Getting together

Saturday dawned bright and sunny. Rosie yawned and stretched, turning off her alarm. Tom would be picking her up in a few hours so she had plenty time to get ready.

Picking up her phone again, she noticed there was a text from him that had pinged in at least an hour and a half previously. 7am!? What the heck was he doing texting at 7am on a Saturday - besides the fact he hadn't gone home till about 1.30am. She paused , phone in midair as she recalled the previous evening.

By 'normal' standards, it was probably fairly tame, but to her it was like a fabulous dream. Only it wasnt a dream was it. The slightly bruised and reddened patch on her shoulder, the size and shape of a certain pair of lips, attested to that. Running her fingers lightly over it, she shivered with a sudden thrill. Her new shirt would cover it for sure, but she -and he - knew it was there. For a moment, in her mind's eye she could see them, lying together. On the sofa at first, then easing gently onto the soft rug on the floor. She could feel his hands on her body, his lips on her face, her mouth and her skin. The pit of her stomach clenched as she recalled the feeling of running her hands over his bare chest, clasping his hair in her fingers as he made himself at home between her thighs. She could see his eyes, burning and passionate as he showed her exactly how much he desired her. She also saw how much he wanted to take care of her. Gentle, caring, respectful. Never pushing too far, always letting her decide when to stop. There was absolutely no doubt in her mind they would be lovers, just not last night. Not yet. There were other ways to explore each other meantime. Sighing contentedly, she opened her eyes and her phone.

'Hi love! Just off for a run, hope you are still sleeping. Cant wait to see you today and show you off to all my -our - friends. See you at 12, Txxx'

She smiled and tapped a quick but affectionate reply and put the phone down. Shower and breakfast she thought and threw the duvet back, scrambling out of bed and through to the kitchen.

As she made toast and tea, she hummed a tune to herself , suddenly realising it was the one Tom had been humming. The Asgardian one. She smiled and made a mental note to get him to teach her the words. Not that she'd have a clue what they meant but it was a lovely song nonetheless. As she turned away to sit down, she could have sworn there was a movement in the back garden but when she looked back, nothing. She shrugged and sat down, switching on the tv. Eating her toast and drinking her tea she passed an hour watching 'bubblegum for the eyes' as someone - she had no clue who - had put it. No substance but enjoyable. Right, she thought , time to get ready and she went off to the bathroom.

It took her 2 hours to get ready. She changed outfits 4 times and makeup twice ! This was worse than a job interview! Get a grip, she told herself in her best 'mum' voice. They're only human like you! But, as she scolded herself, they're NOT like me are they!! She decided eventually just to stick to the new jeans/shirt/boots combo she got previously. She settled on light makeup, nothing too showy but that made the most of her eyes. As she finished up, she caught sight of her mum's photo by her bed. She smiled picked up the frame and sighed,

"Oh mum, i really wish you could see me now! You'd like Tom. You'd tell me to get a grip and go for it wouldn't you? Well,I'm trying mum. Promise. Oh and he's half Scottish too so you'd be happy eh?" She stroked the photo , trying not to cry and make her mascara run. It was almost too much but then the doorbell rang breaking the moment. Quickly she put the photo down and went to the door. Pulling it open, there he stood. Looking like some Abercromby & Fitch posterboy in skinny jeans, suede boots and a crewneck sweater in a fetching shade of bluebell. She gasped, not realising she'd done it out loud until he blushed and looked at his feet."Ehehe thanks love" he said, "thats the best greeting ive had in a while!" He kissed her lightly on the cheek.

Rosie giggled and put a hand over her face in embarrassment. Tom recovered enough to escort her to his car - a beautiful black F type Jag- and he opened the door and let her into the passenger side. She sank back into the rich leather upholstery, realising the car with its expensive leather aroma, reminded her of Tom. She was just giggling about it to herself when he slid in behind the wheel.

