BlindSight: A Thor (Loki) Fanfiction

Chapter 2: Blind Generosity

Loki P.O.V.

“You’re blind.” I told the female, though it sounded more like a question rather than a statement. Her eyes were unfocused, staring at different direction from me when she spoke. “Yeah, I am. Look, I’m really, really sorry I hit you. Should I take you to a hospital or something?” I was dumbfounded at her. She just confirmed that her eyes did not work and yet she offered to bring me somewhere to get healed.

“You want to lead me someplace when you can’t even see what’s in front of you?” I said in a slightly sarcastic tone. She did not seem to take offence at all and instead told me, “I memorize my way around town. You said it yourself that you were injured even before I got here. If you were lying on the ground, it must have been really bad.”

I felt my side while telling her, “I think I can manage with this, without going to a… hospital.” I hesitated a bit at the word. Being new to Midgard terminologies, I had to play it safe by avoiding unfamiliar words.  Thank goodness I was good at context clues.

“Would you like some ice on it at least?” she asked, breaking my train of thought. “Ice? Why would I want ice?” I was a freaking Frost Giant by blood. Why would I need more of that? She was a little confused at my question, but then replied, “So that you can lessen the soreness? I have some at home. Unless you are bleeding then…” I cut her off saying, “I don’t think I’m bleeding anywhere.” She gave a big sigh and said, “That’s good. So will you take my offer on the ice? My house isn’t too far from here. At least you can be sure that no one else will run over you.”

I could not really decline. Considering the circumstances, that was the next best thing to staying on the ground in the middle of nowhere. I doubt any other mortal would be willing to help out someone like me. “Fine.” I said trying to hide the sound of defeat in my voice. She smiled and tapped the ground while saying, “Alright then. Just let me get my stuff and we can go.”

As she picked up a few objects, I too reached over and took the others that were farther away. When I handed them over to her, she was surprised. “Why are you helping? You’re injured. Let me do it.” Her gesture angered me a little. She did not appreciate my very rare act of kindness. I shot back saying, “Well you’re blind. Anyway, I already did it so, you’re welcome.” She put the things I gave her in the bag she had. After a few silent seconds, she said, “Thank you.”

She got up and dusted off her clothes. She then asked me, “Do you see a trail of rocks leading to the direction I was going?” I looked around and found some of them scattered around the small crater I made when I fell. I looked further and saw the path she was talking about. “Yes, they’re there.” I informed her.  “We’ll follow that path.  Are you well enough to walk?” She asked as she moved closer to me. I took a few steps forward and tripped when I felt pain in my leg. The girl ran to me with worry on her face. Did she see that? How did she know? “Are you ok? I heard something hit the ground.” She still was not facing me as she spoke. I got as I unhappily told her, “I think you just infected me with your clumsiness.”

While I was distracted with getting myself back on my feet, the girl took my arm and draped it over her tiny shoulders. Her other arm gently held my side. “What are you doing?” I asked in confusion. “Let me help you. Lead the way and we’ll walk together.” She said with a smile.

I had every intention to yank my arm away from her and yell that I did not need assistance in walking, especially from a mortal girl. The strange thing was I didn’t. I let her walk me towards her house without argument. I hated to admit it, but I liked the feeling of someone caring for me. It was kindness from a blind stranger.