Stress Reduction ( Loki x reader)

Chapter twenty: Where could going on a mission go wrong?

Author's note: Accidentally posted the chapter after this first.... my heart stopped for a moment but...anyways. Enjoy!

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The next morning all of you were gathering in the kitchen, everyone in a surprisingly good mood. Bruce was sharing some scientific knowledge with an engaged looking Tony and Thor, who looked like he payed attention but in reality was chewing the same portion of food for over two minutes now. Natasha and Clint were seated on the other end of the table, currently making fun of Thor. You were standing by the counter, staring out at the city while making a coffee. The overwhelming smell and the view drew your attention from noticing Loki walking in. It was very rare for him to come out when everyone was gathering in the kitchen. When you noticed him, he was looking at you, of course, staring all the way until you would've had to turn your head to continue, which you didn't. He also came for that morning rush of caffeine, you assumed.

The machine was on the other side of you, making you stand between him and it, and he, instead of going around you because there was plenty of space, proceeded to grab your waist from behind.

"Excuse me." He whispered as he moved you a step aside with his hands.

Your whole body stiffened and you reluctantly stepped away, hoping the others wouldn't notice. You cleared your throat and moved through the living area, settling on the couch and sipping your coffee, content.

The cushion dipped beside you, from the corner of your eye you could see a dressed in all black Loki take place, keeping his distance but still being significantly closer than he would have been with anyone else from the compound. You smiled to yourself at the thought. Your mind wandered back to how he was like when you brought him here. All grumpy and wanting to kill everyone with only his eyes which he still seemed to be doing sometimes, might you add, but he engaged in conversations with you and sometimes Thor, was around the others significantly more and actually was quite funny in his own way. Your thoughts drifted to the events of last night and a slight blush painted your cheeks rosy. You didn't expect to kiss him, let alone that you would sleep with each other but it wasn't an unusual thing to happen in your life either. You admitted to yourself the first time you saw him in real life, back at the Stark party that he was really unique and good looking, you were attracted to him from the start. You've been hurt by loving someone in the past, you didn't need your heart broken again and you enjoyed the sex so you were pretty comfortable with your current situation.

"You're thinking about something." Loki disturbed your train of thought as he sipped his coffee with delight. "What is it?" Your gaze met his blue eyes, you were satisfied by the fact that his face seemed to betray his neutral tone, the edges of his mouth quirking up. "Thinking of me?" He smirked in your direction but you just shrugged him away with your hand.

You were thinking of him.

"I was just thinking about how life feels okay now." You talked forward, into your cup.

"I would think the same way if I'd spent the night with me." His smirk broadened. You instinctively slapped him on the knee, a gesture that felt normal to you but made him tense up just a fraction. "Hey."

"Shut up! You wouldn't want your brother overhearing our conversation, would you?" You looked at him with wide eyes and warned him with a small tilt of your head.

"My brother has hearing worse than a snake. He won't overhear anything." He explained in a fast manner, not knowing that you'd already heard Thor's approaching steps.

"What will I not overhear, brother?" Thor's deep voice caused Loki to stop in the motion of drinking and slowly draw his attention up to his expecting brother.