Chapter 3
Loki's eyes widened in shock. It cannot be. And here he thought that Fandral could be trusted with such a delicate secret. Damn him. Damn him to Hel. Thor raised a questioning brow and shrugged his shoulders.
"Why are you acting so surprised? It's a good prank."
At those words Loki's heart fell. A prank. Now he was trying to figure out a worse way to go - Thor believing that Loki loves him or taking it for a mere joke.
"Thor, I..."he decided to set the record straight. "I do love you..."
"Now now, brother. Save your mischief for later. Don't use it all up at once."now Thor himself was getting doubts but Loki being honest with his words? Nonsence. "Prove it."Thor dared him.
"Thor, this is madness!"Loki exclaimed out of a sudden, his cheeks flushing deep red.
"You started this madness."
Thor did have a point.
"Alright. If I did not love you would I do this?"Loki took an awkward step forward and towards his brother.
It almost made Thor step back but he tried to keep his cool so Loki would not take him for a coward! Their hearts raced and sweat dripped from all the tension. One more step would mean a kiss. Just one little step. And there it was... Soon their lips touched but not for long. Thor backed away in disbelief.
"I do not know, brother..."he said. "It could be just another one of your schemes.". Over time Thor had grown wary of Loki and for a good reason.
"How do I make you trust me, then?". Although the question was so ridiculous that even Loki had to chuckle. It was funny and sad at the same time.
"Just trust me on this one."Loki asked him nicely. And it felt different - he really did mean what he said. Right now Thor had the choice of telling his brother he needs time or just going along with it.
"I believe you, brother. For once you seemed sincere. But...what is next?"Thor raised a question Loki could not give him an answer for. Only time would tell.