Twisted in Ties (Loki x OC)

Chapter 112

Izetta's POV

"Day 6

Loki has been settling in well. I've been keeping an eye on him to make sure he's alright. I know that this is all still very new to him. He's more accustomed to Earthly life thanks to living with Thor for a while, but he's still never lived in the city. Things are very different here than in New Asgard.

I had to teach him how to electronically purchase things. He was confused by some of the technology and guidelines certain places had, and he was still a little less than knowledgeable about some of the food we have here. 

We did have a lovely time shopping, though. I took him to places where I thought he would find things interesting. He was very interested in the glass artwork we found. Of course, that means there was a bit of a larger hole in my wallet than I was expecting at the end of the day, but it's no big deal. I didn't tell him that so he wouldn't feel bad about wanting it.

He's been very hesitant to ask me for things. I think something is bothering him. He's not usually this quiet and reserved. It's very unlike him. I chalked it up to him just not being used to things, but now it's starting to feel like something else. I don't mind him being like this but...he's just not himself. I hope it has nothing to do with me. I don't want him to change anything about who he is, especially if I know that he wouldn't actually want to. If it doesn't change soon, I'll have to ask him about it. I just hope it'll go over well...

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Day 17

Loki hasn't come with me at all to the new build site. Everything is final, but he doesn't seem interested. I'm getting worried. I don't think he's okay. He says that he's fine and happy to be with me, and while I don't think the last part is a lie, the first part is not 100% true. I'm going to talk to him. I'll probably be back to write down what happens. I guess I'm just wishing myself luck. I don't want this to start a fight...

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Day 17 Cont.

I talked to him. It's nothing like what I was expecting. I should've known he'd be like this. The signs were there. I can't believe I didn't pick up on them, especially after witnessing the same stuff with Tony. This could be harder than I thought..."

~~~~~End Journal Entries~~~~~

*Earlier that day*

"Loki?" He turned as I walked over. He was currently getting some fruit to eat. I was nervous, but I couldn't put it off any longer.

"Yes, love?" He noticed my stance and his face fell. "What is it?" I sighed.

"Hon...can I talk to you?" 

"Um...yes? Is something wrong?" 

"Sort of... Just- ...Let's sit, okay?" Loki nodded as we sat down across from each other at the dining table.

"So, what's the matter?" 

"Well...actually, I kinda wanted to ask you that." His gaze hardened slightly in confusion.

"I'm...sorry?"

"Loki, you've been acting differently. I thought it was just the move, but...I feel like something else is bothering you." I knew I'd gotten that right when his gaze left mine and his hands fidgeted a little.

"It's nothing to be concerned about, Darling. I'm alright." I took his hand in mine.

"No, you're not. You're quiet, you don't tease me like you used to, you don't seem to have any confidence in yourself, and you're tiptoeing around me all the time." His eyes wavered a little. "I fell in love with the God of Mischief...where is he?" He didn't answer for a bit. I bit my lip, hoping I hadn't made him upset. I was both relieved and worried when he finally spoke again.