As the days progressed you started to move around better and the pain was fading. "How does it look?" You ask as Loki helps you change the little dressings. "Looks good think we can leave the bandages off today." "That's great! Do you think I can train with Bucky? He wanted to see my skills before we go home." "I don't know (Y/N). That kind of rigorous movement could hurt you." "I'll be careful." You say getting up and walking to the bathroom. Loki leaves for you to get dressed for the day since you don't need help anymore. You put on light training gear and gently secure the attire to your still sensitive back. You walk out of your room and Loki leads you to the training room where you see Bucky and Steve. They were sparing with each other and you studied their movements. "General how are you?" Steve asks as the men rest. "I'm good Captain. I promised to show Bucky my skill set and here I am." You hum as you pick up a sword from a rack. You hold it in your hands for a bit to get used to the weapon. You were surprised that it was well made and perfectly balanced. "Oh thats neat mind if I stay and watch?" Steve asks as the men sit on the bleacher like seats. "Sure I don't mind an audience." You say as you make your way to some wooden training dummies. "Just be careful (Y/N). I don't want you getting hurt again." Loki says softly as he squeezes your hand. "Why are you so worried about me Loki? I'm healing fine and we will be home soon so this act of us being civil towards each other will end soon." "This act?" He asked shocked at your words. "Yes this act. You said yourself it ends when we get home. You despise me remember. You hate that I'm a general thats a woman. Just let me train my prince I need to be ready if I need to protect you again." You pull your hand out of his grip and place it on the hilt of the sword. "Fine I'll leave you to it General (L/N)." He growls as his fists ball up. "Thank you my prince." You bow and he quickly leaves the room. You roll your eyes and walk towards Bucky and Steve. You show them what you can do and teach them a few things with your knives.
"Brother what's wrong?" Thor asks as Loki rushes past him. "Loki wait!" He says as he turns to follow him. "Why do I even care about her? She's my guard and it's her job to protect me. She's such an ungrateful bitch. I could have made her change her dressings herself. That would have been difficult since they were on her back." Loki growls as he paces in front of Thor. A smile creeps on Thor's face which makes Loki stop and look at him. "What are you smiling at?" "You love her don't you?" "What? No! It's general (L/N) for gods sake you oaf." "You know you can't lie to me brother. You may be the god of them but I know you too well." "Maybe I do." Loki grumbles as he crosses his arms. "You better tell her before Bucky makes a move. He's pretty smitten with her. Don't want to lose a beautiful woman and fierce General to a Midgardian man now would you?" Thor teases as you and Bucky walk into the room where the brothers are. You were laughing at what Bucky said when you make eye contact with Loki. After what happened in the training room you really didn't want to deal with him so you take Bucky's hand and walk past him. "Where are we going General?" "I need to change. You can call me (Y/N) if you want Bucky. I'm no General to you." You giggle and he smiles. "That's a pretty name." He sighs as he follows you to your room. Loki watches as you two disappear into the room and groans in annoyance. "Told you." Thor hums as he leans against the wall. "What do I do? Like how do I tell her?" "I would tell her at the party tonight. That's if you can get her away from Bucky." Loki nods and makes his way to his room. He stops as he hears your laughter through the neighboring door.
"Oh Bucky you're too cute." You giggle as he shows you pictures of him in his old military uniform. "This was Steve before he was a super solider." Your eyes grow wide trying to wrap your head around how Steve used to look like that. "Wow he was so little." "Yeah but he would always pick fights with guys bigger then him. I would have to pull him out of a scrap on many occasions." "What does scrap mean?" "Oh just a fight." He says with a shrug. You nod and sit down on the bed. "Thought you wanted to change?" Bucky says cocking his head to the side. "Oh yeah that's why I came in here huh?" You sigh as you get up and walk to the closet. "Was there another reason doll?" He asks as he steps behind you causing you to look at him through the mirror. "I didn't want to be in the same room as Prince Loki. He's a real jurk sometimes well all of the time. We don't get along too well. He thinks women shouldn't be officers and give orders. He would always question my leadership and decisions even before I was promoted to general. We agreed to be civil during this trip to Midgard just so things could go smoothly. Then the bomb happened and he seemed to be extra nice to me. Helping with my bandages and stuff but it's just awkward for me. We are usually at each others throats. Does this make any sense or am I just rambling?" You ask as you turn to face Bucky. "I think I understand what you're saying. I can see why that would be weird. I can see the way he looks at you, I think he's realizing what an amazing woman you are. I mean you saved his life, that would give anyone reason to treat that person better. If it's any consolation I think you are an incredible woman and you are worthy of your rank. I'd serve under you in a heartbeat doll." "Thank you Bucky." You say softly as you lean into his chest. "I wish I could hug you but I don't what to hurt your back." "Just be gentle." You sigh as you feel his arms hesitantly wrap around you. His metal hand holds your head and his flesh one rests on the small of your back. You stay like that for a few moments then he pulls away to look at you. "You should probably change darling. People might think we are fooling around in here." He chuckles as he lets you go. "What does that mean? Fooling around?" His face reddens, "umm it means having sex." You turn red too as you hide it with your hands. "Oh goodness we can't have that now can we." "I'll see you later then (Y/N)." Bucky says as he heads to the door.
