Author's Note: I. Have been. So. Busy. School started up again, and I'm a senior (you know what that means). On top of all my schoolwork, I've had college shit to worry about. *grumble grumble* Anyways, Loki/Peter has been obvious since the beginning, eh? Yeah, I know. I mean, they did elope when they were younger... So, new chapter. Enjoy!

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Chapter Three

Tell Me a Lie

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(AN: Thought I would write one last all-cute chapter before the craziness starts.)

By the beginning of October, the air was crisp and clean. People donned sweatshirts to head outside, and drank hot chocolate at every possible interval. The football season at JHS was in full swing, and the soccer team was stuck in a winning streak. Days passed, and the leaves changed color.

And all Peter wanted to do was spend some alone time with Loki. So that Friday after school, he made his move.

Peter: Hey.

Loki: Hey! :)

Peter: Are you busy?

Loki: Nah. Was thinking about maybe going shopping today. Why?

Peter: Well, we haven't really spent much time together lately.

Loki: Annnd?

Peter: You want to go out tonight? Dinner and a movie, my treat. We can even go shopping afterwards, I promise.

Loki: That sounds fun. Would it be, like... A date?

Peter: I would like that.

Loki: Me too. Pick me up at 5?

Peter: See you then. I love you. :)

Loki: Love you too.

Peter silently cheered at his success and moved to exit his bedroom. His dads' door was open, and he could hear them talking.

"Pops? Dad?" he asked. "Can I come in?"

"Of course, baby," Steve said. Peter walked in to find clothes strewn all over the bed, and two suitcases open on the floor. "What's up?"

Peter was confused. "I feel as though I should be asking you that question. What's with the suitcases?"

Steve frowned. "Peter, your father and I are going to Malibu this weekend, remember? To celebrate our anniversary?"

"Oh. Right. Duh." Peter smiled widely. "I'm an idiot. Did you guys like the present I made you?"

Tony shoved a few pairs of socks into his suitcase. "Of course we did. It's not every day we get a robot who can turn off the lights for us." He walked over to kiss his son's forehead. "We love you."

"Love you too. Oh, by the way, Loki and I are going out tonight. You know, pizza, the new Disney film, and some shopping. Is that okay?" Peter asked.

"Just make sure to tell Happy," Steve warned. "At least an hour before you want to leave."

"Okay, I will. Scout's honor! Have fun in Malibu!" Peter ran out and pulled his phone from his pocket.

Peter: First date with Loki! What should I wear?!

Tasia: Agh! Chloe and I will be up in a few. Don't do ANYTHING without us!

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Jane stared down at the white stick in her hand. She was pregnant, and she couldn't believe it. This was the third test she had taken, and the results had all been the same. She and Thor hadn't even considered kids since the twins had been born, and now this? She tucked the test into her bag and exited the bathroom.

"Hello my love," Thor said happily, leaning down to kiss her. "What is wrong? You seem upset."

Jane took a deep breath and smiled up at him. "Thor... I'm pregnant. I took a couple tests today to make sure, but I am."

A grin spread quickly across the man's face. "Jane, my love, this is wonderful news! I have always wanted more children! How are we going to tell the boys? Do you know how far along you are?"

Jane giggled and leaned up to kiss her husband a few times. "I don't know much of anything yet. I'll have Bruce fire up the old Ultrasound machine, okay?" Thor nodded enthusiastically. "And I have no idea how to tell the boys. We should wait until after the ultrasound though."

Thor smiled. "Agreed."

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Chloe was on clothes duty, while Tasia tutored Peter in proper date etiquette and reminded him about what he needed to bring (his wallet, Chapstick, and mints). He ended up in emerald green skinny jeans, with his black high-tops, and a black ALL CAPS shirt. And Chloe even let him wear his favorite Star Wars hoodie.

"Go get him, Tiger," Tasia said with a grin.

"And if you two kiss, I want ALL the details!" Chloe commented, kissing the older boy's cheek.

Peter blushed at the thought of kissing Loki. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but rather that he had never kissed anyone before, and didn't know what to expect. He took the elevator down to the Banners's floor at 4:58, and emerged one minute later.

"Oh hey Pete," Darcy said happily. "You're here to pick up Loki, right?"

"Yeah," Peter gave his aunt a huge hug. Loki walked into the living room, wearing an outfit similar to Peter's but with a cardigan and not a hoodie. "Hey Loki."

"Hey Pete," Loki replied.

Darcy ignored the obvious tension between the two of them, and moved a bit to kiss her son's forehead. "Have fun, babies."

Five minutes later, Loki and Peter were in the back of the car. They were holding hands, of course. The screen was up between them and Happy, so they could have some privacy.

"I've missed you," Peter said.

"We see each other every day, Pete," Loki replied, confused.

Peter brought Loki's hand up to his mouth and kissed his knuckles gently. "Yeah, but not like this. I actually get to touch you the way I want to when we're alone." He smiled at the boy. "You got first date jitters?"

