"Sounds like the lovers are back." Tony glanced over at Steve who rolled his eyes. "Sure sounds like it."

"Get your hands off me. I can take care of myself."

"Yes, I can see how that worked out for you."

"You can hardly talk, look at you. You're a mess."

"I'm only a mess because you're completely useless!"

"Useless? Me? I am a God, I hardly think..."

"Yeah, God of Useleness."

"That's not a word you pathetic creat..."

Paired up by Director Fury 6 months ago Lani and Loki were quite a team except for one minor detail...they couldn't stand each other. After the New York fiasco Loki had served his time then proven himself to be an asset to The Avengers after it was revealed he had been controlled by Thanos in much the same way Loki controlled Clint and Erik.

Tony greeted the bickering twosome as they entered the common room. "Now, now children. What seems to be the matter? Problem with the mission or are we just loving to hate, hating to love again. Look at each other the wrong way again?"

"That, that...woman" Loki pointed at Lani. "needs to learn her place."

Tony smiled. "I'm assuming you're referring to our lovely healer here."

"Learn my place? Listen here asshole, if I hadn't come..." Lani seethed.

"I had it under control. You just chose to..."

"Bullshit you had it under control. If I hadn't come when I did your ass would be toast. You're welcome, by the way."

"You don't honestly think I'm going to thank..."

"..and, we've heard enough" said Tony, "you can both shut it now. Reindeer Games, get Lani to check that cut."

"I'm fine, thank you. As I said to her" Loki motioned towards Lani, "I can take care of myself"

"And again, I can see how that worked out for you" Lani spat at him "you're still bleeding all over the place."

"I am not bleeding all over the place. I have a small cut on my arm that constitutes not much more..."

"A small cut! Ha! If I hadn't come in when I did you wouldn't have an arm. Small cu..."

"ENOUGH!" Steve yelled. "You two seriously need to get over your differences and grow up. You sound like bratty kids. You were paired up for a reason, it isn't going to change so learn to get along or stay the hell away from the common areas. We've all had enough of the constant bickering."

"Lani, check Reindeer Games over and heal anything that needs healed then clean yourself up, get those cuts on your face looked at and have that bruising checked out too," Tony said.

"I don't need..."

"GO! It's not a choice, I will drag you to the medic if I have to. Now get out."

Tony looked like he wasn't in the mood to be messed with so, still glaring at one another, Loki and Lani left the common room and headed towards the medic.

"You know I really thought they'd learn to get along being paired up for missions," Steve said to Tony, "but, if anything they seem to be getting worse."

"Because they're both pig headed, arrogant, stubborn, competitive and egotistical," replied Tony "and that's some of their more endearing traits," he finished with a chuckle.

Steve smirked, "that's why Fury wanted them together. He figured with their personalities they'd keep each other safe, wouldn't want your partner to get injured and make it look like you weren't doing your job properly."

"That side of it works but I don't think I've ever seen two people bicker more than those two. Loki despises Lani for her powers." Natasha added as she took a seat.

"Lani isn't exactly thrilled that Loki is stronger than her." Tony chuckled.

Bickering the entire time they walked, Lani headed towards Loki's room rather than the medic.

He looked at her with a raised eyebrow. '"here are you going? You were told to go to the medic."

"To your rooms so I can heal you dumbass. I'm fine, you on the other hand, need my help."

"I do not need your help."

"You're bleeding everywhere oh great warrior, you need my help."

"I am a great warrior unlike you, your fighting skills are pathetic."

"Pathetic huh? I saved your ass today."

"I had it under control."

"Just admit you sucked today."

'Will. You. Shut. Up!" Loki growled.

He opened the door to his room, partially standing across the doorway using his height to try and intimidate Lani as he ushered her in. Lani rolled her eyes bumping his arm as she brushed past him. Loki sucked in a deep breath then turned his back on her as he closed the door not wanting her to see the grimace of pain. The 'small cut' he alluded to in the common room was actually quite a significant gash on his upper arm and was extremely painful.

"Ok, get the coat and shirt off so I can see this small cut." Lani said as she moved to Loki.

"In a hurry to see me naked are you?" smirked Loki.

"Don't flatter yourself jerk, I'd be just as happy to let you bleed out but I don't want Steve and Tony getting pissed at me. Besides, it's only your shirt you need to take off."

