The Love Of Mischief

Chapter 7

After walking from my locker to the courtyard as my life depended on it. I arrived first at the courtyard. With only a few minutes to spare. The air was cool. But my hands were clammy with sweat.
"Why am I so nervous?" I mumbled to myself as I went over to the rose bush. I caressed the largest one. Running my fingertips over its delicate petals. Even after a few weeks, I still found myself smiling at the roses.

I heard movement behind me. As I spun around, I tensed up. But relaxed instantly. Because leaning against a stone pillar, Was Loki. A smile came upon my face. I didn't realize how happy I was to see Loki. The moonlight reflected in his eyes, making them look like they were shiny emeralds. I think someone knocked the wind out of me.
"Hello, Amelia" Loki spoke.
"Hello Loki," I bobbed my head. Trying to catch my breath.
"At least you dropped the title part" Loki smiled "I hope I didn't keep you waiting that long"
"Not at all. I thought I was running late"
"Well, You did have to deal with my brother and the warrior three" Loki walked towards me.
"Yes, Well someone had to bring them down a peg or too"
"I still stand by my comment. You should run our army" Loki chuckled.
"And as I said earlier, I am sure many would like that" I rolled my eyes. I could hear Loki click his tongue.
"I wouldn't mind you being my commanding officer" Loki smirked. I could feel myself blushing.
"Other than since when do you listen to orders. I don't really know how to respond to that comment" I stuttered. Loki was stood at least a foot away from me so I sat on the stone bench "The stars look beautiful tonight" I said, seeing how the stars twinkled under the moonlight. I did love looking at the star each night. I always hoped to see a shooting star.
"I agree but they aren't as beautiful as you," Loki commented. I felt as if my heart was in my chest.
"So why did you wish for me to meet you tonight?" Avoiding the comment.
"I have something I wish to tell you" Loki looked into my eyes.
"And that is?" I put my hands behind my back.
"Over the last few weeks, Something has happened to me. Something that is very peculiar and I don't understand it"
"Okay" Loki grabbed me by the shoulders.
"Things like this don't happen to me. After all, I'm the monster that adults tell their children about at night time" Loki seemed reluctant to share this detail. I placed my hands on his forearms.
"I know the stories. I do know that you are a Frost Giant. They do not scare me and more importantly, You do not scare me"
"They don't?" Loki spoke with a whisper, "I... I don't scare you?" His eyes were wide with a mix of fear and relief. I shook my head.
"No, You don't scare me"
"I can't tell you how much easier that makes this"
"Makes what easier?" I was still so confused.
"Things like this, Don't come easy for me. But with you, Things just fall into place" Loki's hands ran down from my shoulders to my hands.
"I don't understand" I sighed.
"What I am trying to say is" Loki bit his lip. He looks me in the eyes "I think that I am in love with you" Loki whispered. I was startled to see tears well in his eyes and trickle down his cheeks.
"You're in love with me?" I said in disbelief. My useless self had attracted a God. Elena is going to kill me.
"Very much so"
"Why me?" I whispered "I don't have anything to offer you. I never have" Her heart broke with his words and she struggled to think of a way to explain. He lets one of my hands go. His pointer finger under my chin and his thumb holding me in place.
"I love you because you are you. That's all I ever wanted" he whispered.
"I am nothing but an ant"
"In your eyes, you should be nothing less than a goddess, as you are in mine" Loki whispered "I want you to be mine forever"
"I'm not good enough for you. You deserve someone brilliant" I whispered. Looking into Loki's green eyes.
"Oh, my sweet Amelia. I knew the moment that I saw you in my arms that you were the one who I wanted. I can no longer deny the allure you hold over me, Even if I wanted to" He whispered "Please tell me that you feel the same. Do I occupy even a tiny sliver of your beautiful mind? I ask this because you have taken over mine completely. You are what lights even the darkest parts of me" I was near enough a puddle at this moment.
"Loki," I barely whispered.
"Do you have any idea the power you possess over me when you say my name?" Loki blinked slowly.
"Loki," I licked my lips.
"My dark and twisted thoughts have been replaced by the sounds of you angel vocals. I can't help but stare into your eyes. I can't help but wonder if your arms offer the safety that I crave. Or how soft your lips are. I really could go on forever"
"Loki," My heart was racing "What are you asking of me?"
"Amelia, Please, Will you be mine?" His thumb stroked my chin gently.
"You know, This isn't a responsible use of our time and resources" I don't know why I said this. Think my mind was still in head maid mode. Think I was trying to make light of it all. I licked my lips again. I wanted to say yes but I was scared. Not of Loki but I was scared of being in love. I didn't quite believe that he was telling the truth. All I could hear in the back of my mind, Was Elena.
"But this is a responsible use of my time and resources" Loki replied with a smile.
"What are you going to do?" I questioned.
"This" He leaned down slightly "May I?" He whispered. I nodded and Loki claimed my lips with a soft kiss. I froze on the spot. Loki took a step back. His face dropped and he looked heartbroken "I'm sorry. I should not have done that. I should go" He went to walk away. Cursing to himself. I snapped back to reality.
"Loki," I stuttered. Without thinking, My hands moved from my back. Rushing after him, I grabbed Loki by the wrist. I spun him around to face me. My hands then found themselves wrapped in Loki's thick black hair. Kissing him back.