Perfidious (Loki x fem!reader)

Chapter 13 - Samhain

The team eats the pancakes that you and Loki, though mainly you, made for them. Devouring every last scrap, the hungover team groggily disperses around the common floor. Natasha and Valkyrie seem to be fine, but the same cannot be said about Wanda. You decide to head to the training room with the girls, leaving a sleeping Wanda splayed out across the living room couch.

"So any updates on the Loki, situation?" it had completely slipped your mind that they didn't know about him yet. "You look like you have made up."

"What Loki situation, and yes we talked it out. We're all good now," you scoff as you walk down the hall with them. You and Loki hadn't talked about what you would tell the team, and well, what you are in general. You decide to feign ignorance, it's probably the safest option. Loki wouldn't want to tell anyone, you know that for sure.

"We have been over this Y/N, please tell me you have at least admitted to yourself that you like him," oh you have done a lot more than just that.

"Ok fine, I like him. But my feelings aren't reciprocated, at least in to the same level," you say honestly, not wanting to lie to them entirely.

"Well have you asked him if he does?"

"Oh gods no, why in the name of Danu would I do that."

"Gee I wonder Y/N, it's called being direct," Valkyrie says sarcastically.

"Well it's not like Nat is being very direct with Bruce, and Nat he clearly likes you back." you interject, taking the attention away from yourself. 

"Please for the love of Odin just get with him already," Valkyrie agrees, while walking ahead of the two of you into the training room.

"You know what, I think I will. Maybe then Y/N can take a leaf out of my book," Nat suggests. 

"Ahem anyways girls, it's finally Samhain again. I was wondering if one of you-"

"Nope, you're bringing Loki," Nat interrupts.

"Pardon my asking, but what's Samhain?" Val asks curiously.

"It's the day that all of the protectors adjourn with the King and Queen for the royal assembly, and give an update on the status of their planets," you begin to explain.

"Samhain is the one day of the year, where the bridge from the Otherworld is basically non-existent and your spirit is able to walk between worlds. Spirits of the living and dead roam freely around freely for the night. It's a festival in our culture that has carried over into Earthen culture. People's spirits from all across the galaxy join to drink and celebrate in Inisfáil."

"It sounds amazing, and now I'm jealous that Loki gets to go," Valkyrie says while choosing a weapon.

"I can bring you if you want, Loki can stay here-"

"Oh no, the decision's been made. You're bringing him," Val cuts you off and raises a blade towards you.

"Ugh fine," you agree reluctantly.

Valkyrie encourages you onto the mat to spar her.

"No funny business now Y/N, I'd rather walk out of this session without a hole burned in my shirt." Val teases.

You spar with her, blocking off her offences. Gods you were tired from last night, your back and legs aching when you moved. You lose the battle quite quickly, Nat look at you suspiciously. How does that woman have such a high bullshit radar.

"Y/N, you're off today. That was too easy," Valkyrie says, helping you up off the ground.

"I'm just tired, you know, long night and all."