Villain Gets the Girl
Summary: Promp~ "Villain gets the girl"
Rating: PG14
Pairing: Loki X Reader
Note: Troupe Roulette Challenge
~Thank you @castielscaplan for letting me be part of your challenge :D Glad there was no time limit cause i defiantly failed but we got there in the end LOL
“Jason stop- their gonna get the wrong idea..’’
“Mmm i think she’s into me.’’
You glared as your boyfriend totally disregarded your words while he continued to wink and expressively flirt at the beautiful woman on the sidelines waiting to dance, ALL while he was in the middle of dancing with YOU!
“Jason.. You can’t keep doing this.. We’re together, right? That's what you said.. That's what you asked me.. Why do you still constantly flirt around?” you asked, your voice lowers as if it would hide the lump in your throat that often came with tears following right after.
What should have been a magical night was beginning to turn into a disaster. You had been looking forward to attending one of Asgard’s festivals- this one in particular that opened its gates to neighboring realms once a month- and the one person you had hoped to share this moment with, was falling into his bad habits he PROMISED was over.
‘’Babe,’’ he huffed and dragged his eyes to look at you with hidden annoyance and a fake, reassuring grin. ‘’Like I've said, you are the only one for me. I can't help that my eyes wander, after all- the man’s job in this universe is to populate. Its instinctual, in our DNA or whatever- i can’t help it, so you shouldn't get so offended when nature kicks in.’’ His eyes flicked up over your shoulder to make sure the chick was still in his sights, the corners of his mouth tugging up to grin at her.
‘’Besides, you should be happy for me. You're with an attractive man, one who everyone thinks so. You should be happy i’m with you and you can rub it in all of their faces.’’
You were too stunned to speak, to act, almost seeming numb and robotic while he then began to turn, spin and dip you around- only pulling dance moves that would either show off his (amature) skill or to keep eyes on his evening, female target.
It had been like this for too long- and it was your fault. You should have left him a long time ago, especially after so many promises have been broken that he would change and do better. Loneliness was a scary thing, the thought of never finding someone.. So perhaps you found yourself taking what you could get. Yet.. how much does something have to hurt before you finally do something about it?
The song ended and he stood you up properly, placing a hand on your cheek lovingly before he pressed his lips to the other. One would think you were the cutest couple at that moment, but you knew he was only being nice because he was going to ask you something.
‘’I'll keep an eye out for the Royals, I wanna make sure we give them a proper thank you for the invite so would you mind getting us some drinks?” he asked, or more so, did not while he turned you by your shoulder and gave your ass a slap as if it would send you off. ‘’Thanks babe.’’
Your face turned beet red as your heels carried you off towards the drink table, only listening to get away from your current spot with all the whispering and not-so-secret faces people were giving. You didn't blame them, it was embarrassing being treated this way and you knew your long lecture tonight would either be brushed off or given a fake reassurance that he would try better next time.
Your eyes closed as you drew in a breath, gathering yourself while trying not to regret picking such a tight dress that made things all the more uncomfortable. At least you looked good on the outside..
‘’How many?” a woman asked, making you lift your eyes to see her hand was hovering at the many glasses of already poured Asgardian Mead. she seemed to be watching you intently, as if she could sense the emotion between your fake-polite smile.
‘’Two, please.’’ you say quietly, admiring her own dress while she took hold of two glasses to pass over to you. Servant or not, Asgard always was known for subtle style- which is why you envied her comfortable fit rather than your tight one. Her dress wasn't the only thing you noticed- her features seemed to look like she really wanted to tell you something, but the hesitance stretched to where you took the glasses carefully and gave a thankful nod.
‘’Thank you.’’
‘’..the left one is stronger.. Encase you need it.’’
You paused a little, looking at her knowing features where she gave you a departing nod back before turning her gaze over to those who had been waiting. So many women, friends- family.. Have tried warning you of the red flags in your life, especially the obvious. It's not like they were wrong, and you knew what you needed- or.. Should do, and you laughed at yourself every day for not having the guts to do what's right, thus why you took a generous sip of the left glass before continuing your way over through the crowd to find your boyfriend.
It wasn't easy, people danced and swayed where you weaved but scooting to the conversation crowds wasn't that much better. People spoke with their hands, flipping their hair or stumbled by their laughter fueled by the booze. You almost lost the drinks twice, a few droplets having landed on your hand and ran down your arms that made you shudder. Liquid courage wasn't for you, forgetting was.
Just as you saw the top of your boyfriend’s head, you sighed in relief with at least being able to soon relieve one of your hands by pushing through the last bits of crowd in your way before you shook your head.
