Author s note: Thank you guys so much for the reviews. It makes my day when I get a new review or new alerts. Makes me feel so special.
Author s note#2: I blame my muse for pushing me hard as hell to write tonight. He is so cute. Dark curly hair, creamy porcelain skin and a smile that would melt your heart (talking about Hiddles!Loki here) _
Not until the fog cleared and all of the hot water turned to icy streams did Steve and Loki leave their joint shower. They had barely noticed the change in temperature as they explored each other s mouths and caressed each other s bodies. Loki had visible chills first and Steve made sure to stop their escapades on a high note, or more accurately making Loki reach a high note.
He carried him out of the shower, grabbing some of his clothing along the way and dressed Loki then himself.
He smiled as Loki looks himself over in the mirror. "Steve, I am going to have to get some new clothes. I am a bit too lean to fill the clothing of Captain America. Although, I do love that this shirt smells of you." Loki said, sniffing the red thermal he wore along with simple straight-leg jeans and his own boots.
"And what do I smell like exactly?" Steve walked over holding a belt, placing it in the loops of Loki's pants.
"It's a strange mixture actually. I don't think I will let you in on that. But I will say that I believe it has to do with pheromones, I'm sure." Loki said, winking at Steve in the mirror.
"Pheromones, huh? Well pheromones or not, I think you look sexy in my clothes. But maybe I can get Tony to take us out shopping. He never needs an excuse to spend money. And maybe we can get Thor to go as well. I think he'd like to wear something other than armor all the time." Steve said, crossing his arms and looking Loki over.
Loki turns and gives Steve a quick squeeze on his muscular bicep. "Now that is an amazing idea. But what about Dr Banner? Isn't he living here as well? He and Stark seem quite close, he could keep him from killing me at least." Loki winced.
"Bruce doesn't know you live here yet. At least I haven't told him. But let's try and ease him into the situation, alright? We don't want anything else damaged in here." Steve said pulling his shoes on.
"Damaged? What was damaged?" Loki asked, looking himself over.
"Natasha kicked Stark into his coffee table and broke it after he told Thor about you and I. He kicked my ass pretty good before Natasha stepped in and put a tranquilizer syringe in his neck." Steve said adjusting himself.
"Great. Alright then, tour now and shopping later?" Loki asked, fussing with his hair in the mirror.
"After you, curly." Steve held his hand out for Loki to lead the way to the elevator.
Loki rolled his eyes and pulled himself away from the mirror. They both board the elevator and begin their very short tour, what Steve can remember of his tour with Tony anyway.
Tony and Thor are in the bar on the roof enjoying each other's company. Thor is regaling Tony with stories of the many battles he has fought on Asgard, Jotunheim, and Midgard as he calls it. Tony counters with tales of Obadiah, his time as a captive, Justin Hammer, Ivan Vanko, and how he met Nick Fury.
"So Coulson told me you met someone while you were in New Mexico, a scientist who worked with Dr Selvig?" Tony asked, sipping from his coffee mug as it was still early in the morning, early for Tony anyway.
"Yes. Jane Foster. I cared for her deeply. But I decided that my life is too hectic to keep Jane safe so I have S.H.I.E.L.D. looking out for her. I'm sure she will understand one day how I value her safety more than my own hapiness. Or what I thought would make me happy." Thor looked into his glass rather sadly as he finished his sentence.
"I can tell you miss her. But it takes a lot to come to a decision like that. I mean, I can barely choose what to wear in the morning let alone make decisions about love." Tony deadpanned, although seriously.
"You have Pepper to make decisions for you. To make arrangements, to help you choose what to wear. It has to be nice." Thor chewed the inside of his mouth and furrowed his brow.
"Pepper and I have the weirdest relationship possible. One day we're boss and employee, the next we're a couple, the next day I piss her off and don't hear from her. It's very hard being Tony Stark, not many people understand me." Tony gulped down the rest of his coffee, unaware how easy it had become to talk openly and freely about his feelings with Thor.
"You need to open up more. I may be a stranger from a strange place but I have friends. And without them by my side, I would be lonely and more withdrawn and probably as crazy as you see yourself. But you're not all bad, Tony Stark." Thor smiled at Tony and finished his own drink.
"Thanks, dude. Now let's change the subject before we have to hug or something." Tony said snarkily as he took Thor's glass to refill it, walking back towards the bar counter.
"I like hugs." Thor snorted as he followed Tony to the counter.
The elevator in the room dinged and Bruce Banner walked into room. Thor and Tony exchanged quick glances and silently argued at who would have to tell Bruce about the new house guest.
"How come you two keep looking at each other like I need to know something?" Bruce asked, hands in his pockets, unamused.
Thor called Mjolnir to his hand and placed it on the bar counter and then advanced towards Bruce, seeing as Tony was glued to his spot. "Bruce, remember last night when I took Coulson and Steve to the Helicarrier to speak with Loki?"
"Mm-hm. I remember." Bruce nodded and crossed his arms, swaying from side to side, visibly trying to settle himself.
"Right, well, my father came as well and talked with us all and he gave Steve and Loki his blessing as they are very much in love, or so I think." Thor said, eyeing Tony who is practically ready to jump out the balcony.
"O-kay. And?" Bruce put his hands back into his pockets.
"Well, to punish my brother, my father has made him mortal. And-" Thor was cut off by another elevator ding as both Steve and Loki walked into the room smiling and holding hands. They stop in their tracks when Bruce turns to look at them with an unreadable expression on his face.
"And he's now living here with Steve in his apartment so now you and Loki are housemates." Tony blurted out, finally out of his shocked state.
Steve moves Loki behind himself while he takes a defensive stance. "Bruce, maybe you should remove yourself from this situation. Or Loki and I could leave."
"Don't worry, I'm not going to do anything to him. He's mortal. He wouldn't stand a chance against me. Of course I am pretty sure I could toss him around even if he was still a god." Bruce smirked, enjoying the scared look on Loki's face.
"I appreciate that, Dr Banner. I know this is a trillion different kinds of awkward but I want you to know that I truly wish you no harm. Even if I did wish you harm, you know I am incapable of doing anything. I'm hoping we can cohabitate here peacefully." Loki said, arms raised in peace...or was it surrender?
"Me too, Loki. So one big happy family now huh?" Bruce asked, looking at everyone. "This ought to be interesting. Nice hair by the way."
"Thanks." Loki turned to Steve before looking to the group again. "Now, after all this who would like to go shopping?"
Tony raises his hand as if he is in school while Thor follows suit. Steve smiles and raises his hand. Bruce looks around at all the hands raised and walks to the elevator. He stands with his arms holding the doors ajar and looks to the men left in the room. "If you didn't realise it, this is my version of raising my hand." Bruce said. Thor, Tony, Steve and Loki all piled into the elevator together with Bruce glaring daggers at the back of Loki's head secretly wishing he could read his mind to find out if this was all some clever trick.