Loki Laufeyson Fanfiction (Marvel)

Chapter 14

The little show in the training room was the talk of that day. Clint buzzed by at some point congratulating you for kicking Loki's butt. His exact words were.

"I'm proud of you." He said it with a straight face too.

Thor was laughing upon hearing what went down. You'd think he'd be a little more concerned about his brother.

The day might have had a rough start, but it didn't end that bad. The sun goes down, and you're tucked into your bed, but your thoughts won't allow you the comfort of sleep. Your eyes shift to the lamp on your night stand. You stare at it for a few seconds, and before long, it's levitating just above the wooden surface. You smile in the dim light, allowing it to drop back unto the top.

There's a quiet knock on your bedroom room. You almost don't hear it. But you move from your bed, heading to open the door. When you do, you see Loki and he appears to be about to walk away. He raises his head in surprise.

"(Y/N)!"

"Loki." He sends you an awkward smile.

"Did I wake you?"

"No, I couldn't sleep."

"Neither can I." That would explain his impromptu visit.

"Do you want to come in?" It's somewhat of a whisper.

"Yes." So you step aside for him to enter. Flicking on the light, Loki expects to see your hands on the switch, but you grin. "You're learning to control your powers." you nod, the door shutting on it's own behind you. It's a funny sight to see Loki in anything other than his usual emerald outfit. He's presently wearing a plain green t-shirt and a pair of dark sweatpants.

"How's your back?" It couldn't have been comfortable when you slammed him to that wall.

"I survived an attack from the hulk, a simple shove won't cause too much of a damage."

"Heh, you are a god after all. "

"Exactly."

The quietness settles.

"Do you know why I was so infuriated when you said those words to me?" you gulp.

"No."

"It's because out of all of these midgardians, you're the only one who looked at me as if I could really change."

"Loki.."

"My brother, although I've betrayed him so many times, he still has faith in me. A part of me hates that because deep down I deserve no such sympathies. I deserved to be hated, and alone. All I've ever done was cause pain to the ones that have loved me. My father, my brother...my mother. I'm a magnet for chaos. That's my legacy."

"Then I guess my job is to prove you wrong." He looks over, so many emotions apparent on his face. But there's just one that strikes you right in the heart. It's the adoration, or care.

"I don't think anyone deserves to be alone. Especially not you. "

It's true, he made some mistakes, and did some things he'd never be able to take back. But that wasn't the end.

"Let's make a bargain."

A bargain?" You lift your pinky with a smile.

"If I become a hero, then you do too."

"That's ridiculous why on earth would I even consider-"

"Loki." He rolls his eyes.

"What am I getting out of this bargain, surely you don't think I'd agree to such a request without some kind of incentive. "

Always working an angle.

"Fine, what do you want?" You aren't sure you can offer anything of interest to him. You certainly don't have a planet for him to rule, or a throne to claim. He steps closer, and now that he's standing directly in front of you, that look in his eyes feels amplified. His eyes search yours.

"Can I have you.."

"W-What?"

Maybe you heard that wrong.

"What I want is you. "

Not a falter in his voice, or color in his cheeks.

"Loki I..we...I.." Damn, you can't even speak. You see the caution when he lifts his hands, and it's not to link your pinkies, he cups your cheek and your knees feel like they'd give out at any second. He appears content, maybe it's because he expected a far different response. One in which you push him away and tell him that it'll never happen. Looking at you, he can see that you're just as smitten as he is. And it gives him hope. If you can care for someone like him, someone who's made so many bad choices in his life, then he'll be a hero any day.

You lick your lips, and Loki's eyes follow. His thumb brushes your cheek, and you're breathless when he leans in.

The lightbulb from your lamp bursts and you jump. Loki looks at it, then back at you with a grin.

"Sorry.." you mumble. Loki merely shakes his head chuckling.