Prequel Chapter 82

He was pretty drunk by the time he went back upstairs. Tony stumbled up into the living room with a cut in his foot; the result of his rather stupid attempt at cleaning up the glass in the lab. He made his way towards the bathroom, leaning against the walls.
“Jarvis, where’s the-the first help…thingy.”
“The first aid kit is in the cabinet of the bathroom, Sir.”
Jarvis wanted to call Loki to go help Tony but knew it was pointless.
"Sir please sit down so I can assist you."
“I can-I can do it myself.” Tony frowned and went into the bathroom, groaning as he stepped on his foot. “Ow, fuck!” He fumbled through the cabinets and sat on the lid of the toilet with the first aid kit in his hands.
Jarvis grew quiet once more letting his creator to fix himself up again.
Tony tried and tried again to get the piece of glass out of his foot but was too drunk to get it. He mumbled under his breath then managed to slide off the toilet seat. He groaned as he hit the ground then giggled stupidly.
Jarvis sighed and took things into his own hands.
Tony blinked and looked up as one of his suits walked into the bathroom. It sat him up against the wall and began tending to his foot. Tony was quiet for a while, watching as his foot was cleaned and bandaged.
“Jarvis, can you call somebody for me?”
“It’s almost four in the morning Sir.”
“I mean later, smart ass.”
"Of course Sir. Who would you like me to call?" Jarvis asked.
Tony was quiet for a moment, his eyes wandering to Loki’s bedroom door. He felt his chest clench slightly.
“Courtney.” He gave a fake smile and waggled his brows. “Haven’t talked to her in a long time.”
"Of course, Sir." He said.
“I-do-do you remember Courtney?” Tony giggled as the suit picked him up and took him to his bed.
“Yes Sir. I have no memory problems at all.” Jarvis set Tony down and got him under the covers. “Sir, do not do this. You have opened Mr. Laufeyson to the hope of more than a meager friendship. Do not hurt him this way.”
Tony’s smile faded and he looked at the suit. “He’s gonna leave, Jarv. I don’t wanna be alone.” Tony curled up under the blankets and fell asleep quickly.
By the time Loki woke up it was late afternoon. Dragging himself up and out of bed he went into the living room and frowned when he saw a woman entering. Growling to himself he stormed off to his room.
Courtney caught a glimpse of the god out of the corner of her eye. “Tony?” She called out, not knowing who it was.
Tony walked out a few moments later, dressed and ready for a date. He gave his usual smile. “Courtney. Glad you could make it.”
The woman smiled and stood from her seat. “Well what else do you do when the Tony Stark calls?”
Pepper sat out on the patio, equally as upset as Loki if not more so. She knew what Tony was doing. He’d done the same to her when things had started to get serious between them and now it seemed he was ready to ruin things with Loki as well.
Loki was stewing in his room. He wanted to scream and shout and leave now more than ever.
The temperature in his room started to drop even further.
Pepper watched as Tony and Courtney left before she went back inside. She shook her head, pursing her lips then paused when she felt a slight chill. She glanced around then towards Loki’s room. Her eyes widened when she saw frost building around the door.
“Do not fret Ms. Potts; that is actually quite normal though I would suggest keeping a safe distance.”
"I guess things went very wrong." Pepper said.
"Very wrong Ms. Potts. Mr. Stark thinks that since Loki will leave him he will have someone that won’t leave him." Jarvis said.
"Tony was drunk when he said that wasn't he?"
"Very much so."
Pepper sighed heavily and shook her head. “I’ll have to talk to him later.”
“Or perhaps a little convincing is in order.”
Pepper looked towards the ceiling curiously. “What do you mean?”
“Let Mr. Stark fool around but you know he will not be able to stay away for long. If Mr. Laufeyson feigns interest in someone else, Mr. Stark will not be able to hide his feelings anymore.”
Pepper couldn’t help but smile at the idea. She knew Tony couldn’t handle jealous well; he’d turn a shade of green that would make the Hulk look pale.
"But who would we get to pair up with Loki to make Tony jealous?" Pepper asked.
“Might I suggest perhaps one of his old flings? What could hurt more than seeing an ex with his current love interest?”
"Now all you have to do is get Mr. Laufeyson to go along with it."
“If it gets back at Tony, I think he’ll agree.” Pepper walked over to Loki’s room, shaking at the sudden cold. She knocked on the frost crusted door. “Hey Loki, can I talk to you?”
