Chapter 10

Darcy was falling in love with Loki. She didn't think so at first, but eventually came to realize it. Particularly, when Loki first met Eric. Darcy had held Loki's hand on the way back to the apartment, though she had to bug the living crap out of him.

"Why do mortals hold hands anyway?" He asked.

"To show affection." She answered, "And to make people feel better during times of trouble." She finished.

"Hmm, alright then." He said as the two walked into the room. Darcy stopped in her tracks. There, sitting on the couch, was Eric. He was talking to Thor and had not seen Darcy and Loki walk in. How would he react? Would he be like Godzilla attacking Tokyo?

"Darcy!" Eric yelled. She wallked up and hugged him.

"How was your trip?" She asked.

"Oh, a little boring, a little exciting. I enjoyed the pool though." He explained, "And who's this?" Eric asked, referring to Loki. Darcy turned around.

"It's-" Darcy's jaw dropped. Instead of Loki standing there, it was a completely different guy.

"I'm Brad," The man said, "Darcy's boyfriend." He explained. Holy shit! Was Brad Loki? It had to be.

"Darcy, I'm gone for a little while and now you have a new boyfriend? My god!" He said as he shook hands with Loki, or Brad.

"Brad, may I please talk to you for a sec?" Darcy said as she pulled him into the bedroom. Dammit, this was not how she had planned Loki's first time in her bedroom.

"What's wrong?" Loki asked as he changed back into his form.

"Oh, so you just pull this whole Brad shit without even telling me?" She said.

"When I saw Eric, I thought that he might still need more time before he meets me, the real me at least." Loki explained. Darcy's mouth was wide open. Did Loki just perform an act of kindness? She really liked Loki in that moment. Many people would not expect Loki to do that, but she was getting more and more used to his random acts of kindness. He was changing and she was too... She was falling in love.

"Ok, fine. But, you need to tell me before doing things like this. I could have turned around and introduced you as Loki, but instead there's this different guy who looks nothing like you." She explained.

"Alright." He said with a slightly annoyed tone. She gave him a look. He laughed. She was cute when she was mad. Oh god, not again. Was he really falling for Darcy? He couldn't, the Jotuns were going to help him take over Midgard and he just couldn't. Dammit, why did he have to start loving her now? The two walked back out into the living room and began making polite conversation... Until the TV turned on.

"Breaking News! Meteoroligists across the globe are concluding that a big ice storm is forming over London. The storm is expected to be massive and extremely dangerous. The Government is currently evacuating areas where the storm will have most effect. Scientists are still working on a way to figure out where this storm is coming from. More information will be broadcasted tonight at 6:00." The Broadcaster explained.

"Jane, do you know anything about this?" Darcy asked. Jane didn't reply. She was too busy fawning over Thor to even notice the story in the first place.

"Jane." Darcy said more sternly. Jane finally turned to her.

"What? Oh, I'm sure it's fine Darcy. There's been worse and besides the scientists will figure it out." Jane explained.

"But Jane, we are scientists. Aren't you the least bit worried about this?" Darcy asked. But, Jane had turned back to Thor and didn't even listen to Darcy's question. Jane was never like this. Was it because she was pregnant? Surely, that can't be the cause of it. Eric began talking to Loki, or Brad, and didn't even see Darcy leave the room to check on Jane's science equipment. If this storm became bigger than expected, things could become bad really fast.

Darcy began messing around with Jane's computer. She had locked the door behind her because she did NOT want Jane coming in and freaking out on her for touching her stuff. Especially her computer. Darcy lost track of time when she was on the computer. Now she understands why Jane goes into her science mode.

"Darcy?" A voice asked as it knocked on the door. It was Loki...Or Brad. Darcy quickly closed the laptop and the information she was tracking and opened the door.

"Hey." She said brightly.

"Is everything alright?" He asked.

"It's perfect." She replied trying to casually hide the computer behind her.

"What are you-"

"Hey, do you want to get some dinner?" She asked trying to change the subject.

"Um, sure." He said. He could tell she was hiding something and he'd be damned if he didn't figure out what it was.

"Great." She replied and dragged him out of the apartment to a nearby restaurant. The restaurant had a beautiful indoor display of golden candles that made the room bright, but not overwhelming. The waiter seated them near the edge of the restaurant. Darcy had been wearing contacts, leggings, black boots, and a sweater. Loki had pulled his hair back and was wearing a black jacket, a green scarf, nice jeans, and a shirt. All in all, they both looked nice.

"Is there a particular reason why you brought me here?" Loki asked.

"I was hungry." She replied. He smiled and agreed with her. They soon ordered and began talking about random things. During the dinner, Darcy began daydreaming about what the storm might do to the country, and Loki was looking around the restaurant. For a mortal place, it was very nice and well decorated. He was about to make a comment when he looked back at Darcy. The lights made Darcy's brown eyes look like a rich chocolate. Her hair looked shiny and extravagant. She looked at him and smiled casually. She was blushing. Screw it, he was falling in love with Darcy. He didn't want anything to happen to her, and he just wanted to reach over and touch her skin. Darcy looked so beautiful in that moment, Loki almost believed that he was in a dream. She was kind, magnetic, sassy, and might not have a brain-to-mouth filter, but she somehow knew the right words to say.

"What are you thinking about?" She asked.

"How beautiful you look tonight." He replied. She smiled and looked down at the table. Ian had never said that to her. Wait, why was she even comparing Ian to Loki? Ian was nothing like him. Loki might have done some very bad things, but he was done with it. Loki was kind, a bit annoying at times, but he treated her differently than other mortals. She was falling in love with Loki, but she didn't want to get broken hearted. Surely, a God like him wouldn't love her like this. He would soon go back up to Asgard to rule or to got back to prison. Loki would be put away for a long time once Thor had his child. He wouldn't rule and she would never see him again. But, Darcy knew she loved him and nothing was going to stop her feelings. She knew it the first time she tased him, the first time they kissed, the first time Loki laughed. Darcy was going to be so heart-broken once he left.

"We can't do this you know?" She asked him. Tears were springing from her eyes. Crap.

"What do you mean?" Loki asked.

"You're a God, you can't love me. There are so many other girls in this world and I know your not going to choose me. Your going to go back to Asgard someday and I'm going to be stuck here on Earth." She explained. She put her fork down and stood up.

"Where are you going?" He asked.

"Home. I-I just," Great, she was crying now, "I just know that you can't love me and I don't want to get hurt anymore." She said.

"What are you saying?" He asked.

"I love you Loki. I knew it the first time I saw you, and I know that you can't stay with me for forever." She said and began walking away. Loki ran after her until they were outside of the restaurant.

"Darcy!" He yelled since she was a few feet ahead of him. She turned to face him, "I-I love you, too." He replied. She smiled and began crying some more. He ran over and kissed her on the lips. He lifted her into the air and spun her around. People outside the restaurant began clapping and Darcy laughed. He set her back down.

"So, what now?" She asked. He sighed.

"There's something I need to tell you."

I know this was a little cliché, but I'm back! Hope y'all enjoyed the chapter.

Live Long and Prosper,

Pianogirl203