I had spent a week with mom before coming back to New York. Mom headed back to London to deal with the embassy while I dealt with Stark and his party. Stark threw a big bash inviting everyone and anyone to celebrate. Of course like most typical Stark parties, it was a classy sort of event that turned crazy with the right amount of alcohol.

I spent the good majority of the night playing cards with Bucky and trying my best to stay away from the booze although that failed immediately when I took a couple shots of tequila.

Nat had found me secluded in my corner and decided to drag me out to the dance floor.

"I don't think that this is a good idea!" I yelled over the music.

I weaved my way through the crowd, trying my best not to touch anyone. With my cuffs off, I could feels everyone's heartbeats as they beat in tune with the base.

It was overwhelming but the fact that everyone wasn't dead was proof that I had control.

"Just try!" Nat said holding onto my hand and a drink in another.

"What do I do?" I asked.

"Dance," she said as she swung her hips. "Get into the beat. Hang loose. Have some fun."

Though I'll probably look back at this night and think 'what the fuck was I doing' I will admit that it was difficult to dance in heels. I awkwardly shuffled to the heavy bass, trying not to slip or fall. The tequila that was in my system wore off by then.

Eventually the tempo slowed down into a slow song. Soon the groups of people disbanded into couples.

Natasha had already abandoned me choosing to slow dance with Bruce. I awkwardly made my way over back to my previous spot and sat down, quietly watching. I took another shot of tequila which were slowly making its way into my system. Bucky was already on the dancefloor with a pretty blonde. Steve wasn't too far away with his own date, Sharon.

"I must say you look bored, Maya." Loki appeared next to me dressed in a dapper black suit with a white silk shirt and a matching free tie. He slicked his hair back, pulling it into a mini pony tail that actually worked for him.

I saw girls across the room glancing at Loki slightly.

I rolled my eyes at the thought of his fangirl army crashing the party for him.

"I'm at one of Starks infamous party's and quite frankly, it isn't what I thought it would be."

"And what would you thought it would be?" He asked sipping his drink.

"Chaotic." I took a sip of water trying to sober up. "This is more tame. I've heard his parties in Malibu are way different."

"Compared to this gathering of human pheromones Asguardian parties are a bit more......"

"Wild?"

"For a lack of better words, yes."

"Do you want to dance?" I asked him over the music. "What do you think, Trickster?"

It might have been the shots of tequila taking but who gave a shit if Loki and I danced together on New Years?

"Unusually forward of you, Maya." He said, putting down his glass and offering me his hand. "But yes, I accept your offer. Let's dance, shall we?"

The both of us walked to the floor. My hand rested comfortably on his shoulder, the other in his cold hand. Loki knew what he was doing, he wasn't ignorant of human traditions likes people believed. His other hand rested comfortably on my waist as he lead me around on the dance floor.

It was kinda awkward because we weren't as close as the other couples were. Plus, every Avenger had their eyes on us.

"This isn't so bad, is it?" Loki asked, looking past my shoulder. No doubt at Clint who was most likely losing his shit over how close Loki was to me.

I could hear loud cursing behind me.

"How's is he?" I asked, referring to Clint.

"The Widow is restraining him as we dance." Loki's voice didn't hide his amusement as his face broke out into a grin. I silently laughed as we move across the floor. "I think Thor is looking a bit miffed and Stark as well. What do you say, Maya?"

I glanced briefest behind me to see Thor was matter in fact wearing a mask of confusion as him and Jane danced. Jane was laughing at him when she turned to see what he was looking at. She said something to Thor who was still a bit perplexed.

Tony who was probably intoxicated watched with his mouth hanging open. Pepper rolled her eyes, closing his mouth and then pulling him towards the floor as he stumbled after her.

"Can they grow the fuck up?" I grumbled. "That would be awkward."

"Indeed." He agreed. "I think that the Avengers are a bit too dull sometimes."

"No shit, Sherlock."

"Oh shut up, Watson."

The song eventually came to an end as Tony took the mic announcing the country to a new year. The once peaceful mood shifted back to its party atmosphere.

Loki removed himself away from me, watching as everyone counted down. He eyes the countdown with interest.

10

"This is my first new year on earth," he said suddenly, placing his hands in his pocket as he looked around not exactly sure what to do. 

9

"How is it?" I asked.

8

"Not as bad as I thought it would be. Do you like it?"

7

"This is my first New Years since five years."

6

"Then I believe that we are both new to this, then?"

5

"We are."

4

"Thank you, Maya." He said to me.

3

"For what?" I asked, confused.

2

Loki didn't say anything. He smiled as if he knew something I didn't know. What ever it was. I chose to ignore it. Let him keep his secrets. I had mine and he had his, whatever they were. 

1

He leaned in close and pressed his lips to my cheek. It was a quick peck, I barely had time to react.

"Happy New Year, Maya." Loki whispered to me just as the confetti and streamers exploded all around us.

0

"Happy New Year, Loki." I said, smiling as my heart thudded in my chest.

The fireworks went of over the Manhattan skyline soon after, illuminating it in a array of colors. The booms reverberated through my heart.

I felt different as the fireworks exploded.

I wasn't the same as I was.

There was a change in me and I didn't know how that would affect my future. Whether is be good or bad, I felt like I had grown strong enough to face it.

With some hope and a rare genuine smile on my face, I went foreword and wished my friends a Happy New Year.

A/N: it's short and its fluffy but this is where it ends. Hold on to your pants because I hope you've prepared yourself for the next chapter!