If the tension was any thicker at the moment, Loki believed both he and the blond male across from him would choke on it. He inwardly found himself enthralled with the blues of Thor's eyes. They looked as if a storm was brewing in them.

Loki was curious.

"Do you have any relation to the Odinson family in California?" he finally asked, his voice smooth. Thor blinked, breaking the staring contest. "The very one that owns the technology company?"

"… Yes. What of it?" Thor managed to say to the captivating male across from him. Loki straightened his posture and took a sip of wine before replying.

"What is an Odinson doing in New York?"

"The same reason why you're here, Loki," the name sounded so beautiful to his ears, ringing in his head. Said male tensed, before folding his hands in his lap politely. "The corporate world is not for me."

"That is where you are wrong," the dark haired male sniffed. "I did not leave for that reason. I left because I was too good. Cut throat even. My father sent me on a semi-permanent vacation," Thor looked the skinny male over and regarded that he did not seem the type at first. However, the more the pale skinned man glared him down, Thor did in fact see where the "cut throat" attitude was hidden behind his arrogant façade he wore. "So if you do not do business, what do you do?" the smaller of the two asked. Thor blinked and smiled brightly then.

"I'm an engineer. I design corporate buildings with a few close friends." the blond male replied, earning a small content 'hmpf' from Loki.

"Pay well?"

"Indeed. I have little means for money, though. I donate a lot of it." this caused the dark haired male to raise a single eyebrow in curiousity.

"Interesting. I thought you would have been the selfish type. What kind of charity work is it that you do, Thor?" he asked. Said man felt his heart flutter as Loki said his name, but shook his head of his thoughts.

"More so my cousin that does the charity work. She builds schools in Africa with a non-profit organization. I just donate money. I actually visited the school I donated money to build last year. It's a lot of fun." the bigger man laughed, his outburst echoing through the apartment. Loki watched him and couldn't help but smile slightly. The laughter felt so warm in such a tense situation.

"Sounds exhilarating," the raven haired man mused before looking at his watch. Thor watched curiously as the man in front of him tensed. Vivid green eyes looked up, no longer amused in the least. "You have to leave now." the man said, his voice stoic as he stood up swiftly.

"If I said anything-" the bigger of the two began, but was cut off by the smaller of the two.

"No. I said leave. Take the girl with you." he spoke evenly. Thor struggled for a reply, but the dark haired man walked off briskly before one could come to mind. The blond stood up and looked at the spot where the other male sat only seconds before. His eyes shifted to Jane and Lekný as they walked into the living room, chatting about some that Thor could not register. The girls stopped and looked around the room, surprised to see only one man.

"Where did Loki go?" Jane asked, her smile slipping as Thor looked at her like a lost puppy. Lekný looked at her watch and frowned.

"Loki had things to attend to, I'm sure," she tried to explain. "I must accompany him, so I'm afraid you two must leave. It was nice meeting you both though." she smiled and put down the two pieces of cake in her hands. Jane frowned, but nodded slightly as she placed the cake down as well.

"Alright. Talk soon?" she asked. Lekný nodded and hurried the two towards the door.

"Of course," she smiled and opened the door after the two had placed their shoes on. "Goodnight, Thor and Jane." the raven haired female said and closed the door after them. Jane nodded a good bye, and then looked up at her friend, unease evident in his features.

"That was weird. What happened, Thor?" she asked as said male stared at the door in front of them.

"He looked at his watch, and then told me I had to leave. His voice was cold." Thor explained quietly, his shoulders heavy with worry of a man he barely knew.

"Huh… even more weird." Jane shrugged.

"He's different alright." the blond smiled slightly. Jane smirked and elbowed her long-time friend in the side.

"Do I sense a little crush?" to this, the male looked down at his roommate.

"It would be a lie if I said I didn't."

"Wait, wait, wait," Tony, a co-worker of Thor's exclaimed loudly over the sound of construction. "You have the hots for a guy? When the hell did this happen?" he asked, poking the eraser side of his pencil into one of Thor's pectorals. The blond laughed full-heartedly at his friend's question, the mood from last night no longer affecting him.

"I just met him yesterday. Tony, you should see him," Thor smiled brightly. "He's stunning!" he announced. The older of the two watched his friend and raised an eyebrow.

"Is he any hotter than blondie over there?" Tony inquired, pushing his thumb in the direction of the new head of construction the boss of Shield Construction had hired. Thor looked over and scoffed softly.

"Without a doubt, Mr. Stark. Don't forget, there is still a Mrs. Stark." the blond male laughed. Tony whistled and smirked.

"Can't wait to meet this great catch," he said and looked down at his clip board. "Divorcement papers are getting faxed for me to sign today, big guy." the older man chuckled. Thor smiled and watched the construction around them.
"How are you two?" he asked, earning a grunt from the shorter male.

"Me and Pepper?" Tony asked, looking up from their blue prints. "Like we never got married. She's seeing a guy already. Harold was his name I think." he shrugged. Thor watched a crane lift yet another beam before looking at his friend once more to see him staring at the newest construction director.