‘’Jason, I-’’
You stopped short to find your boyfriend back on the dancefloor before you, cheek to cheek with the Dame he had been eyeing earlier with his hand on her lower back- creeping hella lower than what one would consider dance positioning. Such a despicable person didn't deserve such a dramatic reaction, but your hearing seemed to ring anyway- the glasses slipped right through your fingers and hardly got noticed when they shattered on the ground.
‘’ANOTHER!” Everyone cheered around you, their voices muffled all the same while they thought you were just keeping up the Asgardian tradition, rather than witnessing the final straw which was your boyfriend flat out cheating. Especially when his lips began to find her neck and pull a giggle from her lips.
You felt numb with the only thing aching being your heart. You took a step back, hardly breathing while your body began to shake. This was it.. You couldn't take it anymore.. There was no going back from this one-
You hardly apologized when you accidentally bumped into people upon making your hasty exit, feeling claustrophobic in a room where it seemed all you could see was your former boyfriend and your replacement. How could he do this! Nature or not.. It’s called self control towards the one you wanted to be with! He had confused your brain for so long, you had let him get away with this behavior just to lead up for you to get the short end of the stick anyway. Screw him! Screw her! Screw it all!
Your arm came up to run across your cheek to wipe away the tears you finally let fall, hardly waiting for guards to completely open the door for you before you were dashing down the halls. The bastard drove so there wasn't anywhere you could go but on foot, but right now, you wanted to be alone. You wanted to cry, to be angry, to hide- away from all these people who had their partners on their arms and smiling in their own perfect fairytales.
The balcony! Your heart jumped just a tad with the hope that you found a place to be alone, frankly the only good news so far of your evening. As you headed towards the french doors, people became less and less existent, which made it easier to be unnoticed when you pushed open the balcony doors without hardly a pause.
Within a second of the fresh air hitting your face, your body ran right into open arms that immediately enveloped you, pressing your front right up against the mysterious person’s solid chest.
‘’Finally..’’ his voice whispered.
That voice.. That familiar voice.. That scent.. That height.. The feeling like he'd be able to vanish just as quick as he had appeared out of thin air.. The one being you had left with only shared childhood memories and a future that stood separate solely because of a crown. Or at least.. Not yet. As of right now, your eyes raised to gaze upon the second prince of Asgard; always looking like a king and never seeming to act otherwise.
Loki..
‘’I had hoped that when you returned to me, your tears would have been of a different circumstance.’’
You were frozen, half merely in shock- which shouldn't be a thing because you knew his presence was here, you were in the damn palace after all but also your unresponsiveness was that you were going through a whirlwind of emotions. Not only to deal with what your former boyfriend had done- now definitely your EX- but with this fuzzy feeling you were getting with the fact that Loki having his arms around you in an embrace that also seemed to hold a wirewind of emotions on its own.
It had been only one time, a night of defiant magical occurrences straight out of a book. You two had run into each other when your family had come to discuss ally support- both being bored in your youth for such things and had slipped away for better entertainment. What you both considered entertainment, turned out to be something much more and yet after that, you two hardly saw each other.
True, you ventured to these gatherings once a month when you could, and at the beginning you'd be lying if you didn't admit trying to find Loki around.. But he had always been busy. As expected, he had different members of the court- widely spread throughout the realms always in conversation. When that wasn't happening, he was aiding his royal family. When THAT wasn't happening, there were various women he would attend to either on the dance floor or.. Wherever they disappeared within the halls.
You tried not to ponder too much on it, accepting the fact that what you had all those years ago must have been a mutual fling and he had to prioritize whom he wished to have at his side one day on the throne. From what you had gathered, you weren't on the list and after enough times of seeing him disappear with women other than you, Jason had come along- bringing the wish that you had accepted your singleness considering what had happened tonight.
Looking back down at his chest, you shook your head and squeezed your eyes tight, willing the tears away while you prayed your voice wasn't as scary as you felt. ‘’I am glad you are fairing well my prince.. It has been quite awhile..’’
‘’Indeed, and I've seen you’ve trailed quite a bit of history for yourself.’’ There was almost amusement in his voice, at the same time like he was shaking his head at you- all while keeping you in his arms.
You cringed a little and sighed in defeat, feeling your cheek rest on the cold metal of his armor and half wondering why you weren't pulling away. ‘’..you saw that?”
‘’I see everything darling. Every encounter that happens when your presence comes to Asgard.’’ his voice noticeably quiets. ‘’Whether you know I am aware of it or not.’’
