My Trickster (Loki X Fem Reader)

Chapter 4 - Fake Smiles

I hadn't seen Loki for a few days but....I craved his touch.

Most of my time had to be spent with Thor...Odin said we have to get "used" to being around each other all the time.

As much as I loved Thor, he was cocky and arrogant.

I honestly couldn't be with him forever.

Loki can be an asshole...but he shows me his emotions. His soft side.

"Y/N...would you like to take a walk through the gardens?" Thor asks as we sit in the library.

"Why can't we read?" I ask.

"I-Uh-"

"You don't like reading....I remember." I roll my eyes. "Why don't you go for a walk...and I stay and read."

"But my father-"

"Yeah....I know." I shut my book and stand. "Let's go."

Our arms link together as we walk through the halls, I turn to see Loki standing in the shadows. I mouth: "Help me." As I pass, Loki only smirks and walks away.

Thor smiles down at me as we walk through the gardens. "I was thinking about our time after we are married...you could move into my quarters next-"

"Wait what?" I stop him.

"We have to talk about-"

"I don't want to talk about it right now." I interrupt him.

"Y/N I know you do not want this...I do not either but we have to do this. For Asgard. For my father."

"I'm sorry Thor...but I cannot love you in that way. I see you as my brother." I shake my head.

"Then we must find a way..." He looks away as we sit on a small stone bench.

"I'm sorry Thor." I sigh.

"No...I feel the same way. Your my little sister...nothing more. If we can't find a way then...I will do whatever I can to make you comfortable." Thor holds my hand.

"Thank you Thor." I smile softly.

Thor reaches up and softly holds onto the side of my face, I lean into his touch and sigh. "My father is coming." He whispers. "You are so enchanting." He says loudly.

I could see Odin standing aside with Frigga, watching us. "My prince, you flatter me." I blush.

"I see you two are adjusting well with the engagement." Odin steps up to us.

I force a smile, "We are." I nod.

"You are glowing today, Y/N." Frigga smiles and caresses my cheek. "You both look very happy."

"Thank you, mother." Thor smiles.

I look over to see Loki watching, I instantly remove my hands from Thor's and stand. I hold onto Odin's hands and smile, "We were talking about the wedding and we both think it would be best to have it after Thor is crowned king. We could fit my ceremony with the wedding." I smile.

Odin slightly nods, "If that is what you wish. I'll have it arranged the week after you are crowned, my son." Odin nods.

"We'll have your dress fitting in a couple days." Frigga smiles as they wave and walk off.

"That was smart." Thor smiles.

"Buys us time." I nod. I frown as I notice Loki was gone.
"Thor I think I may return to my chambers." I stand.

"Let me walk you back."

"No..no I'm okay. Thank you." I softly touch his cheek.

I turn and walk alone into the palace, I smile as the guards nod at me, making their usual rounds.

I stop as I hear a loud voice coming from the library, "It's not fair! She should have a choice in who she marries!" It was Loki...he was screaming.

"Loki...calm down." I could hear Frigga.

"No! This is not right! She doesn't love him!" Loki yells, I could hear a book being slammed down.

"She seemed alright outside." Frigga says calmly.

"I could tell it pained her to lie...to fake a smile." Loki's voice breaks.

I quickly walk down the hall, I couldn't listen anymore.

He did care about me.