Disclaimer: I do not own Thor or any of the characters or story. Marvel comics owns all!
A/N: This story loosely follows the plot of Thor, The Avengers, and Thor: The Dark World. Comic details may also be included. My changes are: Thor's mother is still alive, Loki is still a prisoner and Odin is still king. Story begins where Thor: The Dark World ends – I hope you stayed for the credits and saw that kiss!
Asgardian cast of characters:
Odin: Thor's father
Frigga: Thor's stepmother, Balder's mother, Loki's adopted mother
Loki: Thor's adopted brother
Balder: Thor's childhood friend, son of Frigga and Odin
Tyr: Thor's older brother, son of Odin
Hermod: Thor's half-brother, son of Frigga and Odin
Angela: Thor's half-sister, daughter of Odin and Frigga
Heimdall: the watcher, Thor's friend
Sif: Thor's friend, one of the greatest Asgardian warriors along with the Warriors Three
Volstag: Thor's friend, member of Warriors Three
Hogun: Thor's friend, member of Warriors Three
Fandral: Thor's friend, member of Warriors Three
Eir: Asgardian healer, examined Jane Foster when she was possessed by the Aether
Hela: goddess of death
'Cause if you want to keep me you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta love me harder
And if you really need me you gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta love me harder
Love Me Harder - Chapter 1
Jane was giddy with happiness as she felt Thor's arms close around her, their lips meeting hard and hot. She pressed herself as close to his body as she could. Enveloped in his embrace, Jane relaxed against the thunder god's chest and opened her lips ever so slightly to him, letting him taste her tongue roughly. She nipped gently at his lower lip, matching his enthusiasm. His arms held her even tighter. This had to be heaven.
Jane Foster had still been reeling from her reunion with Thor which had only happened a week ago. Until his recent return to earth, Thor had been gone for about two years since they said goodbye, since he promised her that he would return for her. They hadn't known each other for very long before he had left but their connection was undeniable. Plus, Jane figured that she and Thor had certainly been through enough during their short time together to develop feelings beyond initial infatuation. Of course, she had been attracted to him instantly, but she had also faced losing him forever and realized that she wasn't sure she could survive if that happened.
Jane had spent so many months crying because she missed Thor, missed the way he made her feel, missed listening to his voice, and she missed the breathless, light-headedness that she felt when she was around him. Jane also spent some of that time worrying that Thor might forget her or move on to another woman. She found herself constantly vacillating between hope and hopelessness. He would come back. He had promised her. But what if he didn't?
Then suddenly, after nearly two years, Thor returned to earth – but not to Jane. She had been surprised when SHIELD agents pulled her away from the TV where she had been watching the news and escorted her to a bunker. Despite bombarding them with questions, the agents only told Jane the bare minimum: Thor was in New York City and he was fighting alongside the Avengers of SHIELD. Their orders were to keep her in the bunker until the fighting was done. It was all Jane could do not to cry in frustration. She wanted to get out of the bunker and go to him. At the same time, she was anxious that his feelings for her might have changed. On top of this, Jane worried that Thor would die in battle. What if, now that he's finally here, I lose him before we can be together?
She paced for many hours inside the underground bunker, occasionally blinking back tears. After what felt like an eternity, the agents got the word and escorted Jane out of the bunker and back to her apartment. She begged them to help her get in contact with Thor or anyone from SHIELD who was in New York. All they would tell her was that, to their knowledge, none of the Avengers had perished during the battle. Jane later watched a lot of footage on the news. She couldn't believe how her heart began pounding as Thor's image flashed in and out of the footage. When he wasn't on the screen, Jane felt like she wasn't even processing what she was seeing. He's alright.
Soon after the events of New York, Jane had begun to feel hopeless again. Thor had returned to earth, but he hadn't kept his promise to her. Had he indeed moved on? Jane felt sick imagining him with another woman. But it also made her stomach turn to consider that Thor had never definitively been hers to begin with, despite their flirtations. They had never had a discussion about what their relationship was, exactly. Jane couldn't stand not knowing whether he wanted her like she wanted him. After many months, she went on a pathetic attempt at a date. Jane didn't stop thinking about Thor the entire time. She was grateful that Darcy had interrupted and cut that mistake short because after that, Thor had finally returned to her like he promised.
