She woke in the same position, on her back covered in a cooling layer of sweat, with Loki's caring but smug face hovering just over hers.
"I didn't realise I was that good." He murmured, and Vivienne looked at him with a confused expression as her brain fought through the fuzziness she was experiencing.
"You blacked out after orgasm." The god explained softly. "You've only been unconscious for a few seconds."
She blinked at him, expression a little bewildered, and he laughed. He moved himself to lie alongside her and pulled her in, their naked bodies intertwining on the bed. Vivienne became aware of how tired she still felt and the pleased hum running through her body.
"Didn't think you'd be one for cuddling." She mumbled, and Loki just hummed in amusement, the sensation vibrating through her.
As she recovered she tried to register what just happened. It hit her that she'd just had sex. With Loki. She'd only been up to second base before and now, orgasms? She wasn't a virgin any more. Every time she thought she had come to terms with that statement it seemed to hit her again that holy shit I've orgasmed at someone else's hand.
It was after a few minutes that she suddenly remembered why Loki had dragged her away from Thor and Sif in the first place.
"Wait, aren't you going to dinner with your parents soon?" she said with alarm, shifting to look at him. He seemed amused.
"I still have a while yet." he murmured. "And thank you for reminding me, I do need to discuss with you what I'm going to tell them."
"What are you going to tell them about us?" she replied, suddenly nervous about how Loki would voice their relationship. She focused on his fingers dancing across the skin of her back, relaxing but making her shudder a little.
"Mother knows and has no issues, between us we must convince Odin that I am not a criminal and that these actions are perfectly legal."
"Why wouldn't he think them legal?"
"Odin has never been a fan of my casual promiscuity, and you are young by your own world's standards. He will no doubt try and manipulate the situation to seem like I have corrupted you but I shall reiterate that you are now an adult by your own world's standards and have fully consented to all interactions."
"Damn straight I consent," she smiled at him. "When can we do that again?"
He laughed at her and gave an almost loving smile. "You are probably not feeling the ache yet but I, all modesty aside, am not small. It might take you a while before you are good to do this again."
"But I want you." She said, a playful frown appearing on her face. He seemed genuinely overjoyed as he smiled in return.
"And I want you too. But are you aware you were bleeding?" he asked lightly.
"What?!" she said, moving to look down, but he soothed her.
"I have cleared away with magic, but yes. I had some blood on myself when I pulled out." he spoke with a matter-of-fact tone and Vivienne appreciated the honesty (as he knew she would).
"Wow. I mean it did kinda hurt but wow." She stared up at the ceiling and became aware of Loki watching her face. He was studying her features and she let him, closing her eyes and waiting for him to comment.
After a while he shifted a little and spoke. "I intend to express to Odin my intentions to stay loyal to you for the foreseeable future."
Vivienne turned her head and opened her eyes, realising the declaration behind that statement.
"I thought you said you didn't want a traditional relationship with me." she frowned.
"I am still reluctant to label us as such, but it is convenient at present to do so." he looked directly at her. "I am not seeing or planning to see anyone else any time soon, and truthfully I would like to continue hearing you defend me so admirably." his voice lowered to barely above a whisper, "I enjoy your claiming me as yours." he admitted quietly.
"And I enjoy being able to claim you as mine. I mean after that you've definitely claimed part of me. That was a proper traditional loss of virginity with blood and everything." She almost laughed.
Loki let the honest smile spread across his face as he stared out into the room. "Yes, I have. I haven't had anyone in a long while and that felt very, very good." he admitted.
He looked at her, and she was watching his face with a smile of her own.
"I like making you happy." she admitted quietly, and Loki was overwhelmed with emotion. Because he enjoyed making her happy too, and that expression on her face made him feel something like lov...
He suddenly closed his eyes, his face shutting down a little. Vivienne frowned at the retreat of all the happy emotion and her face turned questioning.
Loki fixed a smile back onto his face, but it was not as sincere as before. "I am enjoying this moment with you, but I need to get ready for dinner." he said softly.
"Oh." she replied. The statement accepted his excuse, but her face made it clear she didn't believe it. And he hadn't really expected her to.
