Yay chapter 6 is here. I literally had to write four versions for this chapter and I hated all of them except for this one. Anyways the drama will be picking up soon so get ready! Don't forget to follow, favorite and review Happy Reading~!
It was breakfast and Jay was in no mood to be around anyone except for Clint.
It was because he was quiet.
Thor was eating a huge stack of pancakes he had made with Pepper and was telling a story of what happened on a trip to Australia with him and Jane. Jay looked down at her plate and picked at her sausages not really in the mood for them. "May I be excused?" she asked bit harsher than she had anticipated. "Sorry it's just that I didn't sleep all to well, I had a bad dream." her eyes darted towards Thor "And I'm still a bit tired." she stood up and left the plate on the kitchen counter they all ate at "If you need me I'll be in my room."
They all nodded but Thor watched her walk off, mouth filled with pancakes. Why had she looked at him like that? Thor didn't know but he'd find out. "Yea me too, thanks for the food Pepper, Thor. It was delicious." Clint smiled and decided to eat Jay's untouched sausages and washed both plates.
Jay quickly brushed her teeth pulled her hair into a tight ponytail and wore a sweater over the tank top that Pepper changed her into when she fell asleep. Going over to her laptop she searched for a song album she could listen to while she would draw. Finding an old album from her favorite rock band she went in search of her sketchbook with the unfinished faces.
Opening her closet her sketchbooks fell out from a shelf she had placed them in. "Well that's not good, it's not here." she mumbled out and picked all the books that had scattered on the floor. After placing them back in there rightful order she went in search of the book in her rather large room, after a while she looked up towards her computer, her music had finished and she realized that it had been almost an hour of her scavenging for her precious sketchbook. She closed her laptop and looked out her window, the clouds were a bit grayish "Maybe Jane forgot to put it back..but she's still sleeping and the only one left to ask is Thor." she scowled, she really didn't want to speak to anyone but she had no choice.
Leaving her room she walked back to the living room where everyone spoke and she motioned for the muscled man to come over which of course he followed with a bright smile on his face. "Blue Eyes where's the sketchbook Jane had yesterday? I need to draw in it." Thor shrugged and asked her why she need it so bad, Jay had no time for his questions and asked him again her ears growing red in anger. Bonking her head onto his lower chest she sighed "Sorry, I just want to draw okay, it helps me calm my nerves after a bad or weird dream." he patted her head and wrapped her into a warm hug "You used to do that back home too." Jay looked up hardly even catching what he said "What?" Thor looked down and grinned "Nothing just a slip of the tongue."
Believing his little lie she looked over towards the windows, it was snowing and Jay jumped up towards the grand windows, forgetting what she was looking for "It's snowing!" and her parents stood beside her whispering things to her that made her smile brighter she quickly ran back, passing him to her room to most likely change into her thick coat and hat and warm clothes. "Mind if I come as well?"
"Everyone's coming, no buts." Tony said and him and Pepper went to get ready and so did everyone else. Thor went back to his room and Jane was still sleeping, he walked up to her and shook her awake "Jane..Jane, I am going with our friends to the park to witness the snow. Will you accompany me?" Jane stared at him with half lidded eyes, smiling she nodded. After what happened yesterday Jane had turned out alright but Thor and Tony didn't. They had an argument early morning of what happened but Tony being well..Tony accepted the apology Thor never gave.
After everyone was ready Jay stood in the elevator jumping on her heels and toes in excitement, she had taken the jewel of course just in case Loki was nearby she could talk with him. Natasha had held her hand the entire time and Clint smiled at her which she only responded with an eye roll. Finally when the elevator doors opened Jay sprung out of there Natasha almost tripping during the process. The park wasn't far so they went by foot and Jay loved it all, she had forgot what snow looked like and being in a coma for two years meant that this was technically her first time witnessing snow. After they reached the park Jay and Natasha played in the snow, they had built a snowman and Natasha smiled at her happy flushed face. "Hey auntie Nat your a spy right?"
She blushed at the 'auntie' part, she had never been called that. Licking her cold lips she nodded "Something like that." Jay patted the snowman giving it, it's shape loving it's cold numbing feeling it sent to her small hands "Do you think I can be one?" Natasha looked at her, disbelief spraying out onto her eyes "Are you sure? It's really a tough job." Jay smirked "Then I'll be a tough girl!" Natasha side grinned and nodded saying that it was possible for her to become one.
