Heart Attack

Chapter 6

"Oh, most definitely."

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We made our way back to the big ship, and I had split with Loki who wanted to talk to Thor. So I was currently in our room, pouring myself a drink, when I looked up into the mirror and saw Loki teleport right behind me. I smiled weakly, before looking back down at the drinks, my mind reeling from everything I've been through in the short period of time since Thor grabbed my ass from Earth.

"Care if I join you, love?" I heard Loki ask, and I glanced over my shoulder to give him a stronger smile this time, but I had no doubt he noticed my being in deep thought. That man saw everything, though I doubted people truly realized that.

"Loki..." I said quietly, and Loki smiled gently, now clearly sensing that something was eating at me. I twiddled my thumbs, turning to face Loki, suddenly unsure of where we stood. Not because he was acting any differently, but more so because we had the time now to be... whatever this was. Truthfully, it terrified me. Being intimate with someone like I seemed to be with Loki. I'm sure part of that is because we're soulmates, but I think another part of that is because I connect with Loki more than I do with Thor.

"What seems to be troubling you, darling?" Loki asked gently, staying where he was though it was clear he wanted to wrap me up into his arms and comfort me.

|| Loki POV||

She seemed to be anxious about something, and I had an idea as to what could be causing that said anxiety. In truth, I was anxious about the same thing. Intimacy. I never really craved it before I met Phoenix, but now it's as if I can't live without her. That absolutely terrifies me, but in a comforting way, if that even makes any sense. I could tell she wanted space to figure out whatever was bothering her, so until she made any indication for me to come closer, I would stay put, even if it pained me to do so.

"Nothing too significant. I thought you were with Thor?" she asked, and I chuckled giving her a knowing look. She really thought I'd want to spend my time chatting with my rather annoying brother who wanted to know everything, over spending my time with her? I wasn't sure if she was serious about me thinking I was with Thor, or if she was jealous that I was with Thor. Maybe a bit of both, perhaps?

"I'd rather be with you." I said softly, and watched as she looked down at her hands, seemingly more anxious than just moments ago. Whatever was eating at her was clearly something she needed to talk about, but wasn't sure how.

"Thank you." she murmured, fidgeting with one of the alcohol covers. I blinked, not expecting her to thank me. Even more so that I had absolutely no idea for what she was even thanking me about, but whatever she was talking about, it clearly seemed to help her anxiety a bit. She didn't fidget as much with the alcohol cover, and slowly lifted her gaze to meet mine.

"Whatever for?" I found myself asking, wanting to know what was going on through that pretty head of hers. My brain was racking itself trying to think of what she could be thanking me for, and after moments of intense deliberation, it came up empty. I had no damn clue.

"For being my soulmate." she finally said, and I felt myself soften at her words. It also meant that her anxiety was definitely driven by her apprehension about us being soulmates; just like I was. But there was something about her, and I wasn't quite sure it was just the soulmate bond making me feel this way. Phoenix is different, refreshing almost. Most unlike any feminine or masculine being that I've ever met. I connect with her, deeper than just the soulmate bond, and I genuinely appreciate that she understands me so easily.

"Of course, darling. We need to talk, though." I said, before changing the subject to something that I had many questions. She raised an eyebrow, clearly understanding what I wanted to talk about, and I noticed a ghost of a smirk dance on her gorgeous lips. I found myself staring at them, but snapped out of it. I needed to know about the Tesseract first. Then I'd ravish her, because for the love of Frigga, I needed her.