A Thousand Years- Thorki

Chapter 20

The late autumn air blows outside, unheard under the sound of the saw. Thor sits next to me as the nurse removes the cast.

Once finished, the nurse instructs "Take it easy. Follow instructions. Resume physical therapy."

I give a weak smile, before stepping off the table and taking a few steps. The nurse explains "Your ankle might feel a little weak for awhile. It's purely because the cast has limited your range of motion. Physical therapy will help strengthen your ankle muscles."

I nod and Thor gives me a look. I narrow my gaze at him and sigh "Thor would like to know when we can have a bit of fun."

She blushes, softly, before moving to the chart "You can start, now, but take it very slow. Don't dive in, feet first."

I give a short nod, before looking to Thor "You could have just asked, love."

He hums, before checking his phone "You have class in an hour." I hum, before he hands over my shoe.

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After class, as I pack my book bag, my mobile buzzes. When I pick it up, I find it's Detective Mobius. I look to Thor and order "Wait for me outside."

He gives a short nod and I answer with a short "Hello?"

"Loki?" Mobius asks and I hum "Loki, I don't mean to freak you out, but..." it feels like my lungs collapse as he states "They've decided to fight this in court. But we will not let them win."

I take in a shakey breath and he states "To fight them, we're going to need your testimony."

I take in a deep breath, before asking "When do we start?"

He's silent for a moment, before speaking softly "The court date is on Monday. We'll need to go over your performance in court. Is there anyway you can come in to speak with our ADA?"

I clear my throat and state "I'm on my way."

When I step out of class, Thor smiles at me "Ready for my class?"

I give a weak smile "I'm probably just going to head back to the dorm and take a nap."

"You sure?" He asks and I nod, before he asks "Do you want me to walk with you?"

I shake my head and state "I'll be fine."

As I continue to walk him to class, he asks "Who called you?"

I furrow my brow and lie "Wrong number." He hums and I give him a kiss, before starting towards the tube.

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When I walk into the station, Mobius spots me and waves me over from his desk. As he hangs up his call, he looks to me and asks "How are you doing, kid?"

I furrow my brow and ask "Can you do me a favor?"

He looks me over, before asking "What's up?"

I take in a deep breath and explain "My father left me at a fire station when I was a babe. I was then given to a couple who abused me." He cocks an eyebrow to me and I sigh "I just want to know why he did it. Why he left me there, defenseless."

He takes in a deep breath and asks "You want me to find your father?"

I give a short nod and he sighs "I'll look into it. See what I can find. Might take me awhile."

I give a tired smile "I've waited nineteen years. I can wait awhile longer."

He gives a charmed smile, before asking "What would you like to say to him?"