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"Enjoying yourself?" Indries's voice came out silky and sweet, her dark brown eyes gazing into Tony's.
"Why did you do it?" Tony asked, ignoring Indries's question as they danced around the floor. "Do what?" Indries asked curiously. "Say those things…with Loki right there?" Tony replied. Indries sighed. "I was only saying how we met."
"Yeah I get that. But you didn't have to do it with Loki sitting right there." Tony bit back, his grip tightening on Indries's back. Indries frowned. "You're getting awfully defensive Anthony. Why are you acting like this?" She hissed. "Because you acted like a real fucking cunt back there." Tony snapped, his dark eyes glinting. It is the first time Tony has ever spoken to Indries like that. Indries stared at him, her eyes widening. "Excuse me?' She stated softly. "You heard me. You didn't have to say what you did."
"I hardly said anything worth calling me a cunt over!"
"You rubbed me in Loki's face. You rubbed it all in his face!" Was the clipped response. "Why the sudden need to defend him…her…it!"
"I'm not defending him. I'm just saying that you're not going to be making a lot of friends by talking like that."
"Friends?"
"Yeah, you know my team? None of them seemed too impressed with you…neither did I."
"You didn't say anything."
"What should I have said Indries? Hey Indries stop being such a fucking bitch for once? I don't think that would have gone over well!" Indries yanked out of Tony's grip. The music continued playing and couples moved passed them, but Indries stared at Tony. "When you are ready to apologize to me," Indries stated slowly and primly. "You can come find me." Quickly she turned on her heel and stalked off the dance floor, shoving by Darcy who had been observing the fight in amusement. her silver dress flowing behind her. "Jesus hormones must be a bitch!" Darcy whistled before dragging Steve off. Steve stared at her. "You're very pushy." He observed and Darcy snorted. "Just because I'm in a pure white dress doesn't mean anything." She replied suggestively. Steve laughed softly and took her around the waist.
Tony did not even bother staring after Indries. He quickly made his way back to the table where Thor was seated alone. He looked up and offered Tony a small smile. "Back so soon Man of Iron?" He questioned, his hand holding his glass loosely. Tony slumped in his seat. "I'm sorry about what Indries said." He murmured and Thor glanced around. "I am not the one you need to say that to." He replied evenly, his blue eyes looking at anything but Tony. Tony nodded. "I know. Honestly I wish I could have told her off right then and there…I wish I wasn't such a coward." He made to grab a champagne glass, but Thor reached over the table and swiped it away. "You don't need to be drinking." He stated, placing the glass away from Tony who closed his eyes.
"I know…" His eyes moved to where he could see a flash of gold. Loki was dancing with Bucky Barnes. Her face radiant, her dress form fitting. Tony could never understand how women managed to dance in dresses as tight as that, and it always fascinated him that they managed it with such ease and grace. But none of them compared to Loki. Loki, who was smiling at her date so softly as though he was all she could see. They were indeed the golden couple, leaving everyone else looking dull and faded.
Tony watched as Bucky's hand moved down her back and the inventor gulped, unable to look away. She looked so beautiful. So poised. Tony remembered how he used to hold her as they danced. How they used to touch foreheads and grin at each other, having whole conversations without saying a thing. How Loki had been so damned perfect that it made Tony want to dig his father up and yell "See!? I told you I'd find someone!'
He looked away sharply as the two kissed. Thor was watching him closely. His blue eyes guarded. "I'll apologize to Loki when I see him…her next." Tony murmured and Thor nodded. "That is a good idea." Tony felt a hand on his shoulder and looked up to see pepper smiling at him. "Come dance with me." She instructed and Tony offered her a grin. "Anything for you my dear." He replied lazily, standing and walking off with her.
Another song started and the two eased into a slow dance. Pepper offered Tony a fond smile. "You look upset." She murmured. Tony shrugged. "I'm fine." Pepper snorted. "Yeah I bet. She glanced down the row of dancers. "Indries left?" She hummed. Tony shrugged again. "Don't know." He stated. Pepper sighed. "You really need to stop doing this."
"Doing what?"
"Letting her run you." Pepper responded, as Tony and her glided over the floor. Tony didn't even bother trying to deny it. The song ended and the two parted, Pepper taking hold of another man's arm and tony looking up to see Loki. He moved to take a step towards her, when Thor appeared and took her hand. He watched as Loki smiled and was led to dance with him. Soon Natasha approached him and he was whisked away.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" Thor questioned, as he and Loki slowly began to dance. Loki nodded. "It is adequate." She replied and Thor smiled. "Just adequate?"
