Sorry this update took awhile but I struggled to write this chapter because I found it really boring and couldn't get into it. The story will pick up from here and get better and then the Frostiron will follow, so stay tuned and please leave a comment at the end to tell me what you think so far!
Chapter 3
Not for the first time Loki was angry. In truth he was angry most of the time. And ninety-nine per cent of the time he was angry at stupid things like when the water ran cold when he took a shower or if Thor had used up the juice and had put the empty carton back in the fridge. But his anger now was actually reasoned and he stomped up the stairs to his room, not caring when his mother called to him. He just slammed his door shut, letting out a frustrated cry and falling back against his closed door.
Dropping to his knees, he searched through his bag that he had dropped next to him on the floor. Pulling out his phone, he dialled the now familiar number and waited for the rings to stop. The rings went on and on. No one picked up. Just before he was about to ring off, a voice spoke down the line.
"What's up? I literally just got home."
"Well I wouldn't settle down because you're coming over to mine now."
"What? Why?" Natasha whined. "Oh come one Loki, I just got back and I'm tired and I have loads of work to do already."
"Not my problem, now either you come over now or I will drag you."
"But why can't you just come here-"
She wasn't able to finish her sentence as Loki ended the call. From doing that, Loki knew that when she turned up she would be pissed. Good, Loki thought. That would make two of us. Still, as he waited for Natasha to arrive, he wondered whether he was even angry at her. Maybe partly, he was more frustrated with her than straight out angry. Was it Tony he was most angry with or himself? That was the question.
It took nearly half an hour for the doorbell to ring and another minute or two before his bedroom door flew open and Natasha stumped in. To say she looked pissed off was an understatement. However, Loki wasn't worried because it showed true friendship that she had come over in the first place. Anyone else would have told Loki to fuck off and would have confronted him at school or something, shouting how he's a dick and how they so weren't friends anymore. Not Natasha. Even though she might not have wanted to come, she wanted to know what was wrong with Loki and if that meant going to his house then that is what she would do.
"This," she snapped, throwing herself down on his bed. "Better be important. I don't appreciate being shouted at down the phone or at all really but because it was you made it that little bit worse."
"Truly I am sorry. Wait I didn't shout-"
"Yeah you did."
"No I-"
Natasha interrupted him again. "Look I'm not here to argue now get on with whatever it is that you wanted to tell me because I do have plans of going home tonight."
Loki rolled his eyes, taking a seat next to his friend.
"Tony came up to me while I was walking home with Thor. He told me that you attacked him in the corridor then threatened him."
"Yeah," Natasha replied nonchalantly, picking at her nails.
"Why did you do that?!" Loki asked, trying to keep his voice calm.
"You didn't want people knowing your shit and he's not a trustworthy person so I thought I'd enforce the message."
"Thanks for that but I can look after myself. It would have been okay, though, if you hadn't said that because he doesn't know anything, I never told him."
Sighing in irritation, Natasha stood up and gestured at Loki. "Well you could have told me that before."
"I didn't know. I can't remember what happened."
She flopped back down on the bed and sighed again, resting her head on his shoulder. "Okay, so I may have made things worse but you can forgive me because you love me." Loki laughed lightly, pushing her head off. He knew she was only being nice so that he wouldn't be angry with her. "But remember that this isn't all my fault I didn't get drunk and do it with a stranger."
"Oh god, please don't say that," Loki groaned. "I don't remember what happened but I hope it wasn't that. I don't think I could live with myself."
Natasha stayed for a while longer while they talked over their first day. It had been a long time since they had gone to school together so it was nice to rekindle their love for getting frustrated with every teacher and every student. Natasha was mostly happy that she had her best friend back, though she had other friends, there was still nothing like having the person you trust most back by your side. Loki was just happy to have a friend again. Going to a new school where you know no one was difficult but when you join half way through the year makes in a hundred times worse. Everyone already have their groups of friends and you just don't fit in. You go from friend to friend realising you fit in nowhere so you accept your fate and spend your time alone, pretending you don't give a shit.
He was glad he finally glad he had a chance to start again. It had been his choice to go to a different school anyway, one that he regretted very quickly. Either way there was no way to go back now. It was time to move forward. Well at least he would try to.