"Ready ?" He grinned at her "hope you like fast cars!" And with a devlish - no definitely a Loki laugh - they sped off. She was thrust back into the seat as they powered their way out of the city into the countryside. Ben lived about 30minutes into the more leafy suburbs where the big houses lived.

As they turned into Ben's driveway, Rosies eyes almost fell out her head. A sweeping gravel drive curved round a small pond. The house was large but tasteful, with an oak door and portico that Downton Abbey would have been proud of. Tom could see she was overwhelmed by it all. As they pulled up, he patted her hand.

" its beautiful isnt it " she nodded " one day Id like a place in the country " he mused " but not as big as this. More , well, cottagey i guess. And still room for visitors, but not like this. Although it is as beautiful on the inside as out. " he stopped, lifting her hand to his lips " like you darling" his eyes shone as he looked over her knuckles at her. She smiled, suddenly shy. "I suppose we should go in..." "Absolutely, c'mon" in an instant he'd got out his side and materialised at her door. "M'lady" he took her hand and helped her out, bowing as he did so. She giggled and said in a haughty voice, just about stifling the laugh in her chest, "Do come along Thomas! We dont want to be late!" "No M'lady" and they both laughed this time.

Suddenly the front door opened and two black labs bounded out and past them, followed by an elegant brunette in wellies and a wax jacket. Spying them on the drive, she stopped, clapped her hands and rushed to hug Tom

" you came! " she released him and turned to Rosie " and YOU came too my dear" she kissed her on both cheeks, making Rosie feel both welcome and flustered! Her face must have reflected her confusion as the woman stopped, clapped a beautifully manicured hand to her forehead and groaned "I am sooo rude! I'm Sophie, Ben's wife, sorry! You are soo welcime here my dear, anyone than can make this one " she pointed at Tom "stop working 24/7 is an absolute legend in my book- well done you" and with that she paced off after the dogs.

"Just go in Tom, they're in the kitchen and there's a surprise...." she waved a hand as she disappeared into the farthest reaches of the garden.

For a moment they stood as Rosie recovered from the overload of emotions now coursing through her. Then Tom grabbed her hand,"This is going to be EPIC " he grinned and pulled her along.

Passing through the house - which resembled a photo shoot for Homes and Gardens - they came to a massive kitchen. It was all shaker style units, wooden floor, huge Aga cooker and in the centre, a wooden table surrounded by chairs. And sitting in those chairs .....she stood at the door, grabbing for Tom's hand instinctively. Suddenly she wanted to run and hide, not because they were scary unknown new people. Oh no. The exact opposite. People she had only ever seen in the MCU up till now sat at that table. Daunting wasnt the word! She was shaking like a leaf.

"Its ok Rosie, " he whispered to her as he put an arm around her, gently guiding her in, "they're all friends - your friends now too".

Someone, she wasnt really sure who started it, saw them and called out Hi! Suddenly, Ben stood up and bounded over, extending a hand that pulled her into a hug. "Rosie! How lovely to meet you finally. We thought he was just making it up. No one could really put up with him and his Shakespeare kink could they?" He laughed and winked at her. Instantly she forgot he was a star, forgot to be nervous and began to think this could be a good day after all.

The others waved and smiled and there was a bit of good natured teasing but it all soon settled down and she ended up sitting separately from Tom being good naturedly interrogated by Scarlett Johansen, Chris Evans and Lee Pace It seemed this bbq was an annual event, started one year while filming, and they all made an effort to meet up. She caught sight of Tom across the room who winked and mouthed 'you ok?' She smiled and nodded not wanting to spoil things by letting him see she was still terrified. It was all so overwhelming! Suddenly, the door burst open with a roar and in walked a blonde blue eyed mountain of a man. "NYAHHHHH!" Cried Tom leaping to his feet"Brother!" The mountain replied as Chris Hemsworth made his grand entrance. It seemed to take everyone by surprise as the whole table erupted in cheers for the Asgard Brothers Reunited !