Gardenias (L. Laufeyson)
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  • Reads 466,708
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  • Parts 66
  • Time 11h 1m
Complete, First published Jan 10, 2020
{SET BEFORE THE EVENTS OF 'THOR'}

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"Did you know," she said, sitting on the ground and turning to the prince, "that Midgard has an entire language dedicated to flowers? Each of them mean something else. It's a very sweet way they can express emotions to each other."

Loki laughed quietly. "Midgard can truly be backwards at times, but they are amusing." He nodded to the flower she had just essentially brought back to life. "What does the gardenia symbolize in this language?"

"Young love," she answered after a moment of hesitation. "Secret love."

Loki felt something flutter in his chest.

-

Arranged marriages are something out of Shakespeare and ancient history. At least that is the thought of Loki Odinson, but his father clearly has other plans. In a political move aimed to unite Vanaheim and Asgard, Loki is betrothed to the youngest daughter of the royal family of the neighboring realm, Vanaheim. Loki, who doesn't even know if he believes in love at all, finds himself in a very odd position, especially because he's met his betrothed before. A marriage date is set, but both the bride and the groom are less than satisfied. 

Can love grow out of circumstance?

Rankings:
5 in #lokifanfic
2 in #lokilovestory
8 in #asgard
3 in #odin
7 in #thor
1 in #frigga
1 in #norse
4 in #thorodinson
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