In-between Love Sweat And Tears (Loki Short Stories And One Shots)

Antics

You were currently taking a shower alone, your eyes closed as you washed your hair while humming. You had your music playing as you did this, enjoying your undisturbed bathroom time.
That never lasted long once Loki found where you were. "What a glorious sight this is. It's like I've stumbled upon a holy place, and I'm being blessed by the most divine goddess." Your cheeks turn red as you hear him, but you continue to wash your hair. "Good morning to you too, Loki. But if I look at you I'm going to get blinded by this shampoo." "Then, don't. But, allow me to help you."
You feel Loki step in behind you before he's using magic to keep the shampoo out of your eyes, his fingers running through your hair gently. "I feel like you were naked before you even spoke to me.." You mutter, and Loki chuckles. "But of course, my dear. This is one of our most fun spots to be in together. You're already undressed, and your body is so alluring as the water cascades down every curvature." You shiver as his cold hands contradict the warm water as they trail down your back, resting right above your hips. "Y-you know, I'm really going to have to find a better hobby for you, that isn't me." You say, relaxing as your hair is no longer soapy. "But it's my favorite hobby, my sweet. You cannot deny me from my most favorite person in the nine realms."
You feel his arms wrap around your waist as he holds you close, and you rock with him softly as the shower runs. "Well, I'd hate to deny you that. But, I'm sure you're going crazy cooped up in here, too." "And so are you, so after our shower we're going to... Get rid of this pent up energy. It's not sexual, until you want it to be." You open your eyes carefully and look at him, smiling as he kisses your nose softly. "What did you have in mind?" "You'll see."

After getting out of the shower and listening to Loki as he tells you to close your eyes, you feel him rubbing your arms softly before feeling a weird energy in front of you. A second later, the quiet peace of your bedroom is replaced by distinct chatter from below your feet. "Uh.. can I open my eyes, Loki?" "Not until I tell you." You feel one of his hands envelope your right one, and you're being led  somewhere. It was hard trying not to peek, but you kept your eyes shut tight for Loki. You hear a door open in front of you before you're being walked forward carefully, and the door closes behind you.
Loki has you sit down in a chair, and you feel the velvet fabric under your fingertips. "Alright, you can open them."
As you do, you're greeted by the sight of a very large theatre room in front of you, and below. Looking around quickly, you realize you're in the gallery. "Wha-?" You look at Loki quickly, confused as he smirks to you. "Your bewildered excitement is so cute, darling. Your tastes are similar to mine, but so less refined because you've never been able to enjoy the fruits of 'the high life'." You cover your face a bit, cheeks red. "I-i... Okay, you're right on that, b-but.. I mean I don't want to become spoiled.." You mutter, recalling many stories of people with average lives becoming entitled jerks after being in the finer side of things for a while.
Loki lifted your chin, kissing you softly. "My dear, I will spoil you no matter what. You will enjoy the best things that only I can offer you." Smiling shyly, you rub his cheek softly. "I love how full of love you are." "Careful my dear, before you get filled with this love yourself, and we're giving these people a real show." You gently push him away, covering your face to hide how hot your cheeks were burning and missing the fact that down below the people had finished filing in. Chuckling, Loki gently grabbed your hands so you couldn't hide, kissing both of them. "How I love to tease you, but the show is about to start so I'll behave."