Your brows furrow and you lift your head again to look up at him, leaning back where his arms stretched to accommodate your balance. ‘’..why didn't you come over?”
Loki smirked, his eyes seeming to search your features as if it were the first time he was fully able to gaze at your updated features. ‘’I could ask the same of you love, but from what it looks like, my true intentions might be too late.’’
You knew he was baiting you, wanting you to talk about what had happened, who exactly was he- even if Loki already knew and more of the current circumstances. Even now, with all this time between your very first meeting, the two of you spoke as comfortably as one had been married. His features were the only thing that had changed- but by very little.
As most facial features do, he looked more mature. Handsome, compared to the charming boy you had known. His hair was a bit longer, barely licking at his shoulders while it remained slicked back with not a hair out of place. You hated how you currently looked- hair probably messed up from your bumping and running. Eyes red from your crying, giving you more of a reason to cringe and shake your head, finally taking a step back with Loki’s hands slowly releasing you.
As much as you wanted to be alone, Loki's presence before you strangely gave you that same comfort as he stayed still to gaze at you curiously. What did he mean, ‘true intentions?’ surely he didn't mean..
‘’Truly loneliness hasn't made you that desperate, has it?”
The amusement in his voice made your eyes flick up, indeed finding amusement in his eyes while that mischievous smirk spread across his face. You faked a glare and straightened your posture. ‘’That may not be any of your business-’’
‘’No? Forgive me but i tend to pry when i find a woman crying after finding her partner trying to woo another.’’
You blinked at him, almost stating the obvious you just wished clear. ‘’So you were watching me-’’
‘’On the contrary. I was watching my partner.’’
His firm tone made you hesitate again, trying to decipher what he meant while he drew in a relaxed breath and began to take a step forward. ‘’I will have to thank you, actually. Your presence, or more specifically.. Your actions on bringing this.. imbecile of yours here, may have saved me from my own unhappy courtship.’’
‘’I.. I don’t understand..’’ you confessed, furrowing your brows as Loi stood before you, hands clasped behind his back and leaning down just enough to have his nose barely brush up against your own. That same smirk on his face as if he knew something you definitely didn't.
‘’That woman your precious Jason dances with, so happens to be the one I am unfortunately saddled with. And it just so happens that while his lips had dared to brush against her flesh, it has merely sealed the crime of trying to steal a Royal’s courting partner.’’
You gawked, taking a step back with your hands hovering by your mouth. ‘’That's your- he.. He didn't know-’’
‘’I find it quite amusing you are trying to defend him.’’ Loki chuckled, a small shrug bringing his shoulders up while he turned casually to walk towards the balcony’s railing overlooking Asgard’s city.
‘’I’m not- I mean.. I just find it wrong that he flirts with any woman.. While he claims to be with me.. And at any rate.. How is he expected to be punished while not knowing Asgard’s rules?”
‘’Simple. I would assume anyone in any realm would have the common courtesy of remaining loyal to those they claim to be with. Not philandering with another while their current partner acts as servant by fetching drinks.’’
Your eyes drop, a little embarrassed Loki had someone been watching while remaining undetected and had watched while you played Dog while who you claim to be with his cozying up with another. Let alone with Loki’s courting partner!
Your hands fell in front of you, fiddling with the fabric of your dress while you slowly took steps towards the prince who now leaned against the railing with his back towards the evening sky. He was right, like all the others about Jason- and you hated wasting tears on him when you should have left him a long time ago.
‘’..what did you mean when you said.. You were grateful?” you asked quietly, drawing your eyes up while you stood beside him, shyly resting yourself to match his position, although he had his arms crossed now comfortably.
‘’Asgard’s royal custom is to court, ensuring a partner for when our positions potentially move up. She had been chosen for me, and I've tolerated her solely for traditions, not because I have an ounce of care for her. However, what's mine is mine. Jason brought it upon himself, and yet.. I’m having to blame her too for breaking such customs where now I have to find an.. untainted partner all over again.’’
Your cheeks redden while you tried to understand, your eyes looking over to his awaiting ones. ‘’Untainted?’’
‘’His lips have scorched her skin. She as well had begun getting.. handsy, though you might have missed that part when you were taking in liquid courage before returning to the sight.’’ he smirked as your blush made you look away from him. ‘’Asgard will not accept unfaithfulness, wishing a devoting partner to be given so that heirs may have a solid chance of having.. pure, faithful blood.’’
