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It's been a couple days since Tony "ran away," as he was so inclined to say. Nightmares had plagued his sleep, leaving him exhausted. It had begun to be so noticeable, that Loki, on that day, had demanded an explanation.

"I'm not living at Pepper's house right now." Tony said plainly, thinking this could be his chance.

Loki raised an inquiring eyebrow. "And why, if I dare ask, are you not there?" Tony took a deep breath, it was now or never.

"I've been threatened; I'm staying at a hotel to not get Pep in any trouble. You know their beds, way to cushiony for my taste. I haven't been able to get enough sleep. If only I had somewhere else to live…" He trailed off, ending almost in question.

Could I be ANY more obvious?

Loki didn't look impressed, which probably meant he knew exactly what Tony was getting at. He didn't say anything at first, choosing to regard the brunette searchingly, eyes, as always; not revealing anything. Tony shifted nervously under the gaze, feeling a mixture of hope and dread.

Finally, Loki sighed, stepping back a foot and crossing his arms over his chest, a scowl on his face. That could either mean he was angry about what he was going to do, or was going to blow up in Tony's face for even daring to indirectly ask such a thing.

"I would rather not fire you, since finding someone else would be an endless joy." He said sarcastically, but then paused, a look of pain crossing his features. He didn't hesitate for long, and soon kept on drawling. "I suppose you can stay with me. My house is big enough that I'll never have to see your ugly mug any-" Tony wasn't paying attention to the rest of what Loki was saying, internally fist pumping and cheering. To stop himself from doing a happy dance in front of his disgruntled boss, he imagined it in his head, laughing along with the image it produced.

But, he couldn't help but be his little cheeky snot self, even when the other man was close enough to taking his newfound honour away. "Oh, I don't know if I'll be welcomed there…" A slap to the back of his head shut him up, and he grinned cockily up at his boss, rubbing the sore spot that was left. "You know I'm just kidding sweet cheeks. I'd love to! I don't know what possessed you to ask though." Before Loki could retort angrily, Tony began his trek out of the coffee shop. It was the end of the day, everyone else gone while they both talked. Loki followed; slower, behind him, his step more graceful then the heavier one's of Tony.

The one thing that reminded Tony the most of his artificial legs were Loki's quiet, supple, and elegant like footsteps. Even if Tony could make his own louder clunks sound similar to a typical step, every time he strained to hear Loki walk, it was like a realization that came hurtling to his gut. Swallowing down the emotions, Tony turned back, his customary grin covering what he felt on the inside.

"So boss man, you'll have to drive me to the hotel to get my stuff." Peeved, Loki didn't answer, which caused Tony to snicker, lightening his mood slightly. "Where's your car?" Loki strolled up in front of him, and "somewhat" led the way to his ride. Tony whistled.

"Shit dude, nice car." He was ignored; his only answer being the slam of the car door. Tony climbed in after Loki, touching the soft leather seats as he buckled himself in. It had been ages since he'd been in such a fancy car. It was one of the only things he missed since he'd lost his inheritance, the vehicles he so liked to show off, race, and pull the top down to feel the wind over his face. Loki's seemed to be a convertible also, and he noted in the corner of his mind to ask Loki to drive him somewhere with the top down, so he could get a feel of what he'd lost.

The car ride was silent, as a lot of moments between Tony and Loki were. But Tony didn't mind, this was what he'd been waiting for, what he was hoping for. He couldn't wait to call Pepper to tell her every freaking little detail of what happened and boast like the ass he was.

Quickly Packing his duffel bag, he was out of the building doors and into the car in a matter of minutes. He was met with Loki smoking, the cigarette hanging lazily from his fingers, that was hanging lazily from the window. A second of surprise passed through Tony, but quickly vanished.

"Have one to pass over?" He asked, buckling in and waiting while Loki started the car.

The man shot him a scathing glance. They still hadn't exchanged words, the only ones being for directions to the hotel. Loki dug in his pocket and pulled out a metal case, flicking it open and handing him one of the white cigs. Tony gestured for the lighter, which was also given without complaint, and he lit the smoke, taking a deep, pleasured breath in.

"Man, Pepper wasn't letting me buy these when I was living with her. I wouldn't have anyway, would have been a waste of money. I need that for food and shit." He laughed at himself, not expecting a response. So when Loki did speak, he was shocked.

"Hmm, wonderful story." Even though it was said sarcastically, a flare of happiness enveloped Tony's heart. He was paying attention!

"So, are you going to bring me to your humble abode?" He muffled around his cigarette.

"I thought we already established I would." Loki answered, beginning to pull out of the parking lot. Tony leaned into the comfortable seats, exhaling in contentment. After the silent treatment, hearing Loki actual having a sort of conversation with him was awesome.

"Hmm, you're right, did I thank you yet?" The question was spontaneous, and he wanted to take it back immediately. It made him look, well, thankful, which Tony Stark so didn't do.

But who was Tony Stark these days? Wasn't he only Tony No Last Name? Honestly, what was the point of doing everything like his poster boy, bad boy self?

"No, you have not." Loki responded distracted, switching lanes; with amazing accuracy, Tony noted.

He coughed to get rid of the lump in his throat. "Well, alright then. How do I say this…? Th-urg! T-ank you… my royal steed!"

He really couldn't keep anything serious, and based on the glare that was raising the heat in the car, Loki was anything but enthralled by his amazing apology.

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