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Harley blinked her tiredness away and turned her computer off. She had been working overtime just so she could get the weekend off. It was well needed after the shit storm she called a relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

Relationships never seemed to work out great for her and the last one was no exception. Levi Taylor was the typical boy next door with great hair and a great smile. His eyes always sparkled when they landed on her and she was caught up in his boyish charms and great kisses and hugs.

They had been together for a year before they moved in with each other and 2 years later, she punched him in the nose, breaking it when she caught him in bed with another woman. Harley packed her shit and moved into a shitty apartment around the corner from her aunt May's place.

Her younger brother tried to convince her to move back home with him but she couldn't deal with Peter's constant noise and sneaking out in the middle of the night. Harley had covered for him so often that she was fed up with lying to their aunt about Peter being Spiderman.

Harley pulled on her blazer, grabbed her things, and headed out of the office building and towards the bar she agreed to meet her friends at. Nat and Wanda had become good friends of hers after Peter almost got into trouble at school and they were there to help pick up the pieces. Harley avoided the news and only knew who Iron Man was. She didn't care for the Avengers and didn't bother to learn their names. Peter was annoyed because he was part of their little group, but Harley wanted the trouble to stay away from her.

She pulled her blazer closer to her as the temperature dropped slightly and she regretted wearing her pricier high heels to work. As she approached the bar, someone held the door open for her. She smiled at him and walked over to the bar, ordering a strong drink.

As she went to pay, someone slid over money and she looked up at the man.

"I could have paid for that," Harley said.

The man chuckled, "It's on me. Please, I could tell that you needed a drink. Enjoy it while it lasts,"

"Oh, well, cheers," She said. The man sent her a small nod and walked away. Harley felt her eyes trail up and down his body and she quickly shook her head, "You've just been through a breakup. Behave yourself,"

"Talking to yourself now?"

Harley grinned and turned to see Nat wiggling her eyebrows at her, "I'm the only one who listens,"

Nat laughed and hugged her, "You look great. What took you so long?"

"I had to finish a few bits at work," Harley said, "Now, we can get drunk and have some fun,"

"Sounds like a good plan. Wanda is over her and downing shots like it's her birthday,"

Harley felt someone watching her and she looked over her shoulder to see the man before watching her. He winked at her so she sent him a small smile and followed Nat to the table.

"Harley!" Wanda called out and ran over to her, hugging her tightly, "I was beginning to think you weren't going to come. How are you?"

Harley dropped onto her seat, "Levi won't stop trying to call me."

"Then block his number. You don't need to listen to his excuses," Nat said, "What did Peter say about this?"

"I don't know but I know he wants to beat him up. I told him that Levi isn't worth his anger but I understand," Harley shook her head, "3 years. 3 fucking years of that relationship. I feel like a complete idiot. Why do I let these things happen to me? Am I too nice or do men think that I can easily be walked over? It isn't fair."

"You'll find someone," Wanda said.

"No. I'm done," Harley said lifting her drink into the air, "I am done with trying to find a man that will treat me with love and respect for the rest of my life. I've decided to remain single. No more men for me,"

"You could always try a woman," Nat said.

"I'm off women as well. I'm going to lock my heart away and just love myself," Harley said.

"Does that mean you are giving up sex?" Nat smirked, "We both know you won't be able to live without sex. You love it too much,"

"Ok...fine," Harley said, taking a gulp of her drink, "I'm off relationships. Sex is still on the table,"

"That's my girl," Nat laughed, "Here is to being single,"

The girls clinked their glasses and downed their drinks quickly. Harley shivered at the burn and she grinned, throwing her arm around Nat and Wanda's shoulders.

"I'm glad that I have you two," She said, "My main bitches. I love you both,"

"We love you too," Wanda said, "Now, buy me a drink,"

"Alright, alright," Harley said sliding off her chair, "I'm getting shots as well,"

"Be careful out there," Nat said, "You look damn fine in that skirt. If I wasn't straight I would, no, I'm straight but I still would fuck you,"

Harley giggled playfully and kissed her quickly, "You know where I live,"

Harley grabbed her phone and made her way back to the bar. The bartender walked over to her and she ordered some shots and two rounds of drinks. As she was waiting for them to be made, her phone rang once again.

Levi.

"Stop calling me, Levi," She said answering the phone.

"Baby, please listen. She meant nothing to me. It was a mistake. I was drunk and she means nothing to me,"

Harley rolled her eyes, "She didn't mean anything to me, I love you and I want you. I've heard that before Levi and I won't be falling for it again,"

"Did our relationship mean nothing to you?"

"Nothing? Excuse me? Who was the one that was caught cheating? If anything, our relationship meant nothing to you," Harley hissed quietly, "Now, if you don't mind, I'm trying to enjoy my night and I can't do that if you call me. Don't bother to message or call me again. It's bad enough I have to fucking work with you,"

"Harley, we need to talk. Please, I-"

"Bye, Levi," Harley said and hung up on him, turning her phone on silent, "Fucking idiot,"

"I take it you aren't in the mood for a talk,"

Harley almost leapt out of her skin and stared up at the man before. His black hair was now tied into a low ponytail and his bright blue eyes looked at her with a small twinkle. Harley cleared her throat and shook her head.

"Hard to say,"

"Well, I apologise for interrupting, but I wanted to see if you were ok," He said, "That conversation didn't seem...great,"

"It wasn't," Harley said, "Just an ex-boyfriend. You know, the usual,"

"Clearly that man doesn't know what he has let go," He said, leaning on the bar next to her, "You are truly a beautiful woman,"

Harley blushed, "Oh, well, thank you."

"It's my pleasure," The man smiled, "If you don't mind, can I get your name,"

"It's...Harley," She said.

"Harley. Beautiful name," He said, "My name is Loki. It's lovely to meet you,"

"Loki?" Harley asked, tilting her head, "That's an unusual name,"

Loki's lip twitched slightly, "Yes. Yes, it is."

"Are you from England then?" Harley said as her drinks were put in front of her, "You certainly aren't American,"

"You could say that," He chuckled, "No, put your phone down. Let me pay for these drinks,"

"I can't let you do that again, Loki. It would be unfair and we just met,"

"Nonsense," Loki said with a smile, "Of course, if you would like to get to know me some more, you are more than welcome to join me for a drink later,"

Harley felt herself smile, "Yeah. I'd like that. Thank you, Loki,"

Loki picked up her hand and kissed the back of her hand, making her blush, "My pleasure, Harley,"

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A/N: Here we go.

This is different from the Hydra and fighting alien's kinda thing.

This is what Harley was wearing with a white button shirt (Just not the shoes)