Their reunion had felt like a blur. One moment she was staring into those icy blue eyes for the first time in years and the next, he was teleporting her to Asgard. Then, she met both of his parents and found out that an ancient weapon had taken her on as a host body. Then, she, Thor, and Loki had fought to save earth, Asgard, and all the nine realms from the Dark Elves. After almost losing Thor once again, Jane was devastated when he told her that he had to return home without her. She understood, and she believed him when he said he'd be back, but she felt that hopelessness creeping up again.
But two days after he had once again bade her farewell, Jane saw the light of the Bifrӧst outside on her balcony and felt her heart leap into her throat as she sprung out of her chair. Maybe it was just a dream. Jane didn't care. She flung herself at Thor the moment he appeared from the beam of light and he met her embrace head on, pulling her into a kiss that engulfed her senses. As Jane felt Thor's muscled arms wrap around her and his breath ghost over her lips she knew that she wasn't dreaming – he had truly come back to her again.
Jane let the world fall away as they held each other, forgetting about her roommates inside who were probably watching them through the window, she cared about nothing else except for the man kissing her. Oh how she loved the way that he kissed her. They had only shared a handful of kisses but each one had awakened desires in Jane that she'd never dared explore before. He must feel something for me, too. He came back to me, twice. Jane reasoned.
Thor gently pulled his lips away from hers, smiling. Jane could only stare and smile, still crushed against his chest, happier than she'd been in months, maybe years.
"Jane," he said softly, "take me somewhere where we can speak privately."
"Oh my god. Darcy is actually taking the interns out!" Jane gasped when she looked out her bedroom window and saw their car pulling out. Thor gave her hand a gentle tug. Jane turned and froze when her brown eyes met his ice blue ones. He was really here. They were alone in the apartment. Thor sat on the edge of her bed and smoothly pulled Jane into his lap, securing a muscular arm under her legs to help her balance comfortably. She sat across his lap, leaning into him.
Jane was starting to feel like she had had the wind knocked out of her. She found herself just clinging to him and trying to keep her breathing steady. When they had first met, Jane had wanted to pursue a relationship with him but there seemed to always be obstacles standing in the way of that such as the Destroyer. Such as the Bifrӧst getting damaged. And then there was the Aether. What would happen next?
Thor had closed his eyes and was breathing in Jane's scent, quite content to hold her in silence until he sensed her unease.
"Jane," Thor whispered, brushing his lips against her forehead, "are you alright?"
Jane let out a deep breath and nuzzled her nose against Thor's neck, tightening her grip on his shoulders.
"I'm ok," she began, "It's just that…"
"…that?" Thor murmured as Jane struggled to find the right words.
"It's just that every time I get to see you we end up in these life or death situations. This time I really want it to be different." Jane felt the thunder god's pulse beneath his warm skin. She listened for his heartbeat and focused on its steady rhythm. But it doesn't matter what I have to go through. As long as I get to be with him.
"I feel the same way, Jane," Thor replied, giving her a reassuring squeeze. "I want this time to be different."
"And I don't want you to leave me again."
"Then I won't leave you."
Jane gasped at his promise.
"You won't leave me here on Earth to travel to Asgard?"
"Yes, Jane, I won't leave you here. If I go then you will travel with me," Thor said reassuringly. Jane was smiling again.
"Good."
"Deal?"
"Deal." Jane replied, then she pulled back from his chest just enough to kiss him softly. One of Thor's hands slid up her back to hold the nape of her neck. He kissed her back, hard. Jane moaned softly and slid her tongue over his when he parted her lips again. He's staying with me. He promised not to leave me again. He wants me, too. Jane had spent a long time since hitting the thunder god with her car dreaming of a moment like this.
Jane pulled out of his grasp suddenly only to launch herself back into his lap head-on, wrapping her legs around his waist. Now straddling him, the brunette pushed her fingers through Thor's soft, golden hair and kissed him again. He responded immediately, his large hands moving down her back to squeeze her hips and her ass, his teeth gently tugging on her lip. Jane had kissed a couple of boys and even a couple of men in her day, but none of them made her shiver or set her heart racing like this. She moaned when Thor pulled away. He chuckled.
"I missed you, too." Thor took her hand and kissed her knuckles. He had done this once soon after they met and then again when he said goodbye. Jane returned his gaze, feeling safe somehow now that he was here. She trusted him.