Loki removed his long coat but struggled to get his shirt off because of the deep wound on his arm. He tried a few times before turning to Lani who was standing there chuckling at his efforts.

"If you can contain yourself for just a moment a little help might be in order." Loki drawled sarcastically.

Rolling her eyes, she muttered under her breath.

"Could you eye roll a little quieter and help?"

Lani stood glaring at him

"Please?" Loki asked, "it would appear it may be slightly more than a small cut.'"

She went over and helped him get his shirt off then looked at his arm.

"Holy shit Loki! I can see the freaking bone. Dumbass, why didn't you tell me it was this bad?"

"And have you gloat in front of everyone? I think not."

Lani lead Loki to a chair and told him to sit comfortably while she set to work healing him. He hissed as he sat down causing her to raise an eyebrow at him but he waved his hand indicating it was nothing. Lani held her hands just above the gash on Loki's arm then he felt a warmth spread across his skin and watched in fascination as the cut began to heal.

Changing position so she was squatting in front of him and grasping his arm between her hands, she began to gently massage the area where the gash had been.

"You've healed the cut. Might I ask what you think you're doing?" Loki asked looking down his aristocratic nose at her, "If you really want to continue touching my body you need only ask."

"You really are an insufferable prick you know? I have no desire to touch you any longer than necessary but I'm trying to avoid leaving you with a scar. Now can you just shut up, sit still and let me do what I need to do?"

Loki opened his mouth to say something then obviously thought better of it, closed his mouth, sat back on the chair watching as she massaged the scarring away.

As Lani was healing the scar she sensed more injuries to his body. She could run her hands over his entire body if need be and work out what injuries he had and where but she wasn't in the mood for Loki's smartass remarks today and decided to ask instead.

"You have more injuries. Where are they?" she asked looking up at him.

"How do you know I have more?" he queried.

"I can sense them. It goes along with my healing abilities. I can kind of 'scan' where the injuries are with my hands or, you could just tell me."

He smirked, "now there's a thought, your hands all over my body."

"...or I can just leave you with unhealed injuries. Makes no difference to me." Lani shrugged.

While watching her Loki noticed the cuts and scratches on her face and the huge lump on her forehead.

"You're injured," he stated as he reached up to touch the lump on Lani's forehead.

She pulled back quickly, "careful Laufeyson, you're caring side is showing," she said, "anyway, it's nothing."

"Bullshit Lani, that's quite a nasty bump and you should really get it checked."

"It's fine, honestly. I have a bit of a headache which I'll sleep off tonight then in the morning I'll be good. Ok, there you go," Lani said as she let go of his arm, "all done."

Loki looked at his arm grateful not to have any scarring. He was a vain man and he didn't like the idea of imperfections marring his body.

While he was inspecting his arm, Lani discreetly did a quick scan of his body checking for other injuries.

"So, are you going to tell me what else you injured?" she smirked

Loki put his head down, blushed and mumbled something to his feet.

"Can't hear you Laufeyson, you'll need to speak up." Lani laughed.

He mumbled again and refused to look at her.

"Still can't hear you."

"You're enjoying this aren't you?" he asked looking up at her, "You already know where my injuries are, I felt your...intrusion."

"I don't know what you're talking about," she replied innocently, "now, are you going to tell me or am I going to leave you with unhealed injuries?"

Loki glared at Lani, looking her straight in the eyes, 'You are such a bitch. My ass ok. I have a large wound on my ass."

She burst out laughing, much to the indignation of the God standing in front of her, "I knew you were a pain in the ass. Guess I was right."

"Yes, yes, have your laugh, I fail to see the humour in it myself." he sneered.

Lani tried to compose herself then turned to him, "right, so um, turn around and drop your pants."

"What?! Is that really necessary?" Loki complained.

"If you want me to heal your ass it is," she replied trying to keep a straight face.

"Oh, you'll pay dearly for this you witch."

"Healer, not witch."

"I beg to differ."

Turning from her, he dropped his pants revealing a firm, well rounded ass with a huge cut curling across his butt cheek, running across the outside of his thigh and ending mid- way down the inside of his leg.

Squatting down Lani looked, "I'm surprised I didn't see this before. Your pants would have had to have been sliced open with a cut this size."

"Well unless you're in the habit of staring at my ass or crotch area you wouldn't notice it. The modesty flap on my outer shirt covers the area," he stated.

It was Lani's turn to blush, "yeah I don't make a habit of staring at your crotch."

