Rating: PG-14
Summary: someone apparently has spiked your drink, and Loki is not happy but your care is his top priority
It was only a second right? Perhaps a few? But even in what seemed to be a short amount of time, anything could happen.. but if only he knew it was going to involve his dear, sweet Y/N, he would have never have stepped away for that phone call, that useless yet.. strange phone call that pulled him out of the club to hear better just for a man to be talking nonsense.
Loki being Loki and already having a dislike to most mortals, hung up on the man immediately when it was clear the man was not going to get a single, proper sentence in without stuttering; and yet, he didn't sense any fear behind the mans voice..
trying to shake it off, he quickly went back inside towards where he left his girlfriend, thinking nothing of it as she seemed to be resting most of her weight onto the bar with her back towards him and her mini skirt almost begging to be ripped off. Refraining.. for now, he leaned on the bar beside her with a smile on his face ''miss me darling?'' he casually said before his smile soon faded.
''like oxygen-'' Y/N giggled, looking at him with glassy eyes and her balance swayed frequently.
Loki gave a slight smile as she hiccupped every 10 seconds while his eyes glanced at her drink. It was only half full.. although Y/N wasn't much of a drinker, that amount alone wasn't enough to get her this drunk..
Loki reached out and placed a balancing hand at the base of her back to steady her, shooting the barkeep a daggered look. Had he put something in her drink? What concoction could these Midgardians have slipped her that would affect her so? His senses went on high alert as he let his gaze flick over the crowd. Was there going to be an attack? Was that why she'd been given something to make her this drunk this fast? Was drawing him away supposed to be a distraction so someone could do this to her? Was she the target or him? Or someone else...
''did you have fun on your phone call babe?'' she smiled, drawing his attention back to her as she straightened herself before she had to fall into him where he was quick to catch, holding her firmly against him in case her knees gave out again. Usually this would be quite a pleasant little flirt to hold her this close that he could feel the curves of her body against his and smell the sweetness of her skin, but under these conditions, it made him both nervous and suspicious. What was going on here?
He kept his face calm so as not to seem suspicious, a smug little smile pulling on his lips as he gently spoke to his lovely little dove. "Fun isn't the word I'd use, but you..." his voice trailed off as he examined her. It didn't help that she was rather cute when she was giggly and tipsy, "You seem to be having a ball, my dear. Did someone get you another drink while I was away? I'll admit I'd be jealous if someone was trying to woo my girlfriend away from me."
''pfft as if anyone could'' she teased and glanced down by feeling his excitement pressing into her, causing her to giggle as she pressed herself more into him, not as smoothly as it would usually go due to her off balance before she waved to her regarded drink now. ''only put it down for a second, though this man came up and got pretty close while trying to order himself a drink but seemed.. to distracted to concentrate... I turned away to ignore him before I glanced back and he was suddenly gone..'' she explained, Loki tensing as he tried piecing things together but had a rather good idea of what had gone down.
Reaching into her cleavage though, she pulled out a hotel key ''I did manage to snag this, my suspicions are usually never wrong so I figured SHIELD could do a later investigation if someone was trying to harm one of their employees- something they don't take lightly'' she laughed, knowing her organization would know what to do in situations like these.
Loki blinked as she pulled the key from her cleavage... now that... that was an excellent place to keep something. He couldn't focus on her cleavage though, because Y/N fumbled her balance. At least she seemed perhaps aware of what happened, yet thrown off to the seriousness of it. He didn't want her to tip her off that something was very wrong here when she was intoxicated like this. It would upset her too much and he was pretty sure she wouldn't be able to keep subtle, so he kept his voice smooth and face flirty and casual as he held his hand out for the key, "Darling, may I see that?''
Y/N tilted her head a bit before giving him a teasing look ''why's that? Thinking on getting a hotel room?''
Loki couldn't help but chuckle as she luckily handed him the key. "Just making sure, love." He assured, though her suggestion had sent his mind elsewhere, stoking the sense of need he'd been holding back, but he couldn't focus on that now with how her legs gave out on her again and the way she clutched at his shoulders. Y/N wasn't alright and that had him more worried than aroused.
"I've got you." He assured her, his grip around her waist sure and steady as he quickly swept her drink away, giving its contents a quick sniff to see if he could scent anything odd about it before placing it on the bar counter again. "Between you and me, Y/N, I truly don't think you'll be able to walk on your own. Let me assist you back to your chambers."
