Disclaimer:: I do not own the Avengers, sadly, all the credit for that goes to Marvel. I do however own my OCs.

A/N: This is my first fanfiction so I really hope you like it! ^-^

I know the chapter is short, bare with me here, it's only an introduction really. I apologize if it's kind of confusing it was written early in the morning. Normally I wouldn't write with a tired mind, but hey, when inspiration strikes you take it, y'know?

Also, another apology, characters may seem slightly out of character- I'm doing my best to keep it accurate, though.

This story is dedicated to my best friend in the whole wide world! Emi! I love you 3

It was quiet throughout the house. I tiptoed gently on the floor- though there was no reason to, my older brother was never home. It was always just me here since our parents died. But the darkness just made me give into old habits of trying to be silent so I wouldn't awake my parents. I made my way to the refrigerator, seeing the blurry numbers on the stove that read 2:30. I sighed softly, another late night. I shook it off, grabbing a glass and filling it with water before sitting on the smooth tile of the kitchen.

I was tired, I could feel it. But I didn't allow myself to show it. I'd long since passed that, there was no sense in trying to sleep when all I would end up doing was tossing and turning. I took a small sip of the water, staring off into space.

"You seem sad." a voice behind me made me jump, causing water to spill in front of me.

"Didn't I tell you to stop coming...?" I said with a sigh. Not bothering to turn and face the God behind me.

"Yes, yes, I do think I remember that being part of our last conversation." he replied, I could almost hear the smirk in his voice. I moved slightly as he sat down next to me.

"It's not good for you to be here..." I thought out loud, "It's not the best hiding spot."

He seemed to look amused, but I wasn't sure, it was too early for me to be reading people, "Why wouldn't it be? Why would anyone look for an evil god in the home of a girl who has no family?"

He actually had a point there. I barely even existed to anyone. "Why here, though?" I asked.

"That's simple. And you know the reason." he laughed slightly. "You just don't know it yet, and I think I would prefer to keep it that way for now."

I took a breath, he was hard to keep up with at times. I took my phone out of my pocket, messing with it quietly. There was no reason to argue with what he had said, and frankly I didn't have the energy to. I just kept staring at my phone, pressing random buttons, pretending to be interested.

"What is it that has you so upset?" he asked. I tensed, so we were back on that topic again. I shut my eyes tightly, why was it that he could read me so easily?

"It's nothing to be concerned with." I answered quietly.

"It obviously is something. I'm not your classmates at school, you don't have to put on some fake smile." his tone was serious, maybe even worried.

"Why do you care?" I was more defensive then I wanted to be in saying it.

"I do not, actually. I am bored though, and if listening to your mortal problems is the only thing to do than-"

I cut him off, my teeth gritted, "Then, please, don't ask."

Silence returned between us. I leaned against cupboard, shutting my eyes. I was extremely frustrated and it was giving me a headache. I could barely think straight. And that was probably the reason I began to say what I had said.

"In all honesty- not that you care. I'm lonely. At least when my parents were here I could say I wasn't completely alone; even if they didn't pay attention to me. But now, I am completely alone. I don't have any friends at school. I don't go out of the house unless it's to buy something necessary. And my brother never comes home." Tears began to sting my eyes, which just frustrated me even further as they began to flow out. "I don't want to admit it, because I know I sound stupid. I just want someone to talk to sometimes... And, now I sort of have that. Because you appeared. But I annoy you... So I'm done talking."

Silence again. I took another long breath, standing up. I started to head out of the room, but a firm grip on my wrist pulled me back down, and turned me around. My face was dangerously close to Loki's, making me quickly turn away with a blush. Suddenly his arms were around me, and we were in some kind of awkward hugging position.

"I apologize... I didn't mean to offend you... I do care... at least a little." his words were quiet and caring, but then turned low and threatening, "But if you tell anyone about this... embrace, of ours, I will kill you."

"Didn't we establish that I have no one to tell?" I laughed slightly, though it was a sad joke.

He laughed a bit too, but then spoke up, "I have to ask you a question." I looked up, giving him consent, and he continued, "Why do you allow yourself to trust me?"

"Huh?"

"Early, when confessing your feelings to me-"

"Don't say it like that, it makes it sound like I was telling you I loved you." I interrupted in a murmur.

"Fine, I guess, when you were talking to me, you said that you were not so alone anymore, because I was here." I nodded. "Feeling not alone with someone, means that you feel safe with them, which also requires trust. In addition you allowed me to hug you. What has allowed a mortal like yourself to trust me?"

I thought about it, wanting to say that I didn't trust him. But, I did, he had a point. He was a villain though, I shouldn't. Then I realized it.

"Because you have a heart."

"And what has led you to believe that?" he asked, laughing amusedly.

"You hugged me just now. And apologized." I pointed out.

"That does not mean I have a heart."

"It means you care, which also means you must trust me too, we have a mutual trust."

He laughed more, "Whatever makes you happy to believe, mortal."

"Now, please explain your reason for choosing me of all people."

He looked at me, studying how serious I was, then nodded. "I want you on my side." he shrugged simply.

"What?" I asked.

"I just said it, do not pretend you did not hear me."

"You... want me... on your side?"

"Yes, that is what I just said." he mused. "I swear, you mortals are not very intelligent."

I didn't have time to argue with him on his comment, I was still trying to process his reasoning. "Why would you want me on your side?"

"That is for another time." he yawned, "Now, I am tired, mind if I rest here?"

I sat there in shock, not answering.

"Great, thank you for your kindness." he said with a smile, standing up, leaving the room... and heading for mine.

"Hey, wait!" I got up quickly, chasing after him.

I sat on my bed quietly as I made it to my room, not seeing Loki. Maybe he'd been joking and disappeared. I shrugged, laying back. "Why hello there." I sat back up quickly, standing above me was a smirking Loki.

"What the hell?" I squeaked out.

"May I sleep here?"

"What's wrong with the couch!?"

"I'm a God, I do not tend to sleep on couches..."

"You're joking, right?" He shook his head. I stood up and started out of the room, "Yeah, whatever, I'll sleep on the couch." I shrugged in defeat.

"You could always join me-"

"No way in hell." I growled out, leaving the room.

Once again, I apologize for the quality of the writing in this chapter... ._."

I swear it gets better. Just trust me.

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