My Little Snowflake - PM/R
The snow was whirling around the Avengers tower as the clock ticked over to 12:00am on the 25th of December.
“Christmas!” came a loud shot from deep within the halls of the tower, waking you from your short-lived slumber. “Christmas!” the voice shouted again before you heard a whoosh of air outside your room. The door handle was turned and suddenly the door was thrown open and a very excited Sokovian flew in, a mess of white hair clouding his face.
“(Y/N)! Get up! It’s Christmas!”
“It’s only been Christmas for…29 second” you griped looking at the clock on your bedside table. “Can’t you want until a not so ungodly hour?”
“Nope!” he replied simply before reaching under the covers to pry you from your warm cocoon.
“Pietro!” you exclaimed but he pretended not to hear you before dashing off towards the living room.
A split second later you were tossed onto the couch in front of the 10 foot tree Tony had brought in. It was covered in gold and red decorations, tinsel and some fake snow, and looking closely you could see a few mini-shields and Iron Man masks dangling from the branches.
“I am going to kill him” Natasha grumbled as she was thrown onto the opposite couch, red hair messed up on top of her head and pyjamas crumpled.
“I’ll join you” Clint said murderously, coming out of the kitchen with a giant mug of coffee and a scowl on his face.
Not thirty seconds later the rest of the team was assembled in the living room, some more begrudgingly than others.
Thor and Vision had exited their bedrooms of their own free will and now Vision was floating near the top of the tree like a strange red tree topper.
“Time for presents!” Pietro cried as he zoomed back in with Wanda in his arms.
“I’d rip his head off if he didn’t look so fucking happy” Clint hissed into your ear and you giggled quietly.
The older Sokovian walked over to the bottom of the tree and started searching through the presents.
“Let the Secret Santa begin” Tony yawned as Pietro passed around the presents. A silver and gold present was pressed into your hands last and everyone looked around expectantly as if waiting for some cue.
“Avengers. Unwrap!” Steve exclaimed and there was a wave of groans and giggles before the shredding of wrapping paper.
You tore the paper away and let it flutter to the floor revealing a small black jewellery box. Lifting up the lid you revealed a delicate silver necklace. Hanging off a silver chain was a snowflake pendant, the centre of which was a bright blue topaz. A soft smile graced your face as you clipped it behind your neck. It was a lovely subtle nod to your incredible ice powers.
“Okay!” Tony announced realising everyone had opened his or her gifts. “Now everyone has to guess who gave them their present” he said jovially and you couldn’t help but wonder if there was more than coffee in his ‘I <3 Iron Man’ mug. “Speedy seeing as you’re the reason we’re up at this unholy hour you can go first”
Everyone turned their attention to the elated Sokovian….who was not looking so elated anymore. He was sitting cross legged at the foot of the tree with a rather amusing Road Runner hat on his head.
“I’m going to kill you, old man” he said, eyes dark. Clint simply smirked over the rim of his coffee.
“I think it suits you” he grinned before holding up his present for assessment. It was an adult Robin Hood costume complete with tights.
“I think is suits you” Natasha said, her trademark smirk stretching her mouth. Clint simply shook his head at his partner who cocked an eyebrow. “Speedy is wearing his present” she said pointedly and Clint sighed heavily before retreating into the bathroom.
“Tasha what did you get?” Bruce asked and it continued in this fashion until everyone had guessed their presents except you.
“By process of elimination I have to conclude that this” you said, pointing to the necklace “Is from Pietro”
The cheeky boy smiled, a soft red blush flushing his cheeks. You smiled shyly before mouthing thank you.
“Alright – that’s presents done. Now, Pietro, do you mind ever so much if we all go to sleep and wake up at a much more reasonable hour for Christmas breakfast?”
“I suppose that would be alright” he sighed sarcastically, pulling the road runner hat off his head.
“Great” Steve sighed in relief, tossing the tail of his new red, white and blue scarf over his shoulder before exiting the living room. “Reconvene in 8 hours” he called over his shoulder. The rest of the team dissipated into their various rooms leaving only you and Pietro left.
“Do you like your present?” he asked softly, getting up from his spot to sit next to you on the couch.
“I love it” you replied with a smile, twisting the pendant around in your fingers. “Do you like your hat?” you teased and he chuckled softly running a head through his hair.
“It’s…cute” he murmured with a smirk.
“Close your eyes” you said and he did as asked with a slightly sceptical expression on his face. Concentrating, you willed the water molecules in the air to move to your will and they did, slowly coming together to form a perfect rose. “Here” you said, holding it out to him. He opened his eyes and a cracked a wide smile.
“It’s beautiful” Pietro murmured, twisting the icicle flower around in his fingers. “My little snowflake” he said affectionately before leaning in and pressing a soft kiss to your lips.