A Tale of Mischief and Mutants part 2

The Bride

—-Sam—-

Things have gotten so much better the only thing that hasn't really let up are my nightmares but I'm determined not to let the fear they bring have control over my life. I've spent enough time not being in control. As far as things getting better my wrists are nearly healed and don't hurt unless I put pressure on them, I've gone out and about nearly every day, and I've even managed to take things further with Loki.

I thought I'd be scared but when he started flirting with me I found myself wanting to try things. He has been and continues to be extremely patient and courteous about everything when we experiment. We've done some things I never saw myself having the courage to try after everything.

Some of what we've tried was only ever forced on me, some of it was completely new. We haven't crossed that line of going all the way yet. I think I could but the wedding is so close now that I figure why not have our first night as a married couple be special?

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Today is finally the day. I quietly slip out of the bedroom magicking on some clothes on my way out the door where Mary and my other bridesmaids are waiting for me. They start expressing their excitement in typical girl fashion making odd screeching noises (with the notable exceptions of Laura who has never been one to show off her emotions so blatantly and Sif who seemed pretty confused about their behavior) and I have to shush them though I'm smiling at their enthusiasm.

"Shhh guys Lo's still sleeping."

Jubilee is the first to apologize as she was the loudest of the bunch and the one who initiated it unable to contain her excitement.

"Right sorry."

At that we leave for Sif and Val's house where my dress is waiting. Sif had been kind enough to pick it up because of everything that had happened. I don't even have to do anything to get ready as the second I walk through the door everyone starts helping me get ready. They all chat with me as they do so. Mary asks a question that I'd actually had to put some thought into.

"So are you gonna be Mrs. Samantha Odinson now?"

Sif laughs at the question and Mary looks confused. I explain.

"That's not how Asgardian names work the last name is their father's name followed by son or döttir hence Thor Odinson or Odin Borson. I had my name changed to Samantha Logansdöttir a few days ago."

"Oh that's cool!"

"Yeah I'm keeping Howlett as a middle name too."

Kitty phases through me and is right in my face holding a tube of lipstick.

"Nice, now Sam keep your lips still cause I'm about to do your makeup."

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I'm completely ready to go it's less than an hour until the wedding now and I'm awestruck by what I see in the mirror. My eyes well up with tears the reality of everything hitting me at once as I take in my dress and veil. I'm getting married. A tear of joy and anxiety escapes my eye. I'm beyond happy to get married but I'm also anxious now and I don't know how to deal with everything.

"I wish I had someone to talk to..."

My bridesmaids look confused. I clarify of course I'd talk to them but they just weren't what I really needed right now.

"Like a mom or something."

Sif looks sad for a moment.

"Queen Frigga would've been honored to fill that roll."