AN: This chapter is Dedicated to DeanlovesCas because she is the one who suggested the idea for this chapter. Also because she inspired for me to write this story! Thanks! I hope you love it!

Peace~

Everyone had been wary of the mistletoe since they stepped out of the elevator. As the evening progressed, and a glass or two of alcohol had been consumed, its presence began to dissipate from the minds of every occupant in Tony's living room. It had yet to take any unsuspecting victim though. Everyone currently mingled around and talked amongst themselves. Occasionally someone would cross the room to join another conversation, or get themselves another drink.

Tony was busy talking to Bruce about something way above everyone else's heads, well except perhaps Loki's. Loki was talking with Phil and Steve. Clint was talking with Thor, and Natasha and Pepper were becoming acquainted. Clint and Thor both glanced at their empty drinks and crossed the room ,still locked in their riveting conversation of bikini models and how they could not wait for Summer. Tony's eyes followed them as they stepped under the danger zone.

"Stop!" Tony shouted. Everyone turned to him, the two men stopping in their tracks. Tony smirked.

"Thor, Clint, you both know what a mistletoe means right?" Tony asked, glancing upward.

The two men's eyes widened in horror as they followed Tony's to the ceiling. They looked pleadingly at Tony, knowing well what the penalty was. Being the hardass that Tony was he wasn't letting them out of this. After a few minutes of begging they finally gave in with a sigh. Tony pulled out his phone and snapped pictures rapidly as the two men leaned forward and pecked each other's lips. They both instantly turned away and gagged in unison. The room erupted with laughter as the two carried on getting their drinks. They were well on their way to many more.

"Please send that to men," Natasha's voice rang from her place on the couch.

Everyone was much more careful after that, but it didn't stop the mistletoe from claiming its next victims. Phil and Steve put their faces in their hands as they realized their mistake. They looked at each other, then up to the mistletoe and shrugged. There was not much they could do. With small smiles Steve hooked his index finger under Phil's chin and pulled him into a chaste kiss. A few whistles came from Clint and Pepper teasingly. After their kiss the two walked away a few shades redder than before.

What everyone had truly been waiting for from the mistletoe took longer than most of the party goers had hoped. Pepper and Natasha were under the mistletoe. Nearly everyone had a smirk as Tony stopped the girls in their journey to get a drink. They both raised their eyebrows challengingly. Seeing that Tony wouldn't back down, even if it got him a beating later the girl's rolled their eyes.

"They have to get it up somehow," Pepper joked as she leaned in a pressed her lips to Natasha's. Natasha smiled as Pepper pulled away, laughing softly at the other redhead. Tony saved the pictures happily. Tony crossed the room and stood by Loki who was admiring the tree.

"So what do you think?" Tony asked.

"It's astonishingly beautiful," Loki commented, playing with one of the clock ornaments. "You and Pepper did a wonderful job. This room has a lot more life than it did at the last party. You really worked some magic."

Tony chuckled, "I call it a Christmas miracle. This isn't the liveliest this room gets. Just wait until the New Year's party. It isn't as beautiful, but it is a hell of a lot of fun."

Tony winked at Loki who rolled his eyes. The two chatted, occasionally asking a few questions like they had over text. Tony decided to tell a ridiculous story of a prank he pulled on his father once. The story drew everyone's attention and they soon had a group conversation of their antics as Children. Thor told everyone of what a hellion Loki was at family reunions. The smirk Loki wore gave no denial. Everyone laughed and chatted enjoying the conversation thoroughly. Loki retreated slowly from the group, in search of another drink. Tony followed after him, offering to get him some more wine.

The two crossed the room still listening to the other's talk. Tony lightly bumped Loki's shoulder as they walked. Loki returned the bump with a warm smile. The two were soon stopped by Pepper's call. They turned to face her. She had a knowing look on her face. Everyone stared with giddy expressions. A fluttering sensation filled both men's chests as they realized where they were standing. Their eyes slowly travelled and landed on a small plant high on the ceiling. Loki's cheeks tinged pink. Tony gave a small sigh.

"Might as well get it over with," he turned to Loki.

Loki turned to him and shook his head in disbelief. He leaned down and Tony slightly went up on his toes. Their lips met softly. A jolt ran through their skin at the contact. It was a warm spark that sent signals to the brain which ignited a similar emotion to the surprise and awe of watching a fireworks display. Tony slowly moved his lips against Loki's, enjoying the contact. Their lips moved only a fraction before they both pulled away. They looked into each other's eyes trying to analyze the surprise in them. Small smiles formed on each of their faces as they read a shared emotion. The two continued on to get their drinks.