Thor stood, watching Loki sleep. He had always enjoyed moments like these, when Loki was relaxed and all the hard lines that marred his beautiful face were gone. Even the blue hue of his skin didn't seem as bad as he had initially thought.
It had faded to a sky blue since Tony had been giving him the special solutions, indicating that he was regaining his magic. He backed away as he found himself staring into the emerald gems of his brother's eyes.
"Loki...I was just-" he began. "I know what you were doing Thor. You were watching me sleep. Like when we were...children." he hesitated, not wanting to reflect on the happier moments of his life, knowing that they would never return.
Thor attempted a weak smile. "You look much better." he said. Loki scoffed. "Do not try lie to the God of Lies Thor. It was never one of your strong suits." he growled. Thor crossed his arms over his chest.
"Loki...can you not push people away so? I truly care for you. Can you at least appreciate my sentiment?" he asked. "I would if it were true." Loki said stubbornly. Thor ran his hands through his blond hair in frustration. "Loki..." he groaned.
"Thor, don't." the younger god warned. Tho sat down on the bed. "Thor...? What are you doing?" Loki demanded as his brother leaned over him. "You need a hug Loki." he said. "No! No! No! Let go of me! Stop it!" he shouted as Thor embraced him. Since he was able to control most his magic, he was able to control his frost giant nature.
Loki strained his ears to see if he could hear if anyone was coming. He did not want to be caught hugging Thor. Then he glared a his brother as he pulled away. "There. Do you not feel better?" he asked. Loki stared at him. "No." he said. Thor frowned. "Perhaps the hug was not long enough. Maybe another one would-"
"No more hugs Thor! Or I will turn you into a-a I will turn you into a...worm." he threatened. Then he groaned, leaning back against the pillows. He had lost his touch with words, which shocked him.
"Thor I am tired. If...you would like to stay and continue to watch me in my sleep, then do so...quietly." he said closing his eyes. Thor smiled. "Of course Loki. But because I have seen enough of your lovely face for today, I shall leave." he said, brushing a strand of hair out of Loki's face that had come loose in their hugging struggle. His effort was met with a ferocious swat.
Bruce looked down at Steve, whose head was in his lap and had started stroking his inner thigh. "Steve...what are you doing?" he asked as the Captain's hand crept higher.
"What do you mean?" he asked innocently. "Can you tell me by any chance if anything Tony said about you wanting to come along in hopes of getting laid is true?" he asked without looking up from his work of studying Asgardian soil.
Steve smiled. "Maybe..." he said. Bruce bit his tongue as his hand brushed his crotch. "Steve...I am sort of working here." he said quickly. "Take a break." the Captain suggested.
Bruce started to seriously regret his choice of wearing sweatpants as Steve began to play with the waistband.
"Steve..." he groaned, half warning his boyfriend. He chewed his lip at the thought. 'Do I really have a boyfriend now?' he asked himself. He was brought back to his current situation as he felt Steve's warm tongue glide across his lower stomach.
"Steve!" he gasped jumping up. "What's wrong?" he asked sitting up straight. Bruce shook his head. "We can't Steve. I...can't." he said. He looked away when Steve stared at him with those bright blue eyes.
"I just don't want to hurt you Steve. It's happened before. I lost control once...I'd never forgive myself if I hurt you. I...hope you understand." Bruce said. Steve nodded. "OK. I understand."