You shower and change into a Midgardian outfit you got with Natasha and Wanda. Jean shorts and a loose fitting shirt that's comfortable on your back. You walk into the lounge to see Thor and other team members talking quietly. They stop when they see you. "Prince Thor have you seen Prince Loki? I should probably go back to my duties since I'm feeling better." "He should be in his room General." "Thank you my prince." You say with a bow and go back down the hall with your rooms. You knock on his door and you hear something crash to the floor. "My prince are you ok?" You ask rushing into the room ready to protect him. "I'm fine General just dropped my water glass." He groans as blood starts to trickle from his fingers to the floor. "You're injured my prince. Let me help you." He follows you into the bathroom so you can wash his cut. "It's not deep so you won't need stitches." You say as you start to bandage him up. "I could have done this myself." He grumbles as he fists his hand to get used to the dressing. "I'm your personal guard my prince it's about time I get back to my duties since I'm feeling better." He nods sand sits on the edge of his bed while you clean up the broken glass. "There is a party tonight be sure to wear that dress." "Yes my prince. Is there anything you need right now?" "No go get dressed then come here when finished."
You do as you're told. Your hair and make up are done and you are trying to put the dress on but it's turning out to be difficult. You peeked your head out of your room to see if any of the girls were near by to help you. The hall and what you could hear from the lounge was deserted. You sigh knowing the only one you could ask for help is Loki. You don't really want to look helpless in front of him. You thought it would give him some type if satisfaction, that the general would ask for help putting on a dress. Sure he helped you with your bandages but that was different to you. You didn't ask for the help he just did. You press the loose fabric to your body and walked out into the hallway. "My prince?" You called through the door as you lightly knocked. You wait a moment and he opens the door. "General? You're practically naked. Get in here before someone sees you." Loki says as he gently pulls you into the room. "Why don't you have the dress on?" "It seems like I need assistance. It's difficult to put it on with my injuries." You say softly looking down at the floor. "Oh I can help. Just turn around." He chuckles and you turn like requested. He gently laces the back of the dress up and smooths out the straps. "Would you like me to alter the back so it's not open?" "No, I think having a back on it will agitate my wounds." "Well then it looks like I have it correctly fastened back here how does it feel?" "Fits perfectly. Thank you my prince." You say with a bow. "Oh please (Y/N) don't do that. And I've told you to just call me Loki. After what you've done for me you don't need to be so formal." He says with a smile as he takes your hands in his. "You're absolutely beautiful. I wish I would have realized that before. So much wasted time." He sighs looking down at the ground. "Wasted time? What are you talking about?" "I was a fool (Y/N). All those years bickering and belittling your abilities. I want us to start over." "I don't know what you're trying to say Loki." "Ugh woman just listen. I want to be nicer too you. I want to show you my appreciation. I want you to see me as a friend not your superior." "Is this love prince Loki?" You giggle as you lift his chin up so you can look into his eyes. "Yes (Y/N) it is." He says calmly and it shocks you. "What?" You breathe stepping away from him. "I love you (Y/N). I'm guessing I've always have in my own twisted ways but I've fully come to the realization after you saved my life. I know this is very confusing, I'm still trying to figure it out myself. I understand if you don't feel the same way. You and Bucky seem pretty smitten with each other so I understand if you choose him. I just needed to get my feelings and plans out in the open." He sighs as he sits on the edge of the bed. You stand there speechless trying to process what you just heard. "Why do you think Bucky and I are smitten?" You ask breaking the silence. "You two just seem very friendly with each other. How you cuddled up to him when he was telling you about Midgardian history. How he wanted to see your abilities in the training room. How you said he could call you by your name. How you seem to giggle like a school girl at things he says. How you took him into your room when you said you needed to change. I'd say that's pretty smitten." He says as he lays down on the bed. You walk over to him standing between his legs. You cross your arms as he looks up at you. "Just because I'm nice to a guy that automatically means I'm smitten? I cuddled up to him because the couch was starting to get uncomfortable. He wanted to see my abilities because we share a preferred weapon, knives. I said he can call me by my name because it turns out he's a lot older me in Midgardian terms. I didn't think it fitting for an elder to address me by my rank. I'm also not a General to him since he's not in Midgard's military anymore let alone ours. I giggle at what he says because it's funny. And I look him to my room because I didn't want to be in the same room as you after what happened in the training room but now I understand why you were so worried." "So Bucky is just a friend?" Loki asks as he sits up and you nod. "That means I have a chance?" "You sir have to do some major wooing and make good of your plans then we will see." You giggle as you run your fingers through his hair. He rests his head on your stomach and hugs your hips tight. "Thank you (Y/N) I promise I'll make good of my plans. I really want you to stay with me as my guard and maybe something more. I hope someday you could love me back." "We just have to wait and see." You hum as he lets you go. "I should probably get ready for the party. You're the guest of honor by the way." He chuckles as he conjures his formal armor and cape on himself. "Me? Why?" "Because you're a hero (Y/N) if it wasn't for you many people would be dead including me. Now let's get you to that party." He offers his arm and leads you to a large ballroom in the compound.