The Love Of Mischief

Chapter 51

Two pink lines glared up at me from the pregnancy test in my hands. The initial shock had faded, and now I was trying to wrap my head around the reality of the situation. I had no idea how anyone was going to react. How Loki was going to react?
"Are there still some reasons why I may be displaying the symptoms of pregnancy without actually being pregnant. I mean this can not be right" I stared at the test. I can't be pregnant. We were careful.
"Miss Amelia, You have done 4 tests now and all are positive" Doctor Lawson sighed as she leaned against the door frame "You are indeed pregnant. You are not doing any more tests"
"And you are absolutely sure?" With a sigh, I dropped the second, Third and fourth pregnancy tests into the bin and tucked the first one into my pocket. Doctor Lawson handed me some mints as well.
"Miss Amelia, I think 4 tests are proof enough. Along with the morning sickness."
"Speaking of that, Is that ever going to go away" I placed a hand over my stomach.
"Nausea moves on quickly. Normally around the beginning of the second trimester" Doctor Lawson spoke as I walked out of the bathroom "Right, So let's meet up in a few more weeks, If we worked this out right then you should be no more than 4 weeks. So here is the date for your next appointment. Are you going to tell him?" The doctor handed me a piece of paper which I put straight into my pocket.
"I will. When I get the courage to" I sighed. I hope Loki reacts the way I think he will.
"I understand. Here is a prescription for some tablets that should help with the sickness. They won't make it go away completely but will help ease it" She handed me another piece of paper "And congratulations"
"Thank you doctor" I smiled as I took the paper and left the office.

"So what did the doctor say?" Loki asked the moment he saw me. I sighed as I handed my prescription note over to the lady behind the desk.
"Just sickness. Should pass soon. These tablets should help ease it but won't get rid of it" I held the bag up "Where Lord Fandral?"
"They took him up about 10 minutes ago. He thought he died and gone to heaven when two nurses came to collect him"
"Typical" I rolled my eyes. The nurse came back with the tablets.
"Come on. Home time. You need to rest"
"It's only sickness. People throw up all the time" I put my hand in my pocket. My eyes went wide as I felt the test.
"Well, some people don't have a wedding in a week" Loki wrapped his arm around my shoulders. I leaned into his side.
"I guess your right"

On the way home, We stopped off at the fruit shop and got some strawberries (I suddenly had a craving for them)
"These are so sweet" I exclaimed as I happily munched on a big strawberry. At least I can keep these down. Loki chuckled.
"They do look rather nice for this time of year" Loki took one and ate it "Hmm. These are sweet. Should have got more"
"Least I can keep it down"

"Amelia, Are you sure you are okay. I am not used to seeing you so ill" Loki spoke as I walked over to the couch and curled up in a ball. I let out a grunt and nodded my head, making Loki shake his head with a laugh. Taking a seat beside me, Loki wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me close to his chest. He pressed a gentle kiss to the top of my head. I tipped my head back to peek up at him. I smiled at him.
"I'm okay," I whispered as I flopped a little more so my head was in his lap. Loki stroked my wild hair "Just tired. Throwing up takes it out of you"
"Why don't you go lay down for a little bit?" Loki nodded his head slowly as he brushed a strand of hair behind my ear and smiled.
"Will you join me?" I looked up at him with a half-smile as she lifted her brow.
"I have a couple more papers to sign for the wedding, but as soon as I'm done, I'll join you. Sound like a deal?" Loki chuckled, nodding his head. I shook my head slowly as I pushed myself off the couch. Walking behind the sofa, leaned down and pressed a kiss to his lips.
"Deal" I sighed as I made my way over to the bed and pretty much crash there and then.

After god knows how long, I woke up to the familiar weight of Loki's arms wrapped around my waist. His face nuzzled into my shoulder. I smiled as I gently pulled his arms off me and went to the loo. I pushed the door shut. I still had the test and paper with me so I quickly hid the papers in my monthly item drawer (That's what Loki calls it). I know I am going to have to tell him. I stared at the white stick.
*KNOCK*KNOCK*
"Amelia?" Loki's called out sleepily. He opened the door and I dropped the test on the floor "Are you okay? Have you thrown up again?"
"No, darling. Just peeing" I shot up and adjusted my dress. I quickly flushed the loo. Loki was rubbing his eyes as he stood at the door. I smiled softly at my sleepy God "You should go back to bed" I said as I washed my hands. Kicking the test towards the toilet.
"I wanted to make sure you were okay" Loki yawned.
"If I wasn't then I would have woken you" I dried my hands and gently pushed Loki back into the bedroom. Forgetting about the test. I will have to grab it later "Now come on. We still have some time before dinner so more sleeping" We both fell back onto the bed.
"I won't argue with that" Loki grinned as I snuggled into his side.

