𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖇𝖇𝖔𝖗𝖓 |Thor X Reader|

Eighteen

Chapter 18: The Unexpected News

Madilyn sat in the common room of Avengers Tower, sipping a cup of herbal tea and trying to enjoy a rare moment of peace. The tower was unusually quiet, with all the Avengers attending a high-profile press conference in the city. Thor had left with the rest of the team earlier, leaving Madilyn and Loki alone in the expansive building.

She sighed, leaning back on the couch and closing her eyes. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of emotions and physical discomfort. The nausea and fatigue had become almost unbearable, but she had managed to keep her spirits up, especially with Thor and Loki's support.

As she sat there, lost in thought, she heard soft footsteps approaching. She opened her eyes to see Loki standing in the doorway, a concerned look on his face.

"Madilyn," he said gently, "may I join you?"

"Of course, Loki," she replied, offering him a warm smile. "What's on your mind?"

Loki sat down beside her, his usually guarded expression softer than usual. "I've been thinking about your recent illness," he began, his voice careful. "Your symptoms... they remind me of something I encountered in Asgard."

Madilyn's heart skipped a beat. "What do you mean?"

Loki hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Madilyn, it's possible that you might be... pregnant."

Madilyn's eyes widened in shock. The idea had crossed her mind, but she had pushed it aside, attributing her symptoms to stress and fatigue. "Pregnant?" she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.

Loki nodded. "I think it's worth considering. There are tests you can take to find out for sure."

Madilyn felt a whirlwind of emotions-fear, uncertainty, and a faint glimmer of hope. "I... I need to know," she said, her voice trembling.

"I can help you with that," Loki offered gently. "There's a pregnancy test in the medical wing. I'll go get it for you."

Madilyn nodded, feeling a wave of gratitude. "Thank you, Loki."

Loki stood up and quickly left the room, returning a few minutes later with a small box in hand. He handed it to Madilyn, who took it with shaking hands.

"I'll be right here," Loki said softly. "Take your time."

Madilyn nodded, clutching the box as she made her way to the bathroom. She followed the instructions on the test, her hands trembling with nervous anticipation. The minutes that followed felt like an eternity as she waited for the results.

Finally, she glanced at the test, her heart pounding in her chest. Two lines. Positive.

Tears welled up in her eyes as the reality of the situation sank in. She was pregnant. Overwhelmed by a flood of emotions, she stumbled back into the common room, the positive test still clutched in her hand.

Loki looked up as she entered, his expression full of concern. "Madilyn?"

She couldn't hold back the tears any longer. "Loki, it's positive. I'm pregnant."

Loki's eyes softened with understanding and empathy. He immediately stood up and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a comforting embrace. "It's going to be alright, Madilyn," he whispered, his voice full of genuine warmth. "You're not alone in this."

Madilyn buried her face in his chest, her tears soaking into his shirt. "I'm so scared, Loki. What am I going to do?"

Loki held her tighter, his touch gentle and reassuring. "We'll figure it out together. You have Thor, and you have me. We're here for you, no matter what."

Madilyn pulled back slightly to look up at him, her eyes red from crying. "Thank you, Loki. I don't know what I'd do without you."

Loki smiled softly, wiping away her tears with a tender touch. "You're stronger than you realize, Madilyn. And you have more support than you know."

They sat down on the couch together, and Loki continued to hold her, his presence a soothing balm to her troubled mind. "You don't have to tell Thor right away if you're not ready," he said gently. "Take your time. This is your journey, and you get to decide how it unfolds."

Madilyn nodded, feeling a sense of relief. "I just... I don't know how he'll react. Or my dad. This is all so overwhelming."

"I understand," Loki said softly. "But remember, Thor loves you deeply. He'll be there for you, just as I am now."

Madilyn leaned into Loki, finding comfort in his steady presence. They spent the rest of the day together, talking quietly about the future and what it might hold. Loki was surprisingly attentive and compassionate, his usual sarcasm and aloofness replaced by a genuine desire to help.

As evening fell, they found themselves in the kitchen, preparing a simple meal together. Loki's usual mischief was replaced by a gentler demeanor, and they worked side by side in harmony. Madilyn found herself laughing at his dry humor, her worries momentarily forgotten.

After dinner, they moved to the living room, where Loki conjured up a cozy fire in the fireplace. They sat together on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, watching the flames dance.

"Thank you, Loki," Madilyn said quietly. "For everything."

Loki looked at her with a rare tenderness in his eyes. "It's my pleasure, Madilyn. You deserve to be happy."

As the night wore on, Madilyn felt a sense of peace settle over her. She knew that the days ahead would be challenging, but with Loki by her side, she felt stronger and more hopeful.

They fell asleep together on the couch, Loki's arm around her and the warmth of the fire keeping them comfortable. For the first time in a long while, Madilyn felt truly safe and cared for, her heart full of gratitude for the unlikely friendship that had blossomed between her and the God of Mischief.