Chapter 7

Loki's POV

He glared across the room at yet another broken vase. His brother dared to disturb him every morning to insist that he attend another meal he didn't want to go to. He was bored of the daily occurrence. Each morning he would be rudely pulled from his thoughts by Thor barging through the doors and every time he would decline. When pressed by Thor he would conjure something to throw and finally be left in peace only to later be scolded by Frigga for upsetting his brother. He sighed once again as his mind betrayed him and wandered back to ( ). Why was he so hung up on that mortal woman. With a wave of his hand the broken vase disappeared. His pacing continued for longer than he cared for. Finally he gave up on trying to force her from his mind and decided to continue the novel he was currently reading. He lounged on his couch and immersed himself into the story.

'The girl ran across the room and caught him as he fell. A red stain slowly spreading across his chest. His eyes met hers and for a moment they stared into each other's eyes.'

Loki groaned and threw the book across the room where is landed half open near his bed.

"He was just wounded and all she does is stare into his eyes. Why does mother keep sending me these mortal romance novels."

"I send them to you because you need to understand what it is to love."

"There is no such thing"

"Loki."

"Mother."

Frigga turned away. "If you dislike my choices in literature you could always visit the library." Her image vanished and Loki sighed.

"Always trying to change things that can't be changed"

Your POV

Jane led you through the palace and you tried to piece together where you were going. She said somewhere you would like. So far almost everywhere you had visited had amazed you so you were left entirely in the dark. You arrived in front of a gold door.

"This is the palace library. Unfortunately it isn't very large but I hope you enjoy it ( )." She pushed open the door and you followed her inside. Torches lit the walls and illuminated a room about the size of you own chambers. Shelves filled with books lined the walls. You scanned the titles observing that most of them were in an ancient tongue. She took your hand an led you too a small shelf.

"These are the books I have found that are written in English. Most of them are common earth novels but a few of them are Asguardian history. I know it's not a lot but it gave me something to do."

"Thank you Jane. I'm glad you showed me this."

"And ( ) just as a warning, he comes here sometimes and requires absolute silence. It is best if you aren't here when that happens."

You nod in agreement and pull a book off the shelf.

"I'm sorry to leave you but I have plans with Thor this afternoon."

"Don't worry about it, I'm told that I'm not very interesting when reading." She smiled and silently closed that door behind her. You found a comfortable place to sit and began to read a large book about the royal family. After a while you readjusted your position. Leaning against the shelf you were hidden from view. Once again you became lost in your book.

Loki's POV

Bored Loki reclined against his couch and sighed. The book remained where it had landed some time ago and he made no move to retrieve it. With great effort he convinced himself to leave his chambers and as his mother suggested search out a better book in the library. He grumbled about the lack of options the kingdom library provided as he pushed open the door of his room. The guards, previously relaxed, stood at full attention. He quickly navigated the maze of hallways in a failed attempt to loose them. To his disappointment they maintained pace behind him and took position on either side of the library's door. Irritated, he pushed the door shut behind him to block out the world.

Surveying the walls of books his eyes fell on a shelf in the corner. The books there had recently been disturbed and were out of place. He growled angrily at the thought of someone disorganizing his treasures. He picked up the nearest book and turned a few pages.

"Midguardian, who would be reading this?" As he sorted through the pile of books he was surprised to find all the titles were Midguardian.

"Why must they touch that which isn't theirs." He growled and began to place the books back on their proper shelves. He had yet to notice you, hidden behind the shelf, where you been reading when he had arrived.

You POV

You hadn't noticed him at first as he glided around the room silently until he was standing nearly on top you.

"Why must they touch that which isn't theirs." His words startled you and you barely managed to contain a scream. Had he noticed you? His footsteps faded slightly. Was he leaving? You risked a quick peak around the corner. He was placing the books back on the other shelves. All of Jane's work would be for nothing. You hesitated for a second before speaking up.

"Please don't"

He spun around quickly.

"What." He glared daggers at you.

"Please don't put them away, I was going to read them." He crossed the room angrily and backed you up against the bookcase.

"What gives you the right to order me around human."

"I wasn't ordering I was asking." You snapped at him. He shortened the distance between the two of you.

"Why are you in my library then?"

"I didn't know that you owned anything here." His anger terrified you but his attitude angered you more. He leaned in even closer.

"Get out" You hesitated for a second, considering what he had ordered.

"No." You stared him down.

"You don't want to piss me off ( )."

"Really, what are you going..." His lips connected with yours before you could finish but just like that is was over. He pulled away quickly.

"You may read my books but don't disorganized them." With that he turned and left the room. You sat on the ground and did the only thing that seemed rational. You cried.

Loki's POV

"You don't want to piss me off ( )." He couldn't stop himself. No woman had ever dared to speak to him like this and she, she was so different.

"Really what are you going..." He closed the final distance between them and silenced her antagonizing rant. As soon as he realized what he was doing he pulled away. She was a human he wouldn't stoop so low. He found himself permitting her to use his library and then he was out the door before it truly hit him. This woman was definitely a problem.