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Chapter 3:

Loki opened his eyes slowly, the sudden light bring a burning headache to the front of his mind. He groaned softly and turned his head into the cool pillow. Slowly his body started to register the surroundings around him.

He was in his own bed, his regular Asgardian formal wear still on, his shoes were off, and he was on top of the covers.

"What the-" Loki moaned louder as he sat up, swinging his legs to rest his feet on the floor. In a rush, the night before came back to him with in blurred images with gaping holes missing. He was at Tony's with Thor, drinking themselves stupid just for the hell of it. Then Thor was leaving to go to Jane's, leaving Loki with a very drunk Tony Stark.

Surprisingly, though it did take some time, Loki ended up as drunk as Tony and Thor had been, slamming into walls and tables as they walked around and wrestled and other equally dumb activities. The next memory to hit him was of Darcy Lewis, Jane's assistant, leading Tony to bed and then comeing back to take him home.

What possessed her to do something nice for me?

His subconscious answered for him, you were drunk enough to pass out and she is too nice to let someone that inebriated to themselves.

Loki took a deep breath and forced his body up from the bed, weaving hard to the left and slamming into the wall

"Crap…"

Footsteps sounded from the living room and rushed down the hall.

How is Thor up and about? He was just as drunk as the rest of us?

A small head with long, tousled black hair, glasses, and bright blue eyes peered into the room around the door. Darcy gave a shy smile then walked all the way into the room, coming close but not touching him. He was both glad and disappointed that she didn't reach out for him.

"How are you feeling this morning?" Darcy paused and looked a watch strapped to her wrist, "Sorry, afternoon?"

"What are you doing here?" Loki muttered, glowering down at her, more from the headache and stiff limbs then of real annoyance at the mortal before him.

"I couldn't very well go home with Thor and Jane both there, you understand right? I know Jane has stayed here before. Anyway, you were pretty drunk, I had to drag you to bed after you passed out in the hallway, I wasn't going to leave you alone with the massive hangover I know you have." Darcy smirked up at him and then stepped close to wrap her arm around his waist.

"What are you doing?" Loki fidgeted and tried to pull away.

"Stop that or you won't make it down to the kitchen for the awesome breakfast I made." She looked up to meet his eyes as they started to make their way to the door. "Coffee included."

"Then lead the way mortal." Loki smirked at her annoyed look.

"Ok, from now on, no more calling me mortal, use my name, I do have one you know."

Loki just smiled, a real smile, and then groaned as his head pounded harder.

"Ok, come on, sit down, I got what you need right here." Darcy settled him into a chair and then set down a plate laden with food and a tall cup of black coffee in front of him on the table. The smells assaulted Loki's nose and his stomach let out a loud growl.

"Dig in Loki; I didn't poison it or anything." Darcy snatched a piece of bacon from his plate and ate it in 2 quick bites. "See, all good."

Loki ate his food slowly and neatly, his manners winning out over his starving stomach. Darcy sat on the chair across from him with a cup of coffee wrapped on her hand. Having her stare at him was uncomfortable, so he broke the silence.

"Where did you sleep?"

"On the couch."

Loki smirked, "We do have a quest room Darcy."

"Hey, you used my name!" She looked down for a second at her cup then back up to meet his eyes, "I know, but I was too tired to find it and it would have been harder tot get to you if you needed help."

"Always so nice."

"Well you were nice to me last night on the way home so I'm returning the favor this morning."

Loki set down his silver wear and leaned back in his chair, "How was I nice?"

"You don't remember?" Darcy set down her cup and stood, taking the dishes to the sink and setting them down.

"You held my hand in the taxi and said thank you for taking you home."

Loki made a small noise in the back of this throat , and nodded , trying to remember that moment.

"Anyway, go get dressed, we need to leave soon."

Loki stood as well, gripping the back of the chair as his head continued to pound.

"And where are we going?"

"To Tony's, I need to check on him to make sure he isn't passed out in the toilet."

Darcy let out a loud laugh and Loki chuckled, leaving the room to change.

"Tony! Are you awake?" Darcy bounded into the penthouse room, going straight to the back, pushing open a door.

"Hello Loki, how are today?"

"I'm fine Jarvis, thank you. How is Tony doing?"

"Mr. Stark has not gotten out of bed-" There was a loud bang and a groan, "Mr. Stark has just gotten out of bed it would seem."

"Oh Darcy." Loki shook his head and headed over to the bar, ready to poor a drink.

"Loki, put that bottle down before I hit you with it." Darcy let out in an irritated grumble. Loki turned to see her supporting Stark much as she had supported him earlier that morning. Only this time there was an angry, red mark on the side of her face.

"What happened?" Loki flashed in front of her, making her jump, and placed his hand over the mark.

Tony looked away, shame written clear as day in his expression, "I woke up startled and disoriented and I lashed out to try and figure out what was going on. Darcy happened to be leaning down to wake me at the same moment. I am sorry about that."

