The Country Club

The reception

You followed your thankful satnav that sent you on the wrong course about three times before you reached your desired destination. Stepping out of the car outside a fancy grandiose looking guiding that had a waterfall at the front, you took advantage of the valet parking, taking your bag out of the car before walking towards the entrance, wheeling it next to you. You walked through the automatic doors, taking in the decor of the place. It could only be described as beautiful. Gold accents running through everything as well as tranquil music in the background. If heaven was a place ok earth, it'd be here.

"Hello." You greeted the lady at the reception "I'm y/n." You continued to speak, not knowing what to say to the young looking receptionist who stared blankly back at you. You began to think you were at the wrong place until you spotted Bucky, drink in hand walking inside.

"Y/n!" He cheered, stumbling towards you before pulling you into a hug. You could feel the bit of his drink that sloshed to the side of the glass before falling down your back. "I've missed you girl."

"Bucky, how longs it been? Few months?" You laughed, pulling back from the crushing hug you'd give someone you hadn't seen in years. "I see you've already taken advantage of the bar." You said, gesturing to the drink in his hand.

"You know me." He said with a coy smile. "This is Alexa, Janes friend Darcys niece or something like that, she doesn't really know what she's doing." Bucky excused the girl still looking blankly at you both "but you're trying." He smiled reassuringly at her before turning back to you and mouthing a quick "she has no clue."

"Can I have your last name please." The girl finally spoke. You gave her your full name before she handed you a set of keys. "Would you like to leave your bag here, someone will take it to your room." She offered.

"Um okay." You answered, pocketing the key as Bucky grabbed your hand and pulled you to a reception room that looked even more heavenly than the place you just were. The bar was practically yelling at you to explore it.

"Wandas outside." Bucky informed you before ordering himself another drink "and a gin and tonic." He added to his order.

"Thanks." You smiled, knowing it was for you.

"So is Thor, Jane, Steve and Natasha." He continued. You breathed a sigh of relief not hearing Lokis name. Of course he wouldn't be here. You felt silly for spritzing yourself with his favourite perfume. He always complimented it whenever you wore it saying no one could ever wear it like you did. You grabbed the gin and tonic and drank it in two quick sips before ordering another.

"Off we go doll." Bucky said, linking his arm with yours as you both walked outside.

If Medusa decided she wanted to open a country club instead of turning wicked men to stone, it'd be this one. Bright green hedges arranged in a maze like pattern surrounded small statues. The sound of birds singing was a perfect match to the sound of waterfalls in the distance. From where you stood, you could see that the grounds were big, Thor and Jane had outdone themselves. Bucky began guiding you towards the decking where there were tables and chairs as well as all your fiends. Spotting you, Steve stood from his chair and made his way towards you.

"Y/n." He smiled, pecking you on the cheek as he hugged you.

"Ah y/n is here!" Thor announced, putting his drink on the table as he and Jane made their ways towards you, their arms replacing Steve's.

"Heyyy." You replied, hugging them back before making your way to Wanda and Nat who were waiting in line to wrap their arms around you too.

"Looking hot as ever." Nat winked.

Definitely not for Loki you thought, hugging her back before sitting down at a seat with your own drink as you all caught up. No one mentioned Loki, not even Thor, it was as he never existed. Each of them knew how upset you was when he left so perhaps they weren't bringing him up for your benefit. After crying your heart out on a Group FaceTime call, you decided it was a ridiculous response considering that Loki and you hadn't labelled anything. You failed to admit to them that you had admitted your feelings to him the night before he left. They all continued to talk about Thor and Janes new business venture as you thought back to that morning.

Squinting when you woke, you tried to block the sun out of your view as you reached an arm out to feel for Loki. Realising he wasn't there, you opened your eyes fully to see where he was but he wasn't in your room. You assumed he was in the kitchen or in the bathroom showering. You called out for him but he didn't respond. Inside you felt a sinking feeling of dread as if your heart knew what had happened but you didn't want to face it. You couldn't. You sat up in the bed, holding the duvet over your naked body, feeling exposed as you called out for him again. The flat was silent, deathly silent and again, you knew something was wrong. You remained in the silence for a while longer, wiping any tears that thought they'd be able to freely fall down your cheeks. You knew that if you stood up and looked for him, he wouldn't be there and it'd confirm your suspicions and so you didn't. You sat in the bed, waiting for him to come back.

"So, any dates?" Nat asked, breaking you from your thoughts.

"Don't make me laugh." You answered, taking a sip of your drink.

"You know Steve here is just itching to take you out." She teased causing Steve to spit out his drink as he blushed. You smiled at him before looking back at Nat.

"I don't think he'd be able to handle it." You smirked.

"You should go to one of those speed dating things with Darcy." Jane suggested.

"Where is Darcy?" You questioned. You and her didn't hang out much but whenever you did, it was hilarious. She's definitely someone you'd want to drown your sadness away with.

"She's—" Jane began before she was interrupted.

"Brother, this place is spectacular."

Your heart stopped.

Loki

"Well, apart from that incompetent receptionist." He added.

Dick

"Hey." Darcy warned, appearing from behind him as she lightly patted his chest. "She's my niece."

Traitor