A Smile

Ava loved Loki's smile. It was very precious to her and she enjoyed it as much as she enjoyed him; it touched every faucet of his face and it made her want to laugh for no other reason than that she was happy.

It was a rainy day, the water so thick in the air that you could barely see ten feet in front of you and if you did the likelihood of walking that far without slipping and falling over. Ava had woken up, seen the weather, and wriggled back under the covers. Loki had still been very much asleep, his hand sliding from her hip as she shifted. The girl had found her book from the bedside table and brought it into the cacoon of warmth that surrounded the pair on the dreary day.

Ava had been reading lazily when Loki's arm found its way around her again, his strength pulling her against his body. He buried his face against her neck as he woke up, his grip gently rolling the girl onto her back so he could see her better when his eyes opened.

"Morning." Ava said as the man came to. She held her book against her chest and kissed him sweetly. He tasted ever the same; so deep and musky. So beautifully like him.

Loki's touch explored the curve in her waist as he lifted his head and glanced about. "Good morning." His eyes came to hers and his expression warmed. "Or…well…" He nodded at the weather. "Its not really a good morning."

"It's a perfectly good morning." Ava retorted. "And it will be a perfectly good day."

Loki's brow furrowed briefly; he knew her answer but he wanted to hear it anyway. "Mmm? Tell me how it will be a good day."

The girl let a hand rest behind his neck, her fingers listlessly toying with the dark hair there. Ava loved the sun and the sea and there was no denying that, but some days...sometimes rain allowed for the perfect opportunity to be lazy and loving. "It is a perfectly good day for bed and books and good company."

"Company?" Loki smirked and propped himself up on his elbow, Ava's hand drifting from the nape of his neck to collarbone as he did so. "What good company are you planning to entertain? I was not hoping not to see anyone today except you."

The woman wrinkled her nose briefly. "I shall be in the company of some very interesting characters." She waved her book at him. "And with you."

"And with me?"

"And with you." Ava kissed him sweetly. "Always."

Loki smiled. That smile. The girl laughed quietly; the light in his eyes reaching across his features as he scooped her body against his. The image of that smile, of his happy face…that picture and all the joyous feelings that came with it could get her through any darkness – she felt sure of it.

Yes it was short but I hope you enjoyed it anyway.
There will be more soon. Please let me know if you want to read anything specific about Loki x Ava and I will see if I can do something for you. I was also thinking of starting a page on tumblr for Ava so you could interact with her should you so desire - let me know what you think.
Thank you for reading, I hope the approach to the New Year finds you all very well.

Blessings,
P.