This is a story I can't get out of my head. Right now, I'm in love with the fantastic, the most handsome man on the planet, Mr. Tom Hiddleston. May the lord up above always bless that gorgeous, kindest child everyday!
I don't own anything except for my own characters...
Chapter One
Loki was walking around by the water. Anywhere to get away from his oaf of a brother and his human-ugh. Jane Foster. After Odin banished him to Midgard as punishment for his crimes, Thors took him straight to the very humans that stopped him from taking over. Although at first, they were on guard and didn't trust him, they all agreed that they wouldn't bother him as long as Thor watched his every move and they checked in every couple months.
Jane persuaded Thor to move to a different state, which he didn't need to be persuaded that much. Somewhere quiet, where nothing happens. Luckily, Jane had a friend that lived in a land called 'Wisconsin' and knew of a place where they could settle. The way to travel there was a curious matter. Only because, when asked which way they should get there such as; plane or car, Thor and Loki only gave out confused glances. However, she didn't have to worry because dear old Tony Stark lent them one of his private planes. At first, Thor and Loki didn't know what to do, but followed Jane's example and climbed into the strange creature's body and took one of the many seats.
They arrived in a strange land called 'Milwaukee airport'. One of Tony's henchmen were there to greet them and drive them to their new 'home'. Leading the group of three to a black SUV, the short man proceeded to drive them to the address that Jane provided. Loki sat all the way in the back to be by himself and to finally have some time to think of the whole matter.
He could not believe that he had to live amongst the very beings he detested! He was a God for Odin's sake! He shouldn't be here!
The God was pulled from his thoughts when he felt the 'car' jerk to a stop. He looked out the tinted window to see a very big building with luscious green grass and a big fountain behind the gates.
Well, at least the place was fit for him. Loki thought to himself.
"Is this where we'll be residing then?" Thor asked Jane who only nodded and carried her stuff to the big doors. Loki grabbed his stuff and followed the girl. He watched her fumble for the keys to open the doors for a few silent seconds. She mumbled to herself about how could she lose them when she just had them. Loki rolled his eyes and continued to judge her in his mind. Finally, the human found the strange things and opened the door, when they got inside, it was not what the God of Mischief was expecting. There were doors everywhere with numbers on them, and a set of stairs leading up to the second floor.
Why are there so many rooms? And why do they need to be numbered? Loki questioned, but decided to keep his thoughts to himself.
The group began their way upstairs and stopped in front of a door with the number '8' on it. Taking out the same set of keys, Jane unlocked the door and walked inside. Loki looked over to Thor with a questioning stare, only to receive a shrug of his shoulders as he too, walked inside. Rolling his eyes for what seemed to be the hundredth time that day, Loki stepped inside. He was shocked, that much was true. It was smaller than he thought imaginable.
Inside, you were met with a large living space with one large and small couch. A big, flat box hung on the wall, a couple of windows to let in rays of sunshine, lighting up the place. The walls and floor were an unsightly colour.
"Follow me guys, I'll show you around." Jane said to the brothers. Again, Loki looked over to Thor with a strange glance. The thunder God only shrugged his shoulders and followed his human into the small space.
They ended up in a different room with tiled floors and lots of counter space. Along with a cool box and a heating stove. Loki guessed this was the kitchen area.
"This is the kitchen-" Loki smirked to himself and felt pride of his intelligence, but continued to listen to Lady Foster.
"This is where you'll find all the food and what not. Behind that door, you'll find the bathroom. That's where you'll shower, or bathe, or whatever you gotta do."
"Shower?" Thor questioned. Jane looked up at her lover and sighed, rubbing the back of her neck.
"Right, I'm probably gonna have to show you guys how to work the shower." She thought to herself for a few seconds before flicking her wrists in a lazy manner.
"Eh, I'll show you guys later. For now, let's get to the rooms."
Finally, our bed chambers. Loki thought happily. They excited the kitchen and walked down the hallway to two doors. Jane opened the door on the left to small room with a large bed, a writing desk and a small walk-in closet. Loki thought how Thor, big as he is, would be able to fit in that small of a bed. Even if the bed was big, there was still space in the room.
