(NOT JUST A LOKI STORY - this story is about many marvel characters with Esther Mason and Loki Laufeyson as the main characters - and also includes a Steve Rogers romance side story with... well you'll have to see :))))
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Once upon a time, there was...
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Laughing. At a time like this?
But I don't feel bad about it. Pietro once said a world without laughter is a cold one.
And it's not often that I do laugh. Why does Steve make that come out in me?
I smile at him when the laughter dies down. He's made me feel better... and that means a lot. "Thank you..." I say to him before leaning up on my toes to place a little kiss on his cheek.
"For what?" He smiles with his eyes.
"For making me laugh at a time like this despite all that has happened today," I look at him with stars in my eyes.
He smiles sweetly and nods a "you're welcome" to me, his eyes just as adorable.
We hear activity in the main room and I look over my shoulder, his gaze following and both of our smiles fading.
I look back at him and his brow is set. I turn and we both head there to join the others. I stay at the doorway as I watch him go and then someone zaps up to stand next to me.
I look at Pietro who tilts his head to the side at me.
"What?" I ask.
"What's wrong with your face?"
I frown and my hand comes to my cheek. "What do you mean?"
He thinks for a moment and then realizes something. "...Oh I see..."
"See what? Don't tease me, Pietro. You always over-analyze things."
"Oh that's your job," he smirks at me like he always does.
I roll my eyes and am about to walk away but he puts a hand on my shoulder and looks closer at me.
"Now what?" I ask rather coldly.
But he just looks concerned... "...Are you okay?" he almost whispers.
Of course. He had seen remains of tears somehow. I don't know how he does it but he always knows when I've been crying. I glance over at Steve who meets my eyes from where he is, throwing me a subtle smile for a short moment. I look back at Pietro with strength and warmth in my eyes. "I am now..."
His brows are furrowed but he nods a little back and brings me close to give me a casual peck on the top of my head. I return by ruffling his hair and walking off, smirking.
ESTHER:
I take charge of things to make sure people are prepared as much as I can. And when they don't really react I just move on. I won't let anyone die tonight. Not on my watch. If Loki is going out there for a good reason then I better make sure I do my part... even though I know that reason isn't good enough... there's nothing I can do...