"Verily." Thor's hand rested lightly on her bare skin, his fingers stroking the smooth flesh. "You handles Moomji quite well."
"She is beneath any reaction I could have possibly countered with." Loki replied dismissively. Thor placed his forehead against Loki's and stared into her eyes. "You're quite the spitfire tonight." He observed in amusement. Loki snorted. "Hardly." They danced in silence, Loki resting her head against her brother's shoulder as Thor danced her around the floor. Bucky had taken Darcy in for a dance.
Loki lifted her eyes and offered Thor a smile. "Are you having fun?" She asked and Thor nodded. "Adequate." Loki burst into laughter.
When the next song ended, Thor was whisked away by Pepper Potts, while Loki came face to face with Clint Barton. They stood awkwardly for a moment before Clint reached a hand out for Loki, and Loki slowly took it. They danced, Clint's hand hovering over Loki's back. Clint stared out over the floor. "You know it's funny."
"What's funny?" Loki took the bait. "I used to despise you. Like hate your guts and all, but now I prefer you."
"Do you?" Loki asked sarcastically and Clint smiled tightly. "Yeah and I'm waiting for you to take Indries down."
"Take her down?" Clint and her danced by Steve and Natasha.
"Yeah. We all know you want to. Hell we all want you to." Loki blinked. "She is but a human."
"A bitch." Clint corrected. "A bitch who thinks she can talk the way she does because she hangs on Stark's arm." He did not look in her eyes as she frowned at him. "You seemed to enjoy her when Stark left me for her." Clint had the respect to look shamed face. "I thought you were just using Stark. I thought you were manipulating him to take us down, like in New York. I thought when he left you, you would show your true colors or whatever….but you didn't. You actually…loved him and it actually hurt you when he left. And I'm sorry for it."
"Sorry? For what?"
"For having treated you like shit." Clint replied. The song came to an end and Loki stared at Clint in surprise. "There is nothing to apologize for." She stated, face impassive and Clint shook his head. "C'mon Boss," He drawled, using the name he had used while under Loki's control. "You know that's not true." Loki was left staring after Clint as the song came to an end. She was about to return to the table when she felt a hand on her elbow. Looking back, she clashed eyes with Tony Stark. She slowly turned to face Tony who smiled slightly. "Come dance with me." He murmured, holding his hand out for her. Loki stared.
"What?" She snapped. "Dance…with me." Loki wanted to refuse. Wanted to spit at him and leave. "I'm not interested." Se stated coldly and Tony stepped closer. "One dance. That's all I'm asking for."
"You ask for too much."
"I always have." Tony replied and Loki slowly allowed him to reach for her and pull her in to his arms. Tony placed a hand on Loki's hip, his other on her back, while Loki slowly wound her arms around his neck.
"You look beautiful." Tony observed, gazing at her as she stared away. She thanked him coldly. Tony gazed around. "Very busy here."
"Yes."
"You seem to be healing up well." Tony observed and Loki nodded stiffly. "It is nearly healed."
"Good. Are you enjoying the party?" He watched as Loki rolled her eyes.
"Oh yes, I adore being surrounded by your little team." Sarcasm dripped for her lips. Tony could see Natasha watching them from Bruce's arms.
"I wanted to apologize for what Indries said." Tony stated, feeling Loki stiffen.
"She said nothing of importance." Loki bit out and Tony sighed. "Even so. It wasn't appropriate."
"About as appropriate and fucking your soon to be ex as your whore waits just down the hall." Loki replied feeling Tony then stiffen. "Loki…"
"Anthony…"
"You have to know, that you're still important to me and-"
"Important? I'm nothing to you."
"You're not nothing! Christ Loki, I don't want to do this with you anymore!"
"That sounds awfully familiar."
"Loki-"
"Don't speak to me in that damned tone Stark. I told you once what I could do to her and if she continues with her actions I may just do it." Loki stated casually. She felt Tony's grip on her tighten slightly as he closed his eyes.
"You won't?"
"Won't I?" Loki snapped.
"No you won't. I know you Loki, you would never be able to kill her if that means hurting me."
