I need a hug (closed to Loki)

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When Alec told her that Peter was gone, she didn't believe it. Annie knew Alec wouldn't lie, but she didn't believe him. She went through Peter's room looking for a sign and then the rooftops. His web shooters were gone, but hers remained. As she sat at the highest peak of the inn, Annie came to terms with it.

Several hours of staring off into the distance of the woods, Annie walked into the infirmary. She hoped Loki was here. She sniffled back a cry and looked around for her friend.

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Annie smiled weakly, but the smile turned into a frown. The dam she had been holding up since she found out released and tears flowed down her pale face. She didn't sob, but she took in deep, shaky, silent breaths.

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Loki wrapped an arm around her and snugged her close; he couldn’t think of anything better to do. There probably wasn’t anything better to do... though after a short period he handed her a tissue in case she wanted to dab the tears.

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She leaned into him and cried until she felt a little better. Once she got her tears under control, she wiped away her face.

"I know you can't promise me anything," She said sensibly. "But, I really, selfishly hope you don't go anywhere."

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Loki chuckled. "I've already promised the Valkyrie that if something takes me from her, I'll do whatever it takes to get back. Since she's here, the same can go for you."

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Annie looked to him with a weak, but genuine smile.

"You like her a lot," she observed out loud. "I'm glad."

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“I’m going to marry her, in fact.” The concept was still a little strange, but not enough to outweigh the pleasure and contentment in it. “I asked her fairly recently.”

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Annie's eyes went wide and then she beamed. Her sadness seemed to melt away, even if only for a moment. She hugged him tightly on the side.

"That's so nice!" She said. "I'm really happy for you"

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“I’m happy for me, too.” Loki squeezed her back, briefly, then shook his head. “I think. I don’t really have anything to judge from.”

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"You're happy" she said positively. "And it's nice. You deserve it."

Annie hugged him again. She realized that Loki's news made up for some of the hurt she felt. She smiled softly.