Ghost (Loki Love Story)

Part 15

Arrival at the tower went better than expected.. considering the circumstances. Most members were out on long term assignments, so it only left Bruce, Tony and Steve, and Natasha. They greeted you with cheer, as did you to see your old comrades again- before you had left to pay attention more to New Asgard. Tony was already at the bar when you all arrived, Steve sticking close to your side as if you had your own personal body guard.

Loki, however wasn't exactly greeted with the same happiness as Bruce and Natasha stiffened, as if he had done something wrong. Which.. New York yes, but that was years ago. Upon coming back to life, you think you'd have a do over right?- assuming he won't try taking over again. They made it seem like he would and gave him a nod with their eyes practically studying him.

''well lets not all stiffen up, Loki's been a huge help when I had an injured arm, I'm sure he'll be plenty of help around here'' you tried lightening the mood with a smile, Natasha looking back at you with narrowed eyes.

''I suppose due to the circumstances.. two spare rooms won't be needed?'' it wasn't much of a question but Nat almost seemed to hide disgust at the thought of you and him sharing a bed.

''it would be physically impossible right now, I appreciate you all helping to prepare. We'll get settled and I'll show him around..'' you declare, wanting to get out of the thick vibe growing in the room as Bruce avoided eye contact with Loki, as if making little eye contact would piss him off to Hulk-out.

With that, you took Loki's hand and pulled him along to prevent just that. ''we'll be around, thank you-''

Loki followed you towards the hall, sending Steve a smirk over his shoulder before he turned his attention back to you as you led him by the hand. ''with your quick wish to leave the room and to the spares, one would assume you are eager to-''

''they can assume all they want, you'll just have to ignore them while they adjust to your presence.'' You said dryly, keeping your eyes forward as you clutched still at his hand. ''they didn't have to be so cold towards you-''

''a not so surprising reaction from them darling, the only presence I care about being around, is yours. I suppose this curse of ours could be seen as a blessing'' he winked and your cheeks reddened as you stopped at the elevator and pressed the button.

''..don't you.. care about independence?'' you asked without really thinking much into it while your mouth beat your brain. ''you aren't bothered by being stuck like this? Surely you'd want some privacy-''

''I'm stuck with the utmost glorious woman I have laid eyes on, which speaks volumes because I have literally been in the presence of goddesses.'' He lightly teased, a hand at the small of your back at he led you first into the elevator before he joined your side. ''I have high feelings for you Y/N,.. I'm not saying we need to rush into anything because we've kisses but.. even if we weren't stuck together, I most likely would have been finding myself at your side the entire time anyway..'' he confessed and you hesitantly clicked the button for your floor.

Cheeks red, you glance over at him while you rubbed your arm shyly. ''your very poetic when you speak''

Loki gave a hard laugh as the elevator began rising, taking hold of your hand in his as he brought your knuckled up to his lips with a grin. ''and I also enjoy doting on you darling. Request it and I shall do my utmost ability to get it done if it is to please you. I've spent to much of my life feeling alone..'' his smile faded ever so slightly at the sudden confession, moving his eyes forward now once the elevator stopped. ''..i do not wish the chance to feel that again.''

Your eyes traveled down, knowing you would never abandon him, but having the pressure of possibly having him fall back into his upbringing trauma was difficult to think on. You stayed silent the rest of the way, leading him down a few halls before you stopped at a door.