Loki Imagines

You Had Me From the Start Part 2

"I am Loki Laufeyson of Jotunheim and Asgard. I want to say why I'm here. Long ago, your princess came to Asgard for protection from the war in your land. When she came, I was the one that went to her. She was my only friend. You could say she was somewhat under my protection. As the years went on, I grew feelings for her that I can't describe. When I heard of this competition I knew I had to come to prove my worth because y/n... I love you."

During his small speech, I had dropped my book and actually looked down at him. Many people were shocked because it was the first time they had seen my face since the start of the introductions. He had indeed gotten older and even more handsome than before. He had just told me that he loved me. I do believe my heart was happy then. I would've said I wanted to marry him then, but I knew he would want to show how skills. Some people had awed, other people glared, and some insulted him, which made me wanna hurt them.

My mother leaned over to me and whispered, "Shall we still allow him to participate? He's a Jotun. I don't know honey."

"You said that any Prince could come no matter what. He is a prince. He will be staying." I answered trying to remain calm.

As soon as he finished, he looked to me and smiled. I couldn't help but smile back. Then he went to the area selected for his parents. Oh gosh, I could see his father was not happy with him. I assumed it was because he said where he really was from. Then I saw Frigga calm down Odin, and Loki just sat down beside Thor. He still was smiling at me, and I could feel my heart rapidly beating. I don't know what happened next because my maid said she needed to fix my hair. She brought me in fixing it, and then returned me to my spot. I tried to look for Loki, but they must've left.

I picked up my book and continued to read. After the ceremony, I got up and walked around the garden. Our gardens had many things that came from all over, even on our ocean that we put safely here in the botanical area. They're all so pretty, but then I started to think. I'm like one of these flowers. Considered rare, beautiful, a treasure, yet we are confined here. We are fed by someone else, dressed by someone else, and we have no say. Not only that, but we can't leave either. We have to stay here until we die. I know it's all slightly dark, however it's true.

I continued to walk, when someone wrapped their arms around my waist. I jumped turning in the direction of the person who was holding me.

"Sorry dear. I couldn't resist."

"Loki. I should've known." I smiled brightly seeing that he was so close.

We continued to walk, and he even held my hand as we walked. I laid my head on his shoulder happy that we had this moment to share together. I couldn't believe Loki was actually here with me.

"I meant every word I said y/n." He whispered stopping us as he looked to me. "I love you. I realized the day you left how much I missed you, and when you'd come to visit my heart would race. I just want to prove to your parents I can be a worthy match for you, if you'd have me."

I couldn't help but blush. His words poured over me like the river water over a rock, smooth, fast, and soothing. I looked at him and took a deep breath. "You had me from the start Loki. You were the only one I cared about. You were the only one my eyes completely focused to. I loved you when we were younger too, and I know my parents will love you. I know you can win."

He stood there for quite some time. I think he was trying to process it in his brain, trying to figure out if what I said was true or not. I couldn't resist, but I just laughed before kissing him. He soon kissed back softly. It was a much needed kiss, like it was saved from all those years ago. When we separated, he rubbed his thumb across my cheek before kissing my forehead leaving me to make sure he didn't get caught sneaking out of his sleeping quarters.

I was on cloud nine. I touched my lips where his kiss lingered. So this is love. My maid would laugh knowing I fell in love because I told her I never would. She was more like a best friend/ cool mom type person to me. Anytime I told her something that I didn't want my parents to know, she always kept it a secret. She sympathized with me knowing I didn't really get a say in most of my life.

I walked back in my room where she was waiting.

"Ooo y/n something's happened to you. I can see it. Tell me."

"Oh Della, it was wonderful. I was walking along the garden and well... He came to me. Loki."

"From Asgard? The one that said he loves you?" She asked excitedly. "I could hear it in his voice you know. How much he loves you."

"Yes it was him. He told me that he truly loved me every since we were younger​. Truth is, I do to. Then we just stood there until I kissed him. Then he kissed back. It was so sweet. Then he kissed my forehead before leaving so he wouldn't get caught. Della, I'm so happy and so in love."

"That was your first kiss. Aww my y/n is growing up. I remember when you were a baby and your parents choose me to be your maid. Now you're growing up and falling in love. I told you you would. It's a sweet thing you know. Are you going to cancel the games and tell your parents you want to marry that charming lad?"

"I would love to, but I know how much he wants to prove himself worthy. I know he will do good. That's what he wanted."

"Alright. Well I'll leave you alone then. Goodnight y/n. Sleep well."

"Goodnight Della." I closed my eyes and waited for the next day to come.