Hel had only meant to stay for a few days but ended up staying for several weeks as she helped Loki set up his cafe. She was amazed at the small support group he had found in not only Bruce but Natashia and Bucky as well. Natashia would come as often as she could when she wasn't with the Avengers to help Bruce with the cafe that he had named "Ottalauss" or fearless. Bucky was there frequently as well, so often in fact she was amazed Bruce wasn't jealous. She brought her observation to Loki as they were placing the finishing touches on the cafe before it opened the next day.

He snorted before talking, "First of all, Bruce knows I am all his - mind, body and soul." Hel let out a soft "Awww" but quickly stopped as her father gave her a deadly stare. "Second, if Bruce was worried or jealous we would have a discussion about it (and probably great makeup sex afterward)..." At this Hel made a face and shook her head as if to rid herself of an unwanted mental image. Loki raised an eyebrow and let out an amused chuckle before continuing, "I know we are in the beginning stages of our romantic relationship but I know I will stay with Bruce forever or at least another hundred years."

"Human life spans aren't that long…what magic are you going to use to make that happen?

Loki shook his head, "Since Bruce was involved in the radiation accident he has better immunity, healing factors and the advances in tech it will help expand how long Bruce can live." Hel grabbed his hand, giving comfort for the words left unspoken. Loki cleared his throat before continuing, "Finally, Bucky is head over heels in love with Steve Rodgers although neither one of them have made a fuckin move."

Hel nodded her head in understanding. "I thought Steve was supposed to be in love with that code breaker slash spy Peggy?"

Loki gave Hel a look, "My my you have been doing your homework." Hel gave a small shrug, "I run a tight ship in hell and I wanted to see the sorts of people my father was involved with."

Loki stood there for a moment stunned at his daughter's response, before he responded, "Ms. Carter was a cover and a damn good one. She allowed it because in the 1940s if anyone had found out Steve was gay, he would have been thrown in prison so quickly his head would have spun plus how would it have looked if America's golden boy liked it up his ass?"

"A bit crude baby, but true." Loki spun around as he heard Bruce speak, rushing over to him giving him a kiss that quickly became heated. "Okay you two enough!" Hel said, swatting her father on the shoulder. "Gods, your kisses could start this place on fire with their heat." Loki blushed scarlet, something that Bruce loved - that this man with all his life trauma and experience could still blush like an innocent.

"I can't help it," Bruce responded, "Loki makes me feral." Hel gagged as Loki buried his face into Bruce's neck. Bruce kissed the top of Loki's head as he brought Loki, with Hel close behind to a corner table. Bruce continued, "Your father is right though, Bucky and Steve are in love with each other but because of when and how they were raised there might be some internalized self loathing for the feelings they have. Plus, Bucky was made to do things that will compound his feelings of unworthiness."

Hel shook her head sadly, "I've been the mistress of Death and hell for two millennia now and I am still surprised at the curility that mankind can inflict on one another. These two people love each other, who gives a damn if they are both male? How can they experiment on each other and turn people into empty weapons?"

Bruce shrugged his shoulders, "I can't explain it Hel but hopefully they will find each other. Both your father and I have been the victims of abuse but somehow have come out the other end and found each other. There is hope yet that cycles can be broken and love can be found."

Loki softly added, with emotion making his voice horse, "Bruce is the better example of that. It took me several hundred years and almost conquering earth before I realized what I was truly doing." For a moment the three of them sat there not knowing what to say before Bruce cleared his throat, taking Loki's hand and entwining their fingers, "The important part, baby, is that you got here. It just took you a little longer than me." Loki gave a self deprecating chuckle and kissed Bruce's cheek. "Perhaps you two could help them realize that what they feel is more than alright and that they belong together?" Hel asked.

Loki's eyes lit up, "Ohhh a project! I'm going to need one after I get this cafe up and running." Bruce shook his head and chuckled, "Of course, can't keep my baby down for long. Hel is right though, those two need a push in the right direction."

"Spill the tea, who are we pushing together and how can I help?" Natasha asked as she sauntered through the cafe to their table.

"Bucky and Steve," Loki said with a glint in his eye.

"Oh god yes. Those two have been mooning over each other for years. They just need to bone each other and get it over with," Natashia said. "We will work on our master plan after the cafe opens and things settle down but I am here to pick up Hel, since this is her last free night before the cafe opens tomorrow and she returns to her life of responsibilities."

