Title:Starbucks

Summary: When Loki is taken back to Asgard after the Avengers defeat him Odin banishes him to live as a mere mortal in order to punish him for his wrong doings.
When an unbeatable force threatens earth Thor suggests the Avengers get Loki's help, he's gotta quit Starbucks first. Tony/Loki

Rating: T
Characters: Loki, everyone. Tony/Loki
Genre: humor & fluff

OOO

Loki woke up alone but smiled softly knowing Thor had likely gotten up early and gone to get breakfast.

Even with things patched up between him and the Demigod, Loki was still glad they didn't share an apartment.

Loki sat up slowly careful not to irritate his back any further and rubbed his forehead with a palm, his headache was even worse than last night once he slept on it.

He stood up and made his way out of the room, a slight hitch in his step, and to his small kitchen where he had left the pills Bruce had given him.

He filled up a glass with water from the tap and took two like he had been instructed, they really made him feel better last night maybe they would dull the pain today too.

"Brother! I brought us sustenance!" Thor declared as Loki heard his door open, Thor's random barging in was actually not annoying him as much as he expected it too.

Loki turned tiredly and looked at Thor as he set a large tray down on the two people dining room table.

Identical plates with eggs, waffles, sausage and orange juice, Loki made his way to the table and sat down.

Thor began to devour his breakfast, Loki was used to silent meals with his brother. He's always too busy stuffing his gob to make much small talk.

They continued on in silence until Thor was more than halfway done with his food.

"Brother, tell me what is new." Thor said then took a bite of his toast.

Loki shrugged, though there was a lot new to talk about, he really didn't want to share what he and Tony were up to later that night.

"There must be something, how was your dinner with Mathew?" he asked before drinking some orange juice, Loki shrugged again but he figured he should probably say something soon.

"It was informative." He replied, Thor gave him a look of confusion.

"Did you not enjoy yourself?"

"I did but I don't believe we shall be going on a date again." He replied and hoped Thor wouldn't ask why.

"Oh, I see." He said and to Loki's surprise he frowned somewhat.

What kind of party are you going to? –Matt

Its formal. –Loki

What are you going to wear? –Matt

I don't know –Loki

Bro! I'm coming over and I'm bringing cloths! –Matt

Loki rolled his eyes and figured there would be no detouring him.

OOO

Later.

Mathew followed Loki down the hallway with a bunch of suits slung over his arm, Loki took him to his apartment so they could get started on picking one.

Natasha passed them in the hallway just as they met the door and rose a brow in intrigue, turning to stop and watch as Loki opened his door.

"What are you guys doing?" she asked and Loki glanced up and really didn't feel like admitting it.

"Loki is going out tonight, want to help us pick a suit?" Matt replied and was grinning like a little boy with this one in a million chance of getting to meet Black Widow in person.

Natasha's lips quirked a little on the edges and Loki sighed in frustration.

"You know what? I would love too." She said and pushed passed Loki into his already opened door.

"This is so awesome." Matt stated as he followed him in. Loki rolled his eyes and closed the door behind him.

OOO

Matt just threw on one of his formal jackets over his T-shirt as him and Natasha waited for Loki to change yet again. Though Loki hadn't minded any of the suits he tried on before, either Natasha or Matt would decide he could do better.

"So, how long have you known Loki?" Tasha asked while sitting on the living room sofa playing with one of the many ties Matt had brought with him.

"About six months I guess." He said as he paraded around in the jacket and looked at his own reflection in the large windows looking out onto the city.

"Oh, for a while then." She said and nodded.

"Yep. How long have you known him?" he asked in return and turned to look at her, she shrugged and sat back in the chair crossing her legs.

"About seven months, met him just before he was banished to earth." Matt looked at her confused for a moment and honestly it had really started to make since. Loki was a god, he had figured that out eventually and though it was still difficult to believe. Natasha and the other Avengers were really all the proof he needed. He just liked to tease him, god or not.

"So its true, Loki is a god." He said somewhat quietly and Natasha smiled.

"Yep, well a banished god without any powers at present." She replied and Matt nodded.

"Between you and me lets pretend I still think he isn't. Just for fun," He said and winked, Natasha was always up for a little fun and nodded immediately.

"And Bruce?" he asked timidly and couldn't meet her eyes, Natasha cocked her head to the side and smiled lightly.