"No." Loki replied.
“I can help you get back at Tony.” She hoped this would at least convince the god to warm the house back up. There was frost on all the windows.
Loki finally opened the door. "How?"
Pepper smiled deviously. “Tony is first of all egotistical and secondly jealous. He’s trying to convince himself that he doesn’t really love you, even though he does. So we’re going to get you a date.”
"Oh yes someone else might find themselves interested in the homicidal god."
Pepper rolled her eyes. “I know a few people that don’t know who you are and will make Tony stop screwing around. But you have to trust me.”
Loki looked at her. "Very well." Loki agreed.
Pepper nodded at Loki and her smile returned. “Then it’s a date.”
Pepper told Loki about the woman he would be meeting. She was an old fling of Tony’s but things between them ended rather badly. Tony had never been known for settling, and being a tabloid journalist, the woman wasn’t very happy about being dumped.
“Her name is Alyssa Kyles but she goes by Ally.” Pepper gave Loki small details as she helped him get dressed for his date.
Loki knew to pour on the charm a bit heavy for the woman. He of course had no intention of sleeping with her.
“I explained to her a little of what the date is for.” Pepper chuckled softly. “So she’s ready to help.” She finished fitting the suit on Loki. “You look incredible in a suit, by the way.” She smiled.
Tony arrived back at his home alone, having dropped off his date at her apartment. He wasn’t in the mood to spend the night with anyone, oddly enough, and opted for getting home early. Of course he wasn’t planning on their being an all too familiar black car out front and he really wasn’t planning for certain bitter ex-girlfriend to be sitting in the living room. Giggling happily and having a good time. With her arm around certain raven haired god’s arm as they drank champagne.
“Your accent is so sexy. I think I could listen to it all night.” Alyssa smiled at Loki playfully. “Where did you say you were from again?”
"Norway." Loki smiled at her. Loki looked up when he saw Tony come into the house. "Hello Stark." Loki walked past him with Ally on his arm.
Tony stood there, clearly dumbstruck and shook his head. “I’m sorry, I must have missed some invitation.”
“No, you just weren’t invited.” Ally chided then smiled at Loki. “I heard Norway has delicious food and good looking men. I guess it’s true, isn’t it?” She giggled then sipped her drink.
Tony couldn’t believe what he was seeing. What in the world was this? He opened and closed his mouth a few times before speaking. “What the hell is this?”
Ally looked at Tony and gave him a cocky smile. “A date. Your friend Fenrir is quite the charmer.”
“Yeah, wouldn’t you know it?” Tony ran his tongue along his teeth and looked at Loki, clearly upset. “Have fun.” He walked off, trying to stay calm. He was fine. This was completely fine. They weren’t dating anyway, right? Why should he care that Loki was dressed like the living embodiment of sex and entertaining his least favorite woman?
Loki had to admit it was satisfying to see the look in Stark's eyes as he left. He turned his attention back to Ally.
Loki talked with her and ate. Telling a few stories of his own. They managed to have two bottles of wine between them. As it finally grew late enough Loki asked for a car to take Ally home.
"Come on let me stay the night with you.” She said.
"I don't sleep with a lovely lady on the first date." He said.
Ally gave Loki a little smile. “You’re not like Stark, that’s for sure. Usually sex is what’s for dessert.” She gave him a quick kiss on the cheek. “I had a really great time. Maybe we can do this again soon.”
Tony watched from the window, absolutely fuming. His nostrils flared when Ally kissed Loki’s cheek and he growled out annoyed.
“Is something wrong Mr. Stark?”
“No!”
"Well I'm not Stark." Loki kissed her hand and helped her into the car. He waited until he could no longer see the car before heading inside.
Tony was getting himself a drink when Loki walked back inside. He glanced at the god, trying to hide the burning jealous in his voice.
“Have fun on your date?”
"I did." He replied.
“I know what you’re doing and I know Pepper’s helping you, I’m not stupid.” Tony pursed his lips at the god then downed his drink.
"Well since I can’t have you I might as well find it somewhere else." Loki replied calmly. Loki headed off for his bedroom.
Tony watched the god go, clenching his jaw and trying to keep his breathing steady. He wasn’t going to lose this little game. He poured himself another drink and spent most of the night at the bar.
When Pepper woke up the next morning, she wasn’t surprised to find Tony sitting in the kitchen with an angry frown.