Less fluffy, this chapter, more plot building.

Loki

Waiting for Tony was harder then I thought. Jarvis was trying to help by playing T.V. and suggesting stuff to do. I shrugged him off, just wanting to sit. My brain pulled me in to think about the last few weeks. Okay, time to review was has happened. We met him, talked, met again, talked. Lots of talking I see. Then we had coffee, that was fun. Then we did this. Disney movies, tacos and kissing. Productive day we had here Loki. But, what does it mean? He ran out during the middle of kissing. Of course, he had a meeting. Or did he? Maybe he didn't. Oh, he invited you to Berlin with him. Swift moving Tony is. But, back to the whole meeting thing. Maybe he just went to see his dad? He is sick. Or it was a real meeting. Maybe he went to see his girlfriend. Many options to choose from here. Oh shut up brain. Sometimes my brain could ramble for days, over thinking every second of my life. It made essays really hard.

"Sir, Tony is to arrive in ten minutes." Jarvis's voice piped up.

"Thanks Jarvis." I called, a grin spreading over my face. I ran my fingers through my snarl of black hair. The curls at the end didn't want to untangle, as usual. "Whatever." I grumbled. I heard a key in the door plus, some grumbles. Tony stepped in with a woman following him. See? I told you. I forced that thought away and just sat on the couch, twiddling my thumbs.

"Hey Lok." Tony grinned at me. The woman behind glanced at me, nothing in her eyes. "This is Pepper, Pepper Potts. She works for Dad and helps him with stuff." Tony explained, pointing at her vaguely. Oh good. I smiled at her now. She gave a little smile back and went to tapping on her phone. "I see no evidence of a crazy party, unless you can clean insanely fast." Tony smirked, leaning on the back of the couch.

"Nah, all the people and stuff is shoved in your room." I smirked back at him. He laughed and went to check. I looked over to Pepper and saw her eyes following him as he walked away. Confront her. No, don't do that. She works for him. My brain couldn't decide what to do about Pepper. Tony came back, ruffling his hair back.

"They must be invisible." He decided. I nodded.

"Of course they are!" I told him. Pepper snorted. Tony glanced at her.

"Anything else Pepper?" He asked, a tiny shard of ice entering his words. She nodded.

"Yes, actually Tony. Mr. Stark wants you to visit today and help him with some paperwork for new weapons. He wants a report about the meeting." she told him. Tony groaned loudly and flopped on the couch, his head landing in my lap.

"Now?" He asked, closing his eyes. I ran my fingers lightly through his hair, seeing if that would help.

"Preferably, yes." She said, tapping more things into her phone.

"No. I just got home." Tony whined. His fingers tapped a random rhythm on his chest. Pepper huffed.

"Tony, stop being a child. You will have to take over this company soon and Mr. Stark wants you to understand about how to run it. He also wants to know what you are doing his company and make sure it will be stable when he di-" Tony throwing a heavy book at her shut her up.

"Don't. Even. Say. That. Word." He spat out, anger blazing bright in his eyes. I curled my hand tightly around his wrist, holding him back. Pepper didn't flinch at his anger, she must deal with it all the time.

"Tony, you know it will happen." She tried softly. I glared at her. Just shut up! Shut up! Tony reached for another book, I grabbed his other wrist.

"No Tony." I told him. His eyes swung to me. Anger and sadness swirled together, making it hard to see just one. "Calm down okay? You don't have to go tonight or, I'll go with you, okay?" I tried. He didn't answer for a moment before nodding.

"Alright." He eased a little. I let his wrists go. Pepper was looking between us.

"Just make sure you go." She said as she walked out. A book thumping the door made sure she was gone.

"Tony!" I snapped. He laughed and went to retrieve his ammo.

Tony

Great, Loki get's to meet Dad tonight. I was happy but, not at the same time. I wanted them to meet later but, there may not be a later. No! There will be a later! Loki looked nervous as I drove to the hospital. His fingers were drumming on his bouncing leg. his curls were tangled up again. I smiled at that. They couldn't stay apart, drawn like magnets. When I pulled into a spot in the garage, I could sorta see this spark of panic in his blue eyes.

"Hey, it'll be fine." I placed my hand on his shoulder. He turned to look at me.

"Yea. You're right." He smiled a little.

"Always." I kissed him quick and got out. He followed me in, staying back six inches or so. I led him to the elevator and we rode to the right floor. The nurses on duty waved at me and made no move to make us sign in. I swept down the south hallway, the last door on the right. Dad was laying in bed, watching some news show. "Hey Dad." I greeted. He turned his head and my heart shattered. He was gaunt, more so then last time. His cheek bones were shoved up under his skin, his eye sockets hollowed out.

"Hi Tony. Who's that?" He craned his neck at Loki. The boy blushed and kicked at the floor. Such a six year old. I thought with a smirk. I grabbed his hand and hauled him up front.

"This, is Loki he's my..." I broke off, not quite sure what to call us. I glanced at Loki and he just shrugged. We should really talk abut that.

"Ah, I see. Well, come in." Dad waved his hand at two chairs next to him. I sat in the one closest to him. "What'cha need?" He asked, folding his hands.

"Had that meeting today. We spoke of the new plans and about Plan B." I then went into detail, telling him everything that happened. Loki spaced out, I could tell. He was looking at the T.V. but I knew was in his brain. Maybe he was thinking about funny moments in his childhood. His face was blank ,telling me nothing.

"I see. Alright. Well we need to go over this and blah, blah, blah" Ugh, I hated doing this. But, I had too. I helped him go over the plans, crossing out things. About three hours later we were done. Loki had fallen asleep, his head tucked on my shoulder and slipping. Dad smiled at this. "Good pick son." he whispered. I felt my face heat. "Seems nice, shy. Good to have a counterbalance in life." He told me. I nodded and poked Loki. He swiped at my hand and woke slowly. His eyes open half way.

"what?" He muttered out.

"Time to go Sleeping Beauty." I told him. He groaned and held his arms out like a child. "No, I'm not carrying you." I placed my hands on my hips.

"Please? A piggy-back ride?" He asked, his arms still out. I shook my head. "then I'll just say here." He curled up on the chairs, hands tucked under his head. Dad laughed at this.

"Alright fine! Get on my back." I sighed. Loki stood and hopped on, his legs curled around my waist, arms around my neck. He set his head on mine.

"Charge my noble stead." He pointed a hand at the door.

"See you later Dad. Love you." I waved to him.

"Love you son." I carried Loki to the car.

"You are ridiculous." I told once we got the car. He smiled all dopey like at me.

"You love me anyways." I shook my head and got into the driver's seat. Loki fell asleep almost immediately, head on the window this time. I looked over and smiled.

Kinda cute a the end.