[CONTAINS SMUT] ❗️18+❗️
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Y/n was no more than a maid. Not for a wealthy family but rather The Royal Family. her status was low, she was only ever in the kitchens or avoiding the royals to clean the palace at whatever ungodly hour she was needed.
...
"How was it last night?" Bjorn tosses the vegetables into the pan.
"It was such fun! Prince Loki joined after a while, and Fandral admitted defeat to my 'frightening intelligence' as he stated,"
"Sir Fandral you mean, respect must be given even in his absence," one of the reoccurring girls scolds.
"Well, he said to just call him Fandral, so did Volstagg, Hogun, Sif and Thor," you smirk at her as jaws drop around the kitchen. "Though Prince Loki hasn't given the privilege to refer to him so casually,"
"How are you so close with them?? You're so... odd!" A girl bursts out.
"Watch your words, Fera," Bjorn warns, looking at the appearing guard, Lucian.
"Don't be so jealous, Fera," a girl mumbles with a glare along with her friends making you smile.
"Oh please, she's so weird! Not even that pretty,"
"Thanks, I feel so loved," cutting out cookie shapes in the dough, they were laid on the sheets.
"Who could love you?" A companion of Fera snickers as you let out a shaky breath, guess fawning turned to jealousy soon.
"Does belittling me bring you so much joy?" your head snaps to her. "Does it inflate your towering ego? Fix the insecurities?"
"Insecurities? You kid yourself," she walks forward to size you up. "The prince could never like nor court a pathetic servant like you,"
"You think my interactions have to do with me wanting to court either of them? I think you forget I merely look for a companion to confine in considering your dull minds care for nothing more than dresses, makeup and jewels," you tip her chin up, pushing her away.
"Don't touch me," she snarls.
"Don't challenge me, Fora,"
"It's Fera,"
"Whatever," you place the cookies in the oven and set a timer. "Oh, Lucian, sorry for the wait, didn't see you there," you wipe away your flour coated hands. "What brings you here?"
"It is not a worry, Y/n, I have just come to deliver this," He held out a book; Alice's adventures in wonderland.
"He lends this?"
"There is a note at the front,"
Dear Y/n,
I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Take this as a gift, a permanent addition to your collection.
Kind regards, Loki Of Asgard
You read this aloud as the girl scoff in offence. "I couldn't possibly, tell him I decline, this book belongs to the Royal Library,"
"He thought you'd say that, he insists, truly, ordered me to refuse to take it back to him," Lucian held his hand behind his back, the other clutching a double tipped spear.
"Fine, if you cannot return it then I will," quickly removing your dirty apron you lay it on an empty counter and walk out the kitchen. "Where can I find him?"
"His chambers,"
"Well then, off we go,"
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"Stop, what is your purpose?" two guards stop you from entering the family quarters.
"His highness, Prince Loki, has left his book in the dining hall, it belongs to the Royal library," your turn the spine to show the label. The two guards look from you to the book. Lucian would have helped get you in but apparently he had other duties.
"Very well, door on the left," the doors open for you.
"Thank you," curtsying one last time you scurry to the golden door and knock rhythmically against it.
"Yes?" Prince Loki looked down to you. "Y/n? What may I help you with,"
"You can start by taking this back,"
He eyes the book with a raised brow. "I told Lucian to refuse you returning it,"
"He said he refused to take it back to you so I said I'll do it myself," you gesture to the book. "I would rather not take from the Royal Library, or be gifted a book from it,"
"Are you certain?"
"Definitely... besides, the merchant comes in a few days, I won't have to wait too long,"
"As you wish," he smiles and takes the book. "And please, call me Loki, I feel we are past formalities,"
"As you wish," you repeat with a smirk. "Good day, Loki,"
"Good day, Y/n," As you were about to leave he halted you. "Wait, I have a question,"
"Go ahead,"
"How do you enjoy the servants quarters? Do you have many friends?"
"Oh, yes, the chamber I was given is quite nice and the others are very sweet, I'm friends with all of them," you smile warmly, hopeful to throw him off.
He hums with a nod. "Alright, enjoy the rest of your day,"
"Thank you, and you too,"
Loki could spot your lie from a mile away, even without the confirmation from disguising as Lucian. Why? That was the question. Why didn't you complain? Report of the teasing that almost made you snap?
He sure would have, though subtly.
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"Mission success," you strode to Lucian who did the same towards you.
"Congratulations, Y/n... though, I hope you told the prince of the harassment in the kitchen?"
"Why would I? I'm being the bigger person," you both walk down the hall. "Anyways, I don't want Fera to lose her job, I wouldn't wish that upon anyone,"
Lucian nods in understanding. "Very well," the guard got a wave goodbye as he turned a corner, his illusion falling. "Very well," he repeats to himself.
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