The sound of running echoed in the hallways near the library, I couldn't determine if that was a bad thing- an attack-, a good thing- a training exercise for the guards-, or just someone who forgot their prior engagements and had to rush to Midgard-in other words Thor. Shaking my head, I went back to reading my book, trying to keep up with Sif on her knowledge of weapons and how to actually use them. Each of the Warrior's Three and Sif had their own special talent and weapon that they were phenomenal at. I, on the other hand, sucked at everything. I was getting better at trickery, thanks to Loki, but rarely anything else. Thor promised to help me learn some things about war and battles that he has been in (all the while acting like Loki knew nothing about it, though Thor likes to throw out when Loki is being difficult that they 'fought together!'. He's just very hypocritical lately.) but he forgot that he was supposed to be with a girl named Jane- to help her pick out a house that they could live together in once Odin realizes that Thor has no interest in being king especially since Jane came into the picture. Thor is whipped, very much so. He goes all love-eyed at the mention of her or her name- I won't mention how he acts in her presence because... well it's just plain sickening.
"Boo."
"Hmm?" I looked up from my book, forgetting about the mental conversation I had with myself to see the Prince of Mischief himself, leaning his head on my shoulder; reading my book. "Oh hey."
"Did I startle you?"
"Wait. Wait wait wait wait wait. You startle me? As in you scaring me? Ha! You couldn't scare a fly."
"Is that so?"
"Very."
"Why are you reading a book on weapons, moreover pretending to read a book on weapons."
"I'm not pretending, I just zoned out. I was thinking."
"Speaking of thinking, I had a wonderful thought."
"Oh really?" I set the book down, turning to give him my full attention, "And what was that wonderful thought?"
"I thought of the perfect anniversary dinner."
"Anniversary?" I squeaked feeling a little to hot at that moment, had I forgotten an anniversary of some sort?
"Surely you didn't forget." He smirked
"No, of course not." I croaked out, "Which anniversary is this exactly?"
"Oh, you know the one that should be celebrated..."
Goddammit Loki, just tell me already you son of a-
"You don't say." I mumbled annoyed
"All you need to know about tonight is two things, one it's our anniversary and two you need to wear a dress." He kisssed my forehead and walked away'
"Ah c'mon! A dress!? Really Loki! Is this open to discussion? You know how I feel about this kinda stuff! Loki!"

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After a slight argument and a stupid dress later, I was ready for our anniversary. I tried to find some clue as to what day it was, but no luck. I couldn't ask Frigga or Odin because they're Frigga and Odin, they don't know or care about half the stuff we do. To them were just little kids misbehaving, pretending to be a couple as not to get the other one deported. A real immigrant situation. Thor might have known, but he was off being all lovey-dovey to his Jane-y. I just can't stop making fun of how whipped he is, it's not my fault it's so funny or so easy to do.
"You look lavishing! Like a breath of fresh air! Look at how lovely you look in a dress, and look! You indeed have a figure to rival an hourglass!"
I stifled a snort, "Loki are those supposed to be compliments on how I look?"
"Er, yes?"
"Oh Loki, you really are nervous aren't you."
"I, Loki of Asgard, do not get nervous."
"How can you when you're so damn cocky." I mumbled for the second time today
"What was that?"
"Oh nothing sweetheart nothing at all."
"We're coming back to this conversation later, whether you like it or not."

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The BiFrost just placed us down in a local park, not bothering to see if there were people in it- thank goodness there were not or the same thing could happen to us like it did to Thor and his gang of lunatics. I say that respectfully, so Sif if you're reading this- please don't kick my butt in sword practice... Kick Valkyrie's.
"Oh, this is a nice park. Are we having a picnic?"
"No, why would we have a picnic when were dressed up like a count and countess. Luna I don't get why you don't use that beautiful head of yours more often- you can easily deduct what were going to do if you read more mystery books."
"I read plenty of books thank you very much. And I don't need your awfulness to insult me otherwise."
Loki laughed, a good hearty laugh, "Oh my sweet you're so clever, but are you clever enough?"
We walked down the sidewalk as I tried to figure out what Loki meant about that, what anniversary this was, and why we were on Midgard. Walking into a small building, we were met with the splendor of a 1920s New York setting. I understood where we were now.
I hit Loki on the arm, "You sly bastard! You made us dinner reservations at a Murder Mystery Restaurant!"
"I know I'm the best."
"You fucking bastard, I could just kiss you right now!"
A goddamn Murder Mystery Restaurant, Loki knew me too damn well.
"If you'd like I'd be willing but my dear were in public. We can't let it get too wild." He winked and I hit his arm, "You're going to make a bruise there."
"So?"
"So then I'd have to punish you."
"How?"
"With kisses." He pecked my cheek and turned to tell the blushing waiter that we had a reservation

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Halfway through the dinner I knew who it was, who had committed the murder. Loki sat engrossed by the actors determining unsuccessfully who it was yet again. I nudged him with my foot and made my way towards the bathroom. I quickly grabbed my cellphone and called Thor. Since he was part of this new team thingy, Tony gave him a StarkPhone. Which, he barely knew how to use. When he finally answered, I sighed in relief, "Thor, I need your help."
"Anything my Lady Luna, how may the God of Thunder assist you?"
"You sound like an OnStar techie."
"What is this Star of On techie?"
"Never mind, okay Thor you remember this stuff way better than I do and Loki tells you practically everything or so I assume but Loki says today's an anniversary but I don't know which one and he's going to kill me if I admit that I don't remember!"
Thor chuckled, "Oh Lady Luna, you need a calendar. Tis the day that you and Loki-" I cut Thor off with a scream as Loki grabbed me from behind, "Lady Luna?"
"She'll call you back brother."
I heard Thor go, "Oh no." before Loki hung the phone up and brought me back to the table
"How did you know I was gone?" I whispered
"You're the one who nudged me with your foot alerting me to you taking leave towards the bathrooms. I'm not as stupid as you think Luna."
"I never said you were."
"You never said I wasn't. I can't read your mind Luna but I'm pretty sure that's one of the thoughts that goes on in it everyday. Oh silly Loki, oh stupid Loki, oh uncultured Loki, oh Loki and his stupid books. I'm not deaf. I heard what you called me earlier."
"Loki it wasn't meant as something literal. Why would you think that I would think or say those things about you?"
He remained silent, watching the end of the production. Paying the bill, he stood up and helped me with my coat before walking ahead of me towards the door. I felt a pang of hurt. It was Jul and Loki's jealousy all over again. But instead of Fandral, this time it was Thor.

I ran off to try to catch up to Loki, tears started streaming down my eyes at the thought of something like that happening again. And this time, we were on Midgard.

What if he left me here like his parents have wanted for the past few years?

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