The Hidden Ruler (lokixreader)

Chapter 4

You were going to walk Emile to her room but she dismissed you saying she wanted to clear her head. You nodded and headed back into the ballroom, your mind was busy and you were not looking where you were going when you ran into someone and almost fell until they caught you by your waist.
   "Careful darling," you knew that voice, like a poem in your ears. "we wouldn't want you falling and hurting yourself." He pulled you into him as the music started and you both began to dance with the other people on the dance floor. "How would I be able to dance with you then?" He smirked, as you blushed smiling up at him.
   "I guess I can't help but fall for you." You laughed as he twirled you around and then pulled you back into him laughing softly as you both swayed with the music. His hand rested on your back and you looked into his eyes through his shiny green mask, they captivated you as a small smile grew upon his lips. You did not tear your gaze away from his for the longest time, until the song ended and everyone applauded the dancers. You smiled and curtsied, he bowed and you felt as the heat rose to your cheeks once again. He gently took you by the hand and whispered in your ear.
   "Come with me." He looked into your eyes, you gave him a nod and you both disappeared into the vacant castle hallways. He still had your hand in his and neither of you were going to let go. He lead you to the palace gardens, the stars were in the sky shining down on the both of you, the moon in the middle like a beautiful spot light. You walked through the gorgeous flowers and trees, Loki's hand in yours. The night was chilly and had a slight breeze, it was perfect. You trailed your hand along a row of flowers and realized you were still holding the prince's hand so you let go, he looked at you curiously.
   "Sorry your highness." You looked away pretending to be captivated by a rose.
   "You know, you don't have to apologize." He stood beside you looking off into the distance.
   "Oh, I'm sorry." Your cheeks flushed when you realized what you did and you heard him give a light chuckle. He looked back at you and looked you up and down, you began to grow uncomfortable until he gently took your hand running his thumb along your fingers you blushed behind your mask.
   "Did I mention how lovely you look this evening?" He gave you a smirk and you could see his emerald eyes sparkle, he kissed your hand and began to walk towards the tree that stood in the center of the garden. You followed slowly behind him whispering a small 'oh my god!' Under your breath. You watched as he looked up into the tree and made a green light appear in his hand, you watched as the light danced in-between his fingers and down his wrist, then it went up into the tree and surrounded an apple, plucking it, and then bringing it down in front of your face. You stared in awe watching as the glowing light made the apple shine, you took off your mask and it made your eyes sparkle like a thousand diamonds. You took the apple from the air and the magic disappeared, you looked back at Loki your mouth hung open. 
   "You can do magic?" You were holding the apple with both hands gazing at it but also glancing back at Loki who was picking an apple for himself, he leaned back on the trunk of the tree.
   "There are many things I can do." You could not see his face because it was dark and he was still wearing his mask but you could imagine he had a sly smirk on his face. You walked closer to him standing in front of him to get a closer look at the eyes hidden behind his mask. He arched an eyebrow "what are you doing?" He took a bite of his apple.
   "I'm sorry you're highness, but it's just that...I can tell you hold many secrets..that's all." You gave him a smile, took a bite of your apple and turned away looking back at the stars.
   "What did I tell you about apologizing?" You could here the sarcasm in his voice. You laughed.
   "Are we avoiding the subject?" You looked back at him a big smile on your face. He had taken off his mask and you found that his eyes were focused on the stars but he had a smile on his face, you turned back around smiling; he was so handsome.
   "Y/n I think there are some things about me that you would prefer not to know." It had just occurred to you that you had never told him your name; oh but how it rolled off his tongue so nicely.
   "How do you know my name?" You turned back to him, he was sitting under the tree one leg up to rest his arm.
   "Lady y/n, when other maidens of the castle see the princesses hand-maiden walking with the young prince of Asgard rumors only spread." You nodded your head understanding; news travels fast around here especially in the kitchens; which in your sisters case, was not good. You went and sat next to him putting your fidgeting hands in your lap. He glanced down at your hands. "If you don't mind me asking, you always seem to be on your toes. Why is that?" You stopped your hands, he had a questioning look on his face. You felt your nerves rise.
   "I don't know...I guess..it's just always been like that." You gave a weak smile. He saw right through you but also nodded like he understood.
   "The hand-maiden to the princess, has secrets of her own." You looked out into the stars as he gazed at you. You gave a small chuckle.
   "Yeah...I guess so." You continued to look up at the sky when Loki stood.
    "May I have this dance?" You hadn't noticed but there was faint music playing from the ballroom, you smiled taking his hand.
   "You may."
All night you both danced through the gardens, even when the music ended you continued to dance letting the moonlight guide your feet. The smile did not fade from your face and he kept his eyes on you and only you the whole night. It was so beautiful it almost seemed to be like a dream, you didn't want it to end, but like all good things; it did. You both had ended up at the entrance again your smile dimmed when you realized it was time to part ways once again.
"I wish I did not have to leave you my dear..but someone as beautiful as you needs their rest." You blushed, this man made you blush more in two days then you had ever blushed in your entire life, and you loved it. You sighed,
"Thank you, for the wonderful evening." You smiled and he nodded gently. You both stood there gazing into each other's eyes, neither of you wanted to leave. When suddenly he began to lean in, you felt as one of his fingers touched your chin ever so lightly, his face was inches away from yours you could feel his breath on your lips, a chill ran down your spine. You can't do this, you wanted to so bad, but you couldn't. You took a tiny step back he looked at you his eyes sad and confused. You didn't meet his gaze. "G-goodnight..your highness." You curtsied and then quickly turned away embarrassed, not waiting for a response.