Y/N leaned a little from his touch, her cheeks suddenly red at his suggestion, especially an act around a crowd of people ''i-I'm fine- just need to take my time that's all-''
Loki couldn't help but chuckle as his hold on her remained firm where she couldn't slip out ''don't be so stubborn darling. Besides, we've done much worst things in public'' his voice got a little husky as he eyed her by the mere joyous memories that flooded his brain between him and his girlfriend. Regardless, she's always been a shy one no matter how much they did, but her innocence still remained cute in his eyes. And with that, He bent a bit, cradling a hand behind her knees and lifting her fully into his arms.
Y/N immediately placed her hand to help hold herself on his shoulder, even if they both knew she was as light as a feather. Still, regardless of how many times she had been close to her boyfriend.. and then some, shyness had its way of embedding itself in one regardless of repeated actions. ''n-no need babe- I'm feeling better already-''
He smirked at her words, trying to hold back a chuckle. She'd stumbled twice into him just moments ago, and she thought she could walk? "Your slurring says otherwise." he joked, noting her form tensing against him and under his fingers. He loved the feeling of her weight in his grasp, the curvature of her figure, the warmth she radiated into him. Y/N was decadent, even when she was intoxicated. "I'd rather you not risk you pretty little ankles wobbling in your heels." he searched down her eyes again, "Besides, is it truly so terrible to be in my arms?"
She merely bit her lip and shook her head ''..it never is.''
''then relax.'' He told her gently and carried her carefully out of the building, his eyes searching everywhere with his senses on high alert for whoever did this. That's why he had asked for the key. True she was apart of SHIELD, but she was his girlfriend, the matter was more personal and thus, he wished to deal with this person himself.
It was in favor of himself that he had master driving before this event could happen because she was in no shape of getting herself back to the apartment herself. Carrying her in, she had grown more quiet by the time he closed the door and her hiccups subsided.
''darling, how are you feeling now?'' he asked, setting her down carefully with a hand on her lower back to help keep her balanced while she rested a hand against the wall.
''dizzy, doesn't feel like the usual hangover..''
Loki refrained from telling her that it wasn't her usual over intoxication result so she wouldn't freak out and perhaps make anything worse for herself. Instead, he nodded and slipped the purse strap from over her shoulder and set it down on couch ''I think it's best if you get some rest darling, let me help you'' it wasn't a question.
Leaning most of her weight on him, her eyes found it hard to keep open as he led her to the bedroom and had her sit down on the bed. In slow movements, he kept his eyes on her to monitor her consciousness and well being while his fingertips ran down her legs before gently removing her heels. Standing back up, he took her hands in his and leaned down to better look in her eyes to get her attention ''do you think you'll be alright doing your bathroom routine love?'' he asked gently, knowing her rituals had always been important to her, pretty much the only privacy she wanted in their relationship and was happy to oblige to make her happy.
''yes.. I'll just go slow and keep my hands on the counter'' she said as he helped her to her feet.
''lucky counters'' he teased, earning a gentle smile on her lips before he helped her to the bathroom and closed the door behind her, keeping close encase she would need him.
After brushing her teeth, removing light makeup and the use of the facility, she turned the knob and Loki finished opening the door for her before he was at her side again to have her go over to the bed once more. ''alright darling, as much as I love to see you in this outfit, it's best you slip into something more suitable to sleep in.'' he explained gently, slow so she could understand while she recovered.
Stepping closer so his chest pressed against hers, his hands slipped behind her to latch onto her zipper in the back. His head dipped down to gently press slow kisses against her neck and shoulder while his fingers slowly pulled the zipper down all the way. His kisses only paused a moment to slip the shoulder straps down her arms before resuming while the dress dropped to the floor.
Forcing himself to stop, he took a breath as his cool hands gently cupped her breasts once, closing his eyes as he took a breath of pleasure, as did she before he gently had her sit back down. Retrieving her nightgown, her eyes looking up at him in a glassy yet loving gaze while she lifted her arms up and he slipped it over her head, arms through with the spaghetti straps and down her chest.
'''alright darling, one more time up and then you could rest'' he whispered and she gently wrapped her arms around his neck with his arm going around her frame and helped her up.
Using his free hand, he leaned them back ever so slightly so he could pull the covers back for her before he leaned down and forward to guide her down again. Her arms lazily slipped from his neck before resting behind her to help carefully pull herself to the side and laid down while he followed with the covers pulling over herself.
''stay..'' she whispered, knowing he had spent the night many before but she had a small hint of how serious this situation had been in the first place, and he knew too.
''I'm not going anywhere darling, I promise everything is going to be alright..'' he whispered and joined the other side of the bed, using magic to remove his own outfit before sliding in next to her.
Turning her body to face him, she scooted closer to be in his awaiting arms and he placed a gentle kiss on her forehead before resting his chin on top of her head with her snuggled into his chest.
''goodnight my love..''