"So what are you two little ladies talking about?" Clint came over seating himself at the bench that was a few feet away behind Nat. She scoffed and looked behind to look at him "Watching us again Clint?" she said and Clint nodded, the brunette watched them with a smile as they chatted she told Nat that she was going to check up on Jane but when the jewel vibrated she stopped remembering what had happened the night before she decided to stay away from Jane until it felt safe again. Three benches were in front of her, her parents sat at one along with Steve and Bruce who both waved at her and she waved back, Jane and Thor were flirting on the other bench and then there was Nat and Clint on the last one. The jewel vibrated more in her pocket and she looked around trying her best to search for Loki.
"Missed me~?"
She blushed and turned around covering her right ear he had whispered in. "L-Lo-?!" he covered her mouth with his large hand.. actually no scratch that. With his small hand. "Luke..remember?" her eyes widened and she stared at him, his pale skin and green eyes were still there and so was his soft black hair, but this time instead of it being combed back, it fell in long lanky strands that went so well with his cute face. His face was a bit childish looking but those cheekbones told a bit otherwise, his eyes were bigger to match with his younger early teen face and they looked beautiful then ever before. His form wasn't too bad, he was small but of course he still had some muscle that was fit enough for him.
But what bothered her was that he was taller. Not that it really mattered Loki had to play the part of a teen human boy. Jay being the curious little girl measured herself against Loki, her eye twitching as she only reached his chin. He slowly pulled his hand away from her mouth, he smirked slightly.
"Are you a paid actor?" she then asked as she thought this was only a set up. He laughed and bonked his head with hers, foreheads touching "Now, give us a kiss?" hearing him say that made her heat up instead of laugh like the other day and Loki laughed and ruffled her hair. "So it is you, Loki."
"Woah..wait when did he get here?" Tony said pointing at her daughter who was way to close to a boy. He stood up and this caught everyone's attention, especially the male avengers seeing as they were pretty protective of her. "This is to close and it has to go." Tony said which startled Jay, he grabbed her and gently pushed her behind him so he could examine the boy. "Name?"
"Luke Lyndon."
"Age?"
"15."
Tony looked back at his daughter "He's too old for you." she scoffed "Dad we're only friends." Tony quirked up an eyebrow and looked back at Luke "Tell me do you think she's pretty?" and that's what made both of them blush and thank god that it was cold because then they couldn't blame it on the weather. "She's adorable-"
"But the question was: do you think she's pretty?"
Loki had to gulp down his spit, he had felt nervous because he was older than the girl he cared for and answering this question felt wrong and he had to nod but explain that the word 'pretty' wasn't fitting for her, saying that she was cute and why she was cute. "Feels like Shakespeare in the park." Jay had to mumble out, since it felt like it was in a way. After more questions Jay had to cut it off short and explain to him again that they were just friends and he smiled kissed her head and walked off before telling them that he would be keeping a close eye on them.
Pepper giggled "So how is he?" and Tony sniffed, wrapping an arm around his loving wife "He's good, I like him." and Pepper had to laugh and peck him on the cheek "You scared the boy half to death." Tony gave a cheeky grin and nodded.
"Sorry, about that Loki."
Loki only nodded and zipped up his thin jacket up more that's when Jay noticed her scarf wrapped around his neck which she was happy at, this time he was dressed properly for the weather.
"Now care to explain how you did..all of this?" Jay gestured to all of him, he tipped her chin up "Why? Do you like me better this way?" he smirked and she swatted his hand away "Not really, I'll admit your cute enough to date, but I preferred the way you were before. Now answer the question." he sighed and plopped down onto the snow and she sat next to him "I've been lying to you and I want to tell you but it's a bit complicated. Plus you are better off not knowing." she sprinkled snow on his face and looked at him with her eyebrows drawn down "Loki, we met for a reason and we're friends. I want you to treat me like one!" he sat up and nodded "Okay you see the reason why I was able to-"
"Jay!"
Another interruption and Loki stood up along with Jay, it was the ladies turn to question him and first in line was Natasha. "Drugs?"
"No ma'am."
"Gangs?"
He shook his head.
She grabbed his chin and ruffled up his pants and sleeves. "No tattoos or scars or piercings. Okay your good." he let out the breath that he was holding and turned to Pepper, fixing his clothes "Are there going be anymore questions? They're kind of frightening me." Pepper shook her head along with Jane, they had only wanted to chat. Jay watched Loki and noticed that he was acting like a completely other person, his manners were kept well in check he smiled more and acted more like her: childish. It was a gross sight she had to admit, it wasn't fitting for him. Then everyone else decided to come as Jane, Pepper and Nat left, all except for Tony. Jay decided to lay on the snow a couple feet from the little crowd and once the piercing icy snow touched her clothed body all she could do was exhale slowly, puffs of air escaping through her dried lips. The coldness that covered her back seemed so familiar but she tried not to think so much of it, her mind had completely gone blank and she stared at the clouds and just by watching them pass by ever so slowly she had felt so nubivagant but that could have been the numbing sweet pain that she was now experiencing. "It actually feels nice.." she whispered her warm breaths leaving her mouth in small air puffs, flying away and then disappearing. She smiled softly.
