A New York Secret

Chapter Forty Three

The color drained from Loki's face at the thought that his mother might have heard any part of their activities. "Just a minute!" He said, sounding panicked. He quickly got out of bed, moving Emily from his chest, and frantically found his pants. "I had no idea she was visiting." He told Emily as he pulled his sweats on.

Emily covered her mouth, trying to hide the fact she was chuckling. "I didn't either." She sat up in the middle of the bed, wrapped in the blanket Loki had covered them with.

Loki stumbled a few times while trying to get his legs into the sweats. "Do you want to clean up before you come out?"

"I can, yeah. I don't think sex hair would be the best way to meet your mom," Emily answered.

"That actually wouldn't matter much." Loki chuckled. "If you want to come out with me, that's also fine."

Emily's face reddened in a crimson blush. "I don't know Loki," she murmured.

"It's entirely up to you darling." Loki said truthfully. "I want you to be comfortable." 

"I think I'll clean up first, find some clean clothes," Emily answered softly.

Loki walked over to the bed and leaned down to give Emily a soft kiss. "Darling, she already approves of you. Please relax."

"I know she does. It's just different to actually meet her. I have butterflies," Emily replied.

Loki nodded. "I understand. Just be yourself darling. Everything is going to be fine."

Emily leaned up and captured Loki's lips in a quick kiss. "Go and greet your mother and brother," she said softly, her lips brushing against his. "I won't be long."

Loki leaned closer to kiss Emily again. "Come join us when you're ready." He said, then pressed another quick kiss to her lips. Turning, he left the room to go see his mother and brother.

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Thor sat on the living room couch with a wide smile as he watched Loki walk out of the bedroom. "Mother is in the common room. I told her I would come to retrieve you. I'm glad I did not let her come with me."

"Thank you brother." Loki said, relieved. "This is a very awkward time for a visit." He chuckled.

"I was telling mother that it is Yule here on Midgard and she wanted to come and visit you for the holiday," Thor explained.

"That is nice of her. Can we go see her now?" Loki asked, excited to see his mother.

"If you would like. Or would you like to wait for Miss Emily?" Thor asked.

"She is going to get cleaned up then meet us." Loki replied.

Thor stood and nodded. "Alright then. I am sure mother will be happy to see you. She asks of you a lot."

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Loki took a deep breath as he stood outside of the common area. The last time I saw her in person all we did was fight. I hope this will go differently. He took one final deep breath and walked into the common area. "Mother?"

Frigga stopped her conversation with Clint and turned at the sound of her name. She grinned widely as she spotted her youngest son standing before her in a simple shirt and a pair of baggy pants. "Loki, it's so good to see you."

Loki rushed forward and hugged his mother tightly. "I've missed you so much." He said, muffled against her shoulder.

"I've missed you too, my son," Frigga replied softly. She returned his tight embrace and ran one hand through his hair. "It feels good to hold you again."