Chapter 32
Chapter 32
When Thor came back in, Loki was still lying on the bed, stretched out now and covered with the soft blankets. Thor walked over quietly, in case Loki had already fallen asleep but when he sat down on the edge, the black-haired boy moved his head, looking into Thor's direction.
Loki: "Wh-why did you leave? I - I needed you. I - I thought - I thought the baby was - "
Thor hushed him by gently putting a soft kiss to his lips. Loki looked exhausted, strained so much he didn't even manage to be angry or cry.
Thor: "Shh, it's alright. I'm here now. And I won't leave again."
The blonde lifted the covers a little, slipping into bed beside him and embracing Loki's frail body.
Thor: "I was just as scared as you were, believe me. - But everything's fine now. Nothing's going to happen to you and our child, okay?"
Loki didn't reply immediately, only cuddling further into Thor's warm arms, which felt so strong - as if they could protect him from any danger imaginable.
Loki: "N-never leave again. - Stay with me, - please."
The Asgardian didn't say a word, kissing him as a promise instead.
Thor: "Now try to sleep, my love. I'll stay with you and you will be save right here, don't worry. Just try to forget about everything that happened today. Dream of something beautiful, - whatever you can think of."
He put another gentle kiss to Loki's hair, releasing him just enough so he could move freely, without being restricted. But Loki stayed just where he was, burying his face in Thor's hair and drifting off to sleep in not even a minute. Thor's face lit up with a smile, full of love and passion. Seeing Loki like this after such a day full of tension and worry was the best therapy for him. It was the best way for him to calm down and find peace, to know Loki was lying safely in his arms, where nothing could steal him away but the power of sleep.
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