Chapter 5: The costume Party

Bella's POV: (two weeks later)

Tony had just told everyone that there was going to be a costume party tonight and I was honestly interested. I knew exactly what costume to wear which sorta surprised me. Normally I wouldn't want anything to do with a party but Tony and the others made events fun for me. I walked to aunt Natasha's room wanting to see if she could help me with my costume. I had an idea of who I wanted to dress up like but I wasn't sure I'd be able to get it by tonight and I knew aunt Natasha could get it.

"Hey aunt Natasha, i was wondering if you could help me get my costume by tonight." I said as I walked into her room. She smiled and got out her phone.

"Sure who were you thinking?"

"Thumbelina, I've always liked her dress and everything." I said and she nodded as she dialed a number and started talking to someone. After a few minutes, aunt Natasha hung up and smiled at me.

"It will be here in a couple of hours just enough time for us to do your hair." I smiled, actually getting excited about someone doing my hair for once. I sat down on a chair and let her brush my hair out and put flowers in it.

"What is dad going to dress up as?"

"I don't know honestly he didn't tell me."

"He'll most likely put off finding one until the last minute and just come in his old military uniform." I said and aunt Natasha laughed.

"You're probably right."she agreed as she finished my hair. I smiled as I looked at it in the mirror. Somehow she got my hair completely straight. I never knew it went down to just above my butt.

"I love it aunt Natasha,it's perfect."I said smiling.

"I'm glad you like it now for the dress." I looked up seeing her holding a box. I didn't even hear her leave to go get it. I took the box and set it on the bed opening it. I couldn't believe that it looks exactly like Thumbelina's. I put it on slipping my flats on and sat back in my chair so aunt Tasha could do my makeup.

Loki's POV:

Once Tony had said that he was throwing a costume party, I immediately knew what I was going to dress up like. I had heard that Bella's favorite movie was Thumbelina and I thought I'd dress up as the prince from the movie to try and cheer her up since I know she's still hurting from what happened in Forks. I smiled glad I had my powers to help me dress like him although my version will be green of course. Soon it was time for the party and I sighed as I got ready hoping everything goes ok. I walked into the room and looked at everyone dressed up and couldn't help but chuckle to myself at some of the costumes. I looked around for Bella but didn't see her yet. Maybe she's still getting ready. I decided I'd go sit on the couch to wait for her.

Bella's POV:

It was finally time for the party and I smiled really excited. I walked into the room and couldn't believe at all the costumes. Tony and Pepper were dressed up as Prince Phillip and Aurora, Bruce was dressed as Remus Lupin,Thor was dressed as Hagrid and I couldn't help but laugh at that. Dad was dressed in his old military uniform and I smiled, shaking my head at how I was right about that. Uncle Bucky was dressed as the mad hatter,Vision was dressed as Captain Hook,Peter and MJ were dressed as Phillip Carlyle and Anne Wheeler from the greatest showman, Dr. Strange was dressed as Sherlock Holmes, James was dressed like a human version of Scar,aunt Natasha was dressed as Ariel,uncle Clint was dressed as Robin Hood which I thought fit him perfectly. Samuel was dressed as a vampire, Wanda was dressed as a witch which I thought was funny since people called her Scarlet Witch. Scott was dressed as Sirius Black which made me shake my head. T'Challa dressed as Prince Naveen which honestly didn't suit him at all but it was still was dressed as Wendy Darling from Peter Pan. Carol was dressed as Sandy from Grease which was different. As I walked through the crowd I kept looking for Loki curious about who he dressed up as. If I was completely honest with myself I was also hoping that he and I could share a dance. I spotted him on the couch and I couldn't believe who he was dressed up as. He's wearing a green tunic with black trim on the top and the bottom with a black belt. The sleeves were a seafoam green and long. He was wearing black tights and black over the knee boots. He was Prince Cornileus from Thumbelina. I couldn't help but blush as I walked over to him.

"You're dressed as Prince Cornileus." I said smiling and he nodded.

"I was hoping this would cheer you up some." he said smiling as he stood up.

Loki's POV:

I took her in and smiled. She wore a white and sky blue dress. The top was form fitting to her bodice and has sleeves rolled up to sit on top of her shoulders. The blue skirt was long and flowing with a hint of lace underneath it and she was wearing blue flats. Her beautiful brown hair was brushed out and whit flowers were in her hair almost like a crown. I couldn't believe that we were dressed as Thumbelina and Prince Cornileus without even planning it.

"You look beautiful Bella." I said and she blushed.

"Thank you. And you look handsome." I smiled as I took her hand and placed a gentle kiss on it. She blushed and I led her onto the dance floor as a slow song started. I wrapped her arm around my neck as I placed my hand on her waist taking her other hand in mine and we started to dance. As we danced I started to realize just how much I cared for her and that what I was feeling towards her was love. I never thought I'd ever feel this way about anyone, it's nice.

"Bella can I be honest with you about something?" I asked, feeling like we were in our own little bubble. She smiled and nodded her head.

"Of course Loki. what is it?" I took a deep breath and looked into her beautiful brown eyes.

"These past few weeks I've really enjoyed getting to know you and being with you. The last couple of days, I have realized what I was feeling. Isabella Rogers i'm in love with you." I said and she smiled hugging me.

"I'm in love with you too Loki Laufeyson. But I do have a request." She said and I nodded.

"What is your request Princess?"

"Can we go slow? I-i'm still healing over what happened in Forks." I smiled softly and kissed her cheek.

"Of course princess."

Bella's POV:

I blushed as he called me Princess, I have to admit I love it when he calls me that. We had just started dancing again when Thor walked over to us.

"Isabella, you look beautiful, just like Juliet." he said and suddenly the pain that had started to go away since I met Loki all came back. Holding my chest I fought the scream that wanted to come out and started crying.