Beneath Me 》 Loki Laufeyson《 [UNDER HEAVY EDITING]

11. 》A Cold, Sweet Moment《

A few weeks later...

"Thank you for the ice cream, Loki. But I could've paid for it myself.", Kara said, licking the strawberry ice cream cone she had in her hand as she walked with the God of Mischief.

It was a typical September afternoon. Leaves colored red, brown and yellow were scattered everywhere. Children were seen running around and throwing leaves around like confetti while giggling. The autumn breeze brushed against Kara's skin, making her shiver a bit.

"I know you can, darling...", he trailed off, finishing his own cone. "... but nothing pleases me more than being able to treat you with the things you enjoy the most."

Kara blushed at the words that flowed smoothly from his lips. She always wondered how he managed to speak in such a way that made her swoon every time.

"I like it when you blush. It gives me a feeling of pride knowing I can do that to you." , Loki added, his eyes fixed on the woman beside him.

"Would you stop?", she uttered, hiding her face from him. The raven-haired god simply smiled at this. He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and they proceeded walking.

"Hey, can we sit down there for a moment? I'm kinda tired of walking.", the brunette piped up, grabbing Loki's hand and rushing towards the bench nearby.

"Darling, we've only been walking for a minute.", he replied, amused at her words. Kara shrugged and licked her ice cream.

A few minutes went by and they just sat there, admiring their surroundings, and occassionally, each other. Loki still had Kara's hand in his own, and he would rub the back of her hand with his thumb.

He couldn't understand how a simple Midgardian such as Kara could turn him so... soft. It has been a long time he had actual feelings for someone.

Romantically.

"Loki...", Kara broke the silence, instantly making the god beside her look at her.

"... I hope you don't mind, but a few weeks back, Jane said you were adopted?", she added, but it came out as a question rather than a statement.

Loki sighed and bowed his head. He knew he would have to tell her sooner or later.

Kara noticed this, and immediately regretted asking him. She pulled her hand from his, traced his chin with her index finger and brought it up to face her.

"I'm sorry. That was too far.", she said, and Loki gave her a small smile. He took her hand and squeezed it lightly.

"It's true. I am adopted.", he responded, looking away from her. Kara listened intently.

"I am not from Asgard like my brother. No, I am from Jotunheim, the realm of the Frost Giants. My father is not Odin, but Laufey, king of the Frost Giants.", Loki added.

"Odin told me Laufey abandoned me as a child, left to die. He kept me, raised me as his own, giving me the appearance of an Asgardian. Frigga, my adoptive mother, taught me magic. I was more interested in books and spells rather than swords and battles unlike Thor, which must be the reason Odin favored him so much.", he continued, a hint of bitterness in his voice after muttering the last phrase.

"Eventually I learned that the only reason Odin kept me was for the kingdoms of Asgard and Jotunheim to unite. I was no more than another stolen relic, locked up in that kingdom until he might have use of me.", Loki stated, his jaw clenching. Kara rubbed his back for comfort.

"All I ever wanted was to be Thor's equal in the eyes of my father. But it seems no matter what I do, I'll always be living in my brother's shadow.", he uttered, bowing his head. The lady beside him felt her heart sink at his words.

Loki looked at her and hesitantly changed into his Frost Giant form. Kara was startled at this, but she remained in her seat, her hand still holding his.

"Go on. You may run away now. I must look like a monster.", Loki said, releasing her hand.

Kara shook her head and grabbed his hand, which was now ice cold. She flinched a bit, but was unfazed.

"No. You're not a monster, well, at least not in my eyes.", she replied, her hazel orbs borinh into his now red ones.

"I am happy that you revealed your true form to me. It takes a lot of guts to do that.", Kara added with a smile. Loki was confused.

"You... you're not disgusted?" Kara scoffed.

"You're still gorgeous, Frost Giant prince or Asgardian prince.", she responded, and Loki could feel his heart skip a beat.

However, his smile faded when he felt her shivering at his touch.

Loki quickly reverted back to his Asgardian form and warmed her hand with his own.

"I apologize for that.", he said, grasping her hand firmly and focusing on her features.

Sweet Valhalla, she was stunning.

Kara just smiled at his actions. This man- no, god- has just shared his life story to her, and they've only known each other for a few weeks.

She felt honored.

As they stared at each other, they didn't realize that their faces were getting closer and closer until their noses were now touching. Loki's eyes flickered from her eyes to her lips, then back to her eyes.

"Kara..."

"Hmm?", she replied breathlessly.

"You have some ice cream on your lips."

And with one shift of his head, Loki's lips were on Kara's. Their eyes were shut and their lips moved in sync. His left hand made its way to the back of her head and his right was on her waist, pulling her closer.

Kara hummed, which made Loki deepen the kiss. It was about to get intense when he felt something dripping on his lap.

Something sticky.

"Oh, sh*t!", Kara cursed, forgetting she still hadn't finished her ice cream. Loki laughed loudly.

"I'm so sorry, Loki. Stupid me! I ruined the moment!", she continued, licking the ice cream and eating the cone. In a few seconds, she was finally done.

Loki conjured up a towel and handed it to her, which she gratefully accepted. He waved his hand over his lap and the ice cream stain was gone.

"Man, that's convenient.", Kara remarked, amazed at Loki's magic. He chuckled in response.

"I would like to pick up where we left off, darling.", he commented, inching closer to her again. Kara smirked and shoved the towel in her pocket.

"Well, what are you waiting for, Mr. God of Mischief?"