"Don't worry; it will be fine soon, now sit." Tony settled into a bar stool and Loki sat beside him, watching Darcy closely. She walked off into the kitchen, her hips swaying gracefully from side to side.

What was he thinking?

Loki shook himself from his thoughts and glanced at Tony.

"Headache?"

"Oh yeah, too much fun last night with you and your brother."

Adoptive brother, Loki corrected in his head.

"I have to agree." The two men sat in silence, starring around the room. Darcy soon after walked inside with two cups and a bottle of something.

"Here you go boys, a nice cup of coffee and aspirin should help you with the hangovers." Darcy set the cups and bottle in front of them and called out to Jarvis as she sat down between the two men.

"Jarvis?"

"Yes, Miss. Lewis?"

"Lock the liquor cabinets so only I can open it until Pepper returns."

Tony starred in awe at Darcy as the bar sealed up and a few clicks could be heard in the background from various spots in the house.

"All liquor has been sealed away for the time being."

"Thank you Jarvis." Darcy turned in her seat to look at Tony, a small smirk playing at the corner of her lips.

"Why did you go and do that?" Tony picked up his cup and swallowed two of the blue pills with the rest of his coffee. Loki did the same, wondering what she was up to.

"I did that so you couldn't get drunk and fall off the balcony when I'm not here; Pepper is still gone for another week." Tony's face fell a little as he was reminded that Pepper still had a while yet at her family's home in New Jersey.

He still refuses to admit that he has deeper feelings for her then just his assistant?

Loki shook his head and finished his coffee, his eyes falling to Darcy's hair as she stayed turned to Tony, talking about the upcoming sports game.

"I'll be back later tonight with Jane and Thor for the game, are you coming Loki?" Darcy finally turned to face him, a smile spread across her face and her eyes twinkling.

"Of course."

Tony stood, and the other two followed. "Alright you guys, go on and enjoy your day, I have tinkering to do." With that Tony disappeared downstairs, going to mess with his newest iron man suit.

"Good bye Jarvis!" Darcy called out to the empty air.

"Goodbye Miss. Lewis, Loki."

Once outside the building Darcy paused, "What do you want to do? We have the whole day-"

"If you wouldn't mind, I think we should go back to my home, you look cold." Loki smirked and touched Darcy's cheek; his fingers were as cold as the air around them.

"Alright, we can go back to your house, as long as you start a fire."

Darcy hooked her arm through Loki's before putting both into her pockets. "That's fine."

The pair walked their way to Loki and Thor's house, kicking the snow from their boots. Loki walked to the fireplace and Darcy headed to the kitchen, having snooped around earlier, she knew where to find the popcorn.

Loki leaned against the door frame, and watched as Darcy poured the popcorn into a bowl. Waving his fingers slightly he made the popcorn start to pop again inside the bowl. Darcy jumped back and let a small shriek escape her lips before she whipped around to glare at Loki.

"You are such a jerk. I thought you had to behave so you weren't sent back to Ascard to be punished by your father?"

Darcy wished she hadn't said that out loud. She didn't know much about Loki's punishment and agreement made with S.H.I.E.L.D. Loki froze and stopped messing with the popcorn on the counter behind Darcy.

"A little magic mischief here and there is acceptable." Loki turned on the spot and walked into the living room, sitting on the couch and starring at the fire. Darcy grabbed the bowl and walked over to the coffee table in front of the couch and a now silent Loki.

"I'm sorry; I didn't mean to bring that up." Darcy sat next to him and grabbed the T.V. remote, turning the cable on. "What do you want to watch?"

"I'm not a huge fan of T.V." Loki turned to face Darcy, a question dancing on his tongue for a moment before he asked, "Why are you here?"

"What? I'm here because Thor and Jane have claimed the apartment for now."

"That's not it." Loki took the remote from her hand and set it down on the table. He reached up and touched her cheek softly, turning her head so he could look her in the eye. "What else?"

"I-I like talking to you, more than I thought I would." Once she said that the rest came tumbling out, "When I saw you at Tony's I was a little skeptical about what you were doing there, after I saw you were just as drunk as Thor and Tony I knew you wouldn't cause much trouble, and then I guess I just kept that in my head."

"You trust me?" Darcy's hand came up to rest over his.

"Yes, I do, though I know I shouldn't, not yet anyway."

Loki chuckled and started to lean forward, his head tilting slightly to the side and his eyes left hers for a split second to look at her lips.

Just before their lips could touch a loud bang sounded behind them. They might have ignored it if it wasn't for the soft gasp, and loud boom of a laugh coming from the front hallway.

Loki and Darcy jumped apart and looked at Jane and Thor, Darcy's cheeks bright red as Loki's only had a slight pink tint.

"Well brother, it seems I had no reason to worry about you being alone."