I'll Fight for You

Ch 19

Loki was pacing back and forth in front of the fire. It was blazing higher than normal. It almost kept tempo with his pace. Tabitha popped the door just enough for her to slid in with making as minimal noise as possible. She slid against the wall till she met the post of his bed. There she gripped a pillow tossing it as hard as she could towards him. Without a second thought he ducked so it slammed against the grate around the flame. "There you are!" The flames shrunk down two sizes as he kicked away the pillow from the heat. He continued forward till he stood before her. "What did he want?" She leaned onto one leg popping a hip out.

"And why do you care exactly?" He looked her up and down examining her curves, then rolled his eyes tossing his head around so his back faced her.

"The only reason why he would want to speak with you is because you associate with me." She smirked.

"Afraid he might tell me some embarrassing stories about your child hood?"

"No of course not, I have none of those." A brown brow rose at his reply.

"Oh so while Frigga was teaching you magic you didn't accidentally turn yourself purple and cry for three days because you didn't know how to turn back?" He shot back around fast with wide eyes. While Tabitha and Thor walked back he told her many things, about technology of their time, customs, and of course child hood stories. "Or what about as a toddler you refused to wear clothing so you often paraded nude in the halls?" Loki smacked his hand to his face pinching the bridge of his nose. "No embarrassing stories, eh?" Loki continued to rub his face and temples as his cheeks turned red.

"I was a child I didn't know any better." Tabitha tapped her fingers to her lip.

"What about when you got your fist kiss? According to Thor you freaked out and pushed her into the fountain." He tossed both hands in the air and stormed off to maneuver around the couch so he could seat himself. Tabitha teasingly skipped beside him seating herself next to him.

"By the gods what all did he tell you?" Tabitha held a large grin. Loki's green orbs found them self’s looking over his hand that covered his half smile. Again he found himself admiring her beauty. "Besides wasn't your first kiss awkward?" Her grin faded into a line causing his brow to now rise. If she has never been kissed then it all made sense. The times he would express affection and how she would stiffen up. How silent she would be or how shy she would become. "Don’t tell me you have yet to be kissed?" The couch squeaked as Tabitha sunk into the cotton cushions. "So you have yet to have been touched by a man?"

"Why do you care?" His signature grin emerged on his face. He observed her face tint red in each passing second as she tried to remain calm.

"Well you know that I am very interested in you." he lent in so his hands rested on her knees. "And now to know you are innocent? My dear it just makes me want to corrupt you even more!" With a quick swipe she took her knees from under his palms, letting him stumble flat into the carpet below their feet. Loki caught himself quickly enough before his face met the harsh surface.

"You really are pervert you know that!" He chuckled again pushing himself up so he sat on the floor back to the sofa. The flames cackled with him as they slowly burned away in its containment. Once he was done laughing he looked up to her from above. Her features were scrunched up with annoyance and embarrassment reminding him almost of a mouse.

After having enough of the starring contest Tabitha went back to the balcony. Resting against the white marble ridge and looking over to the bifrost letting the breeze control her hair. Loki still sat entranced by her, ether midgardians didn't know what beauty was or they were insane. She should have been swooped up by some unworthy mortal by now.

Loki snuck up behind Tabitha trapping her in his arms. Knowing full well it was only the nord embracing her she slid a hand over his. The god tightened his arms around her waist pressing her firmly into his chest. Tabitha closed her eyes enjoying his embrace and letting herself succumb to these feelings. The feelings of being wanted, cared, and loved. Loki nuzzled his nose into the nap of her neck holding her close, her hair engulfing his face and almost suffocating him.

When he finally let go he posted both hands at each side of her against the ridge. Keeping her between his arms but free to move. Tabitha turned so they now stood facing each other in silence. Their eyes locked on to the others in a silent conversation. Slowly Loki leaned in to meet his lips on to hers. Shocked Tabitha stood motionless for a moment, till she found herself kissing back. It felt right and it came naturally. They way love is supposed to be. He came closer pushing her into the railing again not breaking the kiss.

For that moment in her head she forgot everything. The torment, the pain, the fear, and hate. Kale pass through her head, all the times he tried explaining to her what love is. She found his words true now. ‘Love is something you just do. It is impulsive!' Tabitha saw him now flailing about in the kitchen. 'You just think about them when you don't mean to. You can't help but wonder what they’re doing or if their okay. You let them get away with things you wouldn't let normal people do!' he turned in her memory smiling with a plate of food in his hand. 'Kinda like being best friends. So like our relationship the only exception is your not my type and we won't go playing naked twister!' without realizing it she smiled into the kiss as a tear fell from her cheek. Long as he's safe she can indulge in this moment. He would want that for her, to finally feel love.

Loki's hand crept up to cradle the side of her face and wiped away the tear. When they broke the nord rested his forehead against her's looking into her brown eyes. His other hand went up to entangle his fingers into her locks. Tabitha's palms pressed firmly onto his chest gripping the metal plate protecting his chest. She could almost feel his heart beat pounding because of her, for her. "Tabitha...." He lent in again for another kiss this time only a peck. "I love you."

With a small smile she nodded not sure what to say. Then tears began to fall over and over again. He wiped them away with his thumbs letting her spill her emotions. "You don't have to say it back. Just know I love you." he pecked her forehead sliding the hand in her hair to hold her hand. "I love you."