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I've had this brilliant idea, but I'm still not too sure on it yet.

More in the A/N.

Disclaimer: If you're reading this story and still don't believe me when I say I own nothing... well, what more can I say?


It had been a week since Jane and Loki had called it off, and already Jane was feeling better. Not only did she feel like she was one step closer to returning to her old self, but she also felt a lot more secure. No more hiding. No more lying. No more secrets.

Truth be told that the first five days had been incredibly difficult for her. She still felt a sort of attachment to her former lover, and during those five days her eyes stung every time Loki's name was mentioned, and when she saw his face. By day six, Jane didn't feel as upset. In fact, she felt cleaner; less ashamed of herself. She was able to look at her own reflection and genuinely smile and feel good about herself. While she would always regret her actions, she couldn't wait to see what the future had in store for her.

She gave a cheerful sigh and turned around in her bed, facing a sleeping Thor. Snoring soundly, his weary face resting. Jane hadn't noticed how much of a toll his travels and duties had taken on him lately, but now she was more than willing to care for him and nurse him like a real partner should. She saw as his thick eyebrows knitted together in a frown before relaxing once more. His stubble was tidy, and it made him look powerful. The deep crinkles on the outer-corners of his eyes were laid to rest, and were now only visible in faded creases. His breathing was steady, and Jane slowly slipped out from under the covers and into a dressing gown. Sitting by the mirror, she brushed her hair while looking back at the gentle giant that slept only a few metres to her right. Sleeping soundly, she continued to watch him, wondering how she could have ever thought to hurt such a gentle and generous creature. She had been wondering for the past couple of days if she should tell him what had happened, but always decided against it.

"I can make up for it." She whispered to herself softly.


Jane giggled as she and Thor walked through the garden, hand-in-hand. She had missed this feeling of security, this feeling of not having to hide when acting amorously. Thor picked a white rose and began removing the thorns.

"I'll admit that I am more than relieved." He said eventually, flicking each thorn from his thumb to the ground.

"Why?" She asked. "About Vanaheim?"

He sighed. "No, no. I'm afraid the rebels are still active and are growing in numbers." He paused, removing the rose's final thorn and twirling it around with his fingers. "I had noticed that we had become distant, recently. We didn't show as much affection, and when we did it felt odd."

Jane's heart stopped, is he about to…?

"Y-Yeah, I noticed it too." Jane responded.

"Ah, so it wasn't my imagination. Was it perhaps due to you still adjusting to Asgard?" He asked, turning to face her. Jane faced him, and took a deep breath. "At first I feared I had done something to offend you, Jane. I was concerned that taking you from Midgard was a poor decision, or that my busy schedule was being misinterpreted as negligence by you-"

Oh my god, he noticed! Jane panicked, feeling sick for having to keep lying. No, I won't lie again… I just won't tell the whole truth.

"You didn't do anything wrong!" She smiled. "Don't worry about it, it's all in the past. Let's just move forward."

I didn't lie. I didn't lie! She repeated to herself, pleased that Loki's effects on her behaviours were wearing off. We can get past it, he just needs to stop asking.

Every relationship had its secrets, partners don't necessarily need to tell each other about every single thing that happens or has happened in their lives; so long as it isn't too serious. Jane grinned to herself, knowing that what happened with Loki was just a phase, and that it would not happen to anyone again if she had anything to do with it.

Although in her gut she could feel that hiding it from Thor was wrong, Jane continued to convince herself that it was only a small matter that could easily be overlooked. But it wasn't. It was huge. It was gargantuan. A royal affair? Loki had been right when he had told her that it would be all anybody would talk about.

The fact that she was Midgardian, or foreign, had not entirely sat well with all of the people in the first few days. Thor had made a few public appearances with her, eager to get them on side. She had won them over back then, but she doubted it would be possible to do so for a second time – especially after committing adultery.

Unable to notice Jane's ongoing and panicked thought process, Thor smiled at her explanation, pleased that they had the same surface views. He gently extended his hand towards her and passed her the white rose. "I picked it because it made me think of you in an instant. Beautiful, untainted, vibrant; all words that describe my feelings for you perfectly. Despite how much longe this rose would have lived and flourished if I hadn't have picked it, I could not stop myself. Just like I had to pluck this rose from its home, I had to take you from yours; and for that I sincerely apologise."

"R-Really, it's fine." She responded. Although she was comfortable with the skinship; kissing, cuddling, and so on; she just couldn't bring herself to feel deserving of his apology when all he did was show her his world and welcome her to his home. He had introduced her to a world of wonder, full of things for Jane to study; and she repaid him by sneaking around with his brother.

A…A-At least I never slept with him… Even just thinking the words made her feel ridiculous. Whether or not she and Loki had slept together was irrelevant and had changed nothing. She had been unfaithful, and she needed to make up for it as best she could; starting now.