"Don't you dare patronize me Stark! I am not weak!' Loki snarled, Tony stared at her. "I never said you were. I'm just saying that you won't hurt her."
"You sound rather sure of yourself."
"I am." Tony replied shrugging. Loki coldly regarded him. "I wouldn't be to sure Anthony," She whispered against his ear. "I'm not so sure she'll look so beautiful on her wedding day if she's in a casket." Then before the song ended she pulled away from Stark. Tony watched as she began to walk away.
"Loki!" He shouted after her, halting the other dancers who watched in silence as Loki slowly turned to face Tony. "Stark?" She offered, her head inclined and her eyes sparkling. Slowly Tony bowed to her. "It was a pleasure dancing with you." He looked up and offered her a shit-eating grin, knowing that he was right. Loki stared at him coldly. "I wish I could say the same." She replied, then turned on her heel and strutted off the dance floor. Around Tony, he could feel the glares Thor and Bucky were shooting him. When the music started up again, he ignored the pretty brunette who approached him and instead headed for the table. All the while, several pairs of eyes stared after him in silent judgment.
Loki entered the Ladies bathroom and headed for the sink. She turned on the faucet and splashed some water onto her face. She peered at her reflection in the mirror, noticing in disgust the blush that had appeared on her cheeks was still there.
She furiously scrubbed at them, looking back down into the sink. She dimly heard the bathroom door open but did not look up to bother seeing who it was. The water felt cool against her skin and she turned off the faucet wiping away excess water from her face. At that moment she could feel someone sanding beside her. Glancing over, Loki narrowed her eyes at Indries Moomji who was standing at the sink primly fixing up her hair.
"Loki." Indries drawled in greeting. Loki glanced at her briefly and nodded her greeting. Smiling Indries primped her already perfect hair before looking towards Loki. "That's a lovely dress." She observed. Loki nodded. "Likewise." She stood to full height, intent on leaving when Indries suddenly sighed.
"Oh dear." She cooed and Loki glanced at her. Indries was smiling at her, a hand on her still flat stomach. She was smiling, running her fingers down her dress.
"He had never seemed one to want children. He seemed so content on just a woman. But of course, he met me and now we're getting married starting a family. I wanted to thank you." She suddenly looked up at Loki who stared at her unimpressed. "Thank me?"
"Why yes. If it were not for you, Tony would have never realized how much better he could do." Indries smile turned sweet as honey and her large brown eyes softened. "So thank you Loki, for not being good enough." Indries was surprised by the soft chuckle that escaped Loki and watched as the Goddess slowly approached her.
"Ohhhh Indries don't you see it?"
"See what?"
"See that you're losing darling? Anthony seems to embarrassed by you. It's sad really. You want to know what I think? I think that once he finds out about your false pregnancy he's going to eave you. There's no reason to stick around if there is no child."
"There is a child." Indries stated coolly, her hand tightening on her stomach and Loki tutted.
"It's tragic really. No child and I can't imagine how long you will be able to pretend for. It must be hard to be nothing but a dried up husk." The woman jerked back. Her face twisted in anger.
"You think you're so clever don't you? He left you for me! He found me more beautiful, more interesting, better than you!" Loki sighed dramatically.
"But beautiful for how long dear? Sure you're lovely now but in ten years you'll start losing that shine and in twenty you'll no longer be gaining all those stares you're so fond of. Your skin will wrinkle and your hair will grey. Not to mention your tits will sag and you do seem the type to develop jowls. While you age and wither I will remain young and fresh. You'll fade while I will flourish" Loki's face took on a pitying frown, her lips pouting. She reached forward and patted Indries's cheek.
She watched in amusement as Indries blanched. Leaning forward with a wide smirk Loki whispered in the woman's ear. "I'll be sure to visit you in the nursing facility darling. I'm sure you'll find it quite comfort there." Pulling back, Loki offered Indries a chilling smile before turning to the door.
"I'd be careful if I were you Loki." Indries hissed and Loki slowly turned. "Oh? And why pray tell?" Loki asked over her shoulder, her eyebrows in the air. Indries jerked away from the skin and slowly approached Loki. In her female form, Loki was smaller than Indries, and the woman took total advantage of that fact.
"I am very delicate in my pregnant state, I would hate to have to go to Anthony and tell him you've done something to upset me." She stared at Loki and her glare intensified as Loki just laughed. "Yes run to your dear fiancé. I'm sure he is just dying to hear another one of your complaints." Shooting Indries one last dismissive glance, Loki sauntered out of the bathroom.