"A little. But I've been looking forward to this for weeks. I've been hoping you would ask me on a ... Proper date. Because, you know, watching television in your room isn't a proper date. That's just hanging out." Loki explained.

Peter nodded. "I know. I was a little nervous. I'm okay now though."

Loki leaned up and kissed his cheek. "Good. Tonight is all about just us."

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Tasia was in the Barton's kitchen, making cupcakes. They were triple chocolate with fudge filling, which was Matthew's favorite flavor. The song "I Can't Decide" by the Scissor Sisters was playing loudly when Matthew walked in. He crept up behind her and grabbed her sides.

"EEK!" she squealed, whirling around and punching him square in the nose.

"OW!" he proclaimed. You have to understand that with Hawkeye and the Black Widow as parents, Tasia was a natural born fighter. "Tasy, it's just me!"

A look of horror passed onto her face. "Oh Matty, I'm so sorry!" His nose started to drip blood. "Tissue!" She grabbed one and handed it to him. "I swear, I thought you were an intruder!"

Matthew held the tissue to his nose and laughed. "Stark Tower is seriously the safest place in the world. Do you think Jarvis would let an intruder get this far?"

"I can assure you, Miss Tasia, that I would stop anyone who aimed to hurt you at the front doors," Jarvis replied.

Tasia let out a sigh of relief and moved to give Matthew a hug. He hugged her back.

"Let me finish up these, and then we can watch a movie or something, okay?" Tasia said. Matthew nodded and walked into the Living Room. She heard him turn on the television, and went back to her cupcakes.

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The pizza was great. Loki and Peter had sat on the same side of a booth, eating and talking and laughing. Then they had gone to the movie theater to see a showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 1, which was one of Loki's favorite movies of all time. They held hands and talked close.

And afterwards, they decided to just walk around a bit outside. It was a chilly night, but not too chilly, if you know what I mean. Peter bought Loki and himself some hot chocolate, and the two boys giggled hopelessly at each other's whipped cream mustaches.

"I love you," Peter said. "Gosh, even now more than before, which I didn't think was possible. But you just... Radiate perfection."

Loki practically swooned. He couldn't help it. "When did you become such a hopeless romantic?"

"Oh, it's always been there. It's just recently surfaced." Peter chose a bench, and they sat down. "Hey... Can I try something?"

Loki thought for a moment. "Depends."

Peter tilted Loki's chin up and smiled nervously. "If you don't like it, I can stop. Scout's honor."'

"Okay."

And that's when Peter kissed him. Loki was surprised, although the signs had been obvious. He ran his fingers up into Peter's hair and gently pulled him closer. Peter happily obliged and slid one arm around Loki's waist.

"So," Loki said, staring wide-eyed up at Peter after they pulled apart. "Pete, what does this make us?"

"Boyfriends?" Peter suggested.

"Boyfriends," Loki confirmed. "Could you maybe do that again?"

Peter smirked and pulled Loki's face to his again. Loki giggled and felt an unfamiliar warmth spread through his body. Life was good.

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Darcy was lying in bed, reading a book. Bruce was still down in the lab, so Chloe was lying down beside her. She kept glancing down at her phone, and sighing.

"Chloe, what's bothering you?" Darcy finally asked.

Chloe looked up at her mother. "Mom... Have you ever had an unrequited crush?"

Darcy put down her book and snorted. "Oh honey, I had an unrequited crush on your father for quite some time before he finally admitted an attraction to me. Why? You got a crush?"

"Oh yes," Chloe blushed. "But... He's a bit older than me. He's a high school student."

"That's okay, sweetie. Do you... I don't wanna seem the creepy mom type, but can you tell me who it is?" Darcy asked.

Chloe nodded. "It's Markus. I really like him, mommy. I mean, he knows me so well. We're practically family! But he could never like me back."

"Don't say that!" Darcy wrapped her arms around her daughter. "You are lovely."

Chloe snuggled closer to her mom and sighed.

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Peter was alone that night. It was weird to not have his dads in the apartment as well.

"Jarvis?" he said. "Could you send a message down to Loke, asking him to come up here, please?"

"Of course, sir," Jarvis replied.

Peter turned on his TV and put on the movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower. A knock sounded on his door a few minutes later.

"Come in!" he said.

The door opened and Loki walked in. He looked as though he had just woke up. He was wearing a long sleeved white shirt, and black sweatpants, and was rubbing at his eyes.

"Hey Pete," he said softly, walking over and lying down beside him. Peter pulled him closer and let the smaller boy rest his head on his chest.

"Go back to sleep, babe," Peter spoke as he ran his fingers through Loki's hair. "I love you."

Loki let out what sounded like a purr. Peter turned out the lamp, so the only light was from the television. Loki fell back asleep to the sound of Peter's beating heart.

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Author's Note: Who wants me to write a oneshot about Peter and Loki? Or maybe a set of drabbles? It could be legit. Anyways, reviews make the robot happy. :)