"About the same." She replied and Matt nodded as he played with the buttons on his sleeve.

"Is he… Seeing anyone?" he asked and she knew immediately what he was thinking.

"Nope, he tends to keep to himself." She replied and Matt nodded silently then turned to the bedroom door and knocked hard on it simply to change the subject.

"Loki hurry up!" he yelled in exasperation then plopped down on the couch next to Natasha, the door opened slowly and Loki peaked out of the door, Matt waved him out animatedly and Loki finally emerged. Matt grinned and couldn't help but stand up.

"Loki bro! That's the one! You look so awesome!" Matt declared and circled him. They had picked a suit that looked like it had come out of the Victorian era of course with a modern twist, form fitting and with a coat tail. Matt imagined Loki was probably one of the few men in the world that could pull off wearing shiny black boots with a suit.

Loki stood with a new confidence and agreed, yes he did look rather awesome.

"Natasha?" he asked and turned to her.

"Not bad, Loki, not bad," She said and smiled before standing. "One more thing." She said and wrapped a green tie around his neck instead of the black on he had been wearing.

Loki smiled as she finished tying it.

"Its more you." she said and stepped back a little, Loki straightened his coat and took in a breath.

"Thank you. Both of you."

Its only right that the god of mischief should have a classic suit, it just makes sense.

OOO

Loki adjusted his tie and let out a long breath, Tony would be here any minute to take him to the party.

Natasha and Matt decided it would be best to hide in his bedroom so Tony wouldn't think he had his friends help him pick out a suit like a teenage lovebird.

Loki sat on his couch patiently waiting for 7:30 to roll around, only three minutes away and Natasha and Matt were standing in the bedroom door ready to close it when he arrives.

Loki started to a knock on the door and glanced over his shoulder at his friends.

Natasha immediately shoved Matt into the room and closed the door behind them, Loki got up from the couch and made his way over to the door and opened it.

Tony smiled in at him and Loki was really flabbergasted when he saw the handsome billionaire in front of him in his tux and bowtie.

Loki smiled up at him and Tony thought he likely had never seen anyone or anything quite so beautiful, his green eyes sparkled and his straight white teeth glimmered.

Tony couldn't stop the swell of affection that grew in his chest upon sight.

"Hello." Loki said softly and Tony adjusted Loki's tie affectionately.

"Hi," He said back and Loki laughed lightly. "Ready?" he quipped and Loki nodded swiftly following Tony out of the room down the hallway.

Natasha and Matt burst from the room as soon as they heard the door close then fought each other for the peephole to spy through.

Natasha easily won that battle getting Matt in a temporary arm bar and pushing him away from the door.

"Ouch!" he complained though it really didn't hurt that bad, Tasha just had a good time tossing him around.

Remember smile! Laugh at his jokes! Do not turn down a drink! –Matt

Matt however won in the battle for communication.

"Take his hand Stark." Natasha mumbled to herself as she watched but no he didn't listen to her commands.

Natasha pulled away from the door and crossed her arms. "Guess its just a matter of time now." She said in exasperation.

"Yep." Matt replied sending Loki more date advice.

Natasha grabbed his phone and held him off with one hand when he tried to retrieve it.

"Don't bother Loki tonight, just a few hours!" she declared and Matt sighed in defeat.

"Fine." He groaned and turned back to the bedroom to pack away all the suits he had brought for Loki to try.

Natasha smiled in accomplishment putting Matt's phone in her jeans pocket.

"What are you up to the rest of the night?" she asked as she watched him put his things away then decided she may as well give him a hand with it.

"Nothing planned." He said without looking her in the eyes, she smirked and knew he had something up his sleeve.

"Really? A guy like you nothing to do on a Friday night?" She asked and crossed her arms. Matt shrugged.

"My best friend is busy what else would I do?" he asked back and folded one of his dress shirts he had on the bed.

Natasha smirked and held his phone out to him, Matt reached for it but she pulled it away quickly.

"Text Loki, I will find and kill you." she warned playfully Matt nodded and she handed it over. Matt took it promising himself he wouldn't text him at least not unless Loki texts him first.

Natasha turned to leave Loki's apartment, she figured Loki's best friend would be allowed to stay there unsupervised, she had a few things planned with Clint tonight. Wink, wink.

