Here's the next chapter. Thanks to isaalacrymosaa for the reviews so far. As everyone knows I own nothing of the Marvel world. I just want to play with a few of the characters. Please read and review.

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Jane woke up to the smell of bacon and freshly brewed coffee. With the call of nature stronger than her curiosity she relieved herself and attempted to make herself look at least halfway decent. She took a hair band and tied her hair up and out of the way and washed her face then quickly brushed her teeth. If she was going to kiss Aaron this morning he should not be subjected to her morning breath. She put on a house coat, still not comfortable with letting him know that she only slept in an old t-shirt and a pair of panties. Jane left the bedroom and walked into the kitchen where she found Aaron with bed hair dressed in a tank top and boxers.

"Great you're up. I was afraid I would have to wake you; though breakfast in bed doesn't sound too bad."

"Yeah especially since you don't have to sleep in the crumbs." Jane smiled taking in the aroma of the bacon and eggs. Everything looked like a restaurant and even the coffee was divine in a cup that looked bottomless.

"True but that would make my bed crumb free. You see my wicket plan?" He laughed with a blush taking his seat after serving her food and coffee. "Today I'll have to go into the office to help with the launch and won't be home until late."

Jane didn't know too much about what the launch was about and why it was so special so she inquired. "What is so different between the regular technology and the Locke tech?"

"It's the fastest out there and the more you search the more the phone and soon tablets will remember what you search for."

"I'll have to get one. Darcy is always on my case for having an outdated phone. Hey if it works why replace it just to have the screen move." Jane really didn't care and was proud to own a phone that was older than her shoes.

Aaron hesitated before speaking again, enjoying the taste of the bacon and toast. "I'll see if I can arrange something for you or at the very least Darcy."

Jane really laughed at that. "Good luck getting her away from Apple. She was ready to take down SHEILD last time when they confiscated her cell phone."

"I'll remember that."

His cellphone rang and he answered it but not without a long dramatic sigh. "Hey there…yeah I'll head out in about an hour…now?...It can wait honestly there's no reason…fine I'll get ready now just come in and wait. I still need to…you're waiting anyway."

"I have to go in early. Some issues with an advertiser who…never mind. I'm sorry to cook and dash. I have to shower quickly, throw something on and run out of here."

"Don't worry about it. You made lots of coffee I'll be more than fine."

Aaron smiled and went over to kiss her on the cheek. Jane giggled as he tickled her when he hugged her. His facial hair scratched her slightly. "Remember to shave."

"Will do."

Jane enjoyed her coffee which tasted like heaven. How had she lucked out with someone so good? Moments later there was a knock on the door. She hesitated but then decided well, why not answer the door since she knew that Aaron's brother would be dropping by.

She opened the door to find Leo standing looking as polished as ever. "Um, Leo please come in."

"Thank you." Loki entered gracefully and discreetly took in her informal dress. "I am sorry to have interrupted your breakfast."

"Not at all, would you like a cup of coffee? Aaron just jumped in the shower so he'll be a while." Jane offered moving into the kitchen getting a cup ready for him.

"I'd love a cup actually. It's one of the few things Aaron and I have in common."

Jane looked up a little surprised but then took notice of the features and how they acted so differently. Aaron was very approachable. He made sure that you were the center of attention at all times even when he was talking about himself. His muscular build was subtle and downplayed and he let people know he had faults. It was sweet.

Leo on the other hand was indeed polished. His postures were graceful from careful study and held a command of the air about him. His features were slightly older than Aaron but he was still very handsome. He made Jane feel like he was studying her with those eyes. Nothing escaped their notice.

"Do you take cream and sugar?"

"Yes, I'll add it myself." Loki studied her motions and how comfortable she seemed. He was looking forward to the time he would reveal who he truly was and to show he had such control over her right under Thor's watch. He wanted to know what it was about her that changed his brother to such a degree. So far she was an average Midgardian woman.

"Here you are." She placed the cup on the counter with some cream and sugar next to it. "I usually add come cream but this is just a good brew I'll take it straight black."

"I've admired coffee since my first cup of coffee. It can be sweet, bitter, strong, weak, cold and hot. It's the only drink that can match your mood. I don't find tea can quite match it personally."

Jane listened to his words which were smooth and once again controlled. He was an educated man who never says anything that he does not mean. She wanted to hear him talk further so asked a few questions. "You must be very proud of your accomplishment with the family business. I'm sorry to say I don't know too much about it as I've been investing my whole life in research. My intern tells me to get out in the world instead of trying to leave it."

"It was hard but I always knew I was supposed to in the end even if my family never believed it. But that's the past and now I have the responsibility of something larger than I thought possible." He took a sip of coffee then looked at her again. "I am curious though, how you feel about Thor still. Excuse me for prying but my brother has been through a lot and he is investing a lot into you emotionally."

Jane thought there was accusation but she smiled when the question was simply to inquire about her intentions. "It's more complicated than anyone can imagine. Thor, when I first met him, was a strange and arrogant man. I thought he was crazy at first but decided to hold judgment after I hit him with my van two times."

Loki had to smile at that. He could imagine Thor shrugging it off with that thick head of his. "You hit him with your van?"

"Um, yeah. Anyway aside from the oddness he was so sad, so lost. I really shouldn't be burdening you with this." Jane shook her head feeling foolish about it.