"No hard feelings?"

"God no," Tony waved a hand nonchalantly in the air, his eyes never changing target. "Tony Stark wasn't meant to marry anyway."

"I suppose so," Thor chuckled and watched Tony laugh as the blond male caught him staring. "Nice one."

"Did you say coffee? What a great idea, compadre," the brunet answered, looking towards a red-headed woman. "Hey Natasha! We're gonna do a coffee run! Want something?" he yelled. Said female looked up and stretched.

"White chocolate mocha! No whipped cream!" she hollered back, causing the brown haired male beside her to cover his ears. Tony flashed a thumbs up and fished his keys out of his back pocket.

"Let's go, amigo." he said hurriedly and made his way off of the construction site. Thor shook his head and walked after his co-worker.

"In all the years I've known you, no one has fazed you like that. What's going on there?" Thor asked as they stood in line at one of the local Starbucks. The brunet blinked and looked at his taller friend. He sighed and shrugged his shoulder.

"I have no idea. Maybe marriage ruined Tony Stark's confidence. I feel old." he laughed dryly. Thor frowned as the laugh lacked all humour.

"Tony, you're thirty-two," he rolled his blue eyes. "Not eighty-two. You're still young!" the blond exclaimed as Tony began to order. As he paid, he smiled slightly.

"I guess you're right, big guy. I'm still a billionaire play boy. Married or not." the brunet chuckled and winked at the young blonde barista. The female looked away, flustered as she told her co-worker the order. The two walked over to the end to wait for their drinks and Tony couldn't help but smirk. "Never mind, I've still got it," the older of the two announced, looking at Thor when he said nothing in return. "Hey, what's wrong?" he asked, before following Thor's absent stare. It landed on a pale dark-haired male and Tony clicked his tongue. "Oh."

"That's him!" Thor whispered once he came out of his blank stare.

"The guy you have the hots for?" Tony asked as he took the first of their drinks and placed it into a tray. "I'd tap that. Seems kinda lethal though… Probably a freak in bed." the older of the two summed up, rubbing his beard methodically.

"Tony!" Thor scolded, becoming flustered at what his co-worker had said.

"Too far? My bad." Tony shrugged as they watched the dark haired man order. "You know his name?"

"Loki," Thor replied. "Loki Laufeyson." to this, Tony gapped.

"A fellow billionaire!" the male clapped. "He is from the banking company, right? The similarity he bears of his father is uncanny. I can't believe that didn't click." the brunet exclaimed.

"You know his father?" the blond asked as the dark haired male finally saw Thor. His glare hardened as he walked over to wait near them.

"We used to play golf until he moved. He's got a wicked swing." Tony muttered to Thor as Loki stopped near them, his stance rigid as always.

"Oh look, it's you," Loki rolled his eyes, and then proceeded to look the two men over. "Aren't you two… Dirty."

"Same tongue as well." Tony laughed, earning an elbow in the side from Thor.

"Hello, Loki." Thor smiled brightly, ignoring his grumbling friend.

"Hello, Thor. I was not aware that you knew Mr. Stark." the pale skinned male commented. Thor looked at the two and nodded slightly.

"I have known him for a few years. Ever since I moved to New York. He helped me get my job." the blond appeased as Loki's eyes scanned over them again.

"I see," Loki acknowledged, his vivid green eyes locking with Tony's dull blue. "It has been awhile."

"Ten years if I'm correct," the fellow billionaire answered easily, not giving into the hard stare Loki gave. "You've sure grown up, kid." the last word caused the youngest of the three's face to contort. Even looks gave way to a snarl so cruel it made Thor back up a step.

"Kid? Do not dare, Stark," Loki hissed, his eyes alight with malice. "Lest we forget that I toppled your last company. The one that made you rich." to this, Tony stepped back, crossing his arms over his chest.

"And then your daddy had to intervene on your crazed rule over the business world. Loki, you're a great business man, but you're too young and already filled with cruelty. Calm down." the bearded man argued anger yet to get to him. However, it got to Loki quite easily. He hissed again, a chilling sound to the other two males. He took the drink the blond barista called out for and straightened his posture.

"Watch yourself, Stark." Loki growled and walked past them, graceful as always. "Good day, Thor." he added and left swiftly.

"Wow." Tony blurted out. Thor furrowed his eyebrows and looked down at his friend.

"Is he usually like that?"

"He never used to be. However, he is like that when it comes to the business world. He's ruthless. Maybe you should reconsider getting on that," Tony mused and grabbed the other two drinks he had forgotten about. "The guy has more mood swings than a woman during PMS."

"Reconsider? Never," Thor defended, watching Tony place the two drinks in the tray. "He just needs someone to loosen him up." he amended as they left the coffee shop. The older of the two scoffed and took his keys out of his back pocket, hitting the unlock button for his Acura NSX.

"Good luck, big guy." the billionaire snickered.

Yeah, short chapter. However, I feel like I might push ahead some time. Not sure, so I ended it there for now. Reviews are greatly appreciated!