"Oh and Matt one more thing," she said and he turned to her to listen, she put her hands on her hips. "Bruce is in the lab." She added and with a smirk turned, Matt's face flushed and he immediately turned away.

"I will remember that." He replied shyly, she full on grinned.

"Good night." She said and was gone, Matt set the cloths back down on the bed and considered taking advantage of his night without his BFF.

OOO

Tony and Loki had just gotten into the limo that had been waiting for them downstairs, like a gentleman Tony opened the door for Loki then piled in behind him.

Tony noted Loki didn't look the least bit out of place in the pure leather seats in his well fitting suit black shirt and green shiny tie.

Loki also had a knee length coat on and a green scarf around his neck.

"May I just say, you look absolutely stunning. It's nice to see you without the horns, just saying." Tony quipped playfully and Loki laughed lightly.

Tony reaching into the ice chest next to him getting a bottle of champagne out to pour them a glass, Loki took it gracefully as Tony poured himself one.

"Thank you," Loki replied and held his glass delicately the stem between his fingers. "You look very handsome. Without the Iron." Loki added flirtatiously as Tony clinked his glass against his in a toast.

"To tonight, no distractions, no interruptions. Just you and me." Tony said scooting a little closer to Loki in his seat.

"I'll drink to that." Loki replied smoothly before they both emptied their glasses.

OOO

They had been at the party maybe fifteen minutes when Tony had been pulled away from Loki to talk business with a few of the scientists that had brought their inventions for the expo. Loki brushed it off and hoped Tony would come back soon.

He made his way to the second floor balcony and Tony was right, this was exactly his kind of party. There is likely nothing Loki enjoys more than a good orchestra and a party filled with people dressed to the ninths.

He had left his coat at the counter in the front of the building but was glad Matt had the jacket he was currently wearing, he always enjoyed looking spectacular and the coat tail seemed to be doing just that.

Tony spent the next twenty or so minutes talking with the scientists and knew he likely would be running out of time to spend with his date.

He glanced around the room distractedly listening to the man in front of him until his eyes fell on Loki.

He was currently standing by the rail of the second floor surrounded by white marble and a glass of champagne in his hand. Tony thought he was staring down at him but instead he was intently watching the orchestra.

He seemed to be taking in all the sights and Tony was beginning to wonder if he had ever had the chance to before as a god.

"Excuse me but I have something I need to do." Tony brushed off the mans constant blabber and pushed his way through the crowed, Tony watched him the entire way up the marble stairs until Loki finally glanced in his direction giving him one of those smiles that hid all the darkness of his past.

Tony made it to the top step and Loki glanced over his shoulder at him tauntingly as he walked in his direction.

"Sorry about that." Tony said as he took his place at Loki's side.

Loki smiled softly and nodded. Tony had invited Bruce originally because he would be able to network with the other scientists and wouldn't need him there for entertainment because frankly Tony is constantly pulled away from his dates at these kinds of events.

"Its alright, you're an important man." He replied softly and the twinkle was there in his eye Tony loved so much.

Tony stepped a little closer and straightened Loki's collar tenderly and smiled down at him.

"So are you," he said back and Loki blanched. "Are you enjoying yourself?" Loki nodded.

"Now that you're here." Tony glanced around them before he pulled back and took Loki by the hand sneaking them out onto the outside balcony where likely no one else would follow them.

Loki smiled up at the full moon and stars when they reached the railing and stopped.

"So, earth not as bad as you thought is it?" Tony asked playfully, Loki hesitated before he answered.

"Midgard is a lovely planet." He finally admitted before he turned his vision back on Tony, sipping his drink eloquently.

"I have something I want to say." Tony admitted and Loki turned to him giving him all of his attention.

"Yes?" he asked and his eyes shifted between Tony's, he really wanted to know what Tony had been thinking.

"I haven't been completely upfront with you and I'm sorry, I guess what I'm trying to say is, I've never met anyone like you." he said sweetly and Loki smiled widely up at him.

"I have never met a human like you, Anthony." He admitted and for once told the whole truth.

Tony reached forward and brushed his fingertips across Loki's scraped cheek, it may have been the fact he almost lost him to make these feelings intensify or perhaps they had been there all along.

Loki stepped closer as Tony wrapped an arm around his waist, Tony pressed forward and tilted his head, Loki let his eyes flutter closed and his lips parted just barely his tongue sneaking out to wet them.

