Forever Friends II: Finding Forever

Chapter 12: Odin's Blessing

 You awaken as sunlight fills your room. Feeling Loki's chest steadily rise and fall beneath your head gives you a sense of peace and safety. It is at this moment, you decide that you will never let this man go. If Odin will not bless your relationship, you will go wherever Loki leads you.

You smile up at him, his face illuminated by the sunlight streaming through your window. You let your hand slide up his chest, caressing his face, letting your fingers trail over his lips. Loki's lips slowly form into a smile before his eyes flutter open and look down at you. He bends down, holding your chin in the crook of his pointer finger and thumb. He brings his lips softly to yours, kissing you so sweetly.

The two of you lay quiet for the next few moments, enjoying each other's presence and the sound of the birds outside of the palace. A soft scent of roses blows through your open window with a cool breeze that causes the white linen curtains to billow inward.

You sigh and take a deep breath, hoping Thor's talk with Odin somehow altered his decision against you and Loki. You do not wish to leave Asgard, especially if Carol and Fandral will be living here. Your mind is mulling over these thoughts so intently that you do not notice Loki watching you closely.

"My dear, Y/N," Loki whispers, causing you to look up at him, "I know that I can read thoughts, my love, but I do wish you would confide in me when your mind is at war as it is now." He looks into your eyes, his brow creasing slightly, "I will never leave you again. Where we go, we go together. As for Carol, she will not let anything or anyone come between the two of you- this includes Odin."

You smile up at him, "I'm sorry, Lohk. I just..." You shake your head, "I meant what I said to Odin. I've lost too much over the course of my life. I refuse to lose you as well."

You smile and kiss him softly before you climb out of the bed. He follows shortly as you move to the bathroom.

The two of you get into the shower. You allow his hands to roam over your body as his lips graze your neck. You block everything else out and the two of you make love, sweet and sensual in the shower- touching, kissing, and exploring while soft moans escape you both. The sounds of his groans always excite you and send you over the edge. When he feels your body grip him, your moans cause him to go over the edge as well.

He carefully helps you out of the shower and his gently strong hands help dry you off. You watch him lovingly as he dries your body, leaving kisses as he moves the towel over your legs, arms, breasts, abdomen, back, and butt. He ends with kisses on your lips before quickly drying himself off.

You go and pick out a simple blue dress and tie it around you, "Lohk... I think we should speak with your mother and Odin. We shouldn't linger here under false pretenses. I won't pretend that I don't love you nor will I encourage the people to disrespect their king's wishes."

Loki takes your hands after pulling on a pair of trousers, "I will speak with Odin if you wish."

You shake your head. "No, I need to talk to him. I have to apologize for the way I spoke to him yesterday if I ever wish to return to visit Carol should we have to leave... but I need you with me," your voice trails off into a soft whisper.

Loki smiles softly, "Meet me in the throne room in 15 minutes. I will gather him and Mother there." He smiles and kisses your forehead as you nod.

Loki teleports back to his room before going to find Odin and Frigga. You pace your own room trying to rehearse what you will say to Odin. You look down to find your hands glowing. You gather all of the strength and courage you have and begin walking to the throne room.

You stop outside as Frigga approaches you from behind, "Hello, child." You turn to her and smile before she wraps you in her loving, motherly embrace. "I have never seen Loki look so determined," she whispers in your ear before pulling back. "I am assuming the two of you have made a decision." You nod, confirming her suspicion. She places a gentle hand on your head, "Just remember to speak from here." Her hand rests on your chest before taking your hands, "And don't let this get in the way." She smiles before walking into the throne room.