"Okay, this is obviously going to be mine and Thor's room." Loki was about to protest, but Thor gave him a look that told him to let his lover finish.
"Only because Thor is a big guy and there is two of us. Don't worry Loki, your bedroom won't be super small." They made their way to the the door on the right and Jane was right. The room was that small. But it was still small...
The bed was still big, but there was less space to move around. A smaller writing desk and a small bookshelf. There was also a smaller closet. Above the bed, there were two windows that looked over the small body of water in the back of the building. As Loki was observing his bed chambers he heard someone clear their throat. He looked behind him to see Jane and Thor standing in the doorway. Both looking at him with determined eyes.
"After you finish putting your stuff away, meet us in the living room and we'll go over what is to happen." Jane said before disappearing into her room. Thor following behind her after giving Loki a warning glare. Dreading having to spend time with the two, Loki took his time in putting the little clothes he had away.
*20 minutes later*
Loki walked into the living room where Jane and Thor waited. The two were sitting on the couch silently talking to one another, but looked up upon hearing the god's arrival. Loki stood before them awkwardly but held his head high, not wanting them to know of him being uncomfortable. After figuring out that he wasn't going to join them on the ugly coloured couch, Jane began to speak.
"Now, I know this isn't what you're used to. This being a lot- and I stress the word 'a lot' greatly' smaller than your home."
"It's bigger than your last living quarters." Thor interjected with a warm smile that Jane reciprocated.
"Yes, it is. This is what we humans call an 'apartment'. Most humans, especially young adults such as myself, live in apartments. When we get older and have enough money, that is when we would buy a house. This place though, this place is actually bigger than the average apartment. Lena did good with getting this." Thor and Loki raised a brow in question at the unfamiliar name.
"Lena?" Thor asked.
"Yea, Lena is the friend that helped us get this place. She's also the one that convinced me to have us move here." Loki saw Thor relax after hearing the friend being a girl, but was still curious.
"You've never mentioned her before. Is she a newly acquired friend through S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Loki's body gave an involuntary shiver at the mention of that cursed group of humans, but didn't say anything.
Jane shook her head before answering.
"She's actually an old friend of mine. We talk every once in a while to catch up."
"How long have you known her?" Loki actually rolled his eyes at his big brothers question.
Can't you just accept the being and continue on? Loki thought to himself.
"Since I was a child. My parent's moved around the country a lot. When I was in 7th grade, we ended up here. I was very shy and nobody talked to me since I wouldn't utter a single word. Lena noticed me though. She would talk to me, get to know me during lunch and recess. We became good friends after a short while. I moved the next month, but we stayed in contact with each other ever since." Jane smiled warmly at the memory she shared. Thor smiled as well and rested a large hand on her shoulder, gaining her attention.
"So, she's on of your good friends?"
"You could even say she's my best friend." They both smiled at each other, making Loki feel like an unwanted shadow.
"When do we get to meet this 'best friend' of yours!" Jane pulled out a small device that all the human's Loki have seen have. After a couple of seconds, Jane answered still looking at the strange device.
"Well, right now she's in Mexico with her family-"
"Mexico?" Loki couldn't help but join Thor in questioning the whereabouts of this 'best friend' of Jane's. The human woman smiled behind her hand and continued.
"It's a different country that's down South." Thor cocked his head to the side.
"When will she be back." Jane 'hummed' in thought before looking at the strange device again.
"In a couple of weeks-maybe like two, or three." Thor stood, stretching his arms wide. Loki had to quickly duck or get back handed by the big oaf.
"We shall meet and celebrate Lady Lena when she gets back then!" Thor yelled excitedly, making Jane laugh and shush him. Telling Thor that we share this building with other people and had to be careful with the volume of our voices. Loki just rolled his eyes for what felt like the hundredth time that day...
*present time*
That was two weeks ago. Since then, Loki had learned how to turn on the shower amongst other things. Such as; using the microwave, the television, one of Jane's laptops. Two weeks it has been. Two weeks! And right now, Loki wanted nothing more than to be in Asgard, far away from Thor..
That big oaf was everywhere he went!
First thing in the morning, he was there.
If he was relaxing watching television, he was there.
