Helllo! My deepest apologies for being gone so soon. My friend has become very pregnant to the point where she can't see her own toes and I had to help clean her house and run errands for her after work. But I'm back and I come bearing gifts of Loki. I know I have been gone so I stayed awake all night to write you this mini Loki chapter in hopes that you all don't track me down and burn me alive.

Trust me. I know you were thinking about it.

So without further a due I present you will a mini Loki chapter. I will update soon...or go into hiding...whichever first.

I do not own anything other than Plum lipstick which continues to stain my coffee mug and a bruise which a pregnant lady gave to me because I ate her ice cream. THEY ARE SCARY.

Loki laid in bed. His heavy curtains drawn closed, not allowing one ray of sunshine in to penetrate his Sunday morning haze. The night with Thor was quite strange to him since it had been a really long time since they had actually been together. After picking him up from the hospital, Tony had insisted on going to grab something to eat. Of course Thor being as large as he had quickly agreed to a large meal so Loki and Steve had no choice but to join. Through out the whole meal Loki was tortured by Thor's stories of adventures with his four friends, Sif, Hogun, Volstagg, and Fandral.

Loki remembered them quite well. The memories of countless torture they put him through as a child was still fresh on his mind.

Thankfully the meal ended just as quick as it had started. Thor eating his food in about 10 minutes flat. Steve and Tony volunteered to take Thor back to his new apartment in which S.H.I.E.L.D. had secured for him.

"Brother, we must get together again soon. I have missed you and we have much to discuss." Thor said as Loki got back into his car. His black hair protecting the back of his neck from the chilly night's breaze while Thor's blonde hair ruffled in the breeze.

"Yes, Maybe I could take you to the trimmers." Loki said with a small smirk. Thor let out a great laugh which made his whole body vibrate.

"I'll cut mine when you cut yours!" He bellowed. A vibrating noise was heard over the howling of the wind and Loki began to search for it's source. He found the smooth cold cell phone in the pocket of his leather coat and quickly looked at the screen.

Darcy.

Loki shot a look at Tony and Steve. They were getting into their car without a second glance towards them. He then turned his head to Thor who was looking quite curious.

"Please remain silent." Loki warned as he took a deep breathe and answer the call.

"Hello Ms. Lewis" Loki said while leaning against his car.

The wind had stopped and the night became quiet. Even the crickets had became silent. How annoying. Even nature has become nosey in my buisness.

"Loki!" Darcy exclaimed over the phone. Loki smiled. Darcy's excitement seemed to well over into the phone and fill up every cold cell in his body.

"Well this is my phone."

"Oh shut up! How's it going? Did you find your brother yet?" Loki looked over at Thor who began to lean on the car next to him. The curious look he wore on his face earlier was now gone and replaced by a shocked expression. He then gathered himself and crossed his arms over his chest and leaned in, mouthing You have a girl?

Loki rolled his eyes. "Sadly yes I have found him. Are you and your friend well?"

"Oh yeah! Jane is fine! She just fell asleep actually. I was wondering if you would like to go out for lunch tomorrow? I know you have your brother and I have Jane, but I think they could fend for themselves for three hours."

Loki laughed. Of course Darcy would leave her company for some untold adventure. Thor smiled at Loki and nodded his head in approval. Loki rolled his eyes.

I don't need your permission. Plus I doubt you can burn your house down all Sunday.

"Of course. My brother has actually moved here so he should be spinning most of his time unpacking and settling in. I would be delighted to have lunch with you. But what about your friend Jane?"

Darcy giggled slightly. "Jane has always fended for herself in my apartment. Plus she'll be happy of my absence because while I'm gone she'll be able to do her scienceing."

"What is sciencing?" Loki asked while raising in eyebrow. He had never heard of that in his life.

"Oh scienceing is what Jane does. She's a huge science nerd and she...well...sciences?"

Loki chuckled at Darcy's attempt at explaining another person. it was like asking a 5 year old what they thought of the chartoon charaters they watched everyday.

"So tomorrow?" Loki asked.

"Yup" Darcy responded.

Loki could almost picture her biting her bottom lip at anticipation of what he might say. The image aroused him in such a dangerous way that he shifted against the car so that he was standing up with his hand against the car for support. He turned so that his back faced Thor.

"I'll see you at noon tomorrow. Where may I pick you up?"

"I'll text you my address. I can't wait. Goodnight Loki."

Loki closed his eyes and and sighed in wanting.

"Sweet dreams Darcy." He held the phone up to his ear until he heard the soft click of Darcy's call disconnecting.

As he put his phone away he could feel the frantic beating of his heart at the image of Darcy, greeting him tomorrow.

"She must be some girl" Thor said behind him.

Loki instantly packed away his emotions and carefully placed his poker face on. Turning around he saw Thor a little closer, as though he was ease dropping on the last half of the phone call.

"And what is it to you?" Loki asked.

Thor smiled widely and patted him on the back.

"Because that is the first time I have saw you happy since before the fall-out."

And like that Thor turned and began to walk towards Tony's car. "I'll call you tomorrow" Thor called over his shoulder.

The wind had just began to turn up again and pieces of Loki's hair began to fly around his ears.

He got into his car and leaned his head against the headrest and closed his eyes.

A small fear arose in him at the thought of loosing everything he had worked hard for. He was finally happy and it felt as though something was approaching that he was not ready for.

Darcy had came to him like a storm.

He noted that he only knew her for a few days and already he found himself as happy as he has ever been. The very mention of her name sent small tingles from his fingertips to his brain. He knew it was too soon to be feeling this way but it burned deep within his body like dry ice. His lips only yearned for her soft ones. His green eyes wanting to only meet the two blue lakes in which he had somehow found a sanctuary within.

That's when he realized it.

Loki's head then snapped up painfully and broke out with cold sweat. This couldn't be. This couldn't be. He thought. He ran his hands down his cold face. He gripped the sides of his smooth black hair and began to run his fingers along his scalp as if he was a mad man.

This can't be happening. It can't possibly happen. It's too soon. This can't be happening so soon.

"Oh no no!" He whispered.

His heart began to pound faster and harder. His eyes became frozen on the full moon that sat in the starry sky and illuminated his features.

His hands fell limply into his lap, his long elegant fingers turning white. His breathing became shallow. A lump was hard in his throat but yet it released a song barely audible.

He whispered to the moon his deepest confession. Those three words mapping out his fears, his pain, his hope, his heart. It crawled out of the deepest parts of his soul and escaped through his lips into the air that turned it into cold mist that was visible only to his eyes.

"I'm in love."

I just want to say Thank You to all my reviewers! Nienna Perks Ellie Lynne, Empress of Verace, Lady Syndra, Sexy Ninja Muffin and of course Embers in the flames for the wonderful advice, reviews, and overall joy you give me.

I'll update extremely soon! Next few chapter are gonna be strange so hang in there. It's like a marriage to Loki. You're in it for the better or worst. In Loki's case however, you never truly know what's next. You'll just have to stick it through to find out.

-Midnight