25 Days of Frostiron

Day Nine: Mistletoe

Stark Towers had a lot of decorations put up around each and every floor; a statement no one could argue with. Which meant it wasn't uncommon for two people to be stopped by the mistletoe hanging above every entryway. The first people to be caught underneath were Bucky and Natasha. No one was there to notice the quick kiss to the forehead he gave her, the hurting in their eyes, and the lingering of his hand on hers. Once upon a time, they could've become a couple during Natasha's Red Room days and while Bucky was still brainwashed by HYDRA but it never worked out. Now they're just comfortable being by each other's side when the going gets tough.

Thor and Steve were the second 'couple' to get stuck under the mistletoe. Unfortunately for them, Tony, Bruce, Bucky, and Sam were in the room to witness the kiss. Bucky and Tony whooped and applauded as the two exchanged a hasty kiss. Sam elbowed Bruce with a goofy smile on his face. Bruce scrunched his nose but forced a smile to play along. When Thor and Steve pulled away (the latter a blushing mess), they faced their audience before rolling their eyes and leaving in two separate directions.

Another encounter happened to be Sam and Loki. This time Peter, Tony, Natasha, and Steve witnessed it. Peter smiled softly to himself as Sam dramatically confessed his feelings for Loki and how he couldn't sit back and watch anymore as she threw her life away for some other man—regardless of how much money he head and what he could buy her. Tony melodramatically gasped and started cussing Sam out. Natasha and Steve started laughing when Tony grabbed Sam by the collar and stage-slapped Sam to the point where there would've been a mark on his face if Tony were actually slapping him. Loki sighed, leaning seductively against the door-frame, playing damsel in distress. It was a huge production which lasted about an hour. Eventually the whole team was brought in and started watching. Wanda even made popcorn. It ended with Loki proclaiming her undying love to Tony and how she would never love Sam after what he did.

It was rare but there were times where the couples ended up under the mistletoe together. Mostly, it occurred when they entered a room together and someone caught them. If it was just the two of them, they'd look up, share a smile, and join hands before walking away. They've exchanged so many kiss, the point is almost none existent. However, if someone else caught them under the mistletoe, they wouldn't let them leave until they kissed.

Today, walking in for lunch, was one of those times for Tony and Loki.

Coming in from the elevator, they were walking hand in hand into the kitchen while discussing plans for their future. Tony put up so many, he forgot where exactly they all were. Unfortunately, Sam hadn't forgotten. He was the first to notice the couple walk in and simply pointed up. Loki and Tony followed his finger before sighing and rolling their eyes.

"Must we do this now, Samuel?" Loki asked. "Can't we eat first?"

"Nope!" Sam replied with a mischievous smirk. "You two gotta kiss before we start lunch. That was your rule, Tony."

Tony rolled his eyes. "Seriously? We're all hungry. Can't we just do this later?"

What started out as a small argument quickly became the next big thing since sliced bread. Slowly but surely, everyone turned their attention on Sam, Loki, and Tony. The couple continuously tried to reason with Sam--saying the food was getting cold and everyone was starving--but it appeared to be a losing battle. Every argument they came up with, Sam managed to find a counter argument--"We're eating sandwiches, Tony, they can't get cold." "I think everyone will live if they don't eat right this second." "Honestly, you two, what's the big deal?". Eventually Tony and Loki relented and let Sam win the argument.

He wrapped his arm around her waist and leaned in, pressing his forehead against hers. She smiled warmly and shut her eyes. Their lips met in a quick but loving kiss which lingered on a moment longer than both were expecting. Loki opened her eyes and went in for another kiss. Tony chuckled, cupping her cheek.