Chapter Two

Loki had just gotten out of the shower, and was getting dressed in a nice outfit to impress Victor if he hadn't already when Jarvis said "Mr. Laufeyson, Mr. Stark is back in the Tower and headed your way, do you want me to stall him?"

"No, Jarvis, just tell him to wait in the living room," Loki said tying his sneakers laces. Loki quickly got on his blazer and walked out of the room to find Tony getting off the elevator…

At the sight of his husband, Tony gave an appreciative whistle. "You look great, babe. What's the occasion?"

"I'm going out with Sigyn and some of her friends," Loki said as he started to walk by Tony only to be grabbed by the waist and kissed by his husband.

"Can't I join?" Tony gave a mock pout.

It took every fiber of Loki's mortal being not to do two things to Tony; A) Kiss him back with as much passion and skip the party or B) Push Tony away from him, wipe his mouth and leave him standing there confused. Loki picked the later of the two evils and gave Tony a quick peck on the cheek and said "Sorry, ladies only."

Tony raised an eyebrow. "I thought you objected to being grouped as a lady."

"I make an exception when there's free alcohol," Loki said pulling away from him "I might be back late, don't wait up."

"There's free alcohol here and you never make an exception for me." Tony protested. "And how late are we talking?"

"There's always a first for everything; and I probably won't be back till two or three in the morning, and if I don't come home I most likely crashed at Sigyn place," Loki said.

"Alright." Tony leaned over to kiss the other's cheek. "I'll wait at home. I have some things for work I need to fix anyway. Love you."

Loki gave him a tight lipped smile and said "I love you too." Before getting in the elevator. As soon as the door closed Loki was furiously wiping his mouth and cheek were Tony had kissed. How dare he do that to him? Had he not forgotten that he was still mad at him? Then again he hadn't really acted like he was mad, but he still didn't say he had forgiven him. Loki sighed to himself and took out his phone and texted Sigyn . . .

Hey can you cover for home, I'm going to a party in the Bronx and I don't want Tony to find out. -L

Sure, but what lie did you tell him? -S

I told him Some of your friend and i were going out for drinks. -L

Alright I'm covering. -S

Also, call him around 2:15 in the morning and say I'm crashing at your place. -L

Why? Aren't you going home? -S

Not exactly, please do it for me. -L

Fine but you owe me. -S

Thanks. You're the greatest. -L

Loki then put his phone away before smiling at the thought of seeing Victor again.

*o*O*o*

Loki took a deep breath as he approached the door. He hoped he was at the right place. He straightened his blazer before knocking on the door. It was opened by a man who was obviously not Victor. "Can I help you?" The man spoke with a sneering drawl as he raised an eyebrow.

"Um, no, I must have the wrong -"

"Namor, it's ok," Victor's voice called out from behind him somewhere "I invited the dude."

At the sound of Victor's smooth voice, Loki relaxed and completely bypassed Namor. "Victor." He purred.

"Hey, glad you could make it," Victor said his accent sounding thicker than before.

"Victor, who's the cutie?" A woman said walking up next to Loki.

"Emma, this is Loki," Victor said "The writer I was telling you about; Loki this is Namor's girlfriend, Emma Frost."

"Just call me Emma," She said extending her hand politely.

"Emma it is." Loki smiled, shaking her hand long enough to be polite but not long enough to be intrusive. Namor was already sending glares at him.

Victor picked up on this. "Namor, it's fine, the man is gayer than Broadway; Don't be so rude."

"Just checking, Vic," Namor said wrapping his arm around Emma "It's always the hot ones who are straight."

"Hey, I take offense to that," Victor said "You didn't know I was gay for three straight years."

"And we've been friends for twelve," Namor said "I would have figured it out eventually."

"When?" Victor said playfully.

"When you and I were lip locked," Namor said "That's when I should have figured it out."

Loki raised an eyebrow at their banter, but stayed quiet, unsure of what to say which was odd for the silvertongue. "You . . ."

"I what?" Victor asked.

"Ah . . . nevermind."

"Come on," Victor said "I'll introduce you to some of my friends." Victor took Loki's hand lightly and walked around the living room and introduced people one by one. "This is Raven, but she prefers Mystique," Victor said showing Loki a girl with blue hair and hazel eyes.

Raven held out her hand which had blue painted nails and asked "How do you do?"

