Readers POV:

"Hey y/n, I just wanted to say I'm throwing a winter masquerade ball and you should come. I mean you don't have to, but it is just a suggestion." Tony said from across the room. I just mumbled mhmm as I continued to watch my TV marathon.

"I'll take that as a yes?"

"Tony can't you see I'm watching my show go bother Pepper or ask someone else."

"Well someone's a little grouchy."

"Yes. I am. If I say yes, will you go?"

"Sure."

"Fine. I'll go."

"You'll have fun y/n. Don't forget to wear a mask. It is a masquerade ball after all. Oh and it's tomorrow night. I bet it won't be a problem for you. Just use a little of your powers and wallah dress, mask, and your good to go." He finally left and I was relieved.

I didn't think much about it. I just continued life. That is by watching movies and sleeping pretty much both those days. In fact I was surprised none of the girls bombarded me with questions or tried to help me get ready. I think they probably just gave up on me. You see it's not hard to see the girls were always trying to set everyone up. Especially Natasha. It got worse when she married Clint. I mean I shipped them, but it's like when she got married something triggered in her brain to make it her goal that everyone had someone. She was the worse on me and Steve. Me cause I want to be alone... Most the time... Steve cause well the poor guy is already oblivious to all the girls who throw themselves at him and he wasn't the most cultured in today's society. Though he's improved from what I've heard.

A little backstory I haven't been here long. I came during the Sokovian battle when I accidentally got found out for my powers. Way for vacation, leave the states for a week only to get yourself in a big mess. Way to spend your nineteenth birthday. (you can change it to another country). So no New York was a no when I got offered to be with the team. We were at some compound.

Anyways as I was saying she nor Wanda have bothered me about this whole masquerade thing which was really weird. Currently I was looking at dress ideas. I decided to go for an ombre dress that was a dark blue at the bottom and got lighter till it turned white at the top. I also didn't really wear makeup, but I did a natural look. Then I put on my mask that matched the dress.

There were so many people here. Though I shouldn't have been surprised. Yeah it was my first of his parties, but there was always talk about how grand they were. How he was like the Great Gatsby of this time. I should've stayed in my room. I couldn't even get to the snack table.

Dancing... Well I would but, I didn't want to. Dancing by yourself in a swarm of couples just feels weird. I mean... Even Steve ha was dancing with a girl that looked a whole lot like Peggy, but still Steve. Why am I jealous? I don't want to be with anyone. No. I want to be alone. Okay maybe I longed to be with someone just the slightest. It doesn't matter.

I sat down observing all that was playing out before me. I felt like I was sitting there for hours.

"May I have this dance?" I looked around and saw no one else near me then for some reason I just spontaneously said

"Yes." Then I got a good look at the person who asked me. "Pietro..."

He smiled, "How did you know?" He lead me to the dance floor and began to lead me in a waltz.

"Oh come on Pietro. You might be wearing a mask but it doesn't hide your white hair, blue eyes, or your accent."

"I guess not."

"Why did you ask me to dance?"

Pietro looked confused for a moment "Why wouldn't I? You were alone and I couldn't just let you miss out on our first Stark party. To think I hated the man and now here I am."

"Well thank you... I guess, who taught you how to dance?"

He kept looking me in the eyes and I couldn't help but want to look down at my feet. I didn't though because I knew it would be improper of me.

"My mother did. She always told me dancing was a way of expressing yourself when you didn't know what to say. She also said girls would like a man that could dance. She also said I should know how to waltz before Wanda got married. Mainly because our father was gone and Wanda would want me to not only walk her down the isle, but dance as well, and mother didn't want me to look like an idiot."

I giggled, "I bet your mother was amazing."

"She was. She was all Wanda and I had. Taught me almost everything I know. I wish I could've introduced you to her. She'd probably tease you by saying oh you are my son's girlfriend, he talks about you all the time. I of course would have to say no mother stop it."

I laughed again when he did a girly voice and I forgot he mentioned me being his girlfriend which I obviously wasn't.

"Would she really?"

"Of course she would. Enough about that. What do you look forward to this Christmas?"

I thought about it and then knew exactly what I wanted to happen. "Well I would want it to snow, but you know we're not even in New York anymore. I've never really gotten to be in snow or play in it, so I was thinking I'd be able to. It's okay though really."

Now he looked sad and I didn't understand.

"Really it's fine Pietro." Before I could say anything I felt a gust of wind then he was back.

"What were you going to say?"

"I said I'm fine right here with you." He stopped us both just looking at me.

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that I want to be with you. Your clever, charming, handsome, I could go on. The truth is I've grown quite fond of you. I didn't even realize it until recently, but I really like you a lot. I think I always have, I've just been to oblivious to myself."

He looked at me in shock and before he could say anything he was interrupted. "Hey folks! I hope you're all having a great time tonight. I just got a request from our resident speed boy that our mermaid (you have anything related to water powers even looking like a mermaid when you want) hasn't seen snow, so for her satisfaction and all of your enjoyment I give you... Snow... It is artificial but safe and very close to the real deal." With that he left the stage and I looked back to Pietro.

"You did that for me?"

He looked at me again this time grining "Of course I did Printessa, I love you and I love to make you happy."

By that point I wanted to cry tears of joy. How did I become so sentimental so lovey in such a short amount of time. I don't know and I didn't care. I slowly took off his mask and he did the same for mine. I put my hand on his cheek rubbing it softly.

"I can't hide my love from you forever printessa."

"I can't either. Are you sure Wanda didn't put some spell on me for you?"

His face fell "hey I'm just kidding. I know I'm not the best, and I think I love you too."

I quickly pecked his cheek. Then I felt the snow. "Ah it really is snowing in here." I squealed.

"Yeah maybe it'll be where you can make snow angels and frolic in it later."

I looked at him again kissing his lips this time. "I think I'll stay here in your arms for a little while actually. I might not always have snow, but I know you'll always be by my side."

"Of course I will. Forever angel."

I wrapped my arms around his neck leaning my head on his chest closing my eyes enjoying his warm embrace. Next thing I know the mic goes on and one Wanda is yelling

"Look it's my brother and y/n. They're together. My opt. She'll end up being my sister in law. Yes. Otp. Otp. Otp. Everyone say it. Otp."

And that's also the night that we found out through everyone chanting we were a ship that set sail. Oh Wanda. Me and Pietro just laughed silently ignoring then after as we danced the night away in Tony's artificial snow.