"She's not leaving any time soon, at least not until Loki's better. And you could've warned me that she could read my mind," said Jane as she climbed into bed with Thor. Neither of them said it, but they both realized that is was their first time sharing a bed together.
"I'm sorry. Loki is healing well. I'm sure he'll be back on his feet in a few days. Perhaps then, they can marry on Earth, and Father will forget this ever happened."
"Speaking of that, he proposed very quickly, don't you think? I mean it wasn't that long ago when he was trying to conquer Earth. That's when they met, and now they're engaged. He must be really committed."
"Yes, he truly does love that maiden."
"It's also really sweet that they're going to get married even though some people don't approve of their marriage. And they don't care what people think; they just followed their hearts and committed to each other. And they see each other all the time. Stella was telling me all about the times he visited her on Earth, and all the places he took her."
"My brother does know how to touch the maidens' hearts."
Sometimes Jane wished Thor was as quick-witted as his brother, or Stella, or Odin, or as Frigga had been, as a lot of other people are. Can't he take a hint? Maybe she was expecting too much of him. It can't be easy trying to manage nine different realms at once. However, she did appreciate every moment she got to spend with him, and she could understand where Stella was coming from.
She curled up next to Thor and kissed him goodnight.
Stella couldn't get to Loki fast enough. All she wanted was to hold him until all of his pain was gone. It's amazing what some time apart can do for a couple.
She ran to him, aware that he might still be angry, but she didn't care. When he didn't reject her attempt to hug him, she took that as a good sign.
"I'm so sorry, my dear," he said with his face nuzzled in her hair.
"I'm sorry too, sweetie."
"No, you were right; I was acting immature. You don't have to take the apples if you don't want to, no, we don't even have to talk about it right now. I just want you here with me."
"I'm not going anywhere. You just get your rest, so you can get better, so we can get married. I don't care if we have to go to Vegas to do it. The All-Father has no power over drive-thru weddings."
Stella held his hand until he fell asleep, then she cast an illusion to make herself invisible. She had a strange feeling that something was going to happen before morning, and she wanted to see how people would act if they thought Loki was alone and defenseless.
Short chapter, I know, but there's a longer one coming up soon, and that's where it gets good. Thanks to everyone who has left such nice reviews! And if you like this story, I'm writing a sequel called "Nerdmageddon" which is a super crossover of the Marvel superheroes, Frozen, Supernatural, The Hunger Games, Doctor Who, Twilight, Falling Skies, and maybe a few others. Happy reading, everyone!