"Just fine. I'm Loki, by the way. And how do you do?" Loki shook her hand as well.

"I'm great," She said "Such a gentlemen."

"And this is Justin Hammer," Victor said, showing Loki a mousy haired kid with glasses before whispering in his ear "Careful, he's a bit arrogant."

"I am not!" Justin protested. "If we want to talk arrogance, all you have to do is look at the Starks!"

At the sound of his husband's name, Loki stiffened. "Ah . . ."

"Justin, you would win any arrogance contest without even trying," A new voice said.

Loki snapped his head to the side to find a blond woman in green texting on her phone and asked. "And who are you?"

"I'm Amora, nice to meet you," Amora said extending her hand.

"Loki. Likewise." He shook it quickly.

Victor looked around and asked "Where's Skurge? I thought I just saw him."

"He just left," Amora said. Loki was quiet.

Victor just shrugged and said "I think that's everybody."

"Oh." Loki murmured.

Victor then wrapped an arm around Loki's waist before he asked "So, want something to drink?"

Loki leaned into his touch. "Do you have any red wine?" He tilted his head.

Victor snorted and said "Too much if you ask me."

"Hey," Emma said, slapping his arm "You don't have to put up Namor 24/7."

"Thank god for that," Doom called from over his shoulder as he walked away. Loki gave a soft chuckle, his eyes lingering on Victor as he walked away.

*o*O*o*

As the night wore on Loki became more comfortable around Victor, the small get together was fun of playful a witty banter. There was a wide variety of subjects from art to movie to book and even sex. Which everyone took in stride, soon the party was over and both Victor and Loki had time to kill.

"I'm heading back to my place," Victor said "Do you want me to call you a cab or something?"

"May I stay with you tonight? I don't like cabs."

Victor rolled his eyes and said "Fine, you can come home with me, but if you do I'll end up sobering you up a bit."

"And how do you plan on doing that?" Loki slurred coyly.

"Homemade remedy," Victor said "From my home country."

Loki raised an eyebrow. "I hope it's the one that I'm thinking of." He purred.

Victor completely oblivious to Loki's advances, flagged down a cab before giving the directions to a loft in Soho. Loki leaned on his shoulder as Victor stared out the window. When they had made it, Victor supported Loki as they made their way upstairs. When they were in Victor's loft, Victor deposited Loki on his couch and said "Okay, so I'm going to make you some to give you a little energy."

Loki pulled him down. "I know just the thing." He whispered before kissing Victor hungrily.

Victor caught off guard by the kiss, pulled away and said "Uh.. I'll be right back."

Loki, somewhat disappointed by the rejection, gave a small pout before smiling. "Hurry back." He watched the other retreat into what he guessed was the other's bedroom before giving a small huff and following. "Victor?" He called and stepped into the room only to come upon the sight of the man changing. "Oh." His green eyes widened and his pupils dilated to the point they were his eye colour. "Well hello." He purred.

Victor looked up unfazed and said "Dude I'm changing; close your eyes."

Loki pouted. "What if I don't want to? What are you going to do?" His voice changed to a silky purr. "Plus, I seem to be cold all of a sudden."

"Well, here this should warm you up," Victor said wrapping his arm around Loki's waist before kissing him.

Loki gave a soft hum of approval as he returned the kiss deeply. When his lungs demanded air, he only pulled away far enough so they would still brush noses. "Why did you reject me earlier?" He gave a slight pout.

"I wasn't," Victor said "If you hadn't notice I had to dress more appropriate for this matter."

Loki gave a slight smirk before he glanced down. "Very appropriate." He murmured. "How long have you been this hard?" He eyed the massive boner that Victor obviously had.

"Since I brought you up to the Loft," Victor said before nodding his head in the direction of his king sized bed "Want to take care of it for me?"

"I would be honored." Loki breathed before wrapping his arms around Victor's neck, bringing him in another breathtaking kiss, also wrapping his legs around his waist. Victor guided the pair over to the bed as he moved his head down to Loki's neck, sucking a bite, earning him moans of pleasure from Loki. Victor then snaked his hand upward, taking off Loki's shirt before helping him shimmy out off his skinny jeans. Loki gave a quiet gasp. "Fuck me, Victor." He breathed. "Please!"

"Your wish is my command." Victor gave a small smirk before descending onto him.