If he wanted to just go outside and draw next to the pond, he would be close behind.
If he wanted to shower, Thor would be right outside the door.
Hel, he was even the last thing before Loki fell asleep!
Two weeks of this.
TWO.
WEEKS!
He could not take no more! He needed something else to do so he wouldn't be locked in such a small place that Thor dared to call home. He needed something-anything to do, else he'd go mad!
...
Loki opened the door to his small 'prison', expecting to see Thor greet him. He opened his eyes, but was shocked at what he saw.
Sitting on the couch, laptop on her lap, was Jane. Loki gave a quick scan to the small place, but found no sign of the gigantic brother. Loki closed the door behind him, gaining the attention of Jane Foster. She quickly put the laptop beside her and stood. Unsure of what to do, Loki stood in place, waiting for the human to speak first.
"Thor's gone-" Loki gave a sarcastic look, almost saying 'I could very well see that, you quim'.
"Something about having to help the Avengers. Since I had nothing to do today, I decided to stay behind so you wouldn't be alone." Loki rolled his eyes, something he found himself doing multiple times a day.
"In other words, you're here to be my, what is it you midgardians say, 'sitter'?" Jane puffed out her cheeks in frustration, but quickly exhaled before crossing her arms over her chest.
"Look, I know you don't like me-"
"Now what ever gave you that impression?" Loki said, giving Jane a chilling stare. He will admit, she was more tolerable than most of the humans, but he would never dare say that aloud.
Jane rolled her eyes and sighed, used to his cold demeanor towards her.
"Whatever- I know that you're going crazy with being stuck here, doing nothing all day. That's why before we left, Thor and I had a talk with S.H.I.E.L.D.-"
*Involuntary shiver*
"We convinced them not to let any footage or pictures of you out to the public, so that when we moved you'd be free to roam about without anyone having to recognize you and you can live a little-speaking of which." Jane had a nasty grin on her face making Loki mentally groan.
"What ever it is you've done human, I want no part of it." The woman only chuckled and dared a step closer, showing Loki that she did not fear him.
Brave little human Thor has on his hands. Loki mused in thought.
"It doesn't matter if you like it or not. You have to pitch in somehow. I work with S.H.I.E.L.D., Thor is an Avenger- leaving you sitting here and doing nothing. Uh-uh. Not happening. My house, my rules. You need to earn your keep." Suddenly, Loki felt like a small child being scolded by his mother. He almost applauded Jane, but she wasn't done.
"That's why I went out of my way and got you and interview!" She stood proud and puffed her chest like she deserved to be praised. Loki only cocked his head to the side and raised a brow at her.
"An interview?" Jane nodded her head and smiled.
"Yes! An interview! Y'know, for a job?"
A job?
She was crazy if she thought she was getting him to work. Loki thought.
"It'll get you out of the house." Loki could only roll his eyes and turn his head away from her. Jane took a step closer with her hands behind her back.
"You'll be away from Thor most of the day." The god thought for a moment before sighing and turning to face the small midgardian.
When have I become so soft?
"Where is this 'interview'?" Jane squealed with delight, the pitch of her voice hurting Loki's ears. He decided to give her one of his small glares as to not scare her as much. She stopped immediately.
"Okay, so I asked Lena if her job was hiring, which Thank God it was! And I booked you an interview next Monday-"
"Woman, I asked where was the interview. I don't need the rest of the useless information." Jane only rolled her eyes but held her smile.
"It's a very popular coffee business called Starbucks."
Starbucks? What a ridiculous name.
"What will they have me do?" Loki questioned.
"I'm not sure, since I never worked at a coffee shop before. My guess is, they'll have you make coffee-Do you know what coffee is?"
"You mean that dark bitter drink you and Thor drink?" Jane snapped her fingers and pointed at him.
"Yes!" Loki sighed before answering.
"Then, yes. I know what it is." Jane smiled and went back to her spot with the laptop.
"Do you know how to make it?"
Silence.
The woman looked up to see Loki stare anywhere but her. She sighed, shook her head with a smile and made her way to the kitchen.
"C'mon. I'll show you how." She called over her shoulder not having to look back to know that he was following her.
