𝕾𝖙𝖚𝖇𝖇𝖔𝖗𝖓 |Thor X Reader|

Forty-six

Chapter 46: A Step Towards Healing

Madilyn stood by the window, watching the early morning sunlight dance on the leaves outside. The world seemed so peaceful from this vantage point, a stark contrast to the turmoil in her heart. She sighed deeply, feeling the weight of the past few weeks pressing down on her.

Millie’s soft giggles from the living room brought a small smile to her face. Despite everything, their daughter remained a beacon of joy and hope. Madilyn knew she had to keep going, for Millie’s sake if not for her own.

Just then, she heard Thor’s heavy footsteps approaching. She turned to see him standing in the doorway, his expression unreadable.

“Morning,” he said, his voice low and hesitant.

“Morning,” Madilyn replied, trying to keep her tone neutral.

Thor shifted uncomfortably, as if searching for the right words. Finally, he spoke. “I was thinking... maybe we could go for a walk. Just the two of us.”

Madilyn’s heart skipped a beat. It was a small olive branch, but it was something. She nodded. “I’d like that.”

They decided to leave Millie with Natasha and Clint, who were more than happy to babysit. As they stepped outside, the crisp morning air filled their lungs, and for a moment, the tension between them seemed to dissipate.

They walked in silence for a while, the sounds of the city gradually fading as they found themselves in a quiet park. The autumn leaves crunched under their feet, and Madilyn couldn’t help but steal glances at Thor. He looked as troubled as she felt, but there was a softness in his eyes that gave her a glimmer of hope.

“I’ve missed this,” Thor said suddenly, breaking the silence. “Just being with you, without all the noise and chaos.”

Madilyn nodded, her throat tight. “Me too. I’ve missed us.”

They found a bench under a large oak tree and sat down. Thor turned to face her, his eyes filled with a mixture of pain and determination.

“I’m sorry, Madilyn,” he began. “For everything. For the way I’ve handled things, for pushing you away. I’ve been so consumed by my own anger and hurt that I forgot what’s really important.”

Madilyn felt tears prick her eyes. She reached out and took his hand, squeezing it gently. “I’m sorry too, Thor. For my mistakes, for the things I’ve said and done. I never wanted to hurt you.”

Thor looked down at their joined hands, his thumb gently brushing over her knuckles. “I know. And I know we have a long way to go, but I want to try. I want to fix this, for us and for Millie.”

Madilyn nodded, her heart swelling with a mixture of relief and hope. “Me too. We can do this, Thor. Together.”

They sat there for a while longer, talking about their hopes and fears, their dreams for the future. It wasn’t a complete resolution, but it was a start. And for the first time in weeks, Madilyn felt a sense of peace.

As they walked back to the tower, Thor slipped his arm around her shoulders, pulling her close. It was a simple gesture, but it meant the world to her.

When they returned, Millie greeted them with squeals of delight, her little arms reaching out for her parents. Madilyn scooped her up, feeling a surge of love and gratitude.

“We’re going to be okay,” she whispered to Millie, pressing a kiss to her soft cheek. “We’re going to be just fine.”

Thor watched them with a tender smile, his eyes bright with unshed tears. He reached out and took Madilyn’s free hand, squeezing it gently.

Together, they faced the future with renewed determination. The road ahead might be rocky, but they knew they had the strength to overcome any obstacle as long as they had each other.