Emma had been thinking about that kiss all night and she knew she had to talk to Loki. Whatever was happening between them had to stop before they pushed too far. She made her way to the library because she knew he would be there. Emma stopped just outside the heavy doors of the library. An incredible nervousness washed over her and she wasn't sure if she had the courage to walk in. Somehow she managed to open the door and walk in. Sure enough there he was in his chair reading the same book he had their first encounter in the library. Once he noticed her walking towards him he put the book down and smiled. Emma sat across from him and refused to look him directly in the eyes. Afraid she may come undone and jump him.

"Loki about that kiss...first off...it was spectacular...it made me feel...it...it was breathtaking. But my point is you had just promised yourself to that girl and then you came out there and kissed me. Made me feel all these rushing feelings. I won't let myself be a casualty of a love triangle." She watched as he took in all that she said. "Emma I didn't come outside to kiss you, that wasn't my intention. But once I was done with the ceremony I had to find you. It was as if I was possessed and my legs led me right to you. I know I promised myself to Eowyn but for whatever reason I wanted to end my night with you. I am torn between my attraction to you and what is expected of me." Emma looked at him and he was just as confused as her. "Well we're just going to have to tread lightly around one another. I would hate to cause chaos within your family. I adore your mother and would hate it if she hated me. So let's just work on being friends...the best of friends." He looked at her with a longing glance. "Honestly Emma I don't know if I can but I will try." They smiled at one another and turned their attention upon the book he was reading.

They had sat in silence a few minutes afraid they didn't have the control to attempt friendship. Finally Loki gathered himself and began talking. "So Chicago, Illinois you said. Thor and I visited there almost a century and a half ago. Thor got a little carried away and accidentally called upon lightning and caught a building on fire. It caused quite a ruckus." Emma's eyes widened. "Wait when did you two go to Chicago exactly?" "It would have been the late 1800's on Midgard I think. I believe if I am correct a man called Grant ruled what you call the United states." Emma was dumbfounded. "You mean to tell me your brother started the great fire of Chicago in 1871 that burned for two days?" "Well I don't know we left right after." Emma giggled, "good thing were being just friends. I think you're a little too old for me." Catching on to her joke Loki laughed hysterically. "So how old are you Loki?" "Honestly it's hard to keep track. Our time isn't quite like yours." "I don't really place a whole lot of value in age. I remember when I was 19 I had a crush on my professor who was like 50. He had no idea but I found his age relative. I was attracted to his mind. But at 25 I'm just attracted to that electricity two people share when they are madly in love. I just haven't found it yet." Loki didn't really want to hear about who Emma had her eyes on in the past. He tried to shake away this jealousy.

"So when did you know you wanted to be a writer?" Emma sat and thought about how to explain this. "Well honestly I read the Shakespearean plays when I was a freshman in high school and fell in love. His style was poetic. I always dreamed to be able to write half as good as him. Somehow I managed becoming a journalist. I stuck with news and facts. I'm slightly afraid of unleashing my thoughts, my imagination." "Emma you shouldn't be afraid to write from your heart. I can see all the beauty in your mind. Unleash it and share it with the universe." She looked at him with glittering eyes and she smiled slightly. "You honestly have no idea how much what you just said means to me." They smiled genuinely at one another. Loki moved closer but hesitated knowing they were treading close to that deep unknown. "Well tomorrow Thor, Isabella, Eowyn and I are going riding. You should join us." Emma didn't want to feel left out hanging out with two other couples. But she enjoyed riding and wanted to spend more time with Loki. "Alright I would really enjoy that. I haven't rode in years." So they planned tomorrow afternoon out and parted ways. Little did they know how much the other was looking forward to their next encounter.