"Did you work things out with your father?" Jane asked suddenly, remembering why he had left days earlier. Thor released her hand and wrapped his arms around her waist. He was smiling, too.
"Yes, Jane. I have earned my titles and privileges through battle in defense of the nine realms. My father has granted me the freedom to make my own choices."
Thor wanted to discuss the offering of the throne with Jane later.
"You are welcome on Asgard for now and always. The Allfather has granted you residence within the palace. But…" Thor stopped, his brow furrowing with worry.
"But what?" Jane whispered.
"But I know that I cannot ask you to leave your research here on Earth. Perhaps we will travel to Asgard together sometimes, but I will remain on Earth with you for as long as you will have me." Thor leaned in to kiss her again, but Jane pulled away.
"Wait. No. I want to go to Asgard with you." Jane blurted out. She couldn't believe that Odin had accepted her. It had been hard to enjoy her first visit to Asgard on account of the Aether and the Dark Elves threatening her life. It had also been difficult for Jane to cope with meeting her crush's mother and father and under such dire circumstances. But now she had a chance to return to that magical world with her crush and this time, no distractions.
Thor smiled.
"But Jane, what about your research?"
"What about it? I'm going to be able to do even more in Asgard. Speaking of which, that library? You have to take me there again!" She gushed happily.
"Jane, it would make me so happy to take you home to live with me in Asgard." Thor replied. Jane shook her head slowly.
"Thor, pinch me."
"Pinch you?"
"Yes, pinch me, it's what you say when everything is too good to be true. It's what you say when you think you might be dreaming." Thor smiled at that.
"Jane, I promise that this is not a dream. I promised you once that I would come back for you, then we were separated longer than I ever intended. I did return, but you were in danger. I was so afraid I would lose you. Now you're safe and all I know is that I never want to leave your side again."
Jane leaned in close, their lips almost touching.
"Then don't. Take me to Asgard. I'll never leave you." She closed the distance between them, once again feeling her body ignite as his lips moved against hers.
"Jane?" the thunder god murmured, "What if I asked you to live with me in the palace? I would be happier keeping an eye on you, but of course you are welcome to your own accommodations." Jane thought he actually looked a little bashful.
"I would say yes." She replied breathlessly. It felt like he was about to get down on one knee and pull out a ring. Not very Asgardian, of course.
"Jane…" he breathed, kissing her softly, "Thank you for waiting for me. I'm sorry for everything I've put you through. I deserve to slapped and hit by a car at least a few more times."
Jane laughed. She felt like there could be no other man for her. Meeting Thor had changed her life in ways she'd never dreamed. She could have it all, her work, her crush, a life lived between worlds. Jane couldn't believe that her research had led her to a man. She had often been teased about being too nerdy and not "girly" enough. But Thor made her feel very feminine indeed, and he fully supported her work.
The brunette kissed the thunder god roughly, letting him feel the frustration and desire that had been building inside her since they met. Her hands yanked at his blonde tresses. Thor kissed her back and his hands found their way to her chest, his touch feather-light on her breasts until Jane pushed into him. He pulled away after another few seconds, his breathing heavier than before.
"Jane, hold that thought." Thor stood up suddenly, carrying her with him. Jane clung to his neck, her mind foggy with arousal. He carried her out of her bedroom and down the hall. Then they were outside in the street.
"Heimdall, bring us home," Thor said to the clouds, smiling as Jane nuzzled his neck as she had earlier. She had no doubts. Thor will protect me from anything.
The Bifrӧst's light appeared out of the sky and enveloped them. Thor held Jane tightly as they flew through the wormhole, hardly able to believe that she wanted the same thing that he did. Didn't she? Truthfully, Thor wanted more than to live with her. Many nights since meeting her, the thunder god had let himself fantasize about what she would look like with no clothing on, of how he would touch her and teach her about love if she allowed it, of the many ways he could make her cum. He even dared to dream of making her his wife.
Jane felt her feet touch solid ground and the bright colors faded from her vision. Heimdall was standing before them, a slight smile touched the corner his mouth and his eyes seemed to sparkle with mirth.
"Welcome back, Jane Foster," his low voice intoned.
"Thank you, Heimdall," Jane replied, gazing out towards the glimmering city across the rainbow bridge. "It's good to be home."
End of Chapter 1
A/N: thank you for reading! please leave a review. I am open to suggestions.
