Divide and Conquer (Sequel to Behind Enemy Lines)

Chapter Three:More?

"Tony, I'm sorry. I've never been this rude or mean to someone," I say.

"It's fine. Will you at least eat your possibly cold oatmeal," Tony says back.

"Sure."

I start to eat my oatmeal. It's warm now. I swallow my third spoonful. Tony sat down. Thor sat on my right side. He's wide awake now. Well atleast Tony's not mad that I snapped at him.

"Why did you say you're scared of losing Loki," Tony asks.

I tense up. Everyone stares at me waiting for an answer. The spoon is twisted around in my left hand.

"I said it because I am. I love Loki. And sometimes I get this feeling like he's not going to be there one day. That feeling is scary but I deal with it," I say.

I noticed how Thor slightly cringed when I said I love Loki. It must suck to be Thor. Loving someone even if they don't love you back. Tony is still staring at me.

"Why do you love Loki," Tony suddenly asks.

"Because he's truly amazing. Just everything about him is wonderful. Falling in love feels good. But being in love is extrodinary. When you do, if you do, you'll love being in love Tony," I say. I didn't even need to think of how to respond.

"I will fall in love. Just haven't found the right one."

"If you do let me know. Ok?"

"Yes ma'am."

I start to smile again.

"That's the look you should have more often. It suits you," Tony compliments.

"Thank you. Why are you being so nice?"

"Is that a crime?"

"No. It's just it's such a rare thing. Scientists are actually thinking of putting it on the endangered species list," Clarice says.

"Very funny."

"I know."

They begin talking and laughing. I look over at Thor. His right hand is holding his head up. His left arm is just on the table. He's staring off into the distance. I reach over and grabbed his left hand. He doesn't notice. I squeeze his hand. He turns his head and stares at me. I smile at him. He smiles back.

"What are you thinking about," I ask.

"Nothing. Just staring," Thor replys.

"Oh. It looked like you were thinking."

"I wasn't.... So how's the bruise?"

"Doesn't hurt all that much. Just a bruise."

"I don't like you being hurt. Even if it's just a bruise. I don't like it. Like the one on your face. You don't look as beautiful as you normally do."

"But in a week or so it'll be gone."

"Yeah."

"So Araceli what was your dream about," Natasha asked. I stared at her.

"Hm," I asked back.

"What was your dream about?"

"It was just me and Loki."

"Doing what," Tony asked in a mocking tone.

"Nothing special. We were just holding each other," I say.

No need to give details. That basically was it with some dialogue. The dream flashes back in my mind. I start to smile again.

"Why do you smile at random times," Tony asked.