So Close

Summary: Tony hosts a gala for a charity. Loki interrupts much to his own amusment. Loki/Tony fluff.

Disclaimer: Characters belong to Marvel, song belongs to Jon McGlaugin (I think that's how you spell it)

You're in my arms, and all the world is calm.

The music playing on for only two.

Tony fixed his bowtie as he walked around the ballroom floor in Stark Tower.

The floor was crowded as the gala continued on. Tony had wanted to hold a ball for a local charity; the outcome was extraordinary. People from all over the city attended, including the mayor, governor, and even the Senators.

So close, together.

And when I'm with you

So close, to feeling alive.

But only one person was in Tony's focus.

Loki had not shown yet, even though he was secretly the guest of honor in Tony's mind.

But the black-haired man hadn't shown yet.

A life goes by,

Romantic dreams must die.

So I bid my goodbye

And never knew.

Tony had found his fellow Avengers team, but only bid them a quick 'hello' before going back to frantically searching for his fiancé.

Maybe something was wrong.

So close, was waiting,

Waiting here with you.

And now, forever, I know

All that I wanted

to hold you so close.

Tony's panic levels rose to new heights but he tried not to show it.

He knew Loki was in the Tower, but Tony didn't want to leave his guests.

So close to reaching

That famous happy end.

Almost believing

This one's not pretend.

When Tony heard a door close a level above, his heart leapt for joy. That must be Loki, finally coming down to show himself.

And now you're beside me,

And look how far we've come.

So far we are. So close...

Then Tony noticed Thor's shocked and embarrassed look towards the staircase into the ball room.

Soon, the whole room was silent and staring as Loki, dressed in a T shirt, Iron Man pajama pants, and fluffy red slippers walked down the stairs. His hair was messy and he had Stark's black dress scarf around his neck.

Tony wanted to laugh, but Hawkeye and Steve beat him to it as they giggled like schoolgirls.

Oh how could I face the faceless days

If I should lose you now?

"Stark, honey, you forgot this," Loki said with a smirk, handing the fabric over. Tony smirked back at Loki. As Loki tried to walk away, Tony grabbed his arm and held him so he couldn't move.

"Two can play at this game," Tony whispered in Loki's ear.

We're so close to reaching

that famous happy end,

And almost believing,

this one's not pretend.

Loki forced his arm out of Tony's grasp and spotted the banquet table.

"Ooo, strawberries!" Loki exclaimed, walking over and grabbing one.

He walked past Tony again towards the stairs, turning his head and winking as he ate the strawberry.

Tony looked over at Thor, whose face hadn't changed much at all. He rolled his eyes and told the musicians to keep playing.

Let's go on dreaming

for we know we are...

so close, so close

and still so far...

All Tony Stark wanted was a dance.

A/N: I laughed too hard when I wrote this. And then I thought of Loki in Iron Man pj pants and I'm like "AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW CUTES"

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