4 Days Later
Loki stood before the small building with the strange creature on the top in a neat black suit. He was way out of his comfort zone right now. He did not like people.
Not.
One.
Bit.
"I'll stay right her in the car. I'm sure it won't last too long." Jane said with her head out of the car window. Loki gave one last look to the car he just came out of and made his way inside.
The first thing he noticed was that it was refreshingly cold inside. In front of him was a board with a bunch of unfamiliar names and foods on it. To his left, were different tables, some filled with people. To his right were strange looking cups and wool baskets. He walked up to the counted and waited. He could hear the conversations of the people sitting to his left. They were sharing whispers of him.
"Look at that guy."
"He's so tall and handsome."
"Do you think he's an actor?"
"I've never seen him before."
"Let's go ask for his number."
Loki looked to his right and gave the three woman a small smile with a bow of his head, earning small squeals from all three of them. He could feel annoyance creep in the back of his skull as he turned his head the other way.
At least this place was small enough to hold such a small amount of people in it.
"Hey there! Can I help you?" A low voice pulled Loki from his thoughts.
Behind the counter, was a man shorter than him wearing a navy blue shirt and an annoyingly green apron. His eyes found bright blue letters on top or the apron, forming some kind of name.
Stephen? Loki read in his mind.
"Uh, yes. I have an interview with a man named Andy?" The man nodded and his eyes widened in realization.
"Oh! You must be Luke!"
Luke, I must remember that for the future. Loki thought making a mental note of the name.
"I'm Stephen, take a seat. I'll be right out with Andy. Did you want anything to drink?" Loki took a quick look to the board in front of him, but gave up when he could not find a single thing he recognized.
"Water will be fine, thank you." With that, Loki took a seat at the closest to the counter.
I think it's so cute.
Loki's attention was caught when he heard a woman's voice fill the small sitting area.
And I think it's so sweet...
He took a look around only to make eye contact with 3 woman from earlier. Besides them, there was one other man, but he was sure that he could not sound like a woman.
How you let your friends encourage to try and talk to me. But let me stop you there. Uh, before you speak...
Loki thought that was the end of the song, but his thoughts were interrupted by the same singing woman.
Nah, to the ah. To the no, no, no!
"Luke Middleton?" Loki was brought out of his listening to the song when heard a male voice. He stood up to see a tall, round ginger headed male with a kind face.
"Hi, I'm Adam. I'm the store manager. I'll be interviewing you." He stuck out his hand towards the god of mischief and Loki was still for a second, not knowing what to do.
*Two Days Ago*
"Remember, it's polite to shake other people's hand like this when first meeting them." Jane stuck out her hand and motioned for Loki to grab it. The said man just stared at the offered appendage as if it'll walk off. Growing impatient, Jane grabbed Loki's hand instead, moving their hands up and down in a firm grip.
"What is the point of this joining hands?" Thor questioned, staring at the two from his spot on the couch. Jane thought for a while, thinking of a good enough answer not letting go of Loki. She realised this was the first time she was touching him. His hands were large and his skin was rough just like Thor's, but he was much colder. Like he'd been stuck outside in the cold weather for a while.
Getting uncomfortable, Loki let go and held his hand while giving Jane a strange look. She just shook it off and answered the ever patient god of thunder.
"I believe we do it to show that we are friendly and not there to harm the other person. That, and it's polite."
"That sounds idiotic." Loki commented.
"Maybe it does to you, but now that you live here, you're gonna have to learn our ways as humans." Loki rolled his eyes and went to get something to drink...
*Present*
Loki quickly grabbed the man's hand in a firm grip and shook it before he could notice his uncertainty.
"So-" Adam motioned for Loki to sit down across from him.
"What brings you to Starbucks?" Loki took his a moment before answering, trying to think of something useful.
"My brother, his partner and I just moved here and we're all looking for jobs close to home." The ginger man nodded writing down on his piece of paper.
"Yeah, Lena told me her friend asked for a favor. I gotta be honest, when she told me about you not having worked before I was a little skeptical, but everyone's gotta start somewhere, right?" The man smiled at him and Loki just smiled back.
"True."
"Do you have any specific skills I should know about?" Loki thought again for anything useful. In truth, he never cooked or made coffee in his life. But, he was the god of mischief for a reason.