He rose gracefully from the bed and she temporarily forgot her concern/confusion as he stretched, trying to take in as much of his lean, naked body as she could. Even without being erect he was still impressive in all areas. Loki looked at her and smiled at her hungry and slightly awe-filled expression, winking at her before starting to pull on his clothes. He made no rush of it and seemed to enjoy making a show for her, as she lay there sill naked on the bed. She wondered briefly how someone putting clothes on could be so attractive.
When he was dressed he gave her the promise he would tell her how the evening went at their lesson the next day and departed. Vivienne was a little thrown out by how quickly he'd up and left, but decided to let it slide. She was starting to feel the ache now she was stiffening up a little and she climbed under the bed clothes, replaying what had just happened in her head until exhaustion took her and she fell asleep.
The next day Vivienne's door knocked. She assumed it was Loki arriving early for their lesson, but when she opened it a certain God of Thunder was present.
Vivienne invited him in cheerfully, hiding her surprise and the fact moving was a little sore. She had been curled up on the sofa reading with her blankets and duvet, all pulled through from the bedroom. She'd had nothing else planned that day and had lounged around reading and drawing for most of the afternoon.
"You know Loki will be here in a bit." she told Thor. Although she was happy to see him she was kind of keen to get rid of him as soon as possible so she could ask Loki about how dinner had gone the night before (and for sex).
"I am aware," Thor replied, "I actually wished to speak to you about him."
Vivienne sat on the sofa among the blankets and looked at Thor as he sat opposite. "Again?" she asked, a little painfully. It was getting tiring having everyone talk to her about what her interactions with the God of Mischief should and shouldn't be. Things were actually progressing and she didn't really feel like having doubts thrown into her mind while everything was going so well.
"Yes." Thor replied, taking a moment to think before continuing. Vivienne watched the frown lines on his brow with apprehension.
"Vivienne I am aware Loki had dinner with my parents last night." he started, and Vivienne's attention was suddenly caught, she hadn't heard anything about how the dinner had gone. "I know they discussed Loki's relationship with you, and as Loki isn't in prison I assume it went well. I am torn; I wish both to warn you and ensure you are okay; and to apologise to you for my doubting him. It seems you have seen something in him that we had all forgotten existed."
Vivienne smiled. "I know he's tricky. And I know he's far from opening up to anyone, least of all me. But as long as he doesn't conceal things that directly affect where we stand with each other and as long as he sticks to his promises I shall be content."
Thor smiled. "And how are you feeling about this relationship?"
She beamed. Vivienne hadn't expected that question but was really pleased she had received it. "You're the first person to ask me that. And the answer is very, very happy at the moment."
"What did Loki say after taking you away from myself and Sif yesterday?" Thor asked lightly, the expression on his face showing he suspected the answer already.
"Yeah we didn't actually do much talking." She admitted, feeling the blush cover her cheeks and a grin appearing on her face.
"How little, may I ask?" Thor didn't look angry, just amused, so she felt content to answer.
"Well, I ache in places today I've not ached before." she admitted, still unable to hold back her grin.
Thor looked mildly amused, but the concern creeping into his expression prevented him from laughing. He was visibly struggling not to condemn Loki for his actions. "Are you sure you're oka-"
"Yes Thor," Vivienne cut in, not angry but still speaking firmly, "I am more than okay. This might be a little too much info for you but your brother is very good in bed. He made sure I enjoyed myself."
Thor didn't look embarrassed and gave her a warm smile. "Then I am content. Maybe it would be-"
At that moment the front door opened, and Loki walked in. If he was surprised at Thor's presence he didn't show it. In fact he confidently walked in, sat down next to Vivienne and leant over to kiss her lightly on the lips in full view of the God of Thunder.
Vivienne blushed bright red but Loki grinned possessively, settling himself next to Vivienne with his arm stretched out behind her on the back of the sofa, fingers absent-mindedly dancing over her shoulder. They weren't quite cuddling, but the mutual possessiveness was definitely visible.
"So you're not sentenced to death for touching me then." she said to break the ice. If Thor already knew that the evening had taken place there was no point dancing round the subject, she wanted to know how the dinner had gone. It was at times like this she wished mobile phones were a thing on Asgard so she could have rung him up and asked much earlier.
Loki looked at her with an amused face, one eyebrow raised. "I confess I am surprised I'm not imprisoned. But mother and I managed to talk Odin round. We broke it to him gently."
"How gently?" she asked, giving him a look that said give me details.
