Now And Forever

Chapter 8

- Loki's Pov -

Thalia: Sounds great. See you soon :)
I stared at my phone. Ignoring the rest of the world. In an hour, I get to see Thalia again! What is this hold she has on me? I can't wait to see her again, Even if I did only see her a few hours ago.
"Loki, Are you even listening?" Thor sounded from somewhere in the room "Loki" Thor repeated, clicking his fingers in front of my face.
"Mm... wait, what?" I said, snapping back to attention. I thought Thor was on the other side of the room but no, He is sitting right next to me.
"You didn't hear a single word I said, Did you?"
"Again, No" I shrugged. I found it a great pastime to ignore Thor. He hates being ignored "I had other things on my mind than listening to you rave about your missions with Stark" I rolled my eyes.
"Thalia?" Thor grinned.
"I ain't even going to deny it," I said as my smile grew wider "In fact, I am going to be seeing her in an hour"
"You are really head over heels for this girl, Aren't you?"
"I am not having this discussion with you" I got off the barstool and headed to my room. Thor of course followed me.
"Brother, This may be the one time that I get to see you happy with someone. I plead with you, Let me enjoy this" Thor pleaded.
"A God doesn't plead" I narrowed my eyes over my shoulder at the oaf.
"They do in certain situations" Thor replied. I pulled a face of disgust at my brother.
"I don't want to know. I am so glad that I am adopted"
"Now can you go away? I need to get ready" I slammed the door in his face. Not caring what he had to say.

As soon as I put my phone on charge, I flopped on my bed and stared at my ceiling. I don't know what to wear! Where are my black trousers? Did I put them in the wash? Crap they are. I should wear my black jeans and black jacket but it's like 30 degrees outside. Then again, I come from Asgard where it's hot all the time and I live in my leather gear. I do wish England would make up its mind about the weather. Sometimes, You can experience all four seasons in one day.

I do wonder if I should go back to Asgard. I might wait till Thalia leaves for Egypt. I don't know if I want to go back. I mean, I miss home and my mum. However, I don't miss being in my brother's shadow.

After giving myself a head rush from bolting upright, I got dressed in my jeans and blue jumper. I knew Thor was in the shower so I grabbed my black jacket and headed for the door. I put my phone in my pocket, Along with other useless Midgardian things. Like my keys and wallet. I had 10 minutes left so I got a glass of water.

I still don't know why I feel this way about Thalia. I never had a feeling like this. It's not lust, I know that for sure. It's beyond that. I wish my mum was here. She might be able to tell me. I don't really know a lot of people that I can ask. Making friends after moving to this place was not on my to-do list. I point blank refused to talk to Thor about it. I'm still surprised he hasn't made some sort of advancement towards Thalia. I wonder why he hasn't?

I finished my water, grabbed my keys and walked out my door. I patted every pocket down as I made sure I had everything. I took everything I had not to skip down the stairs. I don't know why but Thalia was becoming someone that enjoyed seeing.

I was the first one outside and I struggled to keep calm. I think I had sweat dripping down my back. I still don't understand this feeling. I know it's not a bad feeling. I quite like it. Especially since it involves Thalia. 

I looked towards her building and that's when I saw her.

Her lush long curly brown hair was now straight. When she walked into the sun, I swear her hair looked red for a moment. Her honey eyes sparkled with glee. Her hair shuffled in the summer breeze. She looked beautiful. Almost like a Goddess. My ice-filled heart was so close to thawing, It scared me.

Is this what a crush is like? No, it can't be. I only met the girl like a day ago. I can't have a crush already. Nope. I am being silly, This is... is... I don't know but it can't be a crush. She looked around and grinned when she saw me. I think I stopped breathing for a minute. She still had a smile on her face as she walked toward me.
"Hello, Thalia" I spoke, trying to keep my cool composure.
"Hey Loki" She sounds divine.
"Ready for some food? I know I am" I smiled softly at the Midgardian beauty. Thalia licked her lips and nodded. I then held out my right arm. Thalia's cheeks tinted a little as she hooked her arm around mine. I really hope she can't hear my heart beating. It sounds like it's trying to escape.

Once at the pub, We ordered food and sat in the corner where we could chat. And that's what we did for 45 minutes (pubs are awful when it comes to getting food out). She told me all about her family and I told her about mine. Leaving out the royal and not being from this realm bits. Might have to go on a few more dates for that bit of information.

Apart from Prudence, I still don't hold her family in very high standards. I did find it funny that I happen to be her favourite Norse god (How I kept a smug look off my face, I will never know). She does want to meet Thor before he leaves for home. I might. As long as he promises to behave.
"Be careful, it's hot," The waitress spoke while handing over the plate of fish and chips to Thalia while I got a curry.
"Thank you," I accepted. Thalia thanked the waitress as well. We quickly dug in.
"Is it good?" I asked.
"It is" Thalia groaned with delight. I stared at her for some seconds before taking the spoon in my hand. Bringing it near my lips, I softly blew at it till I deemed it to be cool enough to eat. With a bright smile, I ate it "Is it good?"
"It is" I closed my eyes. A smirk soon found its way to my lips.
"Okay, What are you smirking at?"
"It's nothing. It's just that. Every other day I sit here with my airhead of a brother when he comes to stay and I never enjoy it" I twirled the spoon in the sauce.
"Well, I feel honoured that you are enjoying the place with me" Thalia smiled at me.
"Those chips look nice today. Normally when airhead orders them, They look soggy" I spoke in order to change the subject.
"Here you go. Have a taste " Thalia offered a chip, I was caught off guard.
"I thought you don't share the food on your plate?" I tilted my head.
"I will just this once" I grinned as I took the chip. I then offered Thalia a spoonful of curry "Careful. It's hot"
"Really? The steam meant it was cold" Thalia spoke sarcastically as she put the hot food into her mouth and recoiled "It's really hot!" She tried to fan the inside of her mouth.
"Well, I warned you, didn't I?" I handed her a glass of cold water "Here"
"Thanks" Thalia gulped at the water "You know, You don't have to look after me"
"It is a gentleman's duty to look after a woman and if I didn't look after you then, who would?" I leant my elbow on the table, My head is held up with my hand.
"Other than my Nanna, I looked after me all my life" Thalia blew at her food "No one else wanted to"
"I could look after you" I nearly choked on my food "Why did I just say that out loud?!?!?!" I mentally screamed as I panicked.
"Why would you want to?" Thalia looked at her food.
"Because I... Urm... I..." I stuttered. My mouth was suddenly dry. I quickly grabbed the glass of water and downed it "I don't know why. I just know that I want to look after you"
"How long for?" Thalia put her fork down.
"As long as you wish for me to stay around" I placed my hand over Thalia's "I mean it"
"I know you do" Thalia smiled at me. She didn't remove her hand nor did she recoil from my touch. Does that mean I am not the monster that I was made out to be? "Might keep you around till I head for Egypt"
"I might come with you" I blurted out. I expected Thalia to freak out but she just smiled.
"I guess that will be okay" Thalia nodded. She then announced that she was going to the bathroom.
"Enjoy the climb" I replied. Thalia laughed as she walked off. I looked at her chair and she didn't take her coat with her. I let out a small sigh. This meant she was coming back. She didn't recoil from me. She wants me to stay with her. But for how long? Will she freak when she finds out that I am a frost giant? Or a prince? Or by me being a God? Her favourite one might I add. She might faint from that.

I think I have finally worked out what this feeling was. It wasn't a crush. No, It was something worse.

Love.

I was in love with Thalia.