There are no men like me

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

I walked to my bedroom in a daze. Not really registering anything.Logically I knew he was telling me to pack my bags, he was trying to save my life.He didn't have to do that. He could very well kill me himself. Instead , he saved me from being murdered by those Chitauri guys..or whatever

What a weird fucking name? Its like you wanna purposely sound like the bad guys.

I looked back to see Loki leaning against the doorframe watching me go about with wary but attentive eyes . Probably making sure I was doing as he asked.

Gathering up a black and grey rucksack , I started shoving clothes in it . Bras, panties , shirts , various pants, socks, more change of clothes and my panda onesie. Next I gathered up my sanitary fixtures..probably not important... but whatever, I wasn't an expert in packing 'getting-away-from-being-murdered' stuff.

I grabbed a towel and my toothbrush , as well as a first aid kit. Shoving them all inside,I zipped up the bag.Turning, I almost ran into him.

Fucking wall.

Reaching behind me he picked up my bag ..A gentleman? With a flick of his other wrist ,the bag vanished into thin air. Nah didn't think so. His arms didn't stay idle for long , grabbing my forearm , he practically started dragging me. I scowled at his manhandling , but I had a feeling, I might have to get used to it . Sadly, my traitorous hormones were starting to enjoy his closeness. It really didn't help how attractive he was .

"Come on mortal" His voice wasn't angry anymore but still slightly alarming.I followed him out quietly . It was taking every last bit of self control I had to not argue with him . Common sense told me he was trying to protect me .

My rational stubborn side however, blamed him for putting me in such a risky place to begin with..

At least I didn't own like a pet or something..

The family I had was dead . So, technically the only people who should notice my absence are a few concerned professors, my landlord and my best friend Aurelia, well, whenever she comes back from her flood relief programme ...I shot a quick glance back to my bedroom ,where my cell lay abandoned on my study desk. Intending to take it,I took a step back, but I was quite harshly yanked forward by his grip on my arm.

"No mortal contraptions. " I was about to argue but the glare he sent me , made it clear that the topic was not up for discussion , and so I followed him quickly.Quietly.

The hallway was still covered in blood and corpses.The apartment was in despicable condition and in normal neighbourhoods , police sirens would have been blazing till now. But obviously, I had to go and live in a secluded apartment in a dingy colony. But, not my fault, it was hella cheap!

My mind looped back to the internal conflict I was having a few moments ago. My eyes landed on a dead alien who was still holding a weapon and bore an angry expression on his face.Anxiety and fear rippled through me, and in that moment my decision became absolute.

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

It had to be late in the night by now, the darkness had settled ..and the streets were empty and silent. Loki's strides were long and powerful and he was practically dragging me along, making me run to keep my shoulder from dislodging .The brute force of his grip was extremely painful and I was sure I'm gonna have bruises tomorrow..

He turned lane by lane , occasionally muttering curses in an unknown language and then he stopped. In front of a 24 hour pizzeria .He walked through the deserted parking lot sliding between the rows of cars , analysing them carefully. Finally stopping in front of a Jaguar .

His eyes flickered over to the black luxury, raking in its beauty.To think, the car suited Loki perfectly. Sleek, beautiful...powerful.His eyes showed an obvious desire and admiration for it.

But surprisingly, he didn't choose the Jaguar , instead we walked towards an old Chevrolet Silverado standing next to the Jag.

"What?No Jaguar?" I asked in what I hoped was a mildly curious tone. In reality, I was extremely eager to know more about this unexpected move of his.

"Too conspicuous."he ground out. Oh.

Well yeah.The truck was a dull silver two seater. It was quite simple looking and Chevrolet trucks were easily the most common trucks in the US . Makes sense.

With a flick of his wrist , A green duffel bag appeared out of thin air and dropped with a thump on the backside of the vehicle. Next, appeared my rucksack landing next to his .What the hell!He cant just make things disappear and reappear?! My eyes felt like they were bulging out of their sockets while my jaw had dropped open in awe and astonishment.

"wha-where was my bag?"

"with me"

"I couldn't see you carrying two bags."

"pocket dimensions"

"what?"

"shut up mortal!" His voice was quiet but the silent growl warned me of the consequences of disobeying. A little glimmer from his hands and the door to the car jolted open. His hand left my arm to check the interiors of the vehicle. Checking the fuel , he let out a pleased grunt and motioned for me to sit in the car .

If he was checking the fuel, it probably meant that we were aiming for long distance travel. Curiosity got the better of me and paying no heed to his hinted warning , I asked;

"Where will we be going"

"Cease your blabbering mortal!" He growled , narrowing his eyes at me. This was not fair! My anger boiled up inside me and I said,

"What?! Im being kidnapped and I don't even get to ask questions-aaahh!" A piercing needle flew in my throat ,stopping me mid-sentence, injecting me with the contents of the syringe. My vision abruptly swam, my legs felt like jello . Oh God he-

"You dru-drugged-" My legs couldn't support me any longer , my words slurred . I grasped weakly at his leather armour, fisting the firm fabric. He watched me intently as I slumped against his body. His arms wrapping securely around my small form, drawing me further into his chest.

His expression was unapologetic, the edges of my vision darkened considerably . Swallowing thickly, my head rolled on to the side .He spoke in a grave ,unbothered tone,

"You talk too much."

He never broke eye contact me, his green eyes were inviting , alluring me to succumb to sleep.My lids felt heavy, and my body felt numb.

And then everything went black.

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