"I gave him the impression that I am trying to woo your heart and that we haven't had any physical contact as of yet." He still had a rather smug smile on his face, which threw Vivienne out somewhat. It didn't feel sincere and she suspected something was wrong.
Thor snorted from the opposite sofa. "I cannot believe father would swallow that story."
Loki grinned more. "Well he didn't, and lectured me for a while, ending with the insistence that I was not allowed to corrupt or spoil Vivienne's innocence from that day on. I agreed, swore to uphold it and then admitted to having already taken her virginity."
Vivienne gave him an amused smile. "And how are you not in prison after that?" she asked lightly.
Loki's voice grew a little softer and he looked directly at her. "Because Frigga insisted that she had spoken to you and that you were fully consenting. Odin believed it when coming from her. When questioned I then told the Allfather that I hadn't had feelings for anyone as I've had for you in a long while, and that I intended to stay loyal to you for the forseeable future."
"And they accepted it?" Vivienne was very careful not to ask about how real that statement was. Loki had said to her the day before that he was intending to stay loyal, but he hadn't properly admitted to deep feelings for her and she didn't want to push him to do so.
"Well, I am being monitored." Loki answered, holding up his wrist to reveal the magical tracking bracelet he'd previously had to wear only upon leaving the royal quarters. The fake smile had fallen from his face and he sounded a little defeated as he answered. "They can magically sense if I cause anyone intense physical or emotional pain, and I have to wear this upon leaving my rooms."
Vivienne threw a glance at Thor, and the blatant shock on his face confirmed to her how special this was. Loki of all people would not allow himself to be chained up for anyone lightly. The fact he'd consented to this for her was something she wouldn't underestimate the importance of.
Loki was looking at her expectantly. She wanted to grab him and kiss him right then, but felt too shy to grasp the moment with Thor watching. Instead she settled for giving a reassuring smile and then cracking a joke, knowing that Loki would understand.
"Well I'm still sore so sex in your rooms then."
"Good luck." Thor said with amusement, "Loki never lets anyone into his quarters."
Loki looked up at Thor. "I shall consider it." He said, and Thor gave him another surprised look in return. As awkward as having Thor watch was, this did seem like a very effective way of showing the Thunder God just how honest this change seemed. It saved Vivienne having to argue with him later.
"Well all things considered I think a drink is in order." Vivienne announced. "Forget our lesson; let's celebrate Loki not being imprisoned."
"I like that idea." Loki smiled at her, leaning in to give her another small kiss. As he pulled away the look on his face promised that he'd speak to her more once Thor had gone, and she appreciated it as she knew there was more to him getting out of prison than what he'd admitted to.
Loki smiled and magic-ed up a box of bottles and glasses. After a moment Thor frowned.
"Those are my drinks, you summoned them from my quarters." He frowned at Loki, a little bewildered and grumpy.
"Maybe." Loki grinned.
Thor looked as if he were about to argue but then sighed and reached for a glass. Loki and Vivienne exchanged a mischievous look before doing the same.
As usual once the drinking started Vivienne lost track of time. Conversation was flowing well, there seemed to be no tension between the brothers for once. Thor knew he hadn't heard the truth about how Loki had escaped imprisonment but he didn't push it, settling for other topics of conversation. Some Vivienne was able to join in with; some were regarding matters she didn't understand. She was happy either way, curled up against Loki on the sofa, lazily running her fingers over his hand or wrist or shoulder in small patches as he talked.
After a while she became aware of night falling. The large fireplace was the only source of warmth or light in the room, and it felt cosy sitting in front of the fire. She still had her blankets and duvet and when it started to get really dark she found herself, Thor and Loki sat round on the floor in front of the fire, table pushed out of the way, as Loki slowly manipulated the fire with one hand. The flames danced, twisting into shapes and slowly changing colours, animals appeared and sometimes people, though never distinct enough to have distinguishable features. Vivienne knew Loki was also the God of Fire but never got tired of seeing him so at home with the flames, especially when he was as relaxed as he seemed at that moment.
Vivienne lost track of the conversation completely in the end, just focusing on Loki's hand on her shoulder, fingers teasing at her skin. She kept sipping at the very strong alcohol, and the last thing she remembered from that night was staring into deep purple flames, seeing the shape of a serpent twist up and round to face her.