Based on a couple of prompts. Okay so it's been a while since I've written anything outside of academia, but I was hit with inspiration. Setting is NYC, it's in second person, and if this first opening mini-chapter seems a little mysterious don't worry, it's intentional and all will be revealed in due course. Also, a warning - I love angst. Featuring cameos from various MCU characters.

"Do you, Thor Odinson, take this woman, Jane Foster, to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do."

"And do you, Jane Foster, take this man, Thor Odinson, to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do."

"In that case," the minister stepped back. "You may now kiss the bride."

Cheers went up from the audience and thunderous clapping filled the air as Thor dipped Jane low and kissed her enthusiastically. You rose to join them, smiling as someone - probably Tony - whistled loudly from the back. A few rows ahead Frigga was dabbing her cheeks with a tissue, and moved forward to embrace her son and new daughter warmly as they finally broke apart.

Your eyes searched the room as people began to give their congratulations to the happy couple. You knew Tony and Pepper had been invited, as had Jane's mentor Erik Selvig and her friend Bruce Banner, Sif and Fandral you had said hello to earlier, and Steve had caught a cab with you from your apartment building. But when Frigga had told you it would be a large affair you hadn't expected it to be this large - there were well over a hundred guests who you had never laid eyes on.

Before you could try to identify anyone else, Thor's voice broke over the din. "Excuse me! Thank you all for coming, Jane and I are both very flattered and a little embarrassed at the turnout-" Jane went pink and a few people chuckled, "But now if you would all follow us into the reception hall, where we'll have more room to breathe and I'm told there's a lovely spread, that would be-"

"Is there a bar?" A man interrupted loudly. Thor nodded. "Thank god." You rolled your eyes; you'd only seen Tony Stark a few brief times in business meetings since college, but he never changed. Weaving your way through the crowd that was moving after the newlyweds, you caught up with Frigga who was standing to the side.

"Hello Frigga," you kissed her on the cheek. "You've done a wonderful job."

Thor's mother smiled graciously. "Oh this? It's really nothing, do you know they insisted on cutting the guest list down to only two hundred and twenty people?" She tutted. "I suppose it is their day after all, but I do hope none of the minor investors will take offence. But then again, I suppose Thor is easier to deal with then his father was so perhaps not."

You touched her arm gently - Odin's sudden death the previous year had devastated both her and Thor, and you knew she still missed him awfully. "How are you?" you asked her quietly.

Frigga waved a manicured hand airily, "Fine, I'm fine, dearest, but thank you for asking." It was only then you realised her hand was bare of any rings and she sighed. "It is strange I will admit," she mused, taking your arm and guiding you smoothly into the reception rooms. "My wedding ring on Jane's finger. Of course I adore her but," she glanced at you. "Well, you know how we all thought it would be you and-"

You stiffened, pressing your lips together. "There's no need to dwell on the past," you said politely, "especially not today."

She sighed again. "Very well."

You both entered a ballroom with a high ceiling and marble floors. Thor and Jane were at the other end, surrounded by a gaggle of guests all delivering their congratulations. "I'd best go and make sure everything is in order," Frigga said. "Do come and speak to me later though dear, we do not see enough of each other."

The inflection in her voice made you feel guilty. "Of course," you assured her with a smile.

She squeezed your hand, glancing around the room quickly. "There was something I wish to tell you also. Thor has invi-"

"Hey!" Tony had appeared at your side, throwing his arm around your shoulders casually, "Pep's been looking for you, she's saying something about PR and your magazine or something? I dunno what, but yeah you gotta come quick before I actually have to work on my day off..."

You shot an apologetic look at Frigga. "Mr Stark-"

"You must go," the older woman insisted, stepping back. "Just as long as you come speak to me soon, yes?"

"As soon as I get the chance," you promised her, already being pulled away by an impatient Tony Stark. "Ow- Tony, you're standing on my dress."

He looked down, "Shit, so I am."

You rolled your eyes and pulled the material out from under his foot. "Why are you wearing sunglasses?" you asked curiously.

He grimaced, "Listen, stag nights are great, but whoever thought doing it the night before the ceremony was a good idea was a dick."

"Thor seems fine."

"Thor is a love-struck idiot who works too much," Tony dismissed. "Dude doesn't let his hair down like he used to."

You raised your brows at him, "He runs a company, as do you."

"No, Pepper runs it, I just own it."

"Isn't that the truth," came an amused voice. Pepper stood in front of you both in a blue dress, eyeing Tony. She tweaked his tuxedo. "You should watch your tongue, you know she has a magazine."