The next day at school Tony arrived, as ever, just in time and in style. He drove into the car park in a car that the other students could only hope to afford, parking a space that was close to the front gates. It meant he didn't have to walk far when he was crawling out of school at the end of the day. School seemed to have that effect on people.
He got into registration just as the bell rang and took a seat next to his friend Bruce who greeted him with a small smile and a hello.
"Tony," The teacher snapped, causing him to jump. He had literally just arrived. What on earth could he have done wrong?
"Yes?" He asked.
"I've had a message from the Principal telling you that you have a meeting at twelve o'clock with him, please for the love of god don't forget and turn up late."
"Did he elaborate or am I supposed to guess what it is about?"
"All the message said was to tell you about the meeting, it didn't say why. Just don't forget, if it's just with the Principal then I'm assuming it's quite serious."
"I'll bet," Tony muttered sarcastically, rolling his eyes and standing up from his chair.
The bell rang again and he headed off to first lesson. Throughout the day Tony became more invested in his school work and thought less and less of the meeting he was supposed to attend. Of course, he forgot. Twelve o'clock came and went as he sat idly in lesson having no idea he was supposed to be somewhere else. It was only when Bruce leant over his desk and spoke to Tony did he remember.
"Hey didn't you need to be somewhere at twelve, I heard you and the teacher talking in registration this morning."
Tony glanced at the clock on the wall. "Shit," He murmured. Picking up his bag, he walked out of class, explain to the teacher quickly where he was going as he exited.
He was at least twenty minutes late by the time he was knocking and entering the Principals office.
"Sorry I'm late Sir, I totally forgot," Tony said as he turned and shut the door.
He heard the reply of 'it's alright, take a seat' along with an irritated huff from another person. As he took a seat, he glanced to the left and his stomach did a little jump. Loki. Loki sat in the other chair, his arms crossed over his chest and his hair mostly slicked back except for a few strands. The thoughts running through Tony's head at that point were Oh crap, is this about the party? Did he tell someone? No he couldn't have. Wait, if he was in trouble then why was Loki here?
This query was answered a few seconds later when their Principal started to speak.
"Now that Mr Stark here has finally decided to turn up, we can begin." He shot him a look before continuing. "You both are in your last year at school and, though Stark's ego doesn't need more boosting, you are two of the brightest kids in this school. That's why I'm offering you two and a select group of others to take part in a project which will allow you even better opportunities in the future. You both will be joint group leaders and the year will be split in half. The first half will be lead by Loki Odinson where you will lead the group in a play of your choice that is not musical theatre. Though I'm sure Stark here will be disappointed with that." Tony rolled his eyes but said nothing. "For the other half of the year Tony will lead the group but we will talk over that when we come to it. Today you will have your first group meeting after school so you will know who you are working with and during that time Loki will decide on what you will be acting out with the help of an English teacher that will be there to help. Any questions?"
"Yes, one Sir. How was I chosen for this considering my ehh...previous schooling history?" Loki asked hesitantly.
"You will be kept on watch but your school record before that offers no concern."
Loki nodded, relaxing back into his chair, ignoring the curious glances he received from Tony. Tony continued to stare at him, confused by what he had just heard. What were they talking about? What had happened to Loki in his previous school that had caused him to be put on watch here? There was something about him that intrigued Tony but he couldn't put his finger onto what exactly it was. But a few seconds later, he came to the conclusion that it was not one of his top priorities to figure out the new kid. Anyway, Loki said that they shouldn't talk and, judging by the death glares he was receiving from said man, he wasn't sure whether he wanted to talk to him at all.
"And Stark?"
"Wh-Oh right," Tony stumbled over his words, trying to remember what they had been talking about. "Yeah I have a question, am I really expected to act? Is this like filmed and stuff because this could ruin me?"
Their Principal rolled his eyes. "Yes you will be expected to act and be filmed for the final performance. To be honest Stark I think you have no problem with acting or confidence in any way so I'm sure you'll be fine. Now both of you need to make your choices whether you want to take part in this project."
Both Tony and Loki nodded yes before leaving the room. They didn't say anything to the other not that they really had the chance. As soon as they left the room, Loki started off down the corridor and was out of sight a few seconds later. Tony just sighed, running his fingers through his already ruffled hair then headed off back to class, wondering if he had just agreed to a year of extra work and death glares. This was going to be fun. God he hoped the other people on the project were more fun than Loki seemed to be.