"You two behave yourselves," Hel mock commanded the two men in front of her. Both of them gave a salute, chuckling as the two women left heads together planning on how to bring the two oblivious men together. Loki snuggled into Bruce, letting out a contented sigh and said, "I'm glad Hel could spend time with us and make a few friends while she was here. I know running hell has been lonely for her."

Bruce kissed the top of Loki's head, "Baby, you know that you are breaking the cycle right? You saw that you were headed down the same road with Hel that Odin went with you and you stopped it. You are fixing it now." Loki nodded, logically knowing that Bruce was right but it still broke his heart. Loki was unaware of how long they sat there, in silence, thinking about their lives and how they had made it to this moment. Loki murmured, "It is getting too heavy in here, especially with an opening tomorrow…I think I need to fix that…" Bruce gave a questioning look down at his partner before letting out a yelp as Loki extended his arm around Bruce's waist and manhandled him onto his lap. "Now I have you right where I want you…"Loki said with a grin.

Loki positioned Bruce's legs so they were straddling his lap, both of Loki's hands had made their way underneath Bruce's shirt, and were running up and down Bruce's back and chest, occasionally tweaking his nipples, until eventually, mercifully, their mouths met. Bruce moaned into the kiss, swiping his tongue along Loki's bottom lip, gaining access to his mouth and battling for dominance. Loki groaned in pleasure, pulling Bruce's hips down to rub his erection against Bruce's hardness.

Bruce cupped Loki's cheek, running his tongue along the roof of the other's mouth before breaking the kiss. "Time for me to take control baby," he murmured as he pressed gentle kisses to Loki's cheeks, forehead and finally a chaste kiss on the man's lips. He shifted in Loki's lap, causing both men to groan and then pressed his hips down, the crease of his ass dragging along Loki's cock through the fabric. Bruce drew himself up, cheeks rubbing against Loki's hot member and slid, ever so slowly back down. Loki let out a filthy moan as Bruce writhed on top of him before grabbing the man's face and dragging him down for another searing kiss. The wet sounds of their mouths, tongues tangling together, were almost drowned out by the rubbing of their clothes as Loki began meeting Bruce thrust for thrust pushing and pulling at Bruce's hips. Bruce whimpered into Loki's mouth, feeling Loki's cock rub against his with almost every thrust.

Loki reached up to cup Bruce's cheek, breaking the kiss to look into the man's eyes which had blissed out as he gave into the heat of the moment, his lips swollen with kissing. Despite breaking the kiss Loki still ground up into Burce, causing the man to shiver before looking right into Loki's eyes. "Loki," he moaned, pressing his hips down harder. Loki's hand drifted from Bruce's cheek to his hair, he grasped it tightly as he forced Bruce's head to the side while his teeth drew a gentle line down the tendon before lightly biting down at the base of the man's neck. A moan escaped Bruce's mouth as Loki did the same to the other side of Bruce's neck, causing Bruce's face to turn red as he rasped out "Loki." His hips continued to grind down, his cock pulsing in his pants.

Loki thrust against him faster, rubbing them together as he let out another moan, his head falling towards Bruce's shoulder. Both men hurtled toward completion. Loki looked up at the man riding his cock and happened to see out of the corner of his eye that they had an audience. As Loki's eyes focused, a wicked grin spread across his face as he realized their audience was Bucky. This made Loki almost feral, staring at Bucky, he grasped Bruce's ass, bringing him closer, and in a harsh voice growled out "Mine! Mine!" Bruce, unaware of the audience panted back, "Yours! God, only yours Loki!" Bruce let out a choked yell, his body tensed as his balls tightened and he finally came, his eyes screwed shut as his cum drenched the front of his pants. Loki, staring at Bucky, moaned as he quickened the pace and chased his own release.

Bruce was a limp noodle in Loki's arms as he drifted between the land of sleep and consciousness. Loki pressed a gentle kiss on the side of Bruce's head, as he stared straight at Bucky whose mouth was agape, his cock rock hard in his pants, and his eyes wide at the scene in front of him. "Bruce," Loki whispered, "I think we have a guest, and he seemed to quite enjoy our show ." Bruce quickly sat up in Loki's lap, causing both men to groan as their overstimulated cocks rubbed against each other. He turned his head to verify Loki's statement before burying his face in Loki's neck, muttering an "Oh my god how mortifying." Loki ran a hand through Bruce's hair murmuring, "It's okay baby, don't be ashamed of what we've done ever."

