For thefanfictionawards December contest: Winter Ball

And for Andie_AmericanPsycho holiday contest

Also, please don't hate on Sharon. I don't ship Staron but she's still a good character.

Amount of words: 1069

Warnings: a little sad towards the end

Uses songs from Hamilton

Important author's note at the end

It was Christmas time in New York City--especially in the Avengers Tower. Tony was doing his best to get all of the Avengers into the holiday mood. You however, are Sharon Carter's adopted sister, meaning she was going to drag you Tony's Winter Ball that was tonight. Lucky you.

"But Sharon," you whine at the blonde as she rummages through your closet. "I don't wanna do this!"

"Oh hush," she chuckles. "You'll be fine. Who knows, maybe you'll find a guy."

"Yeah right," you snort as you plop down on your bed. Sharon pulls out an armful of dresses and holds them up one by one.

"This one?"

"No."

"This one?" She tries.

"Uh no," you retort. This pattern continues on until she finally stops at a sparkly f/c dress.

"This one?" She asks with a smile, waggling her eyebrows.

"Fine," you relent. You had to admit that the dress was gorgeous. It was long, shimmery and had a slit on one side from the waist down. You changed into the dress and she did your hair and makeup.

"Ready Y/N/N?" She asks you.

"I guess," you sigh as you follow her out of your apartment. The two of you walk to the tower and are greeted in by the one and only Tony Stark.

"Evening Miss Carter," he greets Sharon. "And you are?" He asks you.

"Y/N Carter," you grimace. You know about his reputation with women and plan to avoid him tonight.

"Well, find me if you, well I don't know, want some action tonight," he says with a wink.

"In your dreams Stark," you snap at him as you stomp off, trying to find your sister. You eventually find her
with Maria Hill and Natasha Romanoff. You join them when a group of guys catches your eye.

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"It's a 2016 winters ball and it looks like the Carter sisters are here tonight," Sam notes as he sips his beer.

"The envy of all," Bucky jokes. Steve looks up and his eyes land on you.

"Wow," Steve admires you from afar. "Who's that?"

"Sharon's sister," Clint answers. "She's a trained agent but never became an official SHIELD agent."

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Sharon pulls you away from the crowd.

"Got your eye on someone?" She asks with a knowing smirk.

I have never been the one to try to grab the spot light

But we were at a revel with some rebels on a hot night

Laughing at my sister as she's dazzling the room

Then you walked and my heart went boom

You looked up shyly and stare at the one and only Steve Rogers.

"Maybe," you blush.

"Really?" She asks surprised. "Which one?"

"Steve," you whisper. She gives you a wink and walks away.

Tryin catch your eye from the side of the ballroom.

Everybody's dancin and the band's top volume

Grind to the rhythm as we wine and dine

Grab my sister and whisper "yo this one's mine"

My sister made her way across the room to you

And I got nervous thinking "what's she gonna do?"

She grabbed your arm I'm thinkin "I'm through,"

Then you look back at me and suddenly I'm helpless

Sharon grabs Steve by the arm.

"Sharon!" He exclaims. "How're ya doin?"

"I'm fine Cap," she responds. "But I want to show you something."

"Where are you taking me?"

"I'm about to change your life."

"Then by all means, lead the way," he says with delight. Sharon leads Steve to where you're standing.

"Y/N Carter," you say immediately. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Carter?" Steve asks confused.

"My sister," Sharon says with a grin.

"Thank you, for all your service," you say, sticking your hand out to shake.

"If it takes fighting a war for us to meet, it will have been worth it," he smiles as he kisses your hand instead. Sharon smirks.

"I'll leave you to it!" She giggles as she rushes off. Steve takes your arm.

"May I have this dance?" He asks you.

"Captain, it would be my greatest pleasure," you respond happily.

Three years later (A/N: not three weeks cuz that's way to short) , its the day of your's and Steve's wedding. You say your vows, exchange the rings, and are pronounced husband and wife. Later, at the reception, your sister stands up to deliver her speech.

"Alright, alright, that's what I'm talkin about!" Bucky laughs as he finishes up his (rather embarrassing) speech about Steve. "Now give it up to the maid of honor, Sharon Carter!"

"Now, I'm gonna make this short and sweet. Y/N, you're my only sister. We've been through a lot together. I will always be there for you. Steve, please take care of my little sister. I hope that you provide. May you always be satisfied." She lifts up her wine glass. "To the the groom and bride!"

Thank you, you mouth to her as she sits down. She gives you a smile and looks away as the music starts and Steve drags you to the dance floor. Really Sharon? She thinks to herself. May you always be satisfied. What a load of crap. She walks to the balcony, overlooking New York City while recalling that one Winters Ball's events.

Rewind

Rewind

I remember that night, I just might regret that night for the rest of my days

I remember those soldier boys tripping over themselves to win our praise

I remember that dreamlike candlelight like a dream that you can't quite place

Sharon recalls the moment that you and Steve Rogers fell for each other, the moment her heart was broken.

Handsome, boy does he know it

Peach fuzz and he can't even grow it

I wanna take him far away from this place and I turn and see my sister's face and she is...

Helpless

And I know she is...

Helpless...

And her eyes are just...

Helpless...

That's when she realized one fundamental truth.

I know my sister like I know my own mind

You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind

If I tell her that I love him she'd be silently resigned, he'd be mine. She would say, "I'm fine"

She'd be lying

Sharon looks out into the New York abyss and sings softly to herself.

And I know

She'll be happy as his bride

And I know

He will never be satisfied

I will never be satisfied

A/N: If you're judging this for one of these contests the n you don't have to read this. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed! And to all those who requested, I hope to publish all of those tomorrow, Friday and some special holiday ones on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day! Also, do not forget about the holiday one-shot contest! Deadline date has been moved to Christmas Eve and the winner will be posted on Christmas Day! Don't forget to submit your one-shot since I only have very few submissions!