A Changed Man (A Loki fan fiction)

Tony Stark's / Danielle's POV

TONY:

"Tony...?"

I turned to see Pepper at my desk. I was working on improving the Iron Man suit. I put down the arm to kiss her. "Yeah?"

"Did you speak to Danielle?"

"Yeah. She's coming for the Expo. Isn't that great? Haven't seen her in a long time..."

"Do you mean that?" 

I sigh and look up at Pepper. I know what she thinks. But its nothing like that. "I AM proud of our daughter, you know." I try to make her understand. "Would I have wanted her to continue in my company? Sure. I would have loved to have her interested in weapons technology, the Iron Man suit and everything else.... but it doesnt make me less proud that she wanted to start her company and that its a raging success now."

Pepper hugs me. "Thankyou" she whispers in my ear. 

DANIELLE: 

"I dont know how you do it in Asgard...." I smile at Loki. "But here, you have to stand and shower inside that..." I point to the frosted class.

"You mean I must be caged!?"

"Its not a cage. There is no lock, see?" I slid the door open. "You can just press the blue button for cold water and the red one for hot water. If you like luke warm, leave it to Jarvis."

He looked at me questioningly.

"Um... just say "Hey Jarv, luke warm shower."

Immediately,  a shower of luke warm water sprayed on me and Loki. "Jarvis, shut it off!!" The water stopped, but we were soaked. Unable to control, I burst out laughing. Loki tried to keep a straight face, then smiled slowly. 

"Man, what is it with you!?" i finally ask. "Do you even laugh?"

For the first time, I looked into Loki's eyes. Properly. I saw hurt. He was hiding something, but his ego wouldn't allow him to say a word. I really wanted to hug him, but I wasnt sure if he would like that.

"Loki?" I ask softly. "What is it?"

He looked at me and walked out of the bathroom into the bedroom. He sat down on one the chairs. "You have been kind to me, Danielle. I'm sorry I haven't been the same."

I had no idea what to say. I really wanted him to trust me and tell me what was wrong, but I really had no right to push him. "Its okay.." i said awkwardly. "It happens..."

IT HAPPENS!? Real smooth Danielle! Why dont you just start clearing your throat, thats all you have the prencense of mind for anyway. 

I shut the voice in my head. "So.. why dont you go for a shower and I'll lay out some clothes for you?"

"I'm quite comfortable in these, Danielle...."

"Yeah, i'm not.." i blurt out, then check myself. "Um... I mean.. I'm tired of looking at you in those. Allow me?"

He looks reluctant, but says "okay."

I hand him a towel and he goes to the bathroom. I lay out a pair of jeans and a Ralph Lauren polo shirt and left.