The Little Siren

chapter four

Chapter Four

After the debacle with Steve that morning, Mia decided to stay clear of him. She kept running the scenario through in her head and she just couldn’t make heads or tails of it. The way Steve had looked at her was filled with such emotion and caring. Maybe he likes you, a little voice in her head said. Mia shook her head and promptly killed that small idea. No, she thought, if anything we are just friends. Mia sighed and sat up from her bed.

            “Well, I can’t hide in here forever.” She changed in to a light grey T-shirt and a pair of comfortable jeans; she pulled her hair back in to a low pony tail. Mia opened her door and found her way to the kitchen. Checking her watch, she noticed that it was right around 9 o’clock.

            Mia found Clint, Natasha, and Thor all sitting around the kitchen counter drinking what Mia supposed was coffee.

            “I like this drink! Bring me another!” Thor bellowed slamming his empty mug on to the counter.

            Mia flinched. “Are you always like this?” she asked incredulously. The three looked over at the doorway to see their new team mate.

“Good morning Lady Mia!” Thor said coming over. “I trust you slept well? Have you had this so called coffee? It is simply magical!” Mia laughed and said, “What, your telling me they don’t have coffee in your world?” She looked at Thor then at Clint and Natasha, who were sipping their drinks calmly. “Wow, that’s a first. Yes I have had coffee before. I like mine with a lot of sugar and milk.”

“Then by all means, let me get you one!” Thor pulled out a chair on the other side of the counter next to his companions and motioned for Mia to sit. Mia stood in the kitchen not knowing what to do. “He won’t bite Mia,” Clint said jokingly. Deciding that Clint was right, Mia walked to the chair and sat down carefully. Thor then rushed in to the kitchen and pulled out a mug from the cabinet. He pushed several buttons on the Keurig and the machine whirred to life. After a few minutes, there was a small beep, and Thor removed the mug full of fresh coffee. He opened the refrigerator and pulled out a jug of milk, adding some to the drink. He then added 3 spoonful’s of sugar, and seeming satisfied placed the steaming beverage in front of Mia.

“Lady Natasha taught me how to make this drink perfectly! She makes the best coffee I have ever had the pleasure of tasting.” Thor beamed at his work, waiting for Mia to take a sip. She looked at Thor then over to Natasha and Clint who were waiting with smiles on their faces for Mia to try the drink. Natasha motioned with her hand for Mia to take a sip. She sighed, picked up the steaming mug and took a cautious sip.

“Mmmm,” she sighed. “Thor I must say this is excellent.” Thor looked like he was about to explode with joy. “Horary! I won Lady Mia’s approval! Now we are friends.” Mia started and almost spilled her coffee. She put her mug down and looked at the demigod. Thor looked so happy; she would feel bad if she hurt his feelings. Great, now I’m growing soft, she thought. “Umm… sure we can be friends.”

The words had no sooner left he mouth when she suddenly found herself being lifted out of her chair and spun around. “Wooah, Thor stop!!” Mia cried trying to break free of the incredibly strong demigod. Thor stopped spinning and gently placed Mia on her feet. “I am sorry Lady Mia. I did not mean to startle you.” Mia sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose taking a deep breath. Man, this guy was making it so hard to be mad at. “It’s ok Thor; just give me a little warning next time.”

Thor’s smile returned and he took a seat in the chair next to Mia’s. She sat down and the four of them began to talk about Thor’s home world of Asguard. Mia was enraptured by his tales of bravery and this far off planet which he called home. The four of them talked for hours until a still sleepy Tony stumbled into the kitchen. He let out a large yearn and stretched his arms out.