Here's chapter two! So many reviews/subscriptions! Glad to know someone likes it! Hopefully the next chapter flows smoother than this one did.

Character death in this chapter.

Also Lemony goodness. XD

Chapter 2: Faults of Our Fathers

It had been almost a week since Loki had gone to the Stark mansion. He was currently working in one of the labs on campus with Bruce when his cell beeped.

-Are you going to be in your laboratory all day Doctor Frankenstein?

Tony chuckled and typed a quick reply.

-I'm working on my creation. We are trying to create life! Should be done in about an hour. ;P

Bruce looked up from his notes and eyed Tony. "Good news?"

Tony pocketed his phone and turned back to the whiteboard. "Oh you know, just Rock of Ages checking in."

Bruce stared at Tony's back. "So you are dating Loki now? Not just a rumor?"

Tony stopped. "Well, I don't think we're dating. We're just...friends."

"Don't sound so sure. You do know the other rumors about him, right?"

"Yeah. And I don't put too much thought into it. He's an alright guy Bruce. I just was kind of a dick to him that first time. And he called me on it."

"By pushing you out a window."

"Hey, it worked didn't it? And he didn't kill me. So whatever. I've dat- I've been friends with worse people."

"Is that a dig at me? Cause, I've gotten my anger under control nowadays."

"It really wasn't Bruce, I swear. And hey I thought that time you blew up the science lab was great."

Tony continued scrawling numbers on the board as he chattered away.

"Yeah, yeah. The teachers sure didn't think so. I'm lucky I'm allowed in a lab now. What equation is that Tony? The work is gibberish."

Tony looked at his work and frowned. He erased the equation and rewrote it correctly. He had to admit he was fairly distracted this week. He and Loki had hung out a few times, chatting over coffee and watching their classmates meander around campus from the art building's roof. He sighed and recalculated his work making sure it made sense this time.

"I think it's right this time. Now I just have to test this."

Bruce checked over the equations and copied them down into his notebook.

"How long will it take for you to make something of it?"

Tony exhaled while he processed all the information. "Well if I work day and night...three weeks?"

"And if you function like a normal member of society?"

"Maybe a little over a month."

"Well, take your time. As long as we turn it in before winter break it'll be fine."

"Does that mean I'm free for the night?"

Bruce sighed. "Yes. You can run off now. Just let me know when you get started so I can put in my work as well."

Tony gathered up his things and dumped them into the backpack he's had to carry around since he broke his arm.

Outside, Loki was sitting in the quad sketching and getting his dose of nicotine. A shadow emerged over his sketchbook and he narrowed his eyes.

"You could say hello before you sneak up on me Thor." Loki closed the book and turned his gaze upward

Thor stared down at Loki dejectedly. "I am sorry Brother, forgive me. I had hoped to catch you before you left."

"Well, here I am. What can I do for you?"

"Why don't you move back into the house? Father has expressed that he never wanted to kick you out. He's even willing to pay for your apartment if you're set in your ways. Please, at least come home for the holidays. You know it will break Mother's heart if you don't."

Loki straightened up. "I... I can't move back home Thor. There is nothing I want there. If Father insists on paying for my apartment, I will speak to him about it on my own. As for the holidays, we will have to see how heavy my workload is."

At that point, Tony was strolling across the quad tapping away at his cell phone. He looked up grinning towards Loki and slowed down as he saw Thor standing next to him. He stopped in front of them and smiled at Thor.

"Heya buddy, how're you doing? I heard that game went well for you."

Thor smiled, "yes. It was excellent. A true show of sportsmanship."

Loki stood up and slid his sketchbook into his bag. "Now Thor, I'll come by this weekend to speak to Father. Will you let him know?"

Thor looked thoroughly pleased. "Of course! It will be perfect. We'll have to a family dinner like we used to. I'll let him know to make preparations immediately!"

Thor strode off with great purpose as Tony and Loki watched him.

"He's uh... something else, your brother... you know what I mean."

"You do not need to tell me Tony, I've known this for quite a few years."

"So my dad's got a business trip, so I've got the Stark mansion all to myself. Wanna drive some motorcycles through the living room?"

Loki snickered. "That sounds... amusing. I do have a little bit of work to do, but if you'd like you can accompany me to my flat."

"Why do you talk like you're from Britain? Hasn't your family lived here like, forever?"

He sighed. "I have spent quite a bit of time there. I still go as often as I can manage."

"So...I get to see your evil lair?"

Loki cocked an eyebrow. "How many times do I have to explain-"

"It's a joke. Ha ha? Do you want me to call Happy...or is it walking distance?"

"Let's walk. It's not terribly far. And it wouldn't kill you to be outside of a lab for a little while."

"Speak for yourself, you vampire."

As it turned out, it was quite a bit further than Tony anticipated. When they reached the building, Tony leaned against the door frame gasping for breath. Loki eyed him inquisitively.