"I wish to take you somewhere." Thor said before placing a gentle kiss on her lips, his stubble prickling her chin and nose. She returned the peck, giving Thor a satisfied smile. While the kiss didn't give her the same butterflies as Loki's did, they'd flutter eventually. They had to. Jane just needed to teach her heart that she had made her decision.

She followed Thor through a series of corridors, entering the off-limits royal quarters, where Thor, Loki, Odin, and previously Frigga, resided. Jane was told that nobody was to enter these quarters without a direct invitation from a member of the royal family. The only servants and handmaidens allowed to enter were the highest-ranked, an honour of which every palace worker strived to achieve for themselves. Jane felt giddy as she walked through, seeing gigantic portraits of the family on the walls. One was of Odin and Frigga on their wedding day, another had a man she had never seen before riding off into battle, and Jane assumed that it was Odin's father. Jane noted all of the empty rooms which probably accommodated a larger royal family in the past; her eyes pausing on a room that had runes carved on sandstone above it.

"This is Loki's quarters, we have our names carved above the doorframes so new servants know where to go. It also proves a sense of ownership. Over there is mine." Thor pointed ahead, to another room with his name carved above in runes. "I resided in there before you came. I had a room prepared for you and thought that you would be more comfortable with me by your side should something go wrong. However, Father has requested that I return to reside here as this room is much closer to his. He may need to pass information to me regarding Vanaheim that is confidential. I hope this does not bother you."

They continued walking, Jane's eyes still glued to the doors of Loki's own quarters, curious as to what the inside looked like. She wondered if they all looked the same on the inside.

"No…" She trailed off. She looked back at him. "It's fine. I'm glad you're taking the matter so seriously. It's good to see."

"Wonderful, I was worried." He sighed. "While you cannot live in these quarters until we are engaged at the bare minimum, I am personally inviting you to visit my quarters whenever you like. Also, in here, is the royal library. In this library we keep books of a higher magical quality and they possess knowledge of the royal history that has been left out of the public library. I highly urge you to look into it, I'm sure it will be of interest to you, Jane."

She followed him around the corner where the library appeared. Two large pillars on either side of the ten metre-long opening made it look incredibly grand. Looking inside, luxurious stone and carpets formed the room. Rich materials created the curtains and banners, and the finest of wood crafted the shelves, desks, and chairs. Inside, there were multiple fireplaces as the room was so large. The ceiling was higher than she had ever thought possible, and beautiful crystal chandeliers hung on long, sturdy chains. Jane was in utter awe.

Thor picked a book off of a desk and handed it to her. "This book is the complete history of Asgard itself. When we were children, my mother would call it the Never Ending Book." He chuckled. "It updates itself, you see. It is filled with all major events such as marriages, engagements, divorces, and deaths among the royal family and other nobles. It also involves wars and conflicts regardless of severity. In order to understand what is happening currently, we must always look into the past. History repeats itself."

Jane held it and turned to the last page, where it read that Thor had visited the Vanaheim villages to offer aid along with other details. "Wow, do you mind if I look through it all?" She asked, completely amazed.

"By all means, I was hoping you would show an interest." Thor smiled, before turning serious. "I am sorry that I never told you about what was happening in Vanaheim, you had to find out from Sif. I want to say that my schedule had a part in it, but there were times when I could have told you. So please, read through this book and learn. Perhaps one day, your name will appear in it."

Jane smiled genuinely, pleased that he had shown her something so incredible. "Thank you so much! This is just…" She trailed off.

Thor chuckled. "I must go now, Jane. I'll return for supper, so please tell me what you've learned then, alright?"

"Yeah!" Jane cried, flipping through the pages. Thor continued to chuckle and took his leave while Jane gently traced her fingers over the beautiful, inked, writing on the crisp, golden pages. The book was clearly ancient, and yet kept in perfect condition. She could only imagine how it was created. Flicking back further, she caught sight of her own name.

Jane Foster was to eventually wed Thor Odinson after an engagement.

Jane Foster entered Asgard, officially recognised by Asgardians everywhere.

Jane Foster committed adultery with Loki Laufeyson, and remained undetected.

Jane's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets. The book knew, but how? Thor said it only recorded major events.

"Maybe it was more major than I thought…" Jane began to panic. Eyes darting around, she closed the book and left it on the desk where it was found. She fled the library in an instant, heading straight for Loki's quarters. Not even bothering to knock, she forced her way in to come face-to-face with a very unhappy Loki.


So I had this idea that I could upload the next chapter (or the one after that) either on Christmas Eve/Day and make it one where the characters celebrate Christmas for Jane. I have a few ideas, but I really want to include you guys in it's creation so if you have any things you'd like to see in there, please mention them in the reviews!

It will definitely NOT be a filler chapter as I already know of a few things that will happen that move the story along. But if you have anything you would like included, please feel free. i.e. traditions, humour, ideas, etc. ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE A GOOD SOURCE OF DRAMA LATER ON IS ALSO WELCOME.

- Danni

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