~ Chapter 5 ~

A/N:Merry Xmas, everyone.

For the rest of the day, Thor spent it just walking around and looking. Despite that, he didn't go near that door again. He couldn't forgive Loki for what he had gone through, even after meeting Laufey's slaves and listening to their tales, he couldn't find it in his heart to forgive Loki.

It was already dark outside and he turned on the lamps and sat there in the middle of the room, waiting, and waiting. Although nothing changed, he felt that he couldn't relax.

And like that, he fell asleep without noticing it.

When he next opened his eyes it was to the sound of a door opening and closing. Feet scuffed across the floor behind the couch where he was laying and he realized from the sound of exhaling air that Loki was back. Thor didn't dare move in fear of what would happen if the other knew he was awake and not acknowledging his master's return.

That's why when a hand cam down and ruffled his hair lightly, he was stunned. He had not expected such a tender and comforting gesture.

Loki let go of Thor's hair and walked over to the single seat and sat down, breathing out the days work and trying to let go of everything.

It had been a shitty day. Marcus von Stýfle, one of his father's older clients, had been a real dickhead today. Not only did he want more money, but he also wanted more bonuses for his grandchild. What a joke. He already had their cheapest pay rate, no obligations or time frame, modest bonuses for his clientele, and him as the contractor. What a joke.

Loki could easily make up a really good contract for the grandchild, something most other clients would drool over getting, but that hadn't even been enough. Not to mention the asshole of a grandchild had tried to flirt with Loki. It had been disgusting.

If Marcus hadn't been under his father's care for so long, and under special credits, he would have cut them off right there and then. Handed them the required payment bill and watched them go bankrupt.

However, in the end he had restored to hinting and threatening Marcus behind closed doors that he was walking on extremely thin ice. That had done the trick and he had agreed on the contract Loki had drawn up for them. Although making some remarks about Loki and his father. If Loki hadn't been a professional then he would have snapped.

All in all, it had been an exhausting evening and he just wanted to forget everything. So when he came home and found Thor asleep on the sofa he had been a little surprised since he hadn't thought the other would have stayed up for him. Then again, it was rather charming of his pet.

He let everything go and cleared his mind with his eyes closed, it felt like all energy was washing away from his tired body. Then he heard his pet moving and opened his eyes.

"I know you are awake pet." he said simply as the minutes ticked by and Thor pretended to sleep. When he finally sat up and looked hesitatingly at Loki he was like a deer in front of a runaway truck caught in the headlights. "Come here." Loki said without lifting a finger.

He could see the internal fight in his pet, how he wanted to back away or follow his orders, so he made it easier.

"Don't make me punish you again." there was no real threat behind those words but they had the effect they needed.

Thor stood up and walked slowly until he was standing next to Loki.

"Kneel." was his next order which he followed.

Loki reached out and cupped Thor's chin with two of his finger, and with only gentle nudging, he brought Thor's face closer to his.

At first, Thor had no idea what to feel as he was kissed and then let go to sit back on his heels, staring at the tired face as fingers threaded through his hair. Thor couldn't read anything from Loki's face as it was blank like a calm lake.

He didn't dare say anything out of fear that he would be punished, but words were burning on his lips to be said.

When Loki began to move again he was ready to flinch back, which made him not ready for the kiss on his forehead.

"Get some sleep." Loki said before getting up. "It will be a long day tomorrow." and he walked the bedroom as he began to take of his jacket.

Thor stood up and stared after Loki because he had been sure that he would do something to him. But as the minutes ticked by and nothing happened, his image of the monster who had violated him earlier the same day was beginning to crack. It was not clean but at the same it was not so dark that no sunshine could break through.

The moment the bedroom door opened and Loki came out in soft pants and a bare chest he showed a glimpse of surprise to see Thor standing where he left him.

"Won't you come to bed?" he asked as he walked closer. "I can assure you, my bed is big enough for the both of us. Or is it that you want something else?" a smirk played on his lips before he stood chest to chest with Thor.

The slim difference between them became all too clear to Thor as he realized that even without cloths to make him appear strong and assertive, Loki was a muscular man that could easily force him into submission without the blackmail. He was so deep in his thought that when Loki reached around him and squeezed his ass it made him jump where he was standing.

"If you are up for some play then I won't say no." Loki admitted easily as he saw Thor hesitate and want to fight him. "Come." he pulled Thor with him into the bedroom and Thor felt dread and fear fuse together inside and he was sure something horrible would happen.

Loki teased the base of his shirt before pulling it over his chest and head, and threw it to the floor. He let his hands travel over the strong chest and feel him before he started to unbuckle the pants. When he was about to push them down he felt Thor start to fight him and made him change his tactic. With modest strength he pushed Thor onto the bed before swiftly pulling the pants off, causing the boxers to slide down slightly along the way.

Thor was ready to jump off the bed when Loki came crawling over him like a cat on a mission. His green eyes didn't leave Thor any room to avert him.

The blond man began to pray to God when a blanket was thrown over them and Loki settled down next to him.

"Wha-?" Thor had no idea what was happening or why?

"I'm tired." Loki said as he snuggled up to Thor's side. "I'm not in the mood for play, but if you want me to get the leash then I won't mind." It was a mix between easy talking and a threat which caused ice of uncertainty to grow in Thor.

"no." he mumbled in a small voice. "it's fine."

"Good." Loki said before leaning back and turning off the table lamp, sending the room into darkness. "Good night."

Thor mumbled his own good night without really knowing or meaning it. Within minutes he could hear Loki's breath deepening as he fell asleep, leaving him awake and wondering what had just happened.

TBC