Loki smirked at her obvious discomfort, "Pity, it's rather impressive. I'm sure you'd find it to your liking."

"Seriously? You seriously want to go there when I'm about to..."

"See how impressive I am?" he joked.

Lani rolled her eyes and set about healing the cut, avoiding looking too closely at his ass as she did so, but oh my, what an ass it was!

Holding her hands above him, she healed his thigh then moved to the front of his leg, swallowed hard and just happened to look up at the exact moment he looked down.

"Enjoying the view? I did tell you it was impressive." he smirked.

"Ok, that's it. You can put up with the injury," she said as she removed her hands and went to stand up.

"No, please," Loki pleaded "I'll behave, I promise. It really is quite painful and I'd appreciate your assistance in healing me."

Lani sighed, "since you asked so nicely but no more smartass comments about the size of your dick. I truly don't care how impressive you think it is."

She finished healing the cut without further distraction then looked up at her patient and asked, "did you want me to..." and moved her hands in circles.

"I'm sorry, I don't quite follow? Draw circles in the air?"

"No asshole. Did you want me to massage the scar away?"

"Oh, um..." Loki looked extremely uncomfortable all of a sudden. "Will you need to touch the entire scar to heal it?"

"Well, yeah, if you want it healed properly. Relax, you're not that impressive and I'll be as quick as I possibly can. Hold on a minute." She disappeared into the bathroom and returned with a towel.

"Here, you can protect your...modesty, with this," she said, handing the towel to him.

"You couldn't have thought of this earlier?"

"I didn't have to touch you before, I just thought maybe being touched might...you know," she made a fist, bent her arm at the elbow and slowly raised her forearm.

"Yeah, I get it."

Lani massaged the scar while he held the towel in front of himself, neither of them willing to look at the other.

"Ok, I'm done," she murmured.

"Thank you Lani," Loki said softly.

She shrugged, "It's what I do."

"You didn't have to heal the scarring. I just want you to know I appreciate it." he smiled.

Lani nodded in acknowledgement, "I know how vain you are, can't have you bitching that I only did a half assed job." Attempting to stand, Lani stumbled and grabbed for the chair he'd just vacated.

He grabbed her before she fell. "Whoa, steady on. Lani, you're not ok, you need to see the medic."

"I'm fine, truly, just a bit dizzy. Healing the scarring took a little more energy than I thought, they were very deep cuts."

"You should have said something. I could have lived with the scars."

Lani shrugged, "it's done now, the bang on the head just made it harder for me to focus."

Steve and Tony had been standing very quietly outside Loki's door listening to the murmured exchanges between the healer and her patient.

"No yelling, maybe they've finally got it in their heads that they can tolerate each other." Steve said to Tony.

"We can only hope." Tony replied.

Loki noticed some blood on Lani's forehead and pulled her closer so he could inspect just how bad her injuries were but she put her hands up to his chest and pushed him away.

"Can you just hold still while I have a look at your head, you're hurt." Loki pulled her back towards him, holding her in place.

"What the hell do you think you're doing? I said I'm ok," she yelled, "get your hands off me."

"You have blood on your forehead and, I suspect your injuries are worse than you're letting on," he stated matter of factly.

"I just need to get to my room. I told you, it's nothing. Now, Let. Me. Go."

Raising his voice Loki said, "Quite clearly you have an injury, I simply wanted to look at..."

Lani cut him off, "I told you it's nothing."

"Why are you so stubborn? It's no 'ok' as you put it. You have blood on y..."

"Oh so now you know more than the healer?"

"I didn't say that you insufferable bit..."

"Watch it Laufeyson."

Steve and Tony shook their heads as they walked away. "Well, there goes that then," Tony sighed.

"I believe it was you who 'watched it' when you had my pants down," Loki growled.

"Are you fucking serious? How the hell do you and your ego fit in a room?" she shouted heading for the door, "You are nowhere near as..."

Loki grabbed her shoulder as she put her hand on the door handle and spun her around. Breathing heavy he said, "I'm not finished."

Glaring at him, Lani put her head up in defiance ready to yell at him as he put his head down to finish what he wanted to say. Their faces were so close they could each feel the others breath. Loki nervously licked his lips as she stared at his mouth then he grabbed her crushing his lips to hers.

