Musical Ficlets

Posted originally on the Archive of Our Own at http://archiveofourown.org/works/53034784.

Rating: Explicit
Archive Warning: No Archive Warnings Apply
Categories: F/M, M/M
Fandom: The Avengers (Marvel Movies)
Relationships: Loki/Steve Rogers, James "Bucky" Barnes/Reader
Characters: Loki (Marvel), Steve Rogers, Original Characters, James "Bucky"
Barnes
Additional Tags: Inspired by Music, Fluff, Engagement, Soft Loki (Marvel), Soft Bucky
Barnes, Dancing, Ballroom Dancing
Language: English
Stats: Published: 2024-01-14 Words: 650 Chapters: 2/?
 Musical Ficlets
by MaeWeDance

Summary

A collection of small ficlets that have sprung to mind. Will be many and varied, described at
the beginning of each entry, with the name of the songs I've drawn inspiration from.
 Chapter 1

These are a few small ficlets that I've written, inspired by songs I've heard (and perhaps
thought too much about).

I'm working on a few now, hopefully uploading fairly regularly - I know I've said that before
and I'm back about 7 years later.
 Don't Give Up (Loki x Steve)
Chapter Summary

Loki has a moment, and Steve coaxes him gently back.

Don't Give Up - Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush

As he stared out of the window, he never thought he would feel as secure as he did now.
Perhaps as a child he felt comfortable, but never thought that it would ever be possible to be
as happy as an adult.

“Loki.” A soft voice - his partners voice - said from behind him.

“Yes?”

“We’re heading up for dinner soon, if you feel ready?” Steve slowly stepped towards him, not
wanting to trigger a fight or flight from him. He’d had a rough week, a lot of alien-heavy
news being broadcast. He know that news was filtered through JARVIS before it reached
their devices, but some of the live news channels still broadcast about the unusual alien
figures that have been found recently.

“Natasha’s cooking, isn’t she?” Loki semi questioned, knowing that it was true. He was really
just searching for reassurance.

“Yeah. She’s making dumplings. She’s hoping it will ground Bucky a bit more.” Steve
replied softly, still padding over. He looked delicious, wearing his almost statement outfit -
denim blue jeans, white fitted t-shirt and comfortable trainers (he was thankful they still
made the styles he liked). He admired how Loki knew how to dress to fit his form, wearing
almost exactly the opposite in black straight trousers and dark shirt, with a couple of buttons
ondone at the top.

“Sounds good.” Loki replied, a soft frown forming as his eyes remained on the city outside.
He still felt responsible, despite the team knowing now he was not fully responsible for what
happend. He felt arms come around his waist, with a head appearing on his shoulder,
following his gaze. Relaxing slightly, he let out a soft sigh, knowing that he should feel more
comfortable, ‘grounded’ as Steve would often say, but still not quite sure of his place within
the team.

“You’ve been listening to that song again, haven’t you?”

Loki sighed softly - Steve knew him all too well. Since Kate Bush had come back into focus
again since Stranger Things used one of her songs, he’d listened to her music more and felt
himself through some of the songs. “Yes. It feels too familiar… Feels too close sometimes.”

Steve gave him a soft kiss to his neck. “I know. I feel that too… It fits us almost too
perfectly…”

Loki gave a soft nod, watching as the cars lined up in traffic during the rush hour.

He felt Steve take a small breath, and softened as he began to sing softly. “Rest your head,
You worry too much. It's going to be alright. When times get rough, You can fall back on us.
Don't give up, Please don't give up…”

Loki gave a soft smile., listening to him as he continued.

“When times get rough, you can fall back on us. Don’t give up… Please don’t give up.”

“Got to walk out of here… I can’t take anymore… Got to stand on that bridge…” Loki softly
replied, recieving a small squeeze from Steve..

“Don’t give up, cause you have friends. Don’t give up, you’re not the only one. Don’t give
up, no reason to be ashamed. Don’t give up, you still have us…”

Loki gave a soft smile. “I do… I have you.” He felt a soft smile from Steve and slowly turned
in his arms to face him. He gently laid his arms over Steve’s shoulders. “I have us.”

Steve smiled up at him, giving him a soft kiss. “Good.” He left the comfortable silence sit for
a few beats. “Ready for dinner?”

“Yes. Let’s go.”

After another soft, gentle kiss they headed towards the door and the team who were waiting
upstairs
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