"I make coffee at home. I am good at listening and following orders. I am a very fast learner." Adam smiled at the last part, which confused Loki.
Shouldn't he be happy about the coffee fact?
After a few more minutes of questions and filling out paper work online, the interview was over.
"Okay, I guess that's everything." Loki made his way to stand up and bid the man a farewell, but the ginger man continued.
"Let's see, the sooner we can get you started should be... Thursday? Does that sound good?" Adam looked up at Loki who only stared and nodded. Shocked that he actually acquired the job so easily. Granted he never wanted to work in the first place, but this will suffice.
"Great! You can start at noon. Lena will be training you-hey guys! Meet your new partner, Luke!" The ginger man said while getting up and moving to the counter. Behind, Loki could see 4 people. The man from earlier-Stev. One girl with orange-blonde hair, another girl with orange-brown hair. Lastly, a small mortal woman with her dark hair tied back and a small piercing in her nose.
Andy put his hand Loki's shoulder and gestured to the people with his other.
"That's Stephen, you've met before. Those two over there are both named Julia. The one with the blonde hair and glasses we call Jules, and the one with brownish hair we call Julia. And over here, we have Grace. She's a very sweet one. Where's Lena? I want her to meet her first trainee." Whilst Stephen went in the back to get said woman, Loki studied the other three woman.
The woman named Jules was a little bigger than what Loki proffered, but she wasn't ugly in anyway. A little plain to him he thought. Her bosom was large though, and her eyes were a very strange colour. Almost like marble.
The other one, Julia. She was smaller than Jules. She was more Loki's type, but she was still plain in his eyes. Her hair was a rust brown colour held back. A dancer's body he could now tell. Multiple piercings in her ears with tanned skin.
The last one, Grace. She was smaller than the other tow. Loki was worried that she would be swept up by a gust of wind.
"Found her!"
"Lena, come here! Meet the person you're gonna be training!" Loki's eyes fixed on a short, curvaceous woman with long, dark brown curly hair that was being held up in a loose bun. He could see some golden streaks mix in with her dark curls. A small button nose, with a small set of lips. A cupid's bow for the top lip and a full pouty lip for the bottom. A small golden ring coming out of her right nostril looking beautiful against her smooth caramel coloured skin.
Dark, thick arch brows. Big, high sharp defined cheekbones. Big, innocent eyes, and dark, long thick lashes that brushed her cheeks whenever she blinked. The colour of her eyes were mesmerizing. They were the colour of clear ice, grey glaciers. It looked so beautiful. So, rare. Like she was a mythical nymph that has only been heard of. Loki's eyes traveled down her skinny neck to her body, or what he could see of it behind that ghastly annoying apron.
Gorgeous, womanly curves. Her bosom was not large, her waist dipped in only to have huge, wide hips flare out. Loki could feel his pants tighten slightly and he licked his dry lips.
The woman smiled and held out her hand. This time, Loki was not hesitant on taking the other person's hand, wanting any excuse to touch this woman.
Her hand was small and dainty. Her skin was soft like silk and he was sure her shinning hair was softer too. He was so close he could smell her.
Sage and mint with a hint of lavender. Loki tightened his grip on her hand wanting to save this moment but had to let go.
"Hey, there. You must be Luke." Her voice sounded low and seductive and Loki knew he could listen to her talk of the most simplest of things just to savor her voice. He only wish he could hear his actual name off of her beautiful lips.
"Luke Middleton, meet Selena Suniga." Loki perked up at the mention of her name.
"Selena? Like the goddess?" He questioned earning a blush and shy smile from the girl in front of him.
"Yeah, except it's Lena for short. That, and I'm no goddess, hah..." She gave out an embarrassed laugh.
"Darling, no goddess could compare to your beauty." Lena bit her bottom and tucked a loose hair behind her pierced ear, all the while having the most beautiful blush dusted on her cheeks.
"Oh! Lena I think you have an admirer already." Stephen announced loudly to drown out the awkward silence, earning a small harmless glare from the short woman. Lena turned her attention back on Loki.
"Anyway, when do you start?" Adam answered for him.
