I watched as the sun began to rise over the lake. I had finally calmed down and was debating what I should do next. Yelling then running out like that probably hadn't been my best move. Footsteps crunched behind me. Large, heavy footsteps.

"Hey, listen... Sorry for what I said. I was a bit... out of my head. I'm sorry." I sighed, not turning around.

"I too." Thor responded, hopping over the rocks to get to the one I was sitting on, "I was out of line, and for that, you have my apologies."

I glanced over at him for a moment then laughed, "I… was not really expecting that..." He joined in and just stared at me. For a moment, I held his gaze. Then; I felt my face heat up and I looked away hastily, "U-umm... hoo, wow, I really need sleep..." I stood, momentarily towering above Thor, as I was standing on my rock, and jumped down. I didn't stumble but Thor caught me anyway.

"I could help with that." he whispered, smiling deviously. I reeled back, my face entirely red, and shoved him away. With my feet firmly planted on the ground and him not expecting it, he lost his footing and fell. With a splash, he fully submerged in the shallows around the rocks and sat up, spluttering.

"Oh, God, I'm so-" I began but stopped as I took in the sight. We both paused for a moment then burst out laughing. As I helped him out, I heard snickering behind us. Justin and Brienne were half hidden behind the tiny boathouse, watching the whole scene, "Okay," I sighed, "I need sleep. Justin, could you look through my brother's room and find him some dry clothes? Wake me up in a few hours and could someone feed Robbie?"

"Sure." Justin smiled.

Thor looked confused for a second, "Robbie?"

"My dog. His name is actually The Dread Pirate Roberts, but we all just call him Robbie." I explained.

"I see."

As soon as I dropped my head onto my pillow, I was fast asleep. When I woke up again, sunlight was streaming through my window and Brienne was shaking me.

"What time is it? Where's Thor?" I asked, sitting up.

"It's about ten and he... well, he took a liking to Robbie. He's outside." she smirked.

"Alright. Thanks for helping me, by the way."

"No problem, but... Maria, this guy seems... delusional. He could be dangerous."

"I know. Don't worry about it though, he doesn't seem like the type to hurt someone on purpose." I reassured her. She shrugged as if to say, 'I warned you'. We went downstairs to find the boys and Justin came in to meet us.

"Okay, Maria, I just thought I'd say this... He is damn hot!" he said and fanned himself, giggling.

"Haha, sorry to disappoint but... I don't think he swings for your team."

"Oh I know, I just thought I'd point that out."

"Justin, I love you." I chuckled. He beamed and went into the kitchen. I followed his trail outside to find Thor. Thor was... well, it looked like he was play fighting with my dog. He looked up as we approached and smiled gleefully.

"Your hound is a fierce warrior! You are lucky to have the loyalty of such a creature." he said. I chuckled to myself, though this man was large and arrogant, he apparently was also a three-year-old at heart.

"Ummm... Thanks. Sooo... Thor, where are you from?" I asked, but he was interrupted before he could answer.

"Hey, Maria?" Justin shouted, running out onto the deck, "Umm, is it okay if my mom comes here for a bit?"

"Yeah, sure, why? Did something happen?" I asked.

"Well, she says that the... my mother is so weird, she says that the 'Men-In-Black' showed up at our house and asked her to leave because a 'satellite' landed in our backyard and they said it was radioactive. That is, honest to God, what she said." he explained.

"Why did you air-quote 'satellite'?" I wondered. Two weird events in a matter of hours meant something was definitely going on.

"Apparently it looked like a hammer to my mom. And it was stuck in the ground." Thor immediately stopped what he was doing and walked up to Justin, putting his hand on his shoulder.

"Where?" he grunted.

"Umm... my house? Up in Newfield?" Justin said.

Thor turned back around to face me, "If you take me there now, I will tell you everything you wish to know."

"Everything?" I asked, having wanted to ask so many questions since I met him.

"Yes."

"Umm... okay."

"I'm, um, going to stay here... to wait for my mom. Brienne, you should stay too, please?" Justin smiled nervously.

"But... Maria shouldn't go alone..." Brienne protested.

"I won't be alone." I said, jerking my thumb at Thor. She kind of just glared at me for a moment, then sighed.

"Fine! Go!" I smiled at her apologetically and ran into the house to get my keys.

I drive a 2008 Scion. Yes, a box car. A friend of mine, named Carmen, calls it the tin can and Justin calls it Uggabug. I, however, love my damn toaster.

Anyway, Thor and I drove off to Newfield. On the way, I called my own mom and explained to her that there had been a freak storm at the house and Justin's so the place would be a bit of a mess and Justin and Brienne would be there. I didn't mention anything about Thor because she would likely send me off to an insane asylum if I did.

"Have I mentioned this whole thing is insane? I honestly believe I am legally insane at this point. Have you ever done anything like this?" I asked, half to myself.

"Many times." Thor chuckled, "But you're brave to do it."

"Yeah, well, you're lucky you're cute." I grumbled back.

"'Cute' am I?" he smiled, "I have been called handsome, dashing, charming, but never 'cute'. You are interesting. Far more interesting than anyone else in this realm."

"Realm? You sound like you're from Lord of the Rings." I laughed.

"You think me strange."

"Yep."

"Good strange or bad strange?"

"I haven't known you long enough yet." I answered simply.