At first, Holly found it difficult to keep up with Loki's pace. His long legs carried him much faster than her legs could. She found that it hurt her leg and that was something she couldn't risk hurting more than it already was. "Loki, my leg-" she told him quietly. He nodded, slowing his pace to aid her. Holly could tell that he was excited. For what, she didn't know, but she would soon find out.

Loki led her through a back door and down a set of stairs to a courtyard where horse waited for them. "Now," he said quietly, patting the horse's neck. "We are going to ride a ways… together." Holly watched him closely. She knew how to ride a horse… why did they have to ride together? "Come," he said gently, pulling her closer and grasping her hips, lifting her effortlessly and placing her sidesaddle onto the large animal. He followed, his body pressed against her back. "Hold tight." He whispered in her ear, moving the horse forward. Holly leaned back against him as the horse moved, holding onto his thighs for support. He grinned against her hair as they rode, knowing that she was resisting touching him at all. To make her even more uncomfortable, he placed a gentle kiss on her shoulder and grinned against her skin momentarily. Her breath caught in her throat and she refused to look at him, keeping her gaze straight ahead.

She couldn't deny that it felt good to her. It had been far too long since a man had treated her this way… she wasn't sure how to react. Giving in, exhausted from fighting her feelings the entire night, she slumped back against him, head resting against his shoulder. Loki took the horse's reins into one hand, and let his other hand rest at her hip, holding her in place.

There you go, my dear. Relax. He thought, a small smile entertaining his lips. I'll have you yet.

Loki slowed the horse as they approached the forest. "From here, we walk." The horse came to a halt and Loki slid off his back, helping Holly down carefully. She smiled gratefully towards him, taking his arm as they headed into the forest together. He was much more careful this time, leading her through the dark forest. He knew that she was a master assassin just by the way she squeezed his arm with every strange noise as they moved quietly. "I'm not going to let anything happen to you." He said, fully knowing that she could take care of herself.

"Thank you, " she smiled. Finally, they reached what he was looking for and he pulled back some vines, motioning for her to go through before him. Holly did as told, walking through the small opening.

She was taken aback, met with an enormous waterfall, glistening in the moonlight. "This is beautiful." She said quietly as Loki stood behind her, not touching her, just standing.

"I thought you might enjoy it." He matched her tone, "Shall we explore?" Holly nodded eagerly, hurrying towards the falls. Loki held back his laugh, following her. "Wait, wait…" he stopped her, spinning her towards him. "Let's change our clothes so you don't ruin that beautiful dress, shall we?" Holly furrowed eyebrows.

"Did you bring extra clothes?" she asked as he let go of her. Loki flicked his wrist and her clothes were changed back to her Midgardian look. "I thought you liked me with the Asgardian dress."

"I do, but the Midgard clothing is much more suitable for climbing." He answered. In the blink of an eye, he had shed his clothing down to his trousers and shirt. He held out his hand again. "I am prepared now. Proceed, Midgardian." Holly took his hand a hurried to the rock wall, stopping at the base.

"Have you ever climbed this before?" she turned to him, releasing his hand to touch the rock.

She had to stop touching him. Holly was going to drive herself bananas. Just because he touched her didn't mean he cared about her.

"Yes, as a child." He answered her, watching as she began her climb. He enjoyed the view, admiring her curves and how her muscles contracted beneath her tight clothing.

"Are you coming?" she called down to him, noticing the way he watched her.

"In a moment." He was having so much more fun watching her climb. Why climb when you possessed the magic to simply jump to the top? He did just that, sitting with his feet dangling off the ledge. Holly rolled her eyes at him, finishing her climb and flipping herself up onto the stony ledge next to him.

Holly looked up at the sky, admiring the difference between Asgard's and Midgard's view of space. Both were very beautiful in different respects.

Loki sat beside her, admiring her studying of the sky. He had seen the sky of Asgard many times before… what was far more beautiful was this Midgardian woman, who was seemingly infatuated with Asgard and the Asgardian way of life.

Holly turned her head, finally realizing that he was staring at her. A small smile played on her lips as he leaned in and claimed her mouth with his own. He was a gentleman, no other part of his body touching her but his lips. Holly could feel herself starting to let go, Her hand gently moved to his face, fingers tracing his cheekbone. He kept still, as not to scare her away.

Holly decided to be brave, gently biting his bottom lip, which elicited a small grin from Loki, who carefully pulled her closer as he laid on his back. Her hand shakily rested on his chest as he ran his tongue across her bottom lip.

"May I?" he whispered, pulling back just slightly. She could only nod, resting her forehead against his. Loki's large hand went to the back of her neck, pulling her down to him. Their mouths met, his taking dominance over hers, demanding her to comply. A small whimper left her throat as Loki slowly took over her body.

"Loki," she whispered, her hand pushing on his chest.

"Do not tease and then tell me to stop." He growled, blue eyes icy against her gaze. Holly smiled momentarily, before letting it slip off her lips.

"Could you give time think about this before we commit?" she asked gently, running her knuckles down his sharp jawline. "I just need time to sort things out." Loki sighed, turning his head towards the sky.

"You Midgardian women are so indecisive… and confusing." He said, voice stone cold. "I will allow it. But if you do not tell me within an acceptable amount of time, I will make the decision for you."

"Thank you, Loki." She smiled, placing a gentle kiss on his cheek. "And I'm sorry that I'm being an indecisive Midgardian."

"Apology accepted." Loki gave her a tiny smile, propping himself up on his elbows. Holly looked back up to the sky, hiding her smile.