Tony looked at you. "You run the magazine now?"

"I run the branch," you corrected, stepping forward to hug Pepper.

Now he looked confused. "You live in New York now?"

You stared at him. "I've lived here for seven years."

He shrugged, "Huh. I never noticed."

"Tony... her family's company has been working with yours for over a decade. You had dinner with her father a month ago," Pepper told him exasperatedly.

"See, this is exactly why you're such an asset to me!" Pepper pinched the bridge of her nose. "Wait wait," he waved his hands, "I thought you moved back to California after that whole fiasco with Lo-"

"Tony!"

"No, I didn't," you interrupted loudly. "Anyway, how's dad?"

The conversation drifted to other things thankfully, and you were soon joined by Steve Rogers. "Hey guys, long time no see."

Tony squinted at him. "Steve?" He looked around. "Shit, Bruce is here too! Dudes, this is so cool, it's like college all over again!"

The group collectively groaned. According to Tony any time any of you saw each other it was college again. "If you say so," Steve said, ordering a drink. "Though I think we're all a bit too old to pass for students now."

"Don't remind me," Tony moaned, "I'm nearly thirty four."

"Married yet?" Steve asked, already knowing the answer.

"Nope," Tony replied, popping the 'p'. "Don't see the point - did you know that approximately fifty percent of marriages end in divorce in this country?" You and Steve exchanged a look. It was pretty common knowledge that Tony had crushed on Pepper hard during his last year of college, and it would surprise nobody if he still did. Pepper seemed oblivious though, and with her working for him now you doubted she would ever consider it.

"You know we're at a wedding, right?" Steve questioned.

"Yeah. Better keep our fingers crossed for this one dudes, it looks like it cost enough."

You shook your head. "On that happy note, I need to go and say hello to them. Anyone coming with me?"

Tony refused but Steve agreed, and you both made your way across the floor. Jane spotted you both and waved you over eagerly. "Hey guys!" She sounded relieved.

"You okay?" you asked her.

She blew a strand of hair out of her face. "Yeah, I'm just glad to see people who aren't random businessmen or vaguely intimidating strangers." Thor didn't say anything, but from the look on his face you imagined he was agreeing with her.

"I'm sure you're doing fine," you told her, pulling her into a hug. "Congratulations!"

She grinned. "Thanks. Can't wait to go home and get takeout though."

"I don't see why we can't just order a pizza here," Thor said, eyeing his phone.

You laughed, "Why don't you get something from the table?"

Jane shook her head. "Can't. Too nervous. And I'll probably spill something on the dress."

Thor snorted, "That is true." She tried to elbow him but he dodged it with a grin. Then Jane turned to Steve, and he beckoned you closer. "Thank you for coming," he said, pulling you into a hug.

"I wouldn't have missed it for the world," you told him sincerely.

"Mother wouldn't have let you." You both shared a smile.

"That too," you said. "Where is she? She wanted to speak to me about something."

Thor frowned, his blue eyes scanning the crowds of people. "I don't know, she was here five minutes ago. She said something about..." He broke off suddenly, "Never mind. I'll tell her to find you when she gets back."

"Are you looking for Frigga?" Jane called. "I think she went to fetch your brother."

Steve froze, turning to look at you as you processed the words. You stared at Thor in disbelief. "He's here?" He nodded hesitantly. "You invited him?"

"He's my brother," Thor replied quietly, but not unkindly. "I extended an invitation."

"Why didn't you tell me?"

"Let's go," Steve urged.

"What's going on?" Jane asked in confusion.

"Nothing," you answered quickly. "I'm just going to-"

"Hello brother." The whole group fell silent at the velvety voice. Your heart began to pound hard.

Thor moved forward, "Loki."

Your legs seemed stuck to the ground and you couldn't make yourself turn around. You felt Frigga take your hand and pull you aside. "I was going to tell you," she was hurriedly confessing, "but there wasn't a right moment for it." You didn't say anything. "Oh," she fretted, "I was hoping that if I could break it to you myself then you might be able to talk to him and-"

"Talk to him?" You shook her hand off. "I'm sorry Frigga, that is never going to happen."

"But-"

"How could you?" You asked, voice wavering. "You know how I feel about him!"

"Yes! Exactly! Don't you see my dear, after so long, it's time to let things go?"

You shook your head in amazement, pulling away. Turning around, you walked straight past Loki without looking at him once and disappeared into the throng.