And out of nowhere it felt like the sun decided to flash into her eyes and images of a cold dark place popped right into them. Snow fell peacefully and giant blue men with red eyes frightened her to jolt up in her spot and gasp loudly the images played quickly and then the images changed from the dark blue place to a gold warm place, gold walls and gold faces rays of warm sunshine splashed everywhere. But she only saw rooms and kitchens and what looked like a healing room. She gasped, she could only see those images and it felt like she had lost her sight. She clutched at the snow trying to grab herself back to reality
"..ay! J..a..y..?!"
Her hearing came back to her slowly and her eyesight quickly dimmed back down to reality, Loki had been squeezing her shoulders and stared at her with stricken green eyes "Jay, can you hear me?" she nodded and laid her head against his "I saw..weird things.." she hiccuped "I'm sleepy.."
Steve who was still near them decided it was his turn to finally interact with the small brunette. He walked up towards them and suggested that he should carry her back home since they were leaving, she brought her hands up with droopy eyes, she looked like a baby begging to be picked up. Steve smiled and hoisted her up, her head over his shoulder and arms dangling "Bye, bye Luke..see you later.." she said with a deep tired voice and Loki followed after asking Steve if it would be alright to come along. Steve shrugged and pointed towards Tony who was waiting for everyone to come over to leave "Ask him little guy, his home, his rules." Loki had looked over towards Tony who had an eyebrow raised in confusion. Loki sighed and went up to go ask.
"Why?"
That was his response and Loki had no idea what to say. Picking at a thread from his pants he felt nervous and Loki hardly ever felt nervous and feeling it so much today just felt so out of character for him, he was born with a silver tongue for gods sake! A tongue that was used for witty snide comments, manipulation, and lie telling. He was an expert but facing Tony and trying to come up with the most perfect lie, he couldn't and Loki was angry because he was able to before. What was wrong with him now?!
"His mom locked him out and..she works late sometimes and Luke forgot his..key. Will it be okay if he calls his mom at home to let her know that he'll be...staying?" Jay had spoken out as she stared at them both, her head now laying against Steve's shoulder blade. Tony looked down at the boy and sighed "Well if that's the case then fine. But you're sleeping on the couch." he pointed out and Pepper smacked him lightly on the arm "Tony that's not good, let him sleep with Jay tonight." and everyone that had been waiting to leave nearly choked "In what bed may I ask, darling?" Tony asked and Pepper rolled her eyes, "Oh Tony they're still young they won't do anything. What's the matter with you?" and Jay picked up her head, unfazed by the suggestion her mother made "Do..what?" she yawned out and everyone told her to not bother asking and to rest up which she did, as long as she got to cuddle with the surprisingly warm Captain.
After a slight argument between the parents, Tony had to agree and they all finally went home, Tony and Thor had spent the rest of the day watching over the napping girl and boy who lounged around in her room with a content smile on his precious face.
"You care for her, yes?" the raven haired boy looked over his shoulder slowly. It was Thor and Loki couldn't help but scowl and turn away "You could say that." and he heard a low hum come from him. It had been awkward for Loki to see his brother again, especially in this form, as a young boy and after what they had been through it had made it even more awkward. Small coughs came out of the girl who had been napping and a low groan escaped her lips, she shuffled under the sheets and faced towards Loki, who had been sitting next to her bedside. She curled up into a small tight ball, her hand the only thing that wasn't under the sheets, it was trembling. This caught Thor's attention, he knelt down next to Loki holding the small trembling hand.
"So Luke, what made you want to spend more time here, really?" he asked knowing that the reason why he was staying here was a lie. Loki bit his lip annoyed that he'd been caught by his big oaf of a brother. "I guess..to stay with her." those words left his mouth with no mind, he quickly bit his mouth shut he had felt like a young school boy having his first crush! He heard Thor grumble out a laugh "So you do treasure feelings for her!" and Loki slumped his head on the mattress covering his face "But I can't have them. Not yet anyways." he muttered Thor hardly catching what he said.
"You know, it's hard to nap when you and Blue Eyes are blabbering."
Loki popped his head up his blush rising, his mind was racing, embarrassed if she had heard what they spoke about. Thor laughed and ruffled her dark messy brown hair "I'm hungry..make me fooood!" Jay whined out towards Thor who grabbed her and threw her up in the like a baby "You're hungry? Well so am I maybe I should eat you up!?" he laughed out tickling her stomach with raspberries which made her laugh "Stop it!"
