A month later…

Thor watched as the morning sun slowly brightened the bedroom despite the curtains hung over the window. He would have preferred to have the sunlight streaming into the bedroom, but he didn't want to disturb Jane. He smiled softly as he looked down at Jane, her head resting on his chest as she slept. Thor was happy to see her sleeping, her expression peaceful. Jane had been more stressed than usual for the past two weeks, hitting a dead end in her research. It frustrated Thor that he was unable to help her; there was nothing he could slay for her, no enemy he could defeat. This was her battle to fight. All he could do was support and encourage her to continue her research. Sleep was one of the few times she seemed perfectly relaxed and Thor was content to hold her while she slept, relishing the feel of her warm skin against his. He ran his fingers through her hair slowly, inhaling the scent of vanilla that always clung to her.

Jane sighed softly as she felt Thor's fingertips drift slowly across her bare back, causing her to snuggle closer to him. "Morning," she mumbled against his chest, wrapping her arms around him.

"Good morning," he replied, kissing her hair softly. "Did you sleep well?"

"Like a baby," she answered, looking up at him. She felt her stomach drop as she looked into his deep, blue eyes. "How about you?"

"I slept well; someone exhausted me last night," he said cheekily.

Jane laughed, swatting at his arm slightly. "You've been spending far too much time around Tony."

"There are many humorous yet somewhat indecent jokes the man of iron has told me. The warriors three would truly enjoy them," Thor replied, his chest shaking slightly with laughter. "But I did not mean to offend you fair Jane," he said seriously, rubbing his thumb against her cheek gently.

'How is he real?' Jane wondered as she resisted the urge to close her eyes and lean into his gentle touch, to spend the entire day in bed with him. "It's alright, I wasn't offended."

"You wait here; I shall bring us sustenance," Thor said, kissing her deeply before lifting her off his chest.

"You don't have to do that Thor; I can get my own breakfast," Jane said, wrapping herself in a bed sheet as she sat up.

"It is my honor to wait upon you," Thor replied, smiling at her as he pulled on his boxers and pants. "I shall return soon."

Jane felt her skin flush as she watched Thor walk out of the room, the muscles down his back flexing under his lightly tanned skin. She flopped onto the bed, a huge smile stretching across her face. "God he's perfect," she said to herself.

"Morning raincloud," Tony said as Thor entered the kitchen, heading straight for the fridge.

"I do not understand your strange greeting," Thor replied, taking out a carton of orange juice and a jar of jelly. "But good day to you also."

"You're not gonna break any of my appliances again, are you?" he asked teasingly as he watched Thor place bread in the toaster and tumble through the cupboards. "I just got them replaced."

"I shall endeavor not to. I'm preparing a meal for Jane and myself." He turned his back to Tony as he began to cut strawberries.

"That's so sweet," Pepper said as she entered the kitchen. "If only other people were just has considerate," she said dryly, smacking Tony gently with a newspaper.

"Thor, I can't have you giving the rest of us a bad name; me and Clint are gonna be in some trouble. You're gonna have to stop doing nice things for Jane," Tony said, pouring himself a cup of coffee.

"Oh shush Tony. Do you need help with anything Thor?"

"If you could provide me with a tray to carry the food upon, I would be most grateful," he said to Pepper.

"And those manners. Pepper's gonna have me shipped off to finishing school if you keep that up big guy. Trust me, go for the bad boy persona; way more fun. You've got the looks, the muscles, the hair. All you need is the bad boy attitude; think about it and if you want I can give you some pointers," Tony said, walking out of the kitchen.

"Don't listen to him Thor. Jane's lucky to have someone who cares so much about her," Pepper said, placing the food on the tray.

"Many thanks for your help Lady Pepper. It is much appreciated," Thor said, carrying the food back to his bedroom.

Jane tapped her pen against her paper work, sighing in annoyance. She knew she was forgetting something, something important but she couldn't remember what it was. It was rare that something crucial slipped her mind so to say she was a little annoyed at her memory lapse was an understatement. She pushed away from the desk set up in the corner of her bedroom, getting up to pace. The bed looked too big without Thor's tremendous frame relaxing on it. The thought of sleeping in it alone, even if it was only for one night, made her feel a bit lonely. 'Guess that's how Steve and Bruce feel,' she thought. 'Although Bruce is afraid to get too close to anyone and Steve...I don't know what his story is really.'

She plopped down on the edge of the bed, resisting the urge to scream in frustration. She knew whatever she was forgetting was staring her in the face; she just couldn't see it. Jane glanced at her desk, her eyes scanning the objects littered across its surface: her phone, pens, blank sheets, notes, a calendar- 'The calendar!' she thought, rushing over to the desk. She double-checked the date as she began to count the days off on her fingers, frowning as she counted again. 'This can't be right,' she thought, a bubble of panic settling into her chest. After counting for the fourth time she dropped into her desk chair, her knees shaking. Her mind froze for a moment before going into overdrive, panic taking over. She picked up her phone with shaking fingers, quickly scrolling through her contacts before calling the number. "Hey Pepper. Do you remember when you said I could ask you for anything? I need a favor," Jane said, her voice shaking slightly.

*dramatic music* what's gonna happen next? Reviews please :]