The show was amazing to you right when it had started (it was a random one that Loki had snuck you into, called Into the Woods), and you didn't question how you had even gotten the best seats in the house until afterwards, or even how you got there. Loki only grinned, and easily left the theatre with you as you blended into the crowd.
You had realized that you were far away from home due to Loki teleporting you both, but these places were very unfamiliar to you, despite how high their popularity was. You giggled as you watched Loki steal a spoonful of your favorite late night ice cream, both of you walking along a bustling food block until a few things clicked at once. "Wait, where are you getting money from, Loki?" "Does that really matter? The money is real and you're having so much fun with me, and that's all I care about." "I-im having a lot of fun too, but why aren't we getting hounded right now?" You mumble, looking at the tracking bracelet on your wrist momentarily. "What's fun without a little bit of mischief, my darling? Now, say ah."
You look up to him and the spoonful of ice cream he's holding out to you, and open your mouth. "Ah." As he places the spoon in your mouth gently and lets the ice cream hit your tongue, your eyes light up once you taste the flavors. It's chocolate ice cream with a cinnamon spiced chocolate drizzle combo, topped with whipped cream and crushed chocolate cookie crumbles. Loki definitely had a thing for overly sweet things, and this was one that was amazing. You were simply enjoying a double vanilla with strawberry and caramel drizzle, and immediately you were looking between your choices. "I might have to trade you, Loki." "No way, I'm not letting you have all of this. Your ice cream is completely fine." "We can't swap a couple spoonfuls?" "A tempting offer, but I have a better idea." "Really-?"
You feel his lips on yours and close your eyes, and get a double chill as both his tongue and another spoonful of ice cream fill your mouth. Shivering, your tongue shyly dances around with his, the ice cream lasting a bit longer before you eventually swallow it all. As Loki pulls away slowly, a visible puff of cold air escapes from his mouth, leaving you in a daze. "Your mouth is so very warm, I felt as though I was melting instead of the ice cream." You blink, staring at him shyly. "I.. y..." "Your tongue is tied, my dear." His fingers dance under your chin as he watches you, his voice low and soft. "Would you like me to untangle it for you?" You can only nod, and easily fall back into the fog dancing around in your head as he kisses you again.
You finish the ice cream eventually, but the kisses are almost never ending throughout the night. Loki takes you around to many different places, before you both wander into a live festival, still boisterous with people and multiple games alike. Loki especially enjoyed the House of Mirrors, seeing as how he could tease you so easily with all of his reflections. During your fun as you go to various game stalls, your eyes land on something you've never seen before, and desperately wanted to win:
A purple winged chunky cow plush, adorned with big eyes and the cutest mouth and the stubbiest little legs and itty bitty horns-!
"I must have you." You mutter in a deep and serious tone, making Loki laugh as he looks at the cow. "Do you seriously want that?" "YES." Catching the attention of the guy working the stand, he smiles to you. "It's a cute thing, isn't it? The only one in my stock, but never getting chosen. People tend to go more for the unicorns or ducks." You look at the guy, bouncing on your feet a bit with excitement before surveying what game it is. Balloon pop. It had to be the easiest game to play! "How much is it?" He leans on the counter with a smile, explaining. "3 darts is $2, 5 for $4, and 10 for $7. Or if you wanna go all out, 20 darts for $15. The balloons are color coordinated, too. Green, purple, and red are common single pointers. White balloons are double. I don't tally all the rounds you do together, so it's whatever you rack up after each one. But, hit a clean sweep of the yellow balloons in a single round, and that pretty little bovine is yours for the taking."
You fail to see Loki's jealous side as he eyes the man speaking to you, but he smirks to you as your excited eyes meet his own. "Can I do the $7 dollar one?" "Of course, dear." "Oh, is she your daughter?"
You cover your mouth as you try not to laugh from the question the guy directs at Loki, smiling and answering for him. "He's my boyfriend." "Ah, that sucks." The guy sighs and smiles to you. "Tell you what, I'll throw in three extra darts for you, no charge."

You were becoming less hopeful each time, but you were determined to win enough this time. You had already done two rounds in the game, and managed to win just a small bag of colorful flat marbles and a tiny drum on a stick. Unfortunately your luck wasn't good enough to win it for you, and you sigh as you're already down 20 more dollars for nothing. "I've got plenty more balloons if you want to go again." The guy says, and you pout as you definitely didn't want to go again. "I'll only need the five darts."
Loki's interjection makes you look at him, and his smile is aimed at you. "Y-you don't have to." "But you've been trying so hard, my love. It's the least I can do." Your cheeks burn as you fiddle with your thumbs. Loki chuckles and kisses your forehead, paying for five darts.
In an instant, he's managed to hit all of the yellow balloons with just one single throw of the darts simultaneously, and you can't help but to smile. The guy stares in shock for a second before clearing his throat. "U-uh, wow, nice aim. What would you like?" You watch as he gestures to all of the higher quality plushies, including a metalhead unicorn that he hadn't shown you before, but your eyes stick to the cow that you wanted.
Of course, Loki gets you the cow, and you smile lovingly to him, kissing him softly. "Thank you, Loki."
As Loki kisses you back softly, neither one of you see the guy stiffen up from hearing Loki's name said aloud. Hugging the cow happily, you let Loki lead you away from all of the commotion still going on, and into a nearby nature park. Relaxing from the fresh air and the peace, you squish the cow gently while smiling. "Today's been so fun! What should we do now, Loki?" "Head home."
Blinking, you look at him. "Oh, really?" Loki gently pulls you into his arms, tilting your chin up as he looks into your eyes. "Today has been so very wonderful, and I've enjoyed every moment of your lovely smile being shown to me and only me, but unfortunately we're out of time." Confused, your ears pick up the sound of police in the distance, and you figure out that they're headed in your direction. "W-Wait, why are-" "That con man who was flirting with you heard you say my name. Mortal men are so quick to cause trouble when they see a beautiful woman who's already taken." You bite your lip worriedly. "S-Sorry.." "I have no problem with hearing you say my name, Y/N. But if you're screaming it later on I'd feel so much more satisfied." Your cheeks turn red as he grins softly, before he's holding you close. "Now, don't be upset when I do this, just hold onto me." You hug one arm around him while cradling the plush, and stare in shock as he holds his right hand up, the tesseract cube appearing in view. But as flashlights shine through branches and bushes you don't scold Loki, and the same weird energy you felt at the start is vindicated as you feel it again. You hug Loki a bit tighter and close your eyes as a cop shines a light in them suddenly.

Your footing is suddenly lost to you before you feel yourself landing forward on Loki a bit hard, both of you grunting. Opening your eyes, you look up and around, as you see the house about twenty feet away. You look down at Loki's face, and your cheeks turn red as you find him staring at you. "W-What?" "You look so ravishing on top of me." You smile shyly, leaning down and kissing him softly before you start to get up. "A-After a shower, maybe.-!!" You squeal as Loki is scooping you up into his arms as he gets up, heading towards the house. "W-What if the others find out we were gone?" "We'll worry about any trouble later, I'm taking my reward now."