Triangle of Three

Chapter 11

Lokis POV***

She busted through the door. I just kept flipping through the channels waiting for her to explode. I could feel through the link all the emotions she's been feeling since she left. This should be interesting. 

"Loki, I want to date Steve. I don't want to be fuck buddies that share a link." She was panting. I could feel her panic and worry in the link.

I had no idea what to say I thought we were staying fuckbuddies.. when did she get feelings for Steve and switch it up. Who has she been talking to? Wanda? Did Steve put her up to this? She is so hot. Did I lose her to Steve? She stops a whole ass room when she walks in, with her on my arm we would have been unstoppable. You are a dumbass, Loki. This was your in. Wait why am I worried. It's not like they are going to go get married tonight. You could win her heart and convince her to turn dark later on. We could take over not only the earth but Asgard. Her power is limitless we would be a powerful force!

She hung her head snapping me out of my power daze realizing she's been waiting for an answer for about ten minutes now..

Josies POV**

I wonder what he is thinking about. I look at him, he is deep in thought? I wonder why we were just fuck buddies. I don't see why he would have an issue. Perfect Josie you ruined another possible friendship thinking with your vagina. "Loki, forget it, " he got up off the bed and made his way over to me. I kept talking "I realize I just sprung this on you in the middle of nowhere. I shouldn't have acted on impulse. it was.."

He smashed his lips to mine, biting my bottom lip and sucking it before he released me "Josie. You really do think too much. I have no issue releasing you to the Captian but just know I did catch little feelings. I won't back down either."

With that, he kissed the top of my head and walked out of my room like nothing happened. I stood there for a moment. Well, that was easier than I thought. Although the part of him fighting for me was umm strange. I called his phone "Hey Loki I am going to end the link ok.. so don't freak when you feel a subtle prick."

"Of course Josie, go for it I'm ready."

I hung up and ended the link. It was a shock for me. I fell onto the bed. I have felt Loki and his emotions for two years. Even having a direct link to his heart. I never felt anything more than friends. It is always been steve. I laid in my bed staring at the ceiling. Fuck what if Steve doesn't want anything to do with me. I looked over at my clock it was 3:40 am. I really need to get some sleep. I closed my eyes for some really necessary sleep.

Steves POV**

I woke up at seven I never really liked to sleep. Ever since Bucky died I don't sleep through the night anymore. I have my own nightmares of letting him die. I also have dreams about someone else who I'm still mad went on a suicide mission to prove she's a strong avenger. Actually, she's just reckless, but I'm in love with her. She is a bright light and I know we all need her here. God, I should have never told her how I felt it messed up our whole friendship and now I can't even talk to her about my nightmares causing more to happen. I need to find her today and apologize. I'm hoping she will take me back as her friend.

I got my grey joggers and white t-shirt on with my all-white nikes. I wear this every morning and go for a jog. Usually, Josie is with me. This is the one thing we have always done together every morning. I got to the kitchen it was unusually quiet usually vision, banner and Tony are already up. Something is weird today. Just then Zemo walked in "Hi, is Josie coming down soon?" what the hell?

"Zemo? why are you here? and no um haven't seen Josie in about a day."

He looked at me confused "Really? You two always go for runs every morning even after she almost dies you both are always running. It's comical to watch you struggle against her though." He laughed and continued when he saw my impatient stare "Ahh yes well Tony called me. Again I'm shocked you don't know. It's about Josie.." he trailed off.

"Ok? Why didn't anyone tell me!" I was furious. I understand her not talking to me but Tony? Is everyone taking sides now?

He shrugged his shoulders "My guess is it was a secret and I shouldn't have told you that much soo oops." with that he turned around and left me in the kitchen alone. I smashed my fist on the counter and cracked it.

"Great, Cap thanks. For an old man, you have no respect for my marble counters."

I turned to Tony pissed off "Why didn't anyone tell me about Zemo coming for Josie? What is even going on?"

He turned to me looking like he could care less about this conversation "Look, Josie and I had a conversation last night well moring I guess I don't know it was one in the morning. she opened up to me because you shut her out. You didn't hear that from me though." He turned and left me alone with my thoughts. Did I really push her away that bad? I should have never told her I love her. What the hell was I thinking.

I ran out to the lake and started my run. All I wanted to do was run fast, hard, and forget everything. Suprise I couldn't. I kept thinking about her talking to other people but for me about her issues. I am supposed to be the one she confides in. I am supposed to be her best friend and I let my selfish feelings get in the way.

"On your left!" I turn to see her pass me in slow motion. Was I really that slow? She didn't even look back at me. She is absolutely gorgeous. I really fucked up.

I started to pick up my pace. Every time we ran I always let her win or beat me. Mostly did it so I could watch her victory dance it was adorable. I was at her side now she kept looking forward. "Josie, I fucked up," I had tears in my eyes.

"If you beat me in this final lap all is forgiven." I looked over at her she was smiling at me.. shes smiling? I have been the worst friend to her and now she's smiling?

"Deal." I knew I could beat her. Did I want to win that easily though? She started to pick up her pace and I did too. I passed her running as fast as I could. I didn't hear her footsteps anymore. I didn't think I was going that fast. I got to the sliding doors of the porch and looked behind me. she was stopped by the lake. she didn't even try to beat me.. she wanted me to win.. does this mean we are really ok?

she ran over to me smiling "looks like you won steve how crazy. Blew me away."

"You didn't even try... I am so sorry Josie. I should have never said what I did. I was a bad friend. When I heard other people knowing things before me it was a shock at how bad I fucked up. I can't live without our friendship. I can lose feelings and be the old steve you knew."

Did she look sad? "Where is Loki? Usually, he's shouting from your balcony at how your ass looks while we run." I laughed and she didn't. I scrunched up my eyebrows "Did something happen between you two?"

"I um.. yeah. We don't share the link anymore."

Out of reflex, I grabbed her hand "Josie are you ok? Did he break it? If so I'll go break him."

she laughed it was like a melody that I play in my head all day "As much as I would love to watch that, I was the one who broke it. It was a mutual breaking if you will." she smiled at me I realized she was telling the truth. Makes me wonder why.

"Alright as long as you are ok then I'm ok." she went to say something else and tony walked out.

"Sorry to interrupt whatever this weird interaction is, Josie, Zemo is waiting for you. Also, there's a party tonight."

Again with the parties.