He pulled her against him, hard. Both were breathing heavy then she licked his bottom lip waiting for him to open his mouth in acceptance of her tongue. He groaned into her mouth granting her access while grinding his crotch against her stomach.

"Shower," she said breaking the kiss just long enough to murmur against his lips.

"What? Why?" he asked.

"Because we're a disgusting, bloodied mess" she panted.

He pulled her back down into the kiss while dragging her backwards into the bathroom. Already naked apart from the towel he used to cover himself while she healed him, he ripped the clothes off her body as she pulled the towel away chuckling.

"What's so funny?" he panted.

"That towel was doing nothing to cover your cock."

"That's fine, you'll be covering my cock soon enough," he smirked.

"Get in the damn shower Laufeyson you over confident son of a bitch."

"Well, it's the truth," he chuckled.

They washed quickly then, grabbing her hips Loki pulled her close to him and held her tight while he kissed her. Shutting the shower off they grabbed towels and began drying each other then, she led him to the bedroom.

Pulling his head down Lani nipped his bottom lip as he grabbed her ass and pulled her close. She put her hands on his chest and shoved him so he fell back then, before he could make a move, she straddled his legs. Leaning forward she kissed his stomach and worked her way up to his neck leaving a trail of kisses up to his ear. Sucking his earlobe she made her way back to his neck, biting him as she moved to his nipples. Rolling her tongue across his nipple, she took it in her mouth and sucked as she wrapped her hand around his cock.

Loki lay back enjoying her tongue on his body his breath catching in his throat when she started stroking his cock. She finished working her magic on his nipples and slowly worked her way down his chest and over her stomach.

"Suck me," he demanded looking down as her mouth hovered just above him. Looking him in the eye she opened her mouth, licked the head of his cock then sucked him down deep moving her hand up and down his shaft as she took him deeper. Loki closed his eyes and moaned wrapping his hands in her hair and pumping his cock gently into her mouth.

He put his hands under her arms and pulled her up until they were face to face. Kissing her neck, he flipped her over so she lay under him then pushed himself up so he was sitting on his legs. She gasped as his fingers found their way down to her wet folds. Parting her lips he put two long fingers inside her, curling them as he thrust them in and out. He stroked himself with his other hand as he finger fucked her until she said "Loki I want you inside me. Fuck me, now."

He spread her legs wide, positioning himself in front of her then, holding his cock at her entrance, guided himself into her warm, wet folds. He thrust into her as she reached up and grabbed his ass pulling him towards her. Pulling back Loki grabbed one of her legs resting her foot over his shoulder as he thrust forward again.

"Oh Gods Lani, you feel amazing. So hot."

"Deeper Loki, go deeper. Please, I want it hard and fast."

"Roll over, I want to take you from behind."

Lani rolled over, resting her chest on the bed while Loki pulled her ass back against him. He easily slid into her, reveling in the warmth and tightness around his cock, pumping hard and fast he buried himself deep inside her.

"I told you you'd be covering my cock soon," he panted, thrusting into her.

"Shut up Loki, talk later, fuck now."

Loki reached down between her legs and started to play with her clit. Lani moaned "don't stop, whatever you do, don't stop."

"Mmm, I won't. You're close, I can feel it. I want to change positions."

"No God damnit Loki, just fuck me already."

"Roll over, trust me. I want to make you cum."

Moaning her disapproval and giving him a dirty look she rolled over for him. He dragged some pillows down on the bed and positioned them under her hips then placed one of her legs on the bed and straddled it while holding the other leg up over his shoulder. He rammed his cock deep inside her, pulling back until he was almost out then thrust forward again.

She was writhing underneath him. Every time he thrust forward she could feel his cock bang against her cervix. Damn he was big but he felt so freaking good. She could feel herself riding the edge of the wave as Loki tweaked her nipple, squeezing just hard enough to cause the faintest sensation of pain.

She cried out as the orgasm ripped through her body.

"Good thing there's no one up here to hear your screams. I'd hate for anyone to be alarmed," Loki said. "Roll over, I want you from behind again."

"Seriously? Make up your mind."

"Just fucking do it." Loki hissed in her ear.

She went to turn and give him a look but he grabbed her roughly and flipped her over, "I said, I want you from behind. Now, get your ass back here and hold on, I'm about to fuck you so hard they'll hear you screaming downstairs."

Loki pushed into her hard, withdrawing each time so just the head of his cock remained inside her before thrusting hard again and again. He could feel her second orgasm building and knew his own wasn't far away.

