Chapter 18
Chapter 18
A few days later, they were just walking home after Thor had finished his work. Thor was happy. Loki was on best ways of recovering, work was going well as always and he'd caught his lover smiling while watching him fight. They were now walking next to each other, hand in hand.
Thor: "And? Does this work fine for you?"
Loki: "Sure. As long as I can stay with you everything works fine. Apart from the fact that it's rather loud in there."
Thor: "Mhm. I know. As I said, if it's too much you can just say something. There are extra rooms where the fighters can prepare themselves. Mine is always free for you."
Loki only nodded, half-closing his ees and simply letting himself being lead by Thor. When they got home, Thor quickly brushed off his cape while Loki raced towards the toilet and bathroom (they were in one room).
Thor(louder): "So I'm probably the one who'll prepare our food, right?"
He waited for a reply but all he heard was Loki moaning. What the thunder was going on?
Thor: "Loki?"
As he still didn't receive an answer, he went after him to make sure everything was alright. What he found was Loki kneeling in front of the toilet, wretching violently. He stood a moment in shocked surprise, then he hastily went over to him and held back his hair so it didn't get dirty. When loki had emptied his stomach completely, he stood back up, leaning back against Thor's chest, who rubbed his back soothingly.
Thor: "What is wrong?"
Loki(panting slightly): "I don't know. - It's alright now. - I'm fine."
Thor kept him in his arms for a while, looking him down concerned.
Loki: "Maybe I just ate something wrong. - Don't worry."
Thor only nodded slightly, taking Loki's hand and leading him back to a chair, gently pushing him into it.
Thor: "So - anyway - I guess you're not quite hungry now, right?"
Loki: "Oh I am. - Very."
A look of concerned confusion appeared on Thor's face but he quickly brushed it off, patting Loki on the shoulder and going to prepare their lunch.
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Thor: "Where is Loki?"
It was the next day. Thor just had finished his concurrents for today and was now searching for Loki, who was nowhere to be seen. At his request, Mr. Norwood approached him.
Norwood: "Loki just meant he'd like to be somewhere more quiet. I wanted to bring him into your rooms. But - on the way there he collapsed. He's in your room now. Better go and see if he's alright."
At the explenation of his boss, Thor was startled. The possibility for Loki to go into his room was mere an emergency plan. He'd never thought Loki would take the offer, as he knew he'd prefer to stay as close to him as possible. Something had to be utterly wrong! He gave Mr. norwood a short nod before turning on his heel and springing towards the chamber. When he entered, he immediately spotted Loki, lying stretched out on the wooden bench. His face was paler than usually and his expression one of slight discomfort. Thor was beside him in an instant, dropping to his knees beside him.
Thor(soft): "Loki! What's happened?"
Loki: "N-nothing I just - felt a little nauseas and lost balance."
Thor's heart melted by his lover's soft voice, a little raspy now. Maybe it had been too early to take him out.
Thor: "Come on, I'm getting you home."
He gently lifted Loki into his arms, heading for the exit.
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As they got home, Thor found out they were running out of food. Again. After making sure Loki was alright and reassuring him hundreds of times he'd be back soon, he left to buy them new. As he left the store, his phone started vibrating. He drew it out immediately, expecting Loki to call in tears. but it was only a message, popping up on his screen.
Loki: Come back! Immediately!
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