I'll Fight for You

Ch 14

"Oh, I thought you have left me." Loki looked over the corner of his book to meet a exhausted looking fighter. She raised her hand signaling him for silence while she wobbled in throwing the bag onto the bed. It clanked when it landed causing the nord to take a glance at the bag and back at her. She threw herself onto the couch in front of him placing both hands against her face. "What did you bring? It sounded like metal."

"Precautions." she replied. “How did you know I left?" she didn't plan to tell him. Well it didn't matter, so long as he didn't try anything stupid. Loki tipped his chin to the glass doors. "Didn't know you came back to my room to see me."

"You mean MY room and yes now that I can leave when I so choose I would like to sleep in MY bed." Tabitha looked up and smiled.

"You mean on YOUR couch?" he looked backed and smirked. He should have known her response. Her eyes twinkled with amusement. "Now that I'm healing up I might strangle you in your sleep. I’m not used to sleeping beside someone."

"I doubt it. I’d have my dagger to your throat before you could place your hands to my neck" He looked on challenging her with every word. Before she could blink he had his back to her tossing the duffle bag to the ground with a loud clank. Tabitha watched as he fell happily into the cushions hands behind his head both feet kicked up. "I forgot how soft these pelts are. You know I killed the wild beast, it was a ghastly thing."

"Oh?" Tabitha rose a delicate brow. "Tell me how you did .it." Slowly she stood taking small steps, swaying her hips in each step. He watched from the corner of his eye completely entranced by her movement. He licked his lips hungrily diverting his eyes to the opposite side of the room. She sat beside him sliding her legs so they slightly brushed his.

"Well they are ten feet tall with teeth sharper than any blade ever forged. They could move mountains if they wanted.” He looked back to meet her eyes half lidded. His head clouded with thoughts of gripping her and tossing her below him, to kiss her and have her in his arms gripping on to him.

"They sound terrible." The nord felt her hand brush up against his chest. It was feathery but lovingly, it sent electricity throughout out his body. Tabitha smiled as she felt his heart beat quicken in pace. Inside she was in shock that her presence and the slightest touch were making a god bothered.

"Oh, they are! Terrible evil things but their coats make them so desirable." His hand went to his side feeling the fur between his fingers. Loki closed his eyes and in hailed the scent. Then he felt something warm. His green eyes shot open to see her hand over his. The nords eyes trailed up her arms to find her chestnut hair cascading and framing her face. She was leaning in towards him with lips slightly parted. Naturally he raised his other hand to cradle her face as he lent up to meet her half way. He could almost feel her lips on his till a something cold was pressed firmly to his Adam's apple, making him stop in his tracks.

Tabitha's eyes smiled into his. He was caught with a blade to his throat ready to split his skin.

"What's wrong Loki? Thought I was going to find a dagger to my throat?" she said mockingly. He smirked, leaning back to meet the pillow. Why did he find this uncontrollably attractive? With a quick buck of his hips he rolled her over so he lay on top keeping her tiny form below. She didn't fight him as he rested above her. Her blade that was at his throat now laid beside her in her palm.

"Where were you before all this?" he whispered for only her to hear. "You are absolutely amazing." he whispered leaning in towards her neck. She stiffened as his breath tickled her skin; Tabitha found it weird at the same time she found her cheeks tinted red. “You are strong," His lips dragged along her neck towards her collar bone. "Beautiful,” He kissed the nap of her neck. "And cunning." another kiss. Tabitha closed her eyes enjoying it. This is what lovers do, this is what she has seen and read before. Two people attracted to each other show affection for one another. It’s not like she didn't want his touch but it was something she has to get use to. "But not as cunning as me." Quickly her brown orbs opened feeling cold metal against her skin. It was her own dagger that she had use pressed against her.

Loki smirked at her while she laid cool and completed. The way any trained killer would be when they are trapped. Her hair was sprawled out around the pillow, she was the sun and her hair was its rays. Compared to the silken green sheets she stuck out with her pale completion and chestnut hair. Loki hung over her admiring every feature of her. He drank the sight of her below him hungrily, oh how desperately he wanted to do more. After what seemed like a eternity of silence Tabitha opened her mouth to speak but was cut off by three loud knocks on oak door.

"Miss it’s me! May I come in? I have dinner!" the nord and fighter turned their heads to face the door. Loki could have sworn she sounded familiar. Quickly tossing the god to the side while Tabitha stood to straighten herself out he cloaked under a spell, disappearing into thin air.

"Oh yes Gia come in." The blond backed in with her back pressed against the wall to push it open. She had a large smile as she waltzed in with a silver platter. She carried meats, vegetable and fruits in large quantities. Everything was fresh and prepared to the utmost perfection. "Thank you"

"It's nothing you are looking good! I'm glad to see you moving so well." she patted her hands with a cloth that hung at her waist. "May I draw you a bath after dinner?"

"Oh no no thank you but I’ll be fine. You have done plenty." Tabitha flashed her teeth in a grin. She was genuinely thankful for Gia's assistance.

"It’s nothing. If you need anything there is always a guard around. Let them know and I’ll be here." she winked as she turned to walk back out. Tabitha took note on her emphasis on always. "Oh and I'm very happy to hear you will be staying with us longer. I think after some time you will fit in perfectly here." damn it. He wasn't supposed to know yet, she thought.