Chapter 15

We pulled up in front of a very high-class restaurant. I looked at the sign. 

"Aquavit. I have never heard of it, not surprisingly. Is this where we're eating?"

Loki gave the keys to the valet and took my hand. I looked at him as he entwined his fingers with mine.

"Making sure I don't run for the hills? I know this isn't my usual scene, but I do know how to behave. And I never run from what scares me or from a challenge."

"I will make note of that darling. But for now, I simply wanted to hold your hand."

I smiled and then shivered as I felt his thumb rubbing over my pulse point as he held my hand. I wasn't sure how far I wanted to go tonight, and I didn't want to completely lose myself. He made me want to throw all my inhibitions to the wind and just climb him like a tree.

We followed the waiter to our table. Looking at the menu, I realized just how out of my depth I was. Everything had fancy names and I had no idea what most of it even was. There were some meats I thought I recognized but not many of the dishes had descriptions. I didn't want to order something stupid just because I didn't know what it was. I shifted in my chair nervously. 

"What's wrong sweetling?"

"I'm not used to a place like this. I know my manners can match it, but I've never been to someplace so... extravagant." I sighed and put down my menu. "Honestly, I don't know what anything on that menu means. McDonald's is usually my version of eating out. Can you order for me? I eat pretty much anything, but I don't want to just point at something and say that one."

Loki actually looked embarrassed. I blinked. It was the first time I had seen that look on his face. "I am truly sorry my pet. I did not think about what experiences you would have had. I had just desired to take you somewhere special and treat you like the beautiful Queen you are."

My eyes got wide and my lips parted in surprise as he talked. He really thought I was beautiful? And queen? Here I was, someone that had never heard anyone tell me I was pretty let alone beautiful. Not even from Dean. The best compliment I had ever gotten was that I was capable. And now I've been told I was beautiful twice in two days. 

Loki stared at my expression, his eyes darkening. "Darling, please don't look at me that way. It is already taking massive amounts of self-control to not rid you of your dress and have you now. Do not push me further unless it is something you want and are ready for my pet."

I swallowed and looked down. I wasn't sure if I was ready to take that man on. I had no real good experience in that department. And seriously? Who could I ask? I couldn't very well walk up to Nat or Wanda and say 'Hey have you ever been had by a God? Need some pointers here.' Yep. I can just imagine how that would go. While they probably would give me some sex advice, I would never hear the end of it.

I looked back up at Loki and saw his gaze had cooled. Loki had put the leash on McSexy Gone Wild it seemed. I smiled at the mental image. "So, will you order for me? Please? Or do I need to kneel and beg?"

"Oh, we will get to the begging later my dear. For now, I am content with your saying please and yes, I will order for us. What would you prefer to drink?"

"Nothing alcoholic. It dulls your reflexes and that can be dangerous."

He stared at me, a solemn look on his face. 

"What? Why are you staring at me?"

"I am in awe of the skills and knowledge you have for one so young, even by Midgardian standards. You have experienced much, and it humbles me, an emotion I am unfamiliar with. You fascinate and entice me in a way I have not experienced before. And I mean to make you mine. The more I learn about you just makes me want you more."

Thankfully the waiter arrived to take our order so I was saved from responding to that. I honestly had no idea what to say. I looked around as I heard music begin. It seemed a band had started playing in the corner. It was a beautiful tune and I found myself caught up in it. 

"Would you like to dance?"

Loki had stood and was holding his hand out to me. 

"I'm not a good dancer. In fact, I've never really danced."

"Then come. It is time you experienced it and I would be honored to teach you." 

He pulled me to my feet and led me over to the dance floor. He put one arm around my waist and pulled me close against him. I wrapped my arm around him. I realized just how tall he was, just the perfect height. He took my free hand and held it close to his heart. He started to sway to the music and I followed. His heat was intoxicating and I felt myself melting into the experience. The sound of the music, the feel of Loki pressed against me. I laid my head on his shoulder and gave a happy sigh.

"This is perfect. I could stay like this forever."

I heard Loki's heart beat faster at my words. I was worried he was upset until I felt him pull me closer. I raised my head to look up at him. His ocean-blue eyes stared into my eyes for what seemed like years. Slowly he bent his head and his lips captured mine. It was soft and sweet and gentle. I had never known a kiss like this. He pulled away and looked at me, making sure I was ok with what happened. I gave a small happy smile and then this time I leaned up and kissed him. I felt his tongue at the seam of my lips and I parted them for him. His tongue slid into my mouth, and I gave a small groan at the taste of this man. He kissed me slowly and thoroughly. The song ended and everyone started clapping. I felt dazed. 

"You taste even better than I had imagined."

Oh lord did I really just say that out loud?! From the heated look on Loki's face, I did. Crap. I didn't want to give him the wrong impression and I didn't want to be a tease. I just didn't want the night ending with me sleeping with him. I wasn't ready for that yet and I didn't know him well enough yet. But I was fine with making out. But how to explain that without making him mad or having him leave?

"Oh my darling, you are certainly full of surprises. You tantalize me and as much as I want to have you underneath me, that will be the only type of tasting going on tonight in that regard. I feel the anticipation of taking you will only make it that much sweeter. The longer I make you wait, the more you will beg."

I gave a small sigh of relief as that seemed to take care of my problem for me. Then the last part of what he said processed. Begging? With how he made me feel... yeah I probably would be kneeling and begging for him. But for tonight I needed to clarify something...

"We will get to do more kissing though, right?"

"Without a doubt my pet."

I gave a very unsophisticated happy dance. Loki gave a slow, sexy, amused grin at my excitement. 

"Does that please you, darling?"

"Without a doubt," I grinned over at him, giving him his own words back to him.