Tony pressed forward and pressed his lips to Loki's soft mouth.

Loki reached up and wrapped his arm around Tony's shoulders still holding his drink in the other.

A feeling of peace and fulfillment swallowed his emotions and tonight which had started as a fun night out turned into something so much bigger.

Tony pressed forward harder and Loki reacted smoothly splitting his lips more to deepen the kiss.

Tony pulled back slowly and his brown eyes slid open locking with Loki's green.

"Was that weird? Its okay right?" Tony gasped and Loki didn't answer with words but pressed closer kissing him again this time with more urgency.

OOO

Bruce really wished he had been able to go to that party with Tony, though he knew he was likely having a much better time with the new arrangement.

Here he was again in the lab working on a Friday night because what else to science nerds have to do on their night off? Especially those with such severe anger management issues.

Bruce removed his glasses wiping his eyes tiredly before standing up from his stool and made his way over to his desk.

He still hadn't found Mathew on Facebook, that was something else he could do.

He tiredly rolled his sleeves up that had fallen due to hours of work and began to work on his search.

He finally found him and his heart fluttered he brushed his messy hair back with a hand and looked at his picture.

He was smiling and starring into the camera, he obviously took the picture himself his hair perfectly placed like always.

Bruce sighed in contentment resting his chin on his palm as he stared at the picture.

"Hey let me in!" Bruce heard the muffled sound of a voice outside.

Who could be here on a Friday night without lab access was a mystery in and of itself.

Bruce glanced up from the photo and nearly fell out of his chair when he saw Matt shuffling his foot cutely as he waited for Bruce to notice him there.

Bruce smiled and for a moment questioned his own vision, Matt noticed him looking at him and waved.

Bruce took in a breath and made his way to the door he hit the button and it slid open.

"Hi." Matt said somewhat abashed and he couldn't meet Bruce's eyes.

"Hey," Bruce said back a little confused, how had he gotten inside? And why the hell was he here? "Loki is out with Tony." Bruce added and knew that he likely had gotten lost or something in the tower and was looking for him.

"Yeah I know." He replied and finally lifted his pure and innocent eyes to meet with Bruce's.

"So, come to take more pictures of me?" he asked for lack of better conversation and Matt grinned eyes dropping again ashamed.

"You know about that huh?" he said back and Bruce laughed lightly.

"Yep." He said back and turned to make his way back inside. Matt hesitantly followed him.

"I um… I can delete it if you want.." he said and Bruce went to reply.

"No that's fine"

"I'll have to pick a new background." They said at the same time then had no other option than to laugh awkwardly.

Heavy silence set in the room after that and Matt bit his lip, it wasn't often that he would completely blank out on things to say.

It would seem his date advice only works on people that aren't him.

"Whoa is that a three thousand?" he asked excitedly and pointed at one of the microscopes on the counter, Bruce turned to look at it.

"Yeah it is." He replied and Matt made his way over.

"That is so awesome!" he declared and stared down at it. "I wanted one of these in high school, but..." He trailed off and Bruce was really excited he was interested in science. This was something he could talk about.

"Go ahead and try it out." He said and picked up some DNA samples he had collected of the Aliens he had been studying earlier to place it under the lens.

Matt looked through the scope and smiled as he watched the DNA fluctuate.

"Wow, what is this? its not like any kind of DNA I've seen before." He stated and Bruce grinned, he wasn't just another pretty face, he was able to tell it was not of earth.

"You're looking at the very first sample collected from extra terrestrial activity." He replied as he watched Matt look through the lens.

Matt tried to adjust the focus but fumbled since he had never gotten to use one of these models before though he always wanted to.

Bruce reached around him standing at his back and looked over his shoulder he put his hand on top of Matt's and adjusted the knob for him showing him how to do it.

"Just spin it like that, how does it look?" he hummed gently and Matt's skin made goose bumps where his breath had brushed his neck.

"Better." Matt breathed and really couldn't believe this was happening when Bruce rested a hand on the counter on either side of him.

Matt swallowed and pulled away from the scope then turned in his arms to face him.

Bruce's eyes traveled his perfect face, from his lips to his eyes then back.

"I uh…" Matt said smartly but cleared his throat. "Just going on a whim here so don't punch me." He whispered and Bruce only got to look at him confused for half a second before Matt pressed forward and touched his lips to Bruce's in a shy kiss, pulling back before Bruce really had a chance to process how it felt.