"He starts this Thursday and we'll work from there." The girl nodded her head in understanding, shyly looking away from Loki's stare. After a few more minutes of talking and being handed the gross neatly-folded apron and a name tag, Loki bid his final farewell and made his way into the car.
"So, I'm guessing from the signature green apron, you got the job?" Jane stated more than asked. Loki only nodded.
"Thor is gonna want to celebrate this with a feast tonight. We should probably stop at the store on our way home." Loki nodded again, not really listening, his mind only one thing.
"How'd it go?" Anyone you get along with?"
"It was not awful. Your friend, Lena was it? She seems nice." Jane nodded before commenting.
"Yeah, she's very nice, isn't she? She sticks up for the underdogs. She was raised to be a very gracious, proper lady." Jane stated as she drove. The two of them settling into a comfortable silence.
Proper lady indeed.
I must have her to be my Queen.
As Jane predicted, Thor wanted to celebrate his brother getting a job. Loki only rolled his eyes and helped Jane start on their 'feast'. It was a small dinner, but it was a good one. Loki couldn't help but look forward to his time with Selena...
*Thursday*
Loki decided to go to his place of work a little early just to try and converse with the lady Selena.
Once he got in, he was greeted by an overwhelming smell of that dreaded drink; coffee. Very, very strong coffee. Loki crinkled his nose in disgust as he stood in the sitting area. He could see the worker Stephen wearing a strange head ware and a piece hanging by his mouth. The human Jules was standing by Stephen by the window, and 2 new people he's sure he's going to meet today.
He looked at his watch, seeing that he was a half hour early for his training, he looked around but could not see Selena. He was assuming she was running late, or in this case, going to be on time.
"Hey, Luke!" Loki looked up to see the Lady Jules waving very enthusiastically at him. He managed a small smile and a bow of his head in return. He was going to go sit down, but he saw Jules walking towards him. Loki didn't want to seem rude, so he made his way over to her.
"Hello, lady Jules. How are you faring?" Loki said in a calming voice.
"Lady Jules? Oooooh, aren't you fancy?" Loki raised a brow in question.
Fancy? He thought.
"Are you getting anything to drink, hun?" Loki tried his best not to go off on the human woman, but she was really pushing it with the endearing names.
"No, just water is fine, thank you. Is lady Selena here, or on her way?" Jules pushed some buttons on the screen she was looking at and then looked at a piece of paper below her.
"Don't let Lena hear you call her that. She doesn't like her name. When do you start?" Loki was curious now. She didn't like her name, but ut was the name of an actual goddess. Granted, he never met the woman, but he heard of her beauty. However, Loki was sure that the lady was more beautiful than the actual goddess.
Her name is gorgeous. He thought.
"Noon." Jules nodded her head and looked back at the paper.
"She'll be here around 11:50. So... yea, in 20 minutes or so, she'll be here." Loki nodded himself and sat down at a random table.
After sitting alone doing nothing for a couple minutes, Loki started listening for the singing girl from a couple days ago.
Today, was a different person.
You know just what to say
Shit, that scares me, I should just walk away
But I can't move my feet
The more that I know you, the more I want to...
"Hey, Lena!"
"Hey, girl!"
"Hey, beautiful!"
Loki turned around to see the lady Selena walk in with a pair of dark glasses in her hands. Her long, dark curls cascaded down to the small of her back. Today, she was wearing a thin, blue floral blouse and very skin tight dress pants that hugged her thick thighs and very large behind.
Loki's pants started to tighten again at just the mere sight of her!
Valhalla, what does this woman do to me?! Loki thought as he cleared his throat and made his way over to the woman.
"Hello, lady Selena." Selena visibly jumped at the sound of his voice. She turned around with concern in her eyes but was surprised to see the god standing before her and smiled from ear to ear.
"Hey, Luke! Uhm, just Lena, please."
"But, your name is so beautiful." Selena just smiled and brushed a lock of her hair behind an ear.
"Thank you, but only my family call me by my given name. My friends call me Lena. It makes me home sick when people call me by that. Makes it harder to live my life and not run back to the place I grew up, y'know?"
