unexpected (Lokixreader)

Chapter 12 - In which you learn more about your magic

A/N- When I first started this, I had never really written anything before, and now going back, I see how far I've come! I still have a long way to go in becoming a better writer, but I hope if you've stuck around this far, you can see some progress :)

In the center of the room, stood a long table, fit for at least fifteen people. There was a large chair at the head which you assumed was for Odin. On the right of his chair sat Frigga, with Thor next to her. Loki led you to two empty seats across from them. He pulled out your chair and you took your seat.

"Hello dear", Frigga said as you sat down.

"Hello", you said and smiled at her.

Loki went around the table and kissed her cheek before taking his seat next to you.

Odin was nowhere to be found, but no one seemed to notice. Looking down at the table settings, your nerves started to rise. There were too many forks and spoons in front of you, and you had no idea which to use.

Turning to Loki, you nudged him to get his attention.

"How am I supposed to know which utensil to use?" you whispered.

"Just watch me and copy whichever I use"

Just then, four people walked over to Thor and greeted him loudly. Thor stood up to hug each one of them and then turned to introduce you.

"Y/N, I'd like you to meet Fandral, Hogun, Volstagg, and of course the good Lady Sif"

You stood to greet them, and were shocked when they each hugged you.

"They are all my very best friends", Thor smiled.

After what felt like forever, Odin finally appeared. Everyone stood and bowed before he took his seat.

You could feel Loki's demeanor change with Odin's presence and sensed the tension between them.

Throughout the courses, everyone made small talk except Loki. He kept quiet during the whole meal and not once did Odin even acknowledge him.

Thor was too preoccupied with talking to his friends to pay much attention to Loki either. You tried to get Loki to engage, but his replies were short and dismissive.

Odin barely spoke more than a few words, but every time he did, Loki tensed up.

When dessert finally rolled around, you were eager to get back to your room. Thor and the warriors three were all very drunk by now, which earned them eye rolls from both Lady Sif and Frigga. They were getting too loud for Frigga's liking, so she shooed them off to go have fun elsewhere.

Odin excused himself as well and departed the room. Loki's jaw unclenched a bit and he seemed to relax now that it was only you and his mother.

Frigga sighed.

"Now that their gone, tell me about yourself"

"There's not much to tell really, I grew up in a small town with my mom and brother, but I've been living with the Avengers for the past few months"

Frigga was listening intently to what you had to say, you could already tell how kind she was.

"Ah yes, Thor has told me all about the Avengers. What about your father?"

You hesitated, you didn't like to talk about him.

"I'm not sure what there is to say about him, he left when I was ten"

Loki shifted next to you and you realized you had never told him that. You saw him glance at you out of the corner of your eye and you pretended not to notice.