"Are you ok Tony, or should I call the paramedics?"

"Du hu de.. How.. are.. you not... out of.. breath?"

"Hm, I may have been walking a tad fast for you. I keep forgetting you have short legs."

"I am not THAT short." Tony straightened up, attempting to disguise his height.

"Says the man wearing lifts."

Tony frowned as Loki opened the door and gestured inside. A glance around the foyer told Tony that there was no elevator. He turned to Loki with a stupefied look on his face.

"Please tell me you live on like the second floor?"

Loki just laughed and started up the stairs. Five flights up and Tony was collapsed on the stairs panting.

"That's it. If we ever come here again. I'm putting in an elevator. This is ridiculous."

Loki pulled him up off the stairs and stared at him. "Don't do that, this building is very old. It would destroy its' integrity."

"Fine, next time you'll just have to carry me upstairs."

Loki chuckled as he led Tony down the hallway. He unlocked the door to his apartment, 5B Tony noted, and swung the door open. Tony took this opportunity to take in his surroundings. Loki definitely had different tastes when it came to decorating. Most of the furniture had an antique look, but the couch and chairs were definitely new. And by the feel of them, expensive.

"How do you afford all this?"

Loki gave him an incredulous look. "Really? You don't know?"

Tony stared at him. "Wait, you deal?"

"Well, yeah. But if my Father decided to pay for my apartment, I don't really have to do that much anymore. Maybe I'll even try to find a real job."

Tony scratched his head. "Yeah, that would be best. But then I'd-Never mind."

He moved away from Loki over to a low table. There were half-burned pillar candles and a leather bound journal sitting on top of it.

"Is this where you cast your magic?"

Loki looked at the table. "One of many places. Just don't disturb my things. I don't know what will happen if you stick your hands wherever you please."

Tony turned to face him. "Oh, really?"

Loki stared at him. "What..oh my lord. I should have known better than to even open my mouth around you."

Tony laughed into his hand and held his tongue. "You make it too easy."

Loki sighed and placed his bag on his kitchen table. "Now, like I said, I have some work to do. Can you entertain yourself for a little while?"

Tony smirked at Loki. "Well..."

Loki deadpanned at him. He took a seat at the table and opened his sketchbook. He was about to start working on his sketch when he felt Tony hovering behind him. He peered over his shoulder to meet Tony's eyes.

"Can I help you?"

"What's that?"

Loki sighed. "It's a still-life. You're not going to let me get any work done are you?"

"Probably not."

Loki closed his sketchbook and set it down. He pushed away from the table and turned to look at Tony.

"So what is it that you'd like to do?"

"Well.. I have a few ideas."

"Fine. I will entertain you, and then I can back to work."

Loki withdrew a ziploc from his bag. He deposited a tablet from the ziploc into Tony's palm.

"A new trip today?"

"Well, unless you wanted something else."

Tony looked down at the tablet in his hand. A snowflake was stamped onto its' face.

"Nope, this works." He popped the tablet in his mouth and watched Loki do the same.

"It'll take about 45 minutes to come on, so will you allow me to work a bit before I join you?"

"I suppose."

Tony sauntered over to the couch and slung himself over the side. He took his phone out and tapped away at the screen. Loki sat back down at the table and resumed his sketch. Tony knew when it started to come on. He could hear the clock ticking, feel the scratches on his phone, smell the fruit in the kitchen. He peeked over the back of the couch to see if Loki felt it yet. He frowned when he noticed Loki wasn't sitting at the table anymore.

He was about to call him when he felt the couch dip. He turned his head and caught Loki's lips with his. Loki leaned down into Tony, nipping at his lip. Tony brought his good hand up to the back of Loki's neck to pull him closer. Loki whined softly into the kiss, and pushed his hand through Tony's hair. They broke apart panting for breath and stared at each other hungrily. Loki sat up quickly and licked his lip.

"I...apologize. I shouldn't have done that."

"Excuse me?"

"I should have warned you that when I take this, I get um.. overzealous."

"Oh shut up."

Tony grabbed him by his collar and pulled him back down against him. His lips crashed against Loki's before Tony prodded his tongue against Loki's. He gasped when Loki grinded his hips against him. He wrapped his bad arm around Loki's waist to keep him close. He pulled away from the kiss and leaned down to nip at Loki's pale neck. Loki let out a small moan in response before Tony began sucking a fresh bruise onto his neck. Loki growled into Tony's ear and gripped Tony's jaw.

"I mean to have you Tony."

Tony chuckled. "Who talks like that? Seriously Loki? You can have me. You got a bed or do you want to break your couch?"

Loki stood up and peeled Tony from the couch. He planted kisses on him as he pushed him haphazardly towards his bedroom. Tony's legs hit the edge of the bed a second before Loki tipped him into it. He groaned as Loki slid his tongue up the length of Tony's neck. He felt Loki's breath on his ear before he stroked the lobe with his tongue. Tony raked his hand down Loki's back feeling the fire building inside his gut.