Bucky stood waiting for him with a drink in hand. Loki gratefully accepted it and took a sip, linking her arms with Bucky's. "Come James. I wish to dance." Indries stared after Loki; long after the Goddess had left. Ever so slowly a smile curved her lips and she chuckled.
"I did warn you did I not?" She cooed. Then, looking at herself once more in the mirror, she smiled her dazzling smile and glided back out to the ballroom. She approached Tony who smiled at her, but it didn't reach his eyes. Slowly Indries sat down beside him and offered him her sweetest little smile. "I'm not feeling too well darling. Can we head home?" She watched as Tony nodded and grabbed their coats, helping her into her own.
"My gentleman." She cooed, kissing his cheek feeling him flinch at her touch. She smiled slowly against his skin.
That night, after Loki had danced with Bucky and even Steve Rogers and a mystery man that Loki swore she recognized but could not place, they had all headed back to their homes. Loki approached Thor as he and Darcy headed to the car. She approached her brother and pulled him aside. "Loki?" Thor questioned. "Thor, James and I will more than likely be having sexual contact-"
"Loki!" Thor hissed and Loki shushed him. "Shut up Thor! As I was saying I think it would be a good idea for you and Darcy to stay at the tower this evening." Darcy poked her head out the window. "Anyone want a threesome?"
"Not tonight Miss Lewis. Perhaps another night."
"I'll hold you to it." Darcy replied before her head disappeared. Thor shook his head. "Just come to my floor at the tower."
"Why?"
"The landlord is fumigating the building. He suggested we all stay out of the building for the day." Thor shrugged.
"That's lovely Thor. I have no clothes."
"I do." Bucky offered. "Besides you an stay on mine and Steve's floor."
Darcy's head once more popped out of the window. "A foursome sounds fun too."
"Not now Darcy." Loki replied without looking at the woman.
"Damn."
"Alright I'll stay on your floor. Darcy you're staying with Thor?"
'Uhh yeah, and Steve is more than welcome to stay."
"I bet he is." Loki smirked. She piled into the car with Darcy, Bucky and Thor. Leaning against Bucky Loki smiled and took his hand in her own. Bucky leant close to her, pressing his lips against her temple. "I can't wait to get you to bed." He whispered, his hand creeping up the slit in her dress towards her leg. Loki's legs spread allowing his hand to wander further up her inner thigh. Thor and Darcy were obliviously talking in the front seat. Loki slowly turned her face towards Bucky's. "Careful James, keep that up and I might have you right here and now." She whispered. She felt Bucky gulp and shift beside her, his hand stroking her inner thigh lightly. Ahead Darcy was turning a corner as Thor was humming to Queen.
"Why wait?" He asked and Loki softly laughed. Leaning forward she nuzzled Bucky's chin. "I have never had sex on those clothing cleaning devices."
"A washing machine and dryer?" Bucky asked, his fingers reaching her underwear and slowly tugging it out of the way. Loki nodded, her eyes falling shut. "Yes. I heard they were very pleasurable." Bucky felt her tense as his fingers slowly reached her folds and lightly trail his finger down it. "Oh? Where did you hear that?" Bucky questioned softly, his eyes glancing towards Thor and Darcy who were fighting over the station.
"Those magazines P-Pepper Potts gave me." She murmured, her voice hitching as Bucky's fingers worked inside of her. He felt her lean forward, eyes opening wide. Grinning Bucky leant with her. "Guess we'll have to try it out." He murmured. He had just started moving his fingers when Darcy pulled up the curb towards the tower. "Okay kitties, we're here." She stated. Bucky pulled his hand out of Loki's underwear and she quickly fixed her dress.
Thor was the first out, followed by Bucky who was still grinning. Darcy glanced over her shoulder at Loki, smirking. Loki blinked. "What?"
"Nothing, nothing just wondering if you enjoyed yourself in the backseat." She stated, getting out of the car. "As a matter of fact," Loki stated following her. "I did." Loki replied smirking right back. The women followed after Bucky and Thor. Darcy hummed. "I could tell. My offer still stands." She stated casually. Loki eyed her. "Go to bed Lewis, you're delusional." Laughing Darcy nodded. 'Sounds about right." She conceded and quickly rushed to catch up with the rest.