May I?
My very first fanfic. Please leave comments and be kind. Suggestions appreciated. Also fluffy sultry ending~
Pairing: Loki x gender neutral reader
Summary: y/n is very dyslexic, and needs audio tech to be able to "read" and listens to audiobooks. out on a mission, they accidentally break their tech, and can't do their work efficiently. Loki notices and decides to help and reads to you.
Some exerpts from a poem (may I feel said he-by E.E Cummings) listed below.
Warnings: fluff, borderline smut?
Gif not mine.
The only other person who loves to read as much as you did, was Loki. Fortunately for him, he was always stuck at the compound. Something about paying the team back for wreaking havoc in New York last year. So he had all the time in the world to dive deep into a book whenever he wasn't helping the team get information for their missions. You both bonded quickly over what literature he was into at the moment, sometimes indulging you in the kinds of literature Asgard had when he was there. You had shown him how you listen to audiobooks when you could; as you were dyslexic, numbers and letters get jumbled together, making hard to read, and making your head spin. He was intrigued and curious as you tucked an earbud into his ear to let the narrator’s voice flood his ears with Lord of The Rings.
He seems pensive as he hears the book being read to each of your earbuds, after telling him the title of the book. ‘’ Ah, yes; is this the one with the boys with large feet you were watching not too long ago?’’ you scoff; ‘’hobbits and dwarves, yes. And the rings’’ He rolls his eyes ‘’dwarves are much larger than that, I assure you’’ you’ll have to ask him about that later.
When you would cross paths around the compound, he’d stop and ask about what book you were on. Sometimes listening to the same book as he was reading; and you’d talk about it when you had the chance. You both quickly became friends, spending time studying and talking in the library after a long day.
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Y/n sighed in frustration as they settled in the Quinjet. In the heat of battle, they heard a familiar crunch in their back pocket, as their tech was hit by a thrown beam. They knew it was better than a massive bruise on their cheek, but couldn't help but miss it for the coming weeks as Tony would have to make another replacement. They weren't even supposed to be in the field, but comms were down and you had to go in and help them firsthand.
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Loki was nose deep in a book when you walked in. He looked up and saw your defeated face, and stood up to greet you with worry written on his face; ‘’Are you alright? Did you get hurt?’’ you weakly smiled at him.’’yeah im alright, a bit sore. My tech on the other hand did not survive’’, you pulled out what was left of it to show him, then tossed it in a nearby trash can, hearing that crunch again as a few pieces of glass break as it lands.
‘’I'll have to get Tony to make me a new one, it will take a week or so. Having to read everything this week is going to be hell.’’ you say as you think about studying intel, constant distractions around, and not to mention you were in the last chapter of your current read. Loki looked concerned for you, knowing how hard it can be for you to read, and hates seeing you struggle with the simplest of tasks. Especially since you need to do so for work.
You were still fairly new to the team, you were mostly Intel for them, constantly researching their current missions, helping them plan, and informing them of coming dangers and what to expect. You were a meticulous planner, able to see solutions others couldn't; but the world had to bless you with Dyslexia. It was easier to listen to the research being read to you than reading it, as words seem to get mixed up, taking twice as long to read a simple paper. Which is why Tony created a device for you that scans entire books and research in seconds and transfers them into an audio file to listen to. Loki had an idea.
After a long day in the field your eyes strain to make sense of the words you wrote in the folder laid out in front of you. Your head hurt from the strain, but you needed to get this report done by the end of the day, not to mention, start research for the upcoming mission. Just as you were finishing up the report, Loki walks in with a suspicious grin, with several books in tow.
‘’Starting a new series?’’ you ask, suspicious of his sudden excitement.’’somewhat. I figured you could use a hand planning the next mission so I brought you all the information you needed’’ he lifted the stack he was holding and you smiled, defeated, but happy he delivered the files and books you needed. You weren’t sure what he was planning, but happy for his company.
He flipped open a folder and cleared his throat. You looked up and corked your eyebrow at him. He was looking at you, then pointed at the screen on the table. Then suddenly his velvety voice started to read the page in front of him. You finally clicked and understood. With a smile on your face you started tapping and swiping away the information that was important and started planning out your next mission. You knew he had no idea what he was reading, but he was happy to be of help, and learning new things at the same time.
The coming week went by fast, with your new help in tow, you got your research done in half the time, since you had an extra pair of eyes to help you plan. Hearing his rich voice was so much better than the automated voice on the tech. Even when Tony made your new tech, you didn't want the god to stop reading to you. You enjoyed spending time with him; and something about his voice always made you blush. He even read to you your personal favourites in your free time.
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He secretly enjoyed the look on your face as pink rose to your cheeks everytime he read to you anything with romance. He knew how much you enjoyed listening to him. He knew the effect he had on you. And he loved it. Watching you squirm in your seat in the library from the corner of his eye made him smirk. Sometimes emphasizing on certain phrases just to see you get flushed.
He cleared his throat and started to read aloud a poem he found that he knew would make you melt.
may i feel said he
(i'll squeal said she
just once said he)
it's fun said she
He paused and looked up at you, your eyes wide and cheeks flushed. He slyly grinned and kept reading.
(may i touch said he
how much said she
a lot said he)
why not said she
He knew what he was doing. Each word was sultry, smooth and rich. You needed to hear more.
(let's go said he
not too far said she
what's too far said he
where you are said she)
may i stay said he
which way said she
like this said he
if you kiss said she
You were burning up. Surely he could tell, as you saw the glint in his eyes, full of excitement. Each word burning into your mind.
may i move said he
is it love said she)
if you're willing said he
(but you're killing said she
You were trying your hardest to keep your breathing under control. The way he was reading these words with emphasis, while his eyes bore into yours between verses, was making you melt. You didn't even hear the next one as your brain was completely mesmerized at the way he read to you. Thoughts racing a mile a minute. You snapped out of it at the last verse, catching your breath in your throat.
(cccome?said he
ummm said she)
you're divine!said he
(you are Mine said she)
The way he whispered and stuttered and that last verse made you quiver. You tried your best not to show how much his voice affected you. You were so glad he was done reading as you weren't sure how much longer you could sit there looking unbothered by his voice. You simply smiled and told him it was lovely, trying and failing to look like it didn't just send waves of need through your body.
He knew. "Just… lovely? I'm sure with a mind like yours you can come up with a better word than 'lovely', darling."
Darling.
The way It rolled off his tongue sent shivers down your spine. Silver tongued God indeed. You were caught. He definitely knew the effect that had on you, as his grin widened. You just sat there dumbfounded by what just happened, not looking away from his eyes. He laid the book down, and stood to meet you where you were sitting, looking down on you. He bent down and his eyes darted to your lips and back at your eyes. "May I?" Said he. Before you could answer, a loud ringing interrupted both of you, causing you both to jump. You giggled awkwardly and answered the phone, not looking away from the grinning god. It was Tony, telling you to come to the meeting room to brief the team. you had totally forgotten about the time, completely entranced by Loki.
"Shit" you muttered to yourself. "I'll be right there I'm so sorry I got sidetracked" while darting a look towards loki. You hung up and awkwardly smiled. "Uh… I'll be back later? Maybe you could read to me some more…?" He nodded and bowed his head slightly. "As you wish. You know where I'll be" heat rose to your cheeks as you left in a hurry.
He knew you were going to think about your moment all day and have a hard time focusing. He smiled to himself as he returned to his seat and picked up a book. He was already looking forward to what he would read to you next. Perhaps he should send you a voice message later on to keep your mind racing while out on your mission. The possibilities were endless.