Change Of Heart (Loki X Reader) (Ragnarok)

Chapter One: An Introduction

   Everyone you had ever met seemed like everyone else on this miserable planet of Sakaar. Everyone wanted fame, riches, and to be adored. What a place of happiness, where you can always fit in. Of course however, there was always a charm in the middle of a pile of dirt, and that was something you found.

     Being uptight really wasn't your forte, you were laid back and people told you that you were quite a blast to be around when you wanted to have fun, and those types of people were rare around these parts. How funny the only other person who would be that way would be a man who crash landed in the middle of a pile of garbage.

     You turned your toe into the Grandmasters party, the room full of vibrant colors and you already holding a beer in your hand, knowing you wanted to leave as soon as you got your business done. You had just come to chat some with the Grandmaster and nothing more, you had no interest in making friends. You knew you had better things to do anyway. The air smelled of liquor, foul and yet somehow of high class as you pushed yourself through the crowd of fancy Sakaarians, taking in the large caved in ceiling. Music blasted out of speakers around every corner, hurting your ears as you hurried over to your destination. You trotted to the man with grey hair and a fancy robe, tapping on his shoulder and watching him turn to you with a wide smile,"(Y/N)! Glad you could make it, darling."The Grandmaster greeted, laying his hand on the small of your back and welcoming you into his circle of friends. You looked around at the group, recognizing each of them like any other person you had seen around, but one of them...was different. One of them you did still recognize, but in a very individual way. The grandmaster seemed to notice you eyeing the man with long black hair and black leather clothes, smiling and introducing you,"Oh, I don't believe you two have met, have you? (Y/N), meet Loki. A new guy around here."The Grandmaster brought you closer to the god, all the chattering noise around you drowning out the sound of your scoff, followed by a smirk.

"You're the god, right?"You queried, cocking an eyebrow and not impressed by the man as you observed the obvious relish on Lokis features.

"Ah, so you've heard of me."He concluded, tilting his chin down and grinning at you only slightly. You pursed your lips, crossing your arms and jutting your hip out as your lip curled with your grin.

"Not in a positive way."You told, the Grandmaster jittering at both of yours obvious distaste for each other. He cleared his throat, seeming to want to get away fast as he tugged at the fabric around his throat.

"I'll let you two talk. I'll be right back."He told the both you, calling to someone and wandering off, all the while you and Loki never took your eyes off each other. You had a smirk on your lips, and so did he. The two of you obviously seemed to have a sarcastic way of speaking, discovered because of the drama filled expressions. Loki stood tall, placing his hands at his sides and putting the tips of his fingers in his pockets.

"Where are you from, (Y/N)?"He asked, a questioning look on his face which showed he was truly curious. You uncrossed your arms and relaxed a little, but still refused to let down your guard. You shrugged, averting your eyes off to the side.

"Don't know. I've been around."You replied, Loki seeming interested and intrigued by your statement as he cleared his throat, taking a step back as his cape waved behind him majestically.

"That sounds interesting. Care to elaborate?"Loki asked, smiling as he gestured his hand over to a blue leather seat close by with his from slightly leaned over. You scrunched up your nose and glared over at the chair, catching on to what he was asking and seeing no time in your future to be having casual chats with former princes of Asgard. You took a deep breath and relaxed your arms at your sides, looking back at his welcoming features.

"I'd love to, but I'm afraid I'm busy."You refused sarcastically, taking a chug of your beer straight from the bottle as Loki glanced at you with a bit of surprise. You took in the strong and cold taste down your throat, the condensation of the bottle moistening your hands as you observed Loki's tilt of the head.

"Have you heard of multitasking? You can be busy and talk to with me."Loki smoldered, referencing your definition of busy as drinking straight alcohol at a party on the top floor of a penthouse. You pulled your lips from the cold bottle, running your eyes up and down Lokis presence to fully take in who you were talking to. You weren't expecting that kind of wit from a man of Sakkar, then again he wasn't from here anyway. You smiled in the slightest, glad to have someone around who was just as sarcastic as you were. You humphed, putting the top on your drink and holding it at your side.

"Id love too, but truly I have other things to do. Maybe another time."You smiled at him, almost genuinely as you side stepped and walked for wherever that crazy man you were here to talk to in the first place had took off. You darted your eyes left and right, eventually spotting the man as you tapped him on his shoulder again. He laughed at whoever had just told him a joke in front of him, turning to see you again and smiling with glee.

     "Oh darling, lovely to see you again. Did you enjoy your chat with my good friend Loki?"The Grandmaster asked, your eyes glancing over to the god you had just spoken to, who seemed to already be chatting with some other women and putting on an endearing grin. You raised an eyebrow and slowly turned your chin back to the man in front of you, shrugging your shoulders.

     "Meh, but I can't blame him for not being interesting."You insulted, smirking at your own joke as you lightly shook your head,"Anyway, I have another champion for you. He's patiently waiting in my ship and I can deliver him to you immediately."You offered, proud on your toes and grinning brightly. The Grandmaster softly cheered, smiling back at you with that same smug and ecstatic look.

     "Oh fantastic, bring him up when you can and Topaz will take care of it."He told, earning a nod and small salute from you as your feet began to trail off.

     "Very well, Grandmaster."You finished, walking through the crowd of annoyances and for the door as quickly as you could. Right before you took a turn down the hallway, you glanced over to where you had met that new man with your palm resting on the door frame. Your eyes scanned for a bit until your pupils laid on him, narrowing your eyes as he chuckled heartily. It took the god a few seconds to notice you were gazing his way, his eyes sparking over to your features as his smirk grew. He glanced over and smiled devilishly, earning only a blank expression from you and a tilt of your head as you trotted down the hall, away from that place people called a celebration.

     What a delight to meet that former servant of Thanos. You wondered if he was still as mischievous as you had heard he was, and it truly appeared that way.