He hugged her and swung her around and Loki stared stunned out of his mind, since when had he turned so..soft? Loki knew he was soft but not this soft the only other time he saw him like this was when they were younger. When they were mere children.
"Luke, come on lets help Blue Eyes with the cooking!" Jay said, feet back on the ground, she grabbed his slightly larger hands and took him to the kitchen with Thor as they made dinner. Loki struggled, Jay almost burnt the food and Thor almost chopped the counter in half while cutting tomatoes. Tony almost dropped the plates and Pepper set the table with napkins and forks waiting for Tony to set the plates of food, Tony ended up dropping them but Natasha and Steve were able to catch most of them without any food falling, the other plate Jay was able to catch with remarkable reflexes "Wow, I'm usually clumsy.." she let out a shaky giggle and set the last plate onto the table.
"So Luke, what does your mother do?" Jane asked enjoying the pasta that thankfully Jay hadn't burned, the sauce that Thor had made was especially good. Loki drank his glass of water and cleared his throat "She's an accountant, she works long hours a lot but she manages to have some spare time but not enough for me, but I manage." he smiled innocently which made Jay scowl, everyone looked at him in remorse especially Jane feeling guilty for asking. They chatted more with Luke and ignored the now envious girl who was being ignored. She stood up and suggested that she'd wash the dishes and Tony decided to help, the rest continued to chat with Luke while the father and daughter bonded by cleaning and drying the dishes "Dad, can I sleep with you and mom tonight?" his small daughter asked drying the cups that her father had just cleaned up, the clanks of another set of cups plopped onto the counter and he quirked an eyebrow up facing his head towards her but not exactly having his eyes on her "Why's that sweety?" he asked her just now finishing up the last of the dishes.
"I've been having dreams, you know? The weird ones that scare you but at the same time they don't?"
Tony turned off the faucet and nodded, he dried his hands and his daughters little ones "Yea I know, but you shouldn't let those dreams get to you." Jay looked up at him her eyes wavering, she picked at her nails behind her back her ears burned from the beating of her heart, she had been scared that he'd say that "So..it's a no?" he pulled her in for a warm hug "Of course not, I am not letting you sleep with that boy." Jay giggled and rubbed her face against his lower chest, she could hear his heart race and she smiled.
Once everyone had went to prepare for bed Jay had suddenly remembered about her sketchbook and went on a hunt for it, passing her room she noticed Loki holding something. Walking in, pajamas already on she noticed what he was holding "Don't touch it..it's not safe.." he turned and looked at her "You still..have it.." he breathed out and looked at her, reaching into his shirt he took out his necklace and showed her the other piece.
As he made the pieces grow closer together to connect the larger her now growing headache grew and images of people and golden walls filled her mind again. Names and voices rung in between her ears.
"Big sister Sif! Look I made you a new battle dress, isn't it nice? It'll treat you well when you're in combat!"
"Father look, I made you breakfast. I hope you get better soon!"
"Mother look, it worked!"
"Big brother Th-"
And then it was gone and Jay looked up to see Loki with the two pieces now away from one another "That was me." she murmured and Loki sighed and plopped onto her soft bed "What was that?!" she asked and grabbed her piece of the jewel. "What was what?" he asked his arm draped over his eyes, pretending to be exhausted he tried to ignore her spouting questions. "I heard my voice! A-and I saw a girl and two people that I called mom and dad! Wh-what was that?!"
"I think your lack of sleep has been affecting you lately, maybe you should head off to bed."
Her anger rising she grabbed his arms and pinned them onto the bed "How did you know about that?" her question burned his ears and her sharp brown eyes pierced his skin, he really needed to keep his mouth shut. "I had a feeling." he whispered out, Jay groaned and hopped off of him and left the room reminding herself that she'll draw in her sketchbook later, if she ever found it that is.
Loki lied there and scolded himself to not have his feelings grow for her. She was a child and he was not and he gathering feelings for her was wrong but he couldn't help it, especially in this form it had given him an advantage. Holding the necklace up to his face he could feel her, her thoughts were his mind, her breathing was his oxygen and her fingers were his touch. He stuffed his face into her pillow flicking his hand he turned the lights off and closed the door letting the darkness gulp him up, he was disgusted with himself. "Why did I have to be bound to you?"
This is more like a fill in chapter, not much is in this but it explains why Loki and Jay met again. I personally am not to proud of this but it's better than the other three versions I wrote. Anyways, hope you enjoyed it ^-^
