Avengers and Guardians Assemble Book 2!

Lessons in Magic (Loki x fem!reader)

Loki had been looking for you for hours with no luck. He couldn't believe his best friend was so difficult to find. Finally deciding on reading until you came to him, he went to the library. He pulled up short when he saw you. Your head was lying on the table in front of you. Your eyes were closed and Loki could see your back rising and falling in steady breaths. Loki smiled before brushing a strand of hair from your face.

You let out a little moan as your eyes opened. "Loki?" You sat up and rubbed your eyes. "Good afternoon, pet," he greeted, his voice in a soft purr, "What are you doing?" You glanced down at the books and scrolls in front of you with a sigh. "I-I was trying to learn, but I can't. I've been trying so hard and it's just not happening."

Loki peered over your shoulder and realized that you were studying magic. It wasn't a big surprise to him. Ever since you'd come to Asgard, you'd struggled to find something to do with yourself. Something to make you feel like you belonged there with him.

"Darling, this type of power takes time and patience to master," he cooed and your frown deepened. Even though Loki was often selfish and arrogant, he had a soft spot for you. He cared for you more deeply than just about anyone else and he hated seeing you upset. Loki also knew that, if you didn't find something on Asgard to make you feel like you belonged, you would leave.

"Perhaps I can help you," he mused out loud. You looked at him again in surprise. "Really? You'd do that?" Loki gave you a soft smile. One of his hands came up to gently grip your chin. "Of course, pet. I would do anything to see you happy." You beamed and threw your arms around him. "Thank you, Loki," you whispered against him. "We start tomorrow. For now, you need to rest." Leaving no room for argument, Loki escorted you back to your chambers.

The next morning, Loki was awakened by someone jumping next to him on the bed. "Looookkkkkki," you sang annoyingly, causing the raven-haired male to glare at you. You flopped down and scooted closer to him. As if on instinct, Loki's arm went around you. "You promised to help me and I was too excited to sleep in this morning," you said as your head rested on his chest.

Loki chuckled softly, closing his eyes once more for a moment. "So I did. Alright. We'll begin after we eat. You'll need your strength, my little Midgardian." You rolled your eyes at him playfully and swatted his chest. With a grin, you sat up and practically ran out the door. "See you at breakfast, Loki," you told him before disappearing. Loki laughed again to himself.

Loki couldn't help but smiling as he watched you at breakfast. Even though you were speaking to Thor and his mother, you were fidgeting relentlessly. It was clear you wanted the meal to end quickly. "Forgive me, Mother, but Y/N and I have some business to attend, if you don't mind." Frigga looked between the two of you and smiled like she knew something you didn't. "Of course, Loki." You tried not to get up and run from the room, but as soon as the doors closed behind you, you grabbed Loki's hand and ran to the location you'd already agreed upon.

Hours passed and you still weren't making progress. While Loki wasn't surprised, you grew more and more frustrated. Tears formed in your eyes and your stance became rigid and tense. Loki pondered a moment. "What?" you asked, your voice sounded dejected. Loki reached over and took one of your hands in his.

"Everyone has magic in them, pet. Most people, however, are neither smart enough nor determined enough to try. You already have them beaten. We simply need to find the catalyst. What will bring your magic from inside you out?" You huffed and crossed your arms over your chest. "Don't you think I've been trying?" Loki quickly reassured you with a kiss to the forehead.

"I know you have, Y/N. You just need a little help. Now, put your arms down, you look like a petulant child." You scoffed, but saw Loki's playful smile. You retorted by sticking your tongue out at him. Loki laughed, but had to push away a few not-so-innocent thoughts. "Arms down and close your eyes, Y/N." You did as he asked. "Breathe deeply." Again, you complied. Loki walked behind you and asked if he could place his hand on your stomach. You nodded without speaking. You trusted him after all.