A Tale of Mischief and Mutants

Texting, Trouble, and Nail Polish

—-Sam—-

I text everyone that showed concern about Loki in a group message, Thor provided me with everyone's contact information I didn't already have before going to take care of some king stuff.

-'FYI this is Sam Howlett: Loki woke up today he just needs more rest thank you all for your concern and support'-

I get a text back from Peter almost immediately.

-'When can we see him?'-

I don't think a lot of people is a good idea he needs his sleep but he'd definitely want to see Peter. I send the group message one answer and Peter another.

Group message{

Me: -'He needs to rest maybe in a day or two'-

Peter: -'Oh.'-

Peter{

Me: -'I didn't want a barrage of people bothering him although I love that that's a possible issue now so I said that in the group message He's sleeping right now but he'll want to see you you should come as soon as you have time to I'll let Thor know to get you'-

Peter: -'Oh 🙂 I was really bummed for a second there I'm free right now I can come whenever'-

Me: -'When he's done I'll let you know'-

Peter: -'K c u soon'-

Me: -'C u'-

I smile to myself then let myself take a nap too.

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About two hours later I wake up then I go to check on Loki he's awake looking tired. He's really out of it. He hasn't noticed me at the doorway yet. I tap lightly on the door and he turns his attention to me.

"Hey trouble, how you feeling?"

He smiles slightly at his new nickname.

"A bit better... it's difficult to move."

I nod.

"I was talking with Peter-"

Loki perks up at the mention of his friend.

"-is he here?"

"I was actually going to ask you if you're feeling up to visiting with him he can be here soon."

Loki smiles slightly and nods.

"Sam could you grab some of those things from the table there... I'd like to look through them... I'm incredibly bored."

I doubt boredom is the only reason he wants to look through the gifts he's just being too stubborn to admit to feeling anything else. I grab a stack of the cards I shuffle them a bit and put Tony's on top I think that one's hilarious. I hand them to him and he takes them then sets them on the bed taking my hand.

"Did you get rest?"

"Yes Lo' I'm fine. You're the one in the hospital bed don't worry about me."

"I'm afraid it's impossible to keep my mind off you mortal."

I roll my eyes slightly smiling. Even bedridden he's insanely charming.

"I'll go tell Thor to go get him."

He nods and kisses my hand before letting me go. I blush shaking my head. He's got me all flustered now. I leave smiling at Loki over my shoulder as I linger in the doorway.

"Don't kill anyone while I'm gone."

I hear him chuckle slightly remembering the phrase that got me to laugh (albeit silently) for the first time in five years. It wasn't the best joke or anything. It was just such a welcome change to hear someone teasing me playfully after years of being spoken to so harshly and being barely regarded as human.

Any social interaction I had during that time was a demand that if not met would result in my suffering... my interactions with him were the first time in years I didn't need to worry about that. I close the door smiling to myself and go to contact Thor and Peter.

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Peter arrives and I say a brief hello before he goes in to talk with Loki I know Loki will likely get tired quickly and there will be plenty of time for Peter and I to party plan later. When Peter is done he comes back out looking cold. I get up and start making some hot chocolate for him.

"So Pete you usually have cake for Lo's birthday right?"

"Yeah, and I got him this really awesome collection of Brothers Grim fairytales we were texting and he told me you guys were watching some classic Disney movies I kinda figure he'll like the Grim's version better though."

"They are a bit more his style. ...Would you say no to me joining you guys?"

"Of course you can come! I was kinda counting on it. What did you get him?"

I smile handing him the cup of hot chocolate and taking a seat.

"Well other than black nail polish so he'll quit freakin using all of mine, I got him some new daggers I had the guy down town make some."

Peter laughs at my annoyance with Loki as he takes a seat next to me. I know some girls would be annoyed at the fact that their man was wearing nail polish to begin with but I couldn't give less of a fuck, that shit doesn't matter. If the guy wants to wear it whatever.

Honestly after everything I've been through I have some better perspective, people get too caught up on shit like that, they pass up on great people because of their own petty expectations. The look suits him anyway I hadn't even really been surprised or taken much notice the first time he wore it around me. It just seemed natural.

We talk more about the details of what we're going to do on Sunday. We have multiple plans from the worst case scenario being Loki is too tired and we'll have to postpone to the best case scenario with Loki at home and feeling a lot better. We continue talking for quite some time before Peter decides to head home.