Bruce looked over his shoulder at Bucky, told him to sit down in the booth seat across from them and then stared at Loki gobsmacked. "You think I'm ashamed of having sex with you? Of bonding with you through pleasure? Never! I'm just embarrassed we had a fucking audience for what I consider a private act."

Bucky stuttered out, "I w-w-won't t-t-tell, I promise." Bruce quickly untangled himself from Loki, sitting right next to him while grabbing one of Bucky's hands and said "Bucky, it was never about trust. I trust you. Unlike Loki who has a more voyeuristic streak to him, I tend to like sex in the privacy of our own home." Bucky gave him a confused look, as if to say "Then why the hell were you humping like rabbits in an empty cafe?"

Bruce sighed, "Loki go grab everyone a drink we are going to need it." Loki got up and sauntered away, swaying his hips and throwing a wink at Bruce. Bruce rolled his eyes, sighed and turned to Bucky. "I realize now that doing that in the cafe was a really dumb idea but I didn't think anyone was going to walk in to be honest since it's not officially open. Don't think it Bucky — you did NOTHING wrong by coming here tonight. I know you came to help with last minute arrangements before the opening tomorrow."

Just as Burce finished speaking, Loki sat with three glasses and a bottle of whiskey. "Part of my secret stash in the office," Loki announced as he poured each man a drink, "don't tell the staff." Loki winked, causing Bucky to blush and quickly take a drink in an attempt to hide it.

All three men stared at each other for a moment before Loki spoke, "Bucky, do you trust us?"

Bucky thought for a moment and then nodded. "I trust Bruce but I have heard stories from Thor, Steve and others about you Loki. They've shown me what you've done but in all honesty I've done some horrific things so who am I to judge? Plus after working with you for the past several months I've seen who you are." Bruce and Loki shared a knowing glance. "Bucky, earlier you said that after working with me you've seen who I really am…well Bruce and I have both suffered different kinds of severe abuse. We both dealt with it in different ways but both of us have changed, done some soul searching and hard work to get there and that is understatement. We want to tell you how we got here, if you'll let us." Bucky nodded. Loki sighed, "We are going to need some food before we start this discussion. Let's whip up some pyttipanna and mimosas and then we can start." Twenty five minutes later the three men were back at the booth with food on the table. Then Bruce and Loki began to talk.

A few hours later, plates stacked in the middle of the table and the mimosa pitcher empty, had Bruce and Loki looking at Bucky wondering if they had broken him. Bucky was staring at his entwined hands in silence, seeming to try and process what he had been told. Bruce gently placed his hand on top of Bucky's entwined ones, "Bucky, can you talk please? You have us worried. You've been sitting here for 15 minutes without saying a word." He took a deep sigh and quietly said, "Honestly, it's a lot to take in and I'm not sure what to do or say. I feel so lost. I want what you two have - peace, tranquility….love." Here Bucky's voice cracked, "But I'm not sure I am worthy of it or that Steve will want me."

"Bucky," Loki said quietly, "Please understand that I felt the same way about Bruce." Bucky gave an unbelieving huff as he quickly wiped a tear from his eye. Loki grabbed his hand and squeezed, "No, really, I did. I thought I was unlovable. That I could perhaps fix myself but no one in their right mind would want me but look Bucky. I took a huge leap of faith and now I am with Bruce. I can't tell you it will be easy…it took a lot of work and soul searching to get here. This next bit is going to sound like a Hobby Lobby placard but it is worth it Bucky. All of it." With a smirk Loki added, "I would bet all my godly powers that Steve is in love with you too." Bucky's head snapped up, his eyes wide with hope and a touch of fear, "Really?"

"Really," Bruce confirmed, "Anyone with eyes can see it. Here's what I am going to do. I have a couple of amazing colleagues who specialize in PTSD and abuse specifically with Veterans. I will have them get in contact with you. You have to make that first step Bucky but you have me and Loki behind you all the way."

"I would also venture to say that Natashia has your back as well," Loki added, "Have you thought about talking to her about this? She has also suffered abuse and trauma at the hands of the Russians." He let that sink in before he continued, "I know this is a lot to take in Bucky so why don't you head home, get a couple hours of sleep so you can be ready for our opening okay?" Bucky nodded, cleared the plates then headed home.

Bruce took Loki's hand, kissed his knuckles, before tugging him toward the door, "Come on baby you need your rest too."