Tony was unbuttoning Loki's shirt when he heard his cell going off in the living room. He turned his head towards the sound and looked back to Loki. He weighed the pros and cons in his head before sighing.

"I should get that. That ringer is never good news."

Loki stood up and offered him a hand. "If you must."

Tony sauntered into the living room and retrieved his phone from where it fell on the floor.

-Obadiah Stane Calling-

Tony frowned at the phone before pressing the button to connect. "Obie? What's up?"

Loki had followed him out and pressed a kiss to the back of his neck as Tony's back stiffened.

"What? When?"

Tony's face was twisted in an incredulous look. "Yeah, uh..ok. I'll be there. Just.. give me a few."

Loki gave him a curious look as Tony hung up the phone and let his hand drop.

"My father's dead."

Tony stood in front of the casket staring down at his father. He narrowed his eyes at the corpse thinking about just how much he hated him. He felt a hand on his shoulder and turned to catch Loki's gaze.

"It's best not to dwell on it Tony. The hate would eat you alive."

Tony nodded and stared at the floor. "Yeah..."

Loki looked around the room to see that most of Tony's friends were leering at him. He made a move to sit down but Tony clutched his wrist. Tony's face was twisted in an emotion Loki couldn't place.

"Can you just, hang out here with me? I can't stand most of the people who know my father. I need a face that keeps me.."

"I get it Tony. I'll stay."

Loki stood next to Tony as he dealt with the crowd of people giving their condolences. Tony didn't say much, just nodded his head as they talked. He looked up when Obadiah approached him. They talked in hushed whispers before he put a hand on Tony's shoulder. He gave him a faint smile and walked away.

"Tony, I'm just going to the restroom. I'll be right back, you have my word."

Tony nodded and turned back to face the line of mourners. When Loki came out the bathroom he sighed.

"Do you really think this is the time or place to corner me?"

He turned to face Natasha and Clint.

Natasha glowered at Loki. "What are you doing with Tony?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, are you just jerking him around or is does this actually mean something to you?"

Loki stared at them trying to process what they were saying.

"Are you asking if Tony and I are dating?"

"Yes. Jeez what's so unclear about that?" Clint piped.

"I. I don't know what this is. We haven't exactly put a title on it. You'll have to pardon my lack of knowledge. Now if you'll excuse me."

While Loki had been cornered by Natasha and Clint, Steve and Pepper had shuffled up next to Tony. He glanced up at them with a suspicious look.

"I doubt you're giving me that look because of my Father. Can this wait?"

"Tony. We're just worried about you."

Pepper furrowed her eyebrows. "Are you and Loki serious or is this just you fooling around again."

"Seriously. Can we NOT talk about this here?"

"Fine. We'll stay after to make sure you're doing ok."

Pepper and Steve scurried off towards the back of the crowd. Tony saw Bruce frown at him and mouth sorry to him. He shrugged and finally took a seat. Loki slumped in the chair next to him sighing. They muddled through the rest of the funeral before heading back to Tony's. Loki followed him up the stairs loosening the tie around his neck. Tony opened the door and hastily pulled Loki inside.

Loki didn't have much time to react before Tony pressed him against the door and kissed him with fierce desperation. His hands pried at the tie at Loki's neck until Loki got the idea and removed it. Tony used that opportunity to nip at his neck roughly. Loki groaned leaning into the door.

"Tony, what-"

"Don't. Just. Just let me do this. Please?"

Tony stared at Loki with a pleading look. He loosened his own tie before throwing it behind him blindly. Loki peeled off his jacket then pushed Tony's gently from his shoulders, struggling with the cast. They pried at the buttons on each others' shirts as they kissed feverishly. Loki managed to rip Tony's pulling it from his bad arm. As they crossed the room towards Tony's bed, the shirts fell forgotten to the floor. Tony pushed Loki down into the mattress before straddling his lean hips.

Tony leaned down and licked his lip. "So...how do you want to do this?"

Loki grinned and slid Tony off his lap. "How about, I take care of you. Since it's been a rough day and all..."

Tony opened his mouth to protest, but was cut short when Loki palmed the growing bulge in his trousers. Loki's nimble fingers made quick work of stripping Tony. Loki threw his trousers and boxers in a pile on the floor. Tony locked eyes with Loki as a sly grin crossed his face. Loki's fingers stroked the base of Tony's erection teasing his way up the shaft. Loki wet his lips before brushing the head of Tony's dick with his tongue. Tony moaned as he felt Loki's mouth close in around his dick.

"You are wearing far too much clothing. It needs to go."

Tony immediately regretted opening his mouth as Loki sat up. Loki grinned and unbuttoned his trousers before sliding them off with his boxers. Tony took a few seconds to stare gratuitously.