You nodded a little, thinking you were understanding before your face turned to look at him again, jumping a little to see he had scooted a bit closer. ‘’I.. I’m sorry for his rudeness- you're right.. Despite him not knowing the Asgardian customs- loyalty is universal.. I’m sure he’ll accept whatever charges that is bestowed upon him..’’
‘’Mm not so simple darling, for I am actually able to choose the punishment for such insolence.’’ Loki smirked, watching your eyes widen while his chest seemed to proudly push out, as if showing off his true Asgardian position as prince with power.
Honestly, you couldnt give a flying fuck about Jason. If he gets banished, imprisoned for a few nights or lashed, he deserved it. He deserved it all those times he's done it before. You only found yourself feeling bad for Loki, having to start over in his royal duties but at least he didn't seem sad to let her go either.
‘’You will be her replacement.’’
The sentence almost made you choke on air and look at him as if he were crazy. ‘’-excuse me?”
His face showed amusement but anyone could tell he was dead serious. There was a pause, as if at any moment you would expect a ‘gotcha’, but he merely stared at you as if it were a final decision. You?! Being with Loki, a prince of Asgard would then by default make you a.. a..
Loki stood from his position against the balcony, arms still crossed before he now stood before you, the tips of your shoes touching his. His close proximity made your eyes raise up, still in their shock while his now held a softness like he had all those years ago. That same, gentle smile he used to gaze upon you with now came to his face rather than the mischievous one he had not two seconds ago.
‘’Why not? It would be absurd to go back to him now. I most certainly can't have her on my arm either. It would seem that the two of us are now.. Available.’’
You gulped as he leaned down upon the last word, looking at you lovingly as if you were already his. A shiver ran down your spine, thighs squeezing together for some reason while his gaze made you feel things.. Familiar things.. Things you hadn't quite felt in a very long time- not even with Jason.
‘’So.. I’m just your replacement.. I may find myself single, but I can stay that way. You are in need of a courtship..’’ you raised a brow, spine straightening a little with boldness that surprised you. ‘’You need me..’’
Loki smirked and straightened his spine as well, as if reminding you of his height and who you were challenging while he looked down his nose. ‘’Where was this boldness earlier?”
You knew it was just to poke you, but you glared at him anyway, hating how he was right and backed off from playing the very game he so often won at. You closed your eyes and shook your head then. ‘’I don’t want a rebound.’’
‘’I am not a rebound darling,’’ his gentle comment made you look back up at him. ‘’Because quite frankly, it would seem you have been single far longer than you've known.’’
His words stung, but it was a way where it needed to be said regardless. In the relationship with Jason, you were just.. There. As cruel as it may seem, the one moment Loki and you had all those years ago, held far more care than an ounce of what Jason had shown. It was actually laughable on how long you had stayed, when there really was no reason to, other than loneliness.. Did that make you the user?
Loki’s hand slowly reached over, placing the side of his pointing finger under your chin and lifting your head enough to draw your eyes back up at him. Those gentle.. Knowing eyes.
‘’You are not my rebound either darling. It would seem in truth, we both have been quite in the similar situation for far too long. Perhaps fate has made itself known tonight, as cruel as its events have been. Yet I can't help but wonder, if this is but a second chance at what I've been wanting to do, all those times ive seen you but at a distance with little opportunity to grasp it..’’
Loki’s words had grown softer, caressing you that made your eyes want to flutter and mind drift to that familiar place in which you held dear. All those times of loneliness or pain, your memories would bring up the ones you've shared together, the life you wished would last, if not for a moment longer than what you had been blessed with.
‘’And.. What is it you’ve wished to do?” you whispered, fully knowing what it was because in truth, you’ve been wanting to do it ever since the two of you had parted.
Loki smiled gently, still holding your chin up while he stepped forward, your shyness fueling your instincts to lean back despite your wants and your body rested against the railing. You accepted that you were trapped and truthfully would refuse all signs of escape while Loki proceeded to draw closer, his free hand resting upon the railing besides your own.
He was so close, you could smell his intoxicating scent. It was a mix of pine, leather and masculinity, dancing with the aroma of wine and nearly had your eyes fluttering before his nose ghosted along yours. He was testing the waters, teasing perhaps while fully aware of what you consensually wanted but still hesitated as if you might not. If your heart rate wasn't pounding so fast with the butterflies dancing in your stomach, you would have done it yourself but something about the electrifying tension between your bodies had you both still and relish in the suspense.
There was only so long it could last before finally, the two of you leaned in simultaneously and your mouths crashed together. A mix of moans and pants filled the air, your hands flying into his hair- the locks you've dreamed of tangling your fingers in again for so long- while Loki’s hand stabilized against the railing while the other grasped your waist and tugged you even closer against him.