The end of the day came quicker than either Tony or Loki expected. Or would have liked. It's not that they weren't looking forward to the meeting but...well...they weren't. Both liked the idea of being given this opportunity and being put as a group leader. They just weren't happy that they had to work with the other. So much for Loki's plan of them never speaking. Still, they had to get on with it.
Loki reached the door to the classroom where the meeting was being held. Turning the door handle, he took a deep breath then released it as he walked inside. He looked around and saw that a few people sat scattered around the room. A pair sat together in the front row, talking quietly but they glanced up when Loki shut the door. They began talking again straight away, obviously not bothered by his appearance. He continued to scan the other faces, most of which he didn't know. But of the two he did, only one he was happy to see. Natasha sat on the back row, her feet up on the desk and her hands behind her head, staring out the window. He walked over and took the seat beside her.
The one he was not so pleased to see was obviously Thor. This school just couldn't let them be apart, could it? This project was for a whole year and he was lumbered with the task of trying to teach his lump of a brother how to act. Wonderful. Luckily he was in deep conversation with a girl and paid no attention to Loki as he settled down at the back.
"Right, is everyone here?" A man, who Loki assumed was the teacher that would be helping them was, asked as he set his bag down on the desk.
"Don't you have a register?" One of the girls asked from the third row down.
"Um no, although one might be handy," the teacher said, looking around as though one would just magically appear.
"Are you even a teacher?"
He nodded in response, smiling. "My name's Mr Logan."
"What do you teach?"
"Art." Muffled laughter filled the room then mocking mutterings began. "But I have a degree in English Literature and worked in a drama school for a year or so which I think makes me qualified."
That shut everyone up.
Luckily the awkward silence that followed was interrupted by Tony Stark falling through the door. He stumbled before standing straight and walking forward as though nothing happened.
"Sorry I'm late, class overran."
Loki laughed but covered it with a cough. "It seems to be a regular habit of yours," He commented.
Tony sent him a sarcastic smile. He took a seat next to his friend near the front, his back now facing Loki, who pulled a face and rolled his eyes. Natasha watched them the whole time.
"Well that was mature," She whispered to Loki as the teacher began to speak.
He ignored her, choosing instead to listen.
It was soon explained that they would be meeting up twice to three times a week depending on people's schedules. They were expected to turn up to every single one and put in the work and not leave it down to two people. Everyone was made aware of Tony and Loki being group leaders, which all of them seemed okay about. No one really knew Loki yet to judge whether he would be a good leader or not. The tasks were explained to the rest of the group who hadn't been told before hand what all of this was about and were given the option to leave if they didn't want to take part. None of them left.
Not long later, however, the door opened. A girl walked in with long strawberry blonde hair tied back so as to keep it out of her face, and a bag hanging on her shoulder. Pepper looked around and her eyes widened as her gaze landed on Tony. He just groaned and slid further down in his chair. She stared at him for another moment, keeping her expression passive. Then she took a seat and asked for the teacher to start again because she had missed everything.
While he was talking, Tony leant over and whispered to Clint, "What is she doing here?"
"I'm assuming she was invited," Clint replied out of the corner of his mouth.
"Yeah, well I wish she hadn't been."
So far he had successfully avoided her, even though she had said they would see eachother sat school, but now he would be stuck with her at least twice a week for the rest of the year. Perfect. This year just kept getting better and better for Tony.
Loki continued to sit at the back, shifting from side to side, unable to get comfortable on his chair. He really wished people would stop turning up. All he wanted to do was just start planning but this was just going on too long. He wanted to go home. He had work to do and he was tired. It had been a long day which was being made even longer by the arrival of Stark's girlfriend, or rather his ex-girlfriend.
That was the moment when Loki remembered something from that night before school started, the night that he tried not to think about. He had gone outside for some fresh air and had been standing leaning against a wall, when the girl came barging outside pulling along Tony. They had fought, she had ended their relationship, Tony went back inside but just before he disappeared, they had made eye contact. That was all he could remember. Eye contact. How on earth could eye contact lead to waking up beside that person the next morning, totally naked? Loki had absolutely no idea. And he hadn't really wanted to find out. Well not until he and Tony were made group leaders of this year long project and would be spending a lot of time in the others company. Maybe it was worth finding out what happened after all.
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