"It's not polite to stare Tony."

"Jeez. How do you hide that in a pair of pants?"

Loki snickered and pressed him against the mattress. "Most people don't stare."

He planted a kiss on Tony's lips before tracing down his neck and nipping roughly. He licked over the wound and worked his way down Tony's chest leaving small bruises in his wake. Tony groaned, leaning into Loki's kisses. Loki kissed the curve of Tony's hip before leaving a dark bruise there as well.

Tony stared down at Loki. "Do you plan on leaving any of my skin unmarked?"

Loki looked pleased with himself. "No. You are mine now, and I do what I want."

Tony briefly panicked before sighing, "oh, ok. That works for me."

Loki silenced Tony by returning his tongue to work over Tony's dick. A few breathy moans were the only things left in Tony's vocabulary now. Tony felt the fire growing in his gut as Loki brought him to the brink. He ran his fingers through Loki's raven locks and gripped tightly as the heat started to rise.

"L-loki. I'm not gonna last much longer if you keep that up."

He whimpered when Loki's mouth left his skin. Loki looked up at him smirking.

"Are you sure you don't want me to continue?"

"Yes. Because I need to fuck you."

Tony sat up and rolled Loki onto the mattress pinning him under his arms. He leaned down and sucked a bruise into Loki's pale flesh. Loki bit his lip and flexed under Tony's arms.

"Ah ah. Don't make me tie you to the bed."

"I'd only enjoy it."

"That doesn't surprise me. Let's save that for another time though..."

Tony leaned down and pressed his lips to Loki's. Their mouths parted to allow tongues and teeth to gnash together fiercely. They were panting when they broke apart, and Loki was ogling Tony shamelessly. Tony reached across to his bedside table. He opened the drawer and rooted around for the necessities. He withdrew his hand successfully with a condom and lube. Tony shredded the wrapper with his teeth then made quick work of applying its' contents. Tony shifted lower onto the bed and spread Loki's legs before him.

"You've done this before, right?"

Loki leaned an arm behind his head. "You are joking?"

"Ok, ok. I get it. Just wanted to check."

Tony picked up the small tube and deposited a generous amount onto the fingers of his good hand. He slicked some of it over his dick before moving his hand to Loki's entrance. He teased one finger against him as he laid a kiss on his thigh. Loki sighed pleasurably when Tony slid his finger inside. He teased for a few seconds before inserting a second finger, getting another breathy moan in reply. He spread his fingers and twisted them slowly to make Loki writhe beneath him.

He gave his fingers another twist before removing them abruptly. Loki's head shot up and he gave Tony a glare. Tony shoved him back against the bed and flicked one of his nipples.

"Hold on a damn second. I'm only human."

Tony pressed his dick against his entrance, looking up to gauge his comfort. He wrapped his hands around Loki's thighs carefully and pushed into him gently at first. Loki's face was twisted in pleasure as Tony pressed fully in. Tony cut the gentle work short and pulled back quickly only to slam back against him. He raked his fingers against Loki's skin as he thrust into him repeatedly. Ragged moans escaped Loki's lips as he leaned into Tony. Loki's hands gripped the sheets feeling the pleasure building inside.

Loki moaned loudly as he climaxed, his breath hitching in his throat. Tony only lasted a minute longer before collapsing against Loki with a hard moan. They laid there panting for a few minutes before Tony rolled off to the side. Loki took a few tissues from the nightstand and handed one to Tony. They cleaned themselves up, discarded the trash, and returned to the mattress.

"Well, that was...awesome."

Loki peered over at Tony. "I'm glad. That was quite the fun time."

Tony slid up on the mattress to lean on Loki's shoulder, the events of the day replaying in his head. Loki caught the brief anguish in Tony's eyes and shifted his arm around him.

"Are you ok, Tony? It's been a trying few days."

Tony shrugged. "I'll be fine. Obadiah's handling the company until I get done with school and I've got you..and you know, everyone else to make sure I'm doing ok."

Loki raised an eyebrow. "You know, if you're not ready for whatever we want to define this as, you can tell me. I can assure you I'm an adult and I will respond as one."

Tony smirked. "Man, you really call me on my bullshit. The only other person I dated that did that was Pepper."

"Ah yes, well Ms. Potts is very outspoken, I can see where she wouldn't allow you to get away with much."

Their eyes drifted over one another's bodies, taking in the extent of what they'd done to each other. Tony's body way littered with blossoming bite marks along his neck, chest, and hips. Loki had fewer bites, but his legs had red lines and minor irritation raised against his alabaster skin.

Tony sat up. "Speaking of which, I think everyone may be coming HERE. Shortly. So..we might want to get dressed..."

Loki brought his fingers up to the bites on Tony's neck. "Yes.. That would probably be best."