It was as if time had never passed, allowing you to pick up where you left off and the desperation finally fading away to something much more powerful, though it was almost impossible to say it out loud. Was it fate? The cruel events having happened on purpose solely to lead up to this very moment? A purpose? A sign? Destiny..
‘’Loki..’’ you breathed, your eyes fluttering when he pulled away for you to speak but merely moved his lips to begin caressing your jawline and neck.
‘’Mm?” he hummed, sounding like he was half listening while he moved with desperation to take in all of you. His hands pull your hips flush against your own, now and again dragging a hand up your side and tangle his fingers in your locks to turn your head and expose your neck more.
His soft lips ran shivers down your spine, your hands grasping at his shoulders now to ensure your knees wouldn't take you down but something about how close he was pressed up against you promised he wouldn't let that happen. Especially since you began to hear the mild sound of concrete crumbling but you didn't dare look down at his spare hand that had desperately dropped back to the rail to press even more against you.
‘’I accept..’’
Your whispered words had his mouth stilling, his warm breath fanning over your flesh before he raised his head to look down at you. His eyes gave that look as if to ask “really?” but even he couldn't hide the excitement that shown right after. For the longest time, he seemed to study your features. Perhaps it was to give a chance to change your mind, but most of you knew it was he was looking over a new you. His, although you might have been already without even being aware of it.
His hand slowly slipped from your locks to cup your cheek, his thumb stroking your skin while his eyes continued to admire and a grin tugged at his lips. ‘’All I've wanted.. Was you.. And becoming the very one I court, I bind with.. I marry.. Surely I've found myself in Valhalla without even recognizing it..’’
His eyes fell closed as he leaned forward, pausing when your pointing finger pressed to his lips for a moment and you couldn't help but grin. ‘’I want a real date first.’’
‘’Yes yes anything-’’ he nodded, grinning as wide as you while his hands moved to your hips and began to glide down, his posture bending enough while he held eye contact where his chin brushed up against your cleavage.
‘’In the gardens.’’
‘’Anywhere you want..’’ he whispered, his hands finding themselves just below your ass and pulling you up with your hands at his shoulders still, letting him sit you down onto the railing.
‘’Just like that one time..’’
The memory had him pause, features stilling with an almost mesmerizing glint in his eye while he stayed paused between your legs, hands now having rested on the balcony railing beside your hips. Moonlight illuminated everything now, with the gentle warm light of the palace just barely shining from the glass doors behind him. Beautiful.. Absolutely beautiful..
Your magical night..
‘’Just like that one time..’’ he echoed in a whisper, closing his eyes a moment to inhale your sweet scent before he moved closer to cup your cheek, watching as you closed your own eyes to lean into his touch before his lips began to leave slow, open mouth kisses to your exposed neck once more.
You hummed at his touch, your hands having slowly wrapped around his neck to hold him close while he continued to indulge in your flesh. Its been so long, you’ve found yourself quite touch starved while in no time, your legs began to squeeze around his waist, beckoning him closer as if the two of you already had your clothes off. Loki’s chuckle had you pout and look up at him curiously.
‘’We have a festival to return to darling.. As much as i would enjoy ravishing you right here, i do believe we’d soon be sought out by someone of unimportance, or at the very least, the palace staff.’’
You looked away at the very thought of Jason still being in there and something told you he probably didn't even notice you were gone. Curiosity soon replaced bitter memories and you raised a brow at Loki who watched your face just as curiously. ‘’..what is the punishment for such crimes?”
Loki smirked, as if loving your curiosity of negligence just as he enjoyed bestowing upon them. ‘’How about I allow him a front row seat to our ceremony?”
You couldn't help but giggle, despite it all. You knew going back in there was going to be a willwind of different emotions, but sorrow will no longer be one of them. You were done giving him your tears, pity and wants. All along you've had someone willing to give, and you in return and you hated how you didn't see it sooner. But love came with patience.. Didnt it..
Your future sounded scary, and granted you knew you took a bigger bite than you might be able to handle. Come on, a potential queen? You hardly realized that being with Loki would make you a princess. Quite literally a new life.. But perhaps something else you’ve wanted and hadn't realized. Despite it all, being with Loki meant you knew it was going to be okay.
Fuck Jason. Better had found you.
The villain gets the girl.
Note: Hope ya get my semi play on words thingy cause "the villain gets the girl" doesn't necessarily mean Loki Lol... anyway-
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