A/N: Hello there again lovely friends! Just giving some slight background on this fic before we continue on. This particular story was inspired by Canisedocanis's lovely Lokanesque fic 'Rubble.' I owe her all my of gratitude for kick-starting my brain into writing more Loki/Jane fanfiction. This will be my first attempt at writing a multi-chaper fic - so be forewarned...I'm still working out the kinks in my writing. All spelling, grammar, tense issues are my mistake! The story I've written is a 3-shot, and it has already been completed. I'll be posting one chapter a day for you all. I really hope you enjoy this as much as I took pleasure in writing it!
And thank you to all of my wonderful friends who have given me their unwaivering support in pursuit of venturing into the world of writing. You know who you awesome ladies are! Your inspiration knows no bounds.
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One of the first times Jane had ever interacted with Loki, was the day he saved her life.
A raging battle taking place in a highly populated area of downtown between Loki and The Avengers, and she was unsuspectingly caught in the crossfire.
In the calm of this battle, Loki took it upon himself to save her life. The God of Mischief, who had ravaged and destroyed most of downtown New York City – with plans to rule this world - for some unknown reason rescued her.
After being treated at the local county hospital, SHIELD took her into their care. Agent Coulson started flashing his badge and babbling about 'proper care' and how they'd be able to keep a better eye on her at the SHIELD medical facility.
If Jane were to venture a guess, she'd be almost 99% sure that the reason for keeping her at their facility was strictly and adamantly at the request of one guilty Asgardian Prince.
Lying in her new medical bed, Jane had reassured Thor that he was not at fault, but Thor was not willing to let the issue go. Jane could see the overwhelming guilt tear at Thor as he profusely apologized for his thoughtlessness. He claims he should have known that she and the other mortals would not have been given the knowledge or time to evacuate the area. She could see the pain in his eyes as it tugged at his soul that shewas injured because it could have been prevented.
It wasn't until a few days later as Thor was diligently sitting by her bedside asked her where she was and how she got to safety. Jane relayed her story to Thor as on that particular day she'd forgotten to finish the calculations on latest readings off the make-shift portal that brought Thor back to them.
To her.
As she continued her story, she mentions how she had gone back to one of the many Stark Enterprises buildings to finish up her work and get back to SHIELD for Tony's analysis later that day. Unbeknownst to her, he, as the rest of 'Team Avengers', were called away when word got out that Loki was in the area.
She had no idea what was happening other than a large explosion shook the lower levels of the building she was occupying. The last thing she remembers she was desperately trying to save her work when she suddenly realized parts of the ceiling starting to crack above her.
Then - darkness.
The only other minor detail Jane mentions is faintly remembering the feeling of being carried in someone's arms and being gently placed into what she assumed was the back of an ambulance. The next time she woke up he was there.
She did not mention Loki to Thor. Not once.
She is uncertain as to why she withheld that important piece of information. If Jane was being completely honest with herself, she knows it's linked to immense feeling of relief that flooded through her body when Thor told her Loki had gotten away, yet again. The jumble of emotions stirring within her signaled feelings she was not willing to reveal to Thor by discussing Loki's presence in her mysterious rescue.
As Jane finished the retelling of her incident, she could see him nod in acceptance of her story.
Thor did not bring up the accident again after that.
In the weeks following her recovery she still questions the motive behind the gentle kindness and mercy Loki had shown her.
The answer to this day still evades her.
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The second time she sees Loki, Jane is completely unprepared.
It's late in the evening, but not so much for her. The long grueling hours of analyzing particle data and making corrections to calculations have made her quite the night owl.
But she wouldn't trade it for anything.
Her whole life she's been working towards breaking all boundaries science had laid out before her. She was on the cusp on something extraordinary, and it brought her excitement like no other.
Jane climbs the stairs up to the small, yet comfortable apartment SHIELD has provided her with. Usually she would stay at the compound, but sometimes she just needs a break from everything.
Thor would not be joining her this evening; as he has been called away on a lead that may shed some light on Loki's current whereabouts. Jane can't blame him for taking off on a moment's notice. She understands the duty and obligation he must see through in order to bring his brother back.
'Hopefully unharmed,' Jane muses silently.
