Better Than You (Loki x Reader)

A Lead and Unknown Respect

       "May I just say that you look so much more powerful in person. You can change a room's vibe in seconds just from walking in," (Y/N) smiled at Loki. He didn't pay much mind to her compliment, thinking it was a simply lie and nothing more, and sat down in front of her with a neutral expression on. (Y/N) kept her smile to him, "Question one?" 

     "You could tell I was trying to get in your head, how is that actually?" "For one, you've been staring at me for a while from my house to here. Even when you don't think I notice it, I can feel your eyes fixed on me when I start to form a little headache in the back of my skull, so I just came to that conclusion with that evidence." He was a bit confused with that one. He questioned back at her, "With such little information, you went with that answer. Seems a bit foolish." She chuckled a bit in response, "You don't know the power of words and rumors here on Midgard, Loki. I don't have the slightest idea of what rumors fly around back in Asgard, but here they are one of the weapons to strengthen or kill a person since we are quite stupid. They fly around mostly popular people, for good or bad reasons, and you are the topic for most of them at the moment." 

      This wasn't a surprise to anyone, but the things she started to describe about those rumors were surprising. She continued on, "Some of them are saying that you physical have no heart, that you are immortal, and that you are married to a woman named Sigyn that supports you through your eternal torture of poisonous venom dripping on you until a doomsday of Asgard. The one that caught my attention was the one about how you could mind control someone without that specter you had, or how you can get into people's head without having to lift a finger."

    Now that surprised Loki a bit. Yes, he has heard of the tale where he gave birth to a eight legged horse and it is clearly not true, but that last one was just disturbing to him and not really surprising for what he's already been through. "But I shouldn't drive away from the questions, now should I? Your second question now," She kept that smile. That damn smile, there was something about it but he couldn't figure it out, all he saw was a smile that looked innocent knowing damn well there was something in her words that negated otherwise. He can't get into her head without seeing....something, so this was going to be harder then he thought. "You seem to know nothing about this possible event, so may I ask you if you have any ideas just from remembering the video alone?" He smiled back. (Y/N) thought on it for a few, until she finally got something, "There was a timer at the end of that video for 24 hours. Maybe something big will happen by then that they're trying to cover up with something...else." 

    She speech slowed down, and she realized what was about to happen. "My show..." "Pardon?" (Y/N) stared right into his eyes with pure fear and realization, "That timer counts down to tomorrow evening, and my show I've been practicing for is the same day. Are they using me to cover up their act?" He couldn't get into her head, but her face was easy to read. She felt frightened, afraid to now know what her future could turn into. A feeling slightly built up in his chest, making his hand act on his own to hold hers and comfort her, "Whatever happens tomorrow we will be there to protect you and others. You don't have to be scared of anything with us being there." They both stared at each other, still holding each other's hand lightly, only to release because of (Y/N) smiling softly. "Thank you Loki, and one more thing?" She said. 

       Before she could say anything else, Natasha opened the door. "I think it's better for you to talk to the rest of the team now," she said as Loki and (Y/N) both got up to follow her. Once she was in front of the Avengers, she felt a bit intimidated by the aura of power and confidence emitted from the team. With the littlest information they had, the team and Fury agreed to have them guard the place during the last practice and actual show. Alex had already left minutes ago, but (Y/N) didn't mind that much strangely. After the large discussion, (Y/N) was getting to leave when Loki stopped her by the exit, "You had something else to say?" She smiled at him with warmth. Walking up close to him, she whispered quietly, "I don't think you're a monster, I think you're a misunderstood hero." Not a witty one liner, or comeback came out of his mouth when she said that. He knew she was lying for sure, but it sounded genuine from her, like she knew him already or something. She walked out to leave him stunned and confused by her comment, but also his own reaction to her mere words. He was better then that, she was doing something to him....right?

    Whatever was happening, it was apparent that she was smarter then the average human. A little part of him respected her for that, he wouldn't say it out loud though.