"Cum for me Lani, just once more. I can't hold on much longer."

She reached down and began to rub her clit as he wrapped his hand around her throat, "Oh God Loki, yes, hard, yes just like...oh God, Lokiiiiii," she screamed as the orgasm overtook her.

Loki felt her muscles contract against his cock and he yelled. "Yes Lani, that's it, cum for me, good girl. Ah, Lani, Lani, I'm cuming, oh c-cuming, ohhhhhhhh".

She felt his cock twitch and his hot seed spurt deep inside her. He pumped until he was spent and his cock had stopped spasming then withdrew from her as they both collapsed on the bed.

"Mmmm that was wonderful." Lani whispered as she lay in a tangle of limbs with him.

Tony and Steve had been walking passed when they heard moaning. Worried that Lani was hurt they stood outside the door listening.

"They just had sex?" Tony asked.

"Well I don't think we have to worry too much about her safety. Sounds like they did, yes." Steve replied.

"Did not see that coming," a shocked Tony said.

"Maybe now things will settle down with them and..."

Loki put his finger up to his lips then pointed to the door. "There's someone outside the door."

"Who?"

He closed his eyes briefly then opened them and said 'Steve and Tony."

"Sneaky bastards," grinned Lani, "let's give them something to listen to. Nothing's sacred in this place anyway."

"Oh? Like what?" Loki questioned.

"Just follow my lead," Lexi whispered.

"Come on Laufeyson, I thought you were a God."

"You're insatiable woman, I like it."

"You were right before, you're certainly impressive. Oh yes, yes, like that." Lani started to giggle.

Tony and Steve looked at each other grinning like fools. "Good Lord, they're at it again." Steve said. "We can only hope this is the start of something like a peace treaty between them," Tony added. "Make a nice change from the constant sniping between them."

"Shhh, I'm meant to be fucking you senseless not making you laugh." Loki said quietly.

"Oh God, don't stop," she yelled.

"Lani, you feel so good, so wet for me, so tight."

"Harder, ah yes, like that. Oh, I'm coming."

"Say my name Lani."

Lani's rolled her eyes at him, "are you fucking serious?" she murmured.

"Say. My. Fucking. Name." He winked at her, nodding.

"Don't flatter yourself."

"I don't need to flatter myself darling, I've already made you come multiple times, that speaks for itself."

"You are such an egotistical prick you know. Get your hands off me."

"I'm not touching you. You're the one currently impaling yourself on my cock."

"...and so much for the peace treaty," Steve shrugged looking at Tony. "Let's go grab a drink. I need it after that," Tony laughed.

"They've gone," Loki told Lani.

"Wish I could have seen the looks on their faces. Be prepared for the snide comments later," Lani told Loki. "This should keep them going for a couple of days. I hope you're ready for it."

"I'm the God of Mischief love, let them do their best." Loki winked.

Sitting in the middle of Loki's bed, Lani stifled a yawn. "I should get back to my room."

"I don't mind if you stay Lani, in fact, it could be fun." Loki smirked.

"Get over yourself Laufeyson, it was a one off. You got me at a weak moment."

"Do you hate me Lani, do you really hate me that much?"

Lani looked him in the eye then put her head down. Loki put his finger under her chin and tilted her head up so he could see her face.

"I asked you a question," he said.

Taking a deep breath Lani answered him. "Yeah, I know. I'm just trying to think of how to answer it. Sometimes I hate you..."

"Only sometimes?" he asked smiling.

"Yeah, sometimes you just piss me off, then..."

Loki reached out and stroked her cheek, "In order to feel hate, there must be love," he whispered, "you know that don't you? It's not possible to hate something or someone without first having felt love."

She swallowed, staring up at him, "Loki, I..."

He bent down so his lips were against her ear, "We're the same Lani, you and I. I hate you, you hate me, that's why we have the ability to love each other so passionately. I hate you intensely at times but that hate feeds the love I have for you. I've seen the way you look at me and on a subconscious level you know how I feel about you. You love me Lani, admit it, you've loved me for a very long time as I have you. Tell me I'm wrong."

"You're not wrong Loki, I do love you. But I also think you're an insufferable pain in the ass..."

"...and I think you're an opinionated, egotistical bi..."

"...not to mention an over confident jerk, arrogant..."

"shut up Lani" Loki said leaning down and kissing her into submission.