Always

Chapter Sixteen

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***Loki's POV***

I gazed down at the beautiful woman in front of me with my hand outstretched for her to take. Maybe it was idiotic to ask her to dance so informally, but I couldn't help myself. I knew she noticed something was off and I didn't want her to know until the last possible moment. I wanted her feelings to be true, whatever they may be. Then I wouldn't be left wondering whether or not she had feelings for me.

Amy looked startled and confused at first, just a flash of it before a shy smile danced on her lips. I smiled back and she nodded slowly, bringing her hand toward mine. I gently pulled her out of her chair and placed one hand on her waist while the other was still intwined with hers. She placed her hand on my shoulder and she giggled, her eyes twinkling. "Loki, how are we supposed to dance with no music?" She asked me, cocking an eyebrow up in an adorable way. "Well.." I answered, drawing out the word rather dramatically. I started dancing and swaying her around the room, slowly bringing her closer to me. Once we were almost chest-to-chest I began to sing a classic Asgardian song in her ear, that Mother used to sing to Thor and I before bed. My chest constricted slightly of the painful memory, with yet another wave of sadness flowing over me. I may hate Odin, but I could not bring myself to hate my Mother. Even though Frigga is not my real mother, I know she loved me as an equal to Thor. Never favoring sons, just loving us equally and unconditionally.

Amy blushed at our closeness but cautiously rested her head on my shoulder, shaking me out of my revere. I snuck a glance at her and saw her eyes were closed, a smile plastered on her face in pure content. As I sang to her a sigh escaped her lips, causing me to involuntarily shiver. When my song drew to a close I smiled down at her and her bright blue eyes were locked with mine once more. "That was beautiful" Amy whispered. "Thank you, our mother used to sing it to Thor and I before we slept." I looked away when I told her, hesitant of what she would think. I didn't want to talk about my mother and I think she understood. Amy lifted her head from my shoulder and nodded, saying "Well I'm glad you sang it, it was beautiful". Then too soon Langridge entered and told us Amy's favorite meal was ready to be served.

I had to admit, I was a little afraid to try Amy's meal she described. It sounded wildly unhealthy, but she seemed so happy and animated when describing it, and I would never want to disappoint her. When Langridge placed my meal in front of me my mouth watered slightly. The 'hamburger' looked delicious and I became eager to try it. I glanced at Amy and she held the hamburger with both hands and with a small giggle, took the biggest bite possible with her small lips. A laugh escaped my lips and she smiled back at me (after swallowing) and gave me a peculiar motion with her thumb. I grabbed the hamburger exactly like she did, and tentatively took a small bite. Amy was right! This Midgardian meal was absolutely delightful. I loved it! I quickly dug in and tried the 'french fries' as well. They were very salty and made me thirsty, but nonetheless excellent and just like Amy described.

After we were done the meal I was so full from all the fries. They were so addicting, especially with the added salt. Langridge asked if we wanted dessert but we sadly declined. I walked her back to her room, late evening approaching. I knew midnight would approach soon, and I still didn't know how I was going to tell her. Or what I was going to tell her. 'Amy I love you and I have to take you home by midnight. I can't live without you..' We were talking about nothing in particular when her hand found mine. She smiled up at me and a shiver ran through my spine once more. I wonder if she had any idea of the effect she had on me. I was running out of time and I knew Thor would come for her if she wasn't in Midgard by midnight so I stopped right before her room and turned to her, my heart drumming widely against my chest and my stomach permanently set in knots. "Amy.." I started, but my throat failed me miserably. I cleared my throat and started again, sneaking glances away from the room so I could catch my breath. "Amy.. There's something I need to tell you." Her smile faded and she gazed at me curiously, patiently waiting. "Ever since you stepped out of the crowd in Midgard I knew you were special. You were brilliant and amazing, and even though I didn't want to admit it, you broke through to me from the very start. You saw me for who I really was, not a monster" I paused to catch my breath. "You saw me as I was. You weren't afraid of me nor frightened by my power. And that's what I loved about you Amy, you stood up for what you believed in. I know it's a late one but I want to apologize for taking you here... I'm sorry for taking you away from everyone you've ever known, and I'm sorry I was such a burden for you. I took you away without a second thought. I was selfish and I still am, because I want you to stay here more than I need to breath. You've changed me in the best way possible Amy and I thank you for that. I no longer have the drive of hatred clouding my vision, you're all I see now. You're all I want now" I said in a hoarse whisper and I stepped closer to her and pushed the hair out of her eyes, pulling it behind her ear. My hand wavered there for a moment, then I let it slowly return to my side, my gaze locked with hers. Amy's eyes were wide with shock throughout my speech with a faint blush forming on her cheeks. My eyes were burning and my throat felt as dry as a dessert but I continued, grabbing both her hands and intwining them with mine.

"Amy" my eyes fell to her lips as she pulled closer toward me, a magnetic pull between us no longer deniable. It was a force neither of us could hope to control, like a moth to a flame. When her lips found mine it was difficult to control my desire. It was a soft and simple kiss and a small sigh eluded from her mouth, and just before my brain became too clouded I broke away, and laid my forehead against hers. Her eyes were dilated and full of an emotion I couldn't place. I swallowed and sighed, knowing I only had a few precious moments left.

"Even though I may want you here, more people want you on Midgard. You have a life there with family and friends that miss you and love you. So because of that, I'm not going to be selfish any longer." Amy sucked in her breath suddenly but I stopped her, my hands squeezing hers tighter, saying "I'm going to do what I should have done the moment you got here. I'm so sorry for taking you here, you should have never met me. Though I'm very grateful you stepped out of that crowd" Amy's eyes were wide and scared, and shook her head at me. Before the words left her mouth I kissed her one last time, trying to show her what I couldn't say. I parted and against her lips whispered "Goodbye, love" and she was gone with a simple spell. A lone tear slid down my cheek as I stared at the empty space before me, feeling a desperate pull to bring her back and never let her go again. But I knew I couldn't. My Amy was gone forever from my grasp and I couldn't do anything about it but just watch her from afar, only the memories to comfort me.

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