Loki shows up inside my house at the same time for the next three nights, and all we do is talk casually. I still have absolutely no idea why he comes to see me of all people.
On the fourth night, it's raining, and I've arrived home early. Loki had always been in the house before I'd gotten here, but when I entered, the foyer was vacant.
I'd earned permission from my mother to leave work early because I have a date tonight. I think she's overjoyed at the chance at grandkids. It's just a date, I'd wanted to tell her, but I wasn't about to argue.
I go into my bedroom and put on a lacy (and casual) black dress that hugs my curves. I fix a few braids into my hair, but mainly leave it natural and wavy. I touch up my makeup, and am about to apply red lipstick when I hear a commotion downstairs.
I set the tube down and rush down the stairs.
"Loki?" I call. I hear a few swishes and footsteps before he appears through the doorway, soaked from head to toe.
"Why're you so wet?" I ask.
"It's raining, Olivia." He answers sarcastically. I can't help but feel a shiver run through my body. It's the first time he's ever used my name, and it rolls off his lips beautifully.
"I hadn't noticed." I reply, equally sarcastic. I turn away and enter the kitchen, filling a cup with orange juice. I take a small look at the few contents of my fridge, before shutting the door.
Loki, I've noticed, has a particular liking for strawberries, so I bought a new package last night, even though I'm slightly tight on money. It's silent, and it's neither awkward or uncomfortable.
"You look lovely." Loki breaks the silence. I instantly blush and turn my head so he doesn't see the redness creeping into my cheeks.
"Thank you." I mumble, and it's quiet again.
"Why have you dressed so nicely?" He asks.
"I have a date." I answer, shrugging.
"What is a 'date'?" I'm surprised he doesn't add something insulting about 'Midgardians'.
"Well, um, when a guy and a girl kind of like each other, they go out on a date. Something like dinner, or watching a movie, or talking. It's kind of a test, to see if you'll be interested in each other romantically." I explain.
"Ah." He trails off, staring down at the floor.
"Yeah." I continue, this time very awkwardly.
"Well, I had better be going.." He decides, without even searching for strawberries in the fridge.
"Where are you going? It's still raining." I furrow my eyebrows. He doesn't respond, only faces the window.
"Where do you stay, anyway?" I persist. There is only one possible place in the whole town he could possibly stay, and I highly doubt he'd go there.
"Anywhere to keep away from Thor." He says sourly. I cock my head.
"You aren't staying out on the street, right?"
"I'm not." He lies, and for once I can actually tell that he is.
"You can stay here, just for tonight, because it's raining." I relent.
"I don't know-"
"Come on." I cross my arms.
"Only because it's raining." He points a finger at me, and I smile in victory. I turn on my phone screen to check the time, and gasp.
"Oh my gosh, I'm late!" I throw on a coat, all while Loki stares at me with his emerald green eyes.
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