"Amelia?" I heard someone speak.
"Hmm?" I opened one eye lazily. I rolled onto my back and Loki wasn't there. I sat up and spotted Loki at the end of the bed with his arms behind him "Loki? Are you okay" I rubbed my eyes.
"Oh, I am fine. Just kind of wondering what was going on with you. Anything new? Any big news? Things like that"
"Urm, no?" I looked at him oddly.
"Are you sure, Darling? Is there nothing you need to talk about?" He cleared his throat.
"Urm, Not that I know off" I shrugged as I crawled off the bed.
"Really?" Loki rocked back and forth on his heels.
"Yeah pretty sure" I walked around him and went to the bathroom.

I pushed the door behind me and went to grab the test, Only it wasn't there.
"No, No, No. Where is it?" I whispered.
"Are you okay in there?" Loki shouted. I took a few deep breaths as I stood up.
"Yeah, I'll be out in a minute" I replied. I took one last look around the floorI waited a few seconds and flushed the loo.

"So, We better get ready and head down for dinner," I said as I strolled out of the bathroom. I looked in the mirror and tried to tame my hair. I spotted Loki was still in the same spot. His hands are still behind him.
"We can do that in a minute" Loki tilted his head.
"Okay" I looked at the god with confusion as I spun around "Loki, are you okay?"
"Me? Oh, I am fine" Loki's face was unreadable. When he has this face, I get nervous and worried "What about you? Got anything to tell me?"
"No" I pouted as I shook my head.
"Are you sure that you have got nothing to tell me?" Loki's face was blank "Nothing at all" I shook my head. Loki then sighed and his hands came out from behind him. Holding the pregnancy test "So what's this then?"
"Loki," I said, taking a step closer to him. Loki held his left hand up.
"Are you planning on terminating the pregnancy? Is that why you didn't tell me?" Loki stared at the test.
"Loki, How could you even think that?" I frowned. I will admit that I felt a little angry but I could understand the reason behind his questions.
"How could I not? You took this test and did not tell me"
"I was scared to say anything. I wasn't sure how you would react. I know you said you wanted children but you also wanted to wait till after the wedding"
"How is this possible?" he said, mostly to himself "We were so careful"
"Conception is only 98% effective" I sighed. Loki started pacing. He started to freak out.
"So you're... You're...?" Loki asked as he walked up to me.
"I'm pregnant, Loki" I grabbed his hand and placed it on my stomach. I saw his eyes widen. He just stood there, staring at me "Say something"
"You're pregnant" He whispered.
"With your child" I nodded. He dropped to his knees and he quickly wrapped his arms around me, crying happily. He started kissing my stomach. Which tickled so I giggled loudly.
"The test was real?" he cried. I ran my hands over his hair "You're pregnant?"
"Yes. I am pregnant with your child" I nodded as Loki shot to his feet.
"Tell me again" Loki whispered as he placed his forehead on mine.
"I am pregnant with your child"
"Again"
"You are going to be a father" I smiled.
"Again"
"I am carrying your child"
"Say it again"
"Loki, How many more times do you need to hear that I am pregnant?" I wanted to cross my arms but Loki was far too close for me to do so.
"Just trying to get my head around it" Loki kept his hands on my stomach "So the throwing up?"
"Is just unwelcomed morning sickness" I smiled "And do you know what else?"
"What else? Do not tell me there are twins in there! I might indeed faint this time"
"Oh, you silly God. No, there are no twins in here" I smiled. I then clicked my fingers "Hey, I just realised that finally, the Norse Legends are going to be true. You are finally a Father" I smiled. Loki grinned as his lips smashed against mine. His hands placed on either side of my face "And it won't be an animal. Even if the little one's father can be a beast"
"Only in certain situations" Loki smirked. his hands finally leaving my face "I love you"
"I love you too" I was suddenly cut off by a pair of strong arms wrapping around me.
"I swear, Here and now. I will protect you both with my life" Loki held up his pinky as he made his promise. As I smiled, I hooked my pinky around his.