Loki Shorts

Once Upon a Dream

Your father was a high ranking Asgardian who fought alongside Odin and had died in battle when you were 10. Your Midgardian mother had died in childbirth and the royal family had taken you in when your father had been killed. Thor and Loki have been close friends since then and you had developed feelings for Loki when you were teenagers. You've always been too scared to say anything because of how close you are and you didn't want to screw it up, or make it awkward if he saw you as a sister. Now that you're both older and he's grown into himself it's becoming more and more difficult to keep your feelings in.

You begin to have dreams every night where he visits you and the two of you talk into the night, trying to stay quiet so as not to alert the guards that you're together unchaperoned. Asgard is very strict about when you see eachother, how often, and under what circumstances, making it very hard to relax and just be yourselves together. It's always so rigid and formal. The time you spend together in the flesh only makes you wish that these dreams were real. You know he has the capability to do it, but you doubt he feels the same.

One night The dream is more vivid than ever and you actually question if it's real, but you quickly push the possibility away and decide to enjoy your delusion. Loki comes in and sits on the side of your bed as you switch a light on, as the two of you do every night. This time he seems shy though.

"What is it Loki?"

"I want to tell you something that I've been wanting to tell you for years, I just couldn't find the right time. I understand if you-"

You put your hand on his. "Loki. It's okay, you can tell me anything."

He swallows. "I love you. I have since I knew what romantic love feels like."

"Loki, is this one of your tricks?"

He scoots closer and moves his head so he's in your line of sight. When you look at him he looks concerned and you feel him gently place a hand on yours. "Darling, I swear, I would never jest about something like this. I do love you. With all my heart. I can only hope you feel the same." When you don't answer right away he looks away and starts rambling. "I understand if you've come to see me as a brother, in which case I'm-"

You cut him off with a kiss. A surprised noise escapes him but you feel him relax into the kiss not long after. He puts his arms around you and deepens the kiss as he pulls you close. When you pull back for air you're both smiling.

"Silver tongue indeed." You smirk.

"After that kiss my title might be in jeopardy."

You laugh. "But really," you sober up. "I love you too Loki. From having a crush on the youngest prince when I was little and didn't know what that was, then as teenager those feelings became something substantial. And now that we've grown into ourselves it's been harder and harder to keep it in."

He lets out a relieved sigh. "I know. But we don't have to anymore."

He kissed you, slowly getting more and more passionate. He starts shifting your bodies so you're on your back and he climbs on top of you. He starts kissing down your neck and chest and stomach as he undresses you. He hovers at the waistband of your pants, silently asking for permission.

"Yes Loki, keep going."

He continues, making love to you passionatley through the night.

-0-

You wake up in the morning fully dressed and alone. You sigh, wishing more than ever that last night was real. You sigh and get out of bed, dressing for breakfast. At the breakfast table you sit next to Loki as usual.

"How did you sleep last night?" He asks innocently.

You blush despite the fact that it goes against every bone in your body. You're no blushing virgin, but somehow you still feel that way right now. "Fine." You say with a little bit too much nonchalance as you stuff a huge bite of food in your mouth.

"Good."

He doesn't say another word to you over breakfast. Frigga tries to make small talk and as usual you're the only one that has the courtesy to respond to her. After breakfast you head to the library but on your way there someone grabs your arm. You throw your elbow into their ribs and turn around.

"Loki! I'm so sorry. I didn't know it was you."

He holds up a hand as he recovers. "It's alright. I should have known not to come up behind you."

"Are you okay?"

"Yes." He straightens himself out.

"So, did you want to talk to me or something?"

"Yes. Um, you know that last night was real, yes?"

Your eyes widen. "You mean-"

"Yes. I've been visiting you in your dreams and last night I decided to come in person. I needed to tell you how I felt."

"I'm so glad you did. Does anyone know?"

He shakes his head. "I haven't told anyone."

"Is it alright if it stays that way for a while?"

He furrows his brows. "I suppose, if that's what you want, but why?"

"I just want to enjoy having you without all the drama for a while."

"Alright. I can understand that. It might be fun anyway. hiding it from everyone, sneaking into broom closets for kisses, late night strolls in secret."

You smile. "Thank you, and obviously you can say something whenever you want to, or when it becomes a chore to hide it."

He nods. "So where are we headed?"

"I was going to go to the library."

"Alright." He gives you a quick kiss while you're still alone in the hallway.