Setting her things down on and taking off her coat at the entrance of her place, Jane makes her way to the small kitchenette where a bottle of aspirin is calling her name. She may be back at work, but she had briefly forgotten how exhausting researching can be. The fact that some of her injuries are still slightly sore offers no help to her working these late hours.
A couple of pain killer, a hot shower, and a bed are exactly what she has planned next.
Or, maybe not.
Halfway on her trek to that blessed bottle of aspirin, Jane freezes. Turning suddenly towards where her couch and coffee table are located in the center of the room, she realizes she's not alone.
In the dimly lit area of the living room, Jane notices a figure stretched out on her couch.
Instinctively, she thought it was Thor, but quickly dismisses the thought as she knows Thor is out tracking down Loki. Silently observing this person, she notices he is not as broad or built as Thor. But then again, who is.
Jane also notices the person in question seems to be asleep.
Odd.
Slight panic and curiosity settle over her. Uncertain of which feelings are stronger, it would seem curiosity wins out. Stepping slightly to the side of her coffee table to glance at the would-be intruder, Jane realizes suddenly that it's Loki who is occupying the space on her couch.
Loki Laufeyson is in her apartment, sleeping, on her couch!
Jane's initial reaction has her retrieving her phone out of her pocket and scrolling to the contact labeled 'Coulson'. As her thumb is hovering over the call button, Jane's eyes dart back and forth between her phone and the fallen Prince harmlessly sleeping on her couch.
Indecision grips Jane as she's suddenly at a loss to why she's hesitating to call Agent Coulson informing him of Loki's location. Except, there is a silent voice resonating in the back of Jane's mind telling her she hasn't called yet, because she doesn't want to.
'He did save her life,' Jane mulls over.
"I am never going to hear the end of this, I just know it," muttering quietly to herself, Jane sighs and locks her phone sticking it promptly back in her pocket.
Jane quietly sits down on the edge of her coffee table observing the man in front of her. As her eyes roam the length of his form, Jane's gaze softens slightly. His brow is furrowed and his face is taut. Jane notices bags under his eyes as Loki looks like he has gone days, possibly weeks without sleep.
Through her silent evaluation of him, Jane wonders why he came to visit her of all people. Yes, he saved her life, but what reasons does he have for visiting her? Had he been waiting long and he'd fallen asleep?
Questions upon questions start building up in Jane's mind.
Jane's next actions startle her.
Unconsciously, Jane reaches out to touch Loki's hand. Her grasp is light as to not disturb him. Her thumb lightly brushes the top of his hand in a soothing motion.
Loki shifts slightly in his sleep, but does not wake. The lines on his brow slowly start to dissipate, and his face relaxes. And then a chain reaction occurs as his entire body seems to slacken under her slight touch.
A small smile graces Jane's lips.
With a decision firmly placed in her mind, Jane, ever so gently, releases her hold on Loki to walk to the small storage closet next to her room. Jane returns to Loki placing a small warming blanket over his body.
Turning off the soft glow of lights in the room, Jane makes her way to her bedroom.
Forgotten now is the shower she was longing to take, and the aspirin she had so desperately needed earlier.
As Jane climbs into bed, the last lingering thoughts on her mind are how she's managed to convince herself its okay to be harboring a super villain in her apartment. The one person SHIELD is looking for – the brother that Thor is so frantically searching for.
She figures that's what tomorrow is for.
In the morning, as Jane leaves her bedroom to check on her uninvited guest. She notices her couch is empty and the blanket that once lay across Loki is now folded neatly in the center of the couch.
He's gone.
A beep comes from her phone disrupting her thoughts on where Loki may have taken off to next. It's a message from Thor – sent by Tony Stark. He's just letting her know that he is safe and back at the compound.
As Jane is typing a reply to Tony thanking him for his message, she notices a piece of notebook paper on her coffee table that was not there the night before. Placing her phone down, Jane picks up the paper reading the short, elegantly written note.
"We will see each other again one day soon Jane Foster."
Unsure of what to make of the note, Jane knows deep down it was not meant as a threat - but a promise.
To what end, she does not know.
The one thing she does know for certain, as long as Loki keeps randomly popping up in her life – she knows those moments will never be uneventful.
She looks forward to that day.