And Then I Wrote Marvel

Speedy Gonzales (Pietro Maximoff x Reader)

Yet another one-shot based on a dream I had.

You were completing your morning run around the jogging track when a you were nearly knocked over by a flash of silver light. You were sure at this point that he meant to trip you. On the bright side, your sense of balance had improved drastically over the last few weeks that the twins had been training here, but that didn't make it any less annoying.

"You were close that time, Sonic," you yelled to him.

He appeared next to you, scowling. "Do not insult me with that ridiculous blue hedgehog."

"Well, gosh, if you really feel that strongly about it," you chuckled. "I mean, it was just a stupid nickname."

"Yes, stupid indeed."

"Would you prefer if I called you Silver, like the hedgehog from the future?"

His scowl deepened. "What is it with you and anthropomorphic hedgehogs?"

"What is it with you and anthropomorphic hedgehogs? Why do you hate them?"

"Mostly because of Tony," he admitted. "He will not stop singing the theme song to Sonic X when I am around. It is aggravating."

"Gotcha," you responded. The nicknames from you were only lighthearted teasing; Tony's sole purpose in life was to annoy. "How about Speedy Gonzales? You have anything against Mexican mice?"

He tilted his head. "I do not know any Mexican mice by that name."

"You never watched Looney Toons?" He shook his head. "Really? What even was your childhood?"

He looked down uncomfortably. "I'd rather not answer that question, if it's all the same to you."

"Right," you said, blushing. "My bad, I'm sorry."

"No," he comforted you, "it is all right. I would like to pretend that I had a happy childhood. Tell me about this Looney Toons."

"Okay," you smiled. "The main character is Bugs Bunny, a rabbit that likes munching carrots and the phrase 'What's up, doc?'" Pietro quirked an eyebrow, but you kept going. "You also have Daffy Duck, a pessimistic duck that doesn't ever really seem to be happy, and a lot of other random characters, too. It would take a while to explain."

"I have time," he responded.

"I don't even know if I can remember them all at once. The one I mentioned earlier, Speedy Gonzales, is a Mexican mouse who claims to be the fastest mouse in all of Mexico. He mostly used his super speed to steal food for himself," you tried to explain, but Pietro was a little lost.

"He does not use it to help others or go on mission-like things?" he inquired.

"Not at all. Looney Toons is a cartoon meant to make people laugh. It's just a comedy thing."

"Stealing food is considered funny, then?"

"It's not the stealing itself that's comedic, it's the way that he does it. He makes a lot of quips here and there and confuses the person he's stealing from, then makes a getaway while the person is angry."

"I can see why you relate this mouse to me. Not just the speed, but the style as well."

"Exactly. Much better than Sonic."

"Yes, thank you. Someone finally said it," he exclaimed.

"Maybe I could show you one of the cartoons sometime?" you suggested hopefully.

He brought your hand to his lips and kissed your knuckles lightly. Your heart fluttered. "Let's make it a date."