Tonight was the night. The night that he confessed he was hiding something from his family. He hated hiding things, but he just didn't know how to tell the others. Loki sighed, throwing his head back.
There was a sudden knock from the locked bedroom door. "Hey Lokes, you almost ready?" Tony asked from outside. "Yes Anthony, I promise I'll be down in five minutes or less." Loki spoke over his shoulder.
Loki looked back to the mirror he stood in front of. He was wearing black jeans and a now tighter fitting black shirt. Loki's baby bump hadn't grown a lot, but it did grow. Loki carefully slipped on a loose fitting dark green wool sweater. Loki stood sideways looking into the mirror, it was barely noticeable. He flattened his hair back, and then left the room.
Loki walked down the hallway, and down the steps. Everyone was standing around, and talking to each other. Loki spotted Tony talking to Bruce. Loki quietly walked over. He wrapped his arms around Tony's neck from behind. "Hey baby," Tony said. Loki came around to Tony's side.
Bruce looked at Loki. Loki gave him a slight nod, and Dr. Banner returned it. Lucky for them, Tony didn't notice.
"Everyone, let us all exchange the gifts!" Thor cheered. Everyone sat around the tree on the couches, except Loki and Tony, who sat on the floor.
Once everyone had opened their presents, one last gift was left for Tony. Loki handed him the small gift. Tony opened the card first as everyone eagerly watched. Tony opened the card, "Anthony, I hope your Christmas is filled with joy and happiness. Love Loki and baby." Tony read aloud. "Who's ba-" Tony looked inside the small box, it contained the latest ultrasound. Tony lifted up the photograph. The black and white image showed the tiny baby. His eyes widened. "Loki take your sweater off for a second." Tony said.
Loki had a small smile on his lips as he took off the sweater. The black shirt that he was wearing looked like a tight fit, as Tony stared at the baby bump. Loki bit his lip worried. Tony smiled with joy, and forced Loki into a hug.
"I'm gonna be a father!" Tony cheered, holding up the picture for everyone to see. Everyone smiled, except Thor who had a serious look on his face. Tony stood up. "I'm gonna be a father, J.A.R.V.I.S.!" Tony pumped his fist in the air. "Congratulations sir." Was all the AI said.
Tony turned to Loki, he placed a hand on Loki's baby bump. "How long have you been pregnant?" Tony asked. "A month now." Loki said, his voice soothing and barely above a whisper.
Tony wrapped his arms around Loki's waist, pulling him into a hug. Loki smiled hugging back. When they pulled apart, they looked at their friends. "Merry Christmas guys. This year is gonna be a great year." Tony smiled.