And just like that, Loki wanted her more. He wanted to be the only one that got to call her by her given name. He wanted to have her on his arm, and watch all the jealous looks the other men gave him.
"I understand. Forgive me, I will remember to use 'Lena' from now on."
"No harm done, love." Are you getting anything?" Loki shook his head and was about to correct 'Lena' on her using terms of endearment, but found that he did like getting called endearment names by this girl.
But by no one else. Only her. Thought Loki.
Loki shook his head and motioned to his water. Lena nodded in response and looked over to Jules behind the counter.
"You having anything, hun?" For some reason, the thought of anyone else besides him using terms of endearment on Lena irritated and caused jealousy to surge within him. Even though both Jules and Lena were girls.
Unless, she didn't mind the attention and touch of a woman. Loki thought, making him smile wickedly at all the possibilities that could happen between them in bed.
"Do you want to try anything, Luke?" The god looked up at the board again. The words blurred together and made no sense to him. He didn't find anything appealing.
"I'm unsure of what to get from these kinds of places."
"I'm guessing you're not a coffee person, huh?" The god of mischief only nodded his head in agreement. He detested the bitter drink when Jane taught him how to make it at home and had him taste it. He looked over to see Lena cupping her jaw and biting her lip as she stared at the board in thought.
Valhalla. She has no idea what she does to me! Loki groaned mentally.
"Well, we have lattes that are sweet considering you don't like anything bitter. We also have refreshers, juice, milk, tea- a whole bunch of sweet drinks." Loki already checked out their teas. They sounded awful.
"I'm fine with water, darling." The woman just shook her head and bit her lip, making Loki want to take her chin in his hand and bite that lip for her.
"I know, but you're gonna have to try these things so you can better explain the flavours to the customers, hun."
All I want is a taste of you, vixen.
"Whatever you recommend, darling. I trust your judgement on these things." The woman smiled in approval with blush creeping onto her high cheek bones. They both stepped up to the counter where Jess was waiting.
"Okay, we're ready." Jules smiled at the two with a glint in her eye that Loki recognized as mischief since it was his specialty.
"You two would make the cutest couple."
"Jules!"
"Haha! what are you getting, hun?" Lena looked over to Loki with an apologetic look and the cutest blush dust onto the tip of her nose. Loki, however was enjoying the comment. Granted, he didn't know what a 'couple' was, but he had a feeling it was the human's equivalent to courting. The comment made him think that he should make his move quick before an unworthy human male took claim on Lena.
"I'm so sorry Lo-Luke! She's silly, and ruthless."
Lo? Was she about to say love, but corrected herself?
Loki observed the woman next to him who was speaking to Jess. She seemed calm now.
Or was she about to say Loki?
He looked at her again in concentration. Loki shook his head in disbelief.
We're in a different state. There's no way she could know who I am.
"Luke, love?" You coming?" Loki looked up to see that Lena was done with her talk and was going to sit down. The god quickly joined her, sat in the seat next to her. His arm behind her, hanging off her chair. If she didn't like his boldness, she made no move, nor said anything.
Good. Loki thought in amusement.
She's loyal. Her body is already responding so well to me.
"Here ya go, hun. One Trenta strawberry acai lemonade, and one Grande strawberry acai." Jules said as she put the cups in front of two.
Why were there two? Loki wondered as he observed the two drinks.
He guessed that Trenta was the bigger cup, and the Grande was the smaller one.
"I know you don't like coffee, or anything bitter. So I figured you might have a sweet tooth like me and got you a refresher. Try it. Maybe you'll like it. Loki grabbed the small cup and examined it. It was light pink and there seemed to be a few strawberries in it. He lifted the cup to his mouth, instant sweet coating his tongue in light sugar. It wasn't bad.
It was actually good.
"This drink nice. What was the name of it again?" Lena smiled at him, making Loki's jump in happiness.
"It's called Strawberry acai. See, I was right when I said you'd like it." Loki just nodded his head as he took another sip. Lena laughed as she made her way to stand.
"Maybe next time, we can have you try it with lemonade, huh?" The god quickly grabbed his drinks and stood as well.
"Lemonade?" He questioned, making Lena let out a ring of gorgeous laughter as they made their way behind a swinging door to the back...