Matt's eyes darted nervously and Bruce smiled timidly.

"Do you want to attack me? Cause I would totally understand if you did—" Bruce cut him off with another kiss, his hands moving from the counter behind him to Matt's back and embraced him gently. Matt placed shy hands on Bruce's chest.

Bruce pulled back finally and really couldn't believe this was happening, Matt let out a shaky breath but smiled knowing he at least wasn't going to get his ass kicked.

It was about time he admitted he always had a thing for the Hulk. Now it was a little different, he really had a thing for Bruce.

Bruce and Matt laughed awkwardly not really able to look each other in the eye. Bruce was feeling somewhat overwhelmed however glad that Matt had taken the initiative.

"I um… I hope I'm not being too forward.." Matt said quietly and bit his bottom lip, Bruce smiled sideways at him and was glad that he was.

"You're not, actually." Bruce pressed forward and kissed him again softly and tightened his embrace.

Bruce pulled back when he heard the lab door swish when it opened.

Matt and Bruce both turned to the door and Bruce brushed a hand through his hair abashed and Matt blushed his eyes darting nervously as Clint stared at them.

"Ewww Dorkus-Interruptus." Clint declared hands up in surrender and turned leaving the room, laughing.

Matt giggled into his palm. Bruce cleared his throat awkwardly.

"Would you like to see the five thousand?" Bruce asked simply to break the silence.

"Would I ever!"

OOO

Loki pulled back his heart pounding loudly in his chest as he looked into Tony's eyes.

Loki's phone beeped and they both froze.

Loki glanced at his pocket and went to retrieve his cell phone to answer but Tony grabbed him by the hand.

"Don't answer that." Tony pleaded and Loki buried it back in his pocket.

"Alright." He breathed back and accepted the kiss Tony pressed to his lips.

Tony's hands roamed Loki's thin body gently, hoping he wouldn't irritate any bruises Loki had gotten from Thanos.

Loki arched his body into Tony's as he kissed him back with equal vigor.

Loki imagined his father would likely have a heart attack if he saw this, Thor would likely kill Tony and Loki would have to make another trip to Hades.

Tony slipped his hands under Loki's coat, he responded with a quiet whine into his mouth.

Tony noted how warm and fragile he felt in his arms and wondered what the contrast would be once Loki gets his powers back.

Because honestly, if he keeps acting this good it will be in no time.

"Don't go after Thanos again." Tony whispered and brushed his fingertips across Loki's scraped cheekbone, Loki's eyes fluttered.

"Why?" he asked and Tony smiled softly.

"I don't want to lose you." he said then wrapped Loki up in his arms holding him for a few moments, Loki thought back to his past and couldn't place another time in his life where he had felt so wanted.

Loki pulled away slowly and was surprised at how perfect this all felt, he always imagined once he kissed Tony he would be a bundle of nerves and his heart would be pounding anxiously, but Tony made him feel so safe and secure there was really no way he could feel afraid while in his arms.

OOO

Tony walked Loki to his room.

Loki opened the door and turned to smile up at Tony, he smiled back and tilted down to kiss him softly.

"Good night." Tony whispered, Loki pushed forward kissing him again.

"Good night. Tony." He said back smoothly and waited until Tony was down the hall and around the corner to turn inside and close the door.

Loki sighed in contentment and leant against the closed door letting a huge grin spread across his lips. It even met his eyes.

"Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!" Matt declared running at Loki, Loki flinched and his eyes snapped open Matt started hopping up and down still chanting the same three words.

"What?" Loki finally snapped and Matt did a little victory dance.

"You don't even know Loki! Bruce and me and there was the microscope then Hawkeye and Bruce!" he declared again leaving out important details, Loki shaking his head in confusion.

"What are you talking about?" he asked then Matt grabbed him by the arms.

"Then you kissed Iron Man like ten times just now!" he declared excitedly and Loki rolled his eyes but was still feeling a little embarrassed that Matt had seen that.

"I love you man!" he grabbed Loki in a hug and Loki pushed him off playfully.

"You need to drink decaf from now on…" he drawled as he made his way to his bedroom loosening his tie, Matt following him.

"Tell me everything!"

A/N: I've done it again and ruined this story. FML.