"Don't, you are not being a burden at all." Loki was enjoying this, finally getting the information he sought from her. Images filled his head from her memories of Thor. Images that showed him almost broken, disappointed and the look of total failure. He was enjoying it and was only sorry that he couldn't laugh and smile at the misery he saw.

"Well, Ok then. Thor didn't know me or anyone from that small town and he protected us. He didn't care about the throne anymore as his previous actions led him to Midgard. All he wanted to do was die a hero rather than die a disappointment." Jane didn't realize there were tears in her eyes. "I loved him then. I suppose I still do that's why when he left and never…" Jane wiped away the tears that built up and was surprised to find a handkerchief being handed to her.

Loki knew the truth. She was still in love with Thor and he changed because she allowed him to be a hero. It was just coincidence and it angered him that it was so simple. Such a simple woman could cause so much change.

"Dry your tears, please I should not have asked something so personal."

"No, it just reminds me why I need to forget him. He's well beyond my reach and he's going to be ruler of some magical realm of warriors and honor. His responsibilities will always outrank me. I was just too foolish to believe otherwise." Jane started another stream of tears and was thankful for the handkerchief.

It was everything Loki wanted to hear and more. She understood what Thor refused to see. All he could ever have is a short dalliance with a mortal then move on. "There is nothing foolish in being in love."

"I don't want to hurt Aaron. He's too nice and simply perfect."

Loki huffed. "Perfect is not a word to describe my brother but yes he does care a lot."

"You're not married? Sorry if that's too personal a question."

This could be interesting. Loki was an adept liar and he so wanted her to look in his direction and away from his false brother. "I've never been married. I suppose it's my disposition. The quiet and mysterious man is only attractive on camera. In real life he's frightening, cold and someone you take money from then run to a man like Aaron."

Jane's heart dropped a little. "You see yourself as an outsider."

Loki stood up quickly and stepped in Jane's personal space. "Don't feel sorry for me. I have few regrets. Not getting married is not one of them." He was only a foot from her and he read her thoughts. She was slightly frightened of him and curious. He smelled good and she liked how it made her feel.

Jane felt like she was being intimidated and stood her ground despite him being taller than her. "I wasn't feeling sorry for you. It seems you mistook a statement for pity."

He was enjoying this game and knew he had about ten more minutes before he would have to back off or else get caught by his brother. "I can read people very well Jane. Right now I can tell you dislike me but are enjoying our verbatim. My cologne is affecting you and your eyes are dilated indicating that you are on the verge of arousal or very well in that state."

"You should leave."

"I own this condo." He stepped closer to her so that their faces were only inches apart.

Jane stepped back and attempted to slap him. He caught her arm and held it but only tight enough to keep her hand in place. He started laughing then backed away from her, letting go of her arm. "I am glad that you are loyal to my brother. I had to find out if you are going through him to get to me. My apologies for making you feel uncomfortable but I honestly needed to know."

"You could have simply asked. And that's a very arrogant assumption after your little speech about being the dark and brooding man."

"No, I needed to see if you played along or rebuked me. I am very pleased that it is the latter. And as for my speech many women enjoy it. It must be the bad boy persona they want to heal." He gave her a warm smile and an odd look that didn't make her feel any better.

Jane not feeling comfortable near him went to her room and locked the door. She stood in the room and paced for a while waiting for Aaron to come out. He did and spoke briefly with Leo before leaving. Now that they had left Jane began to wonder if moving in here was such a good idea. Leo's action's filled her head and the twisted part of it was that she was aroused by him. He was attractive in a dark away but she loved Aaron.

Part of her wanted to tell Aaron about the incident after he got back but decided that it is best left alone. Perhaps this is how eccentric men acted and he was truly testing her loyalties. She felt stupid and needed a distraction and decided to take a shower to get her thoughts away from everything.

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It had to have been the first time Kevin was looking forward to getting to school, even if there was a test on his second day in three subjects. He got caught in the middle of a dispute between Loki and Aaron. They were fighting over Jane of course. Aaron heard what Loki did and started to get jealous over Loki's actions.

Loki then reminded Aaron that it was all an act and Jane wasn't really dating Aaron Locke but a con artist from Canada named James Yard.

"Well James do you want to go back to Canada and serve, what is it 45 years to life? I saved you from a rather horrible existence and now you feel you can simply take the life I gave you to use it against me?" Loki was deadly quiet as he spoke and Kevin knew that something bad was going to happen. Not that he cared much if James got a little roughed up but the after effects will eventually be for Kevin to clean up or suffer from.

James sat back into his seat and took a deep breath. "You're making it hard for me. You scared her and if she leaves she'll go to Thor."

Kevin looked out the window praying that the ride won't be much longer.

"She won't leave you. Jane is in love with you. Hating me will intensify her feelings for you, make you her protector in a way." Loki knew James was eating this up. Kevin would be part of the plans soon enough and decided to let the boy enjoy being an oblivious teenager for a while.

Kevin was thankful for the respite and let Loki and James bicker amongst themselves.

"Ah, I see. In that case then, thank you. Tonight I'll wine and dine her."

"See that you do."

Before too long Kevin saw the school gates and all but jumped from the car but not before his arm was caught. Loki looked at him with Leo's face. "I'll have someone pick you up after school today. He'll be driving this limo. He'll call you by your real name."

Kevin nodded and left the limo and for the first time was pleased to write a test. Perhaps he could get detention, no then he'll have to deal with Loki after anyway. He checked his schedule, there was time to do some online gaming for an hour with Steve.

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