saved many lives today, we own you one. If you need anything, let us know.

-Thank you.-You said trying to avoid talking more.

-We must go now. Have a good night.-Steve ended the conversation leading, holding your waist and leading you out.

-Sure, have a great night you both!

When you thought it would be quiet, lots of paparazzi came, with lots of people trying to talk with you.

You both out the sunglasses, avoiding the strong flashes from the cameras.

-Now I understand why the sunglasses-You joked.

Steve held you, making your way through the crowd, telling you to keep your head down and avoid the questions, after some struggle you arrived at the car and left.

You sighed leaning your head on the bench of the car.

-Do you feel better?-He asked.

-Yes, thank you.

-That was quite impressive inside there.

You chuckled.

-We should head to the hotel, you must be exhausted.

You nodded and he speeded up.