New story Thortasha (Alternate Universe). Translation and arrangements of blackthunderluver.
RIGHTS: All characters belong to Marvel.
Thor Odinson, son of Odin Odinson, is one of the most important men in New York as well as one of the most desired men by women everywhere. After the death of his father, he had to take over the family business in architecture. This eligible and successful bachelor had been off the market for quite some time since his involvement with Jane Foster, his girlfriend of seven years.
Together, the couple had shared a romance worthy of novels, however, lately Thor's feelings toward his girlfriend were not the same. Perhaps their relationship had grown too routine and monotonous or maybe it was the distractions of their hectic lives, but whatever had changed between them had extinguished the love that Thor had originally felt for her and caused the passion they used to have to slowly fade away. Therefore, as he endured the tedious routine of daily life, he also continued to withstand the routine of his dull love life with Miss Foster.
On one particular Friday night, Thor was alone in his office, surrounded by important documents and sipping some whiskey. Despite being young, his job often took an exhausting toll on him as well as adding to his stress, though a little whiskey did help to take the edge off.
A ringing phone suddenly cut into his thoughts…
"Hey there," Thor answered.
"If it isn't my dear and lovely pal, Thor. I'm hoping you're already on your way over here." Said the unmistakably sarcastic voice of Tony Stark, one of Thor's best friends and an even more well-known business man of New York City.
"Tony, uh… I'm not going to go." Thor mumbled, seeming embarrassed to say no to his friend. He already knew his refusal wouldn't sit long with Stark, for he was never one to take "no" for an answer.
"Are you joking?! How come? This will be one of the biggest parties I've ever thrown! Thor please, it needs to be graced with your presence."
"Ha, I don't think so, my friend. I'm sure you'll be able to entertain the world without me."
"I know, I know I can but that's beside the point." Argued Stark. "Thor, for the love of God, how long ago has it been since you've had any fun? I know things with Jane aren't going too well, but now is as good as time as any to go out and live a little."
"Jane's just busy traveling, you know?" Thor supplied, attempting to defend the poor state of his relationship. His excuse had fallen on deaf ears, however, since Tony had never been a fan of his best friend's girlfriend in the first place.
"Whatever man, just c'mon. It'll be fun! Steve and Clint are already here. So go take a shower, put on your best suit, and know I'll be expecting you." And before the blond could answer, Tony had already hung up.
Thor had no doubts that he should attend this party or he very well might be erased from Tony's future guest lists, so, in less than an hour, he had bathed and dressed and currently was standing at the front door of Stark's luxurious home. Thor was shown in without much trouble and went to approach his friends who were having a few drinks at the bar.
"Odinson, my good man! I'm glad you've finally allowed us to rejoice at your arrival." Stark teased, welcoming him with a hug.
Those two had known each other since childhood, their parents being friends and later, business partners. Though they were close, there were times when Tony and all his sharp-witted charm could be truly unbearable.
"Steve, Clint," Thor greeted Stark's two companions. "And where's Dr. Banner?"
"Banner's visiting Japan. He had a conference so couldn't make it." Steve explained as he took a sip from his glass of whiskey.
Tony Stark, Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, and Bruce Banner formed Thor Odinson's inseparable group of friends. They all had different personalities, and yet they somehow blended together perfectly. Thor had met Rogers, Barton, and Banner during his studies at the university and being very pleasant young men, they had all become fast friends.
"You drinking anything, Thor?" Clint asked, swiping two glasses of champagne from a passing waitress.
"Yea, thanks." Thor took a sip from the glass he was offered, and without a doubt, it was the best champagne he had had in a long time.
While his friends returned to chatting, the blond took an opportunity to observe some of the party guests. As might be expected in a typical Stark party, there were many women present. Most were familiar faces but there was one unfamiliar face in particular he was dying to get to know.
"Tony, who is that redhead over there?" Thor pointed toward the woman standing next to Pepper Potts.
"Oh her? That's Natasha Romanoff. She's a childhood friend of Pepper's who had been out of country traveling in Russian until she returned recently. Pretty, isn't she?"
Thor said nothing, merely taking another sip of champagne, but beyond question, this had to have been the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. She had shoulder-length hair that was red like fire and she was wearing a well-fitted dress that showed off her every curve. He hadn't wanted a woman so much in years.
"But of course, you have Jane." Clint's voice brought Thor back to reality. He could dream all he wanted, but his friend was right. He was already seeing someone, and even if he had wanted to approach Natasha, she might not even be interested in him.
"No harm in Tony introducing me. She really is beautiful!" Admired Steve from the sidelines.
"Then come with me, buddy." Tony complied. And so he dragged Steve to where the redheaded beauty was, leaving Thor to watch the scene from where they once stood.
Thor couldn't explain it, but somehow, hatred and jealousy began to rise in his throat. What the hell was wrong with him, he wondered. Why was he jealous of one of his best friends and a complete strange? He imagined himself fighting Steve and taking this woman to be his forever, but instead he remained there… still, watching their every move.
Barton kept on talking, but Thor wasn't listening, for he could not bear to take his eyes off the couple as they laughed and chatted happily. He cursed himself for not being the one who put those smiles on her lovely face.
"Don't you think they make a good match?" Clint was asking as he turned to his friend. Thor just nodded, but in his mind he was also cursing Steve Rogers.
"I'll go introduce myself." Thor announced abruptly, and then before Clint could get another word in, Thor went towards the couple with his best smile plastered on.
"Steve, my dear friend, I see that you are in good company." Thor grabbed his friend's shoulders in a seemingly casual gesture as he watched the gorgeous woman before him.
And she was undeniably perfect. Her green eyes were vibrant and seemed to bore into his soul like an arrow, and yet he could not help but admire her lips, so full and covered only in a thin layer of color. He wanted to kiss her so badly and have her be his alone to kiss again and again for the rest of his life.
"Thor, I'd like to introduce you to Natasha." Steve said, interrupting Thor's little fantasy, "And Natasha, this is my friend, Thor Odinson."
"Lady Natasha," Thor replied, taking the woman's hand and placing a gentle kiss on her knuckles.
When his lips met her skin, it was as if an electric current had rushed through Thor's body. What the hell was that? It was the first time he had experienced anything like this. Unaware, the woman gave him a small smile and he felt his heart beat uncontrollably within his chest with feelings so new and intense.
Indeed, this was such unknown territory for him, but it was a territory he hoped Natasha Romanoff intended to discover.
