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"What do you think about this one?" Harley asked, pointing out a cot.

"It's pink," Loki grimaced, "Why would you want a pink one?"

"Oh, I don't know, maybe because we are having a baby girl?" Harley rolled her eyes. It had been a month and a half since she broke the news she was pregnant, and a week since they found out what she was having.

Steve broke down in tears and Loki just smiled. She knew that he wanted to cry but not in front of everyone. Steve was more open with his emotions and Loki was mostly emotionless but he did smile more when Harley was around. Thor had mentioned it once before and Loki magicked up a snake, making Thor run away screaming.

"Why can't we get this one?" Loki said, putting his hand on a green cot, "I prefer this colour,"

"Because I prefer that one,"

"Just because it is pink,"

"No, because it has under-bed storage and it comes with the mattress," Harley said, patting his hand, "Why are you so against the colour pink?"

"I'm not. I just prefer green," Loki said, "A girl should not be forced into the colour pink. She should be able to make her own decisions,"

"You aren't going to give up are you?"

"Certainly not,"

Harley sighed and rubbed her swollen belly, "Are you hearing this? Your daddy is already arguing with me,"

"My darling, I'm not arguing," Loki said, "I am merely stating my opinion...and that your's is wrong,"

"Good thing I find you cute," Harley said, "We could always get white. Saves you thinking my opinion is wrong,"

"I suppose that would save some trouble," Loki said, "You. Get us this cot in white."

The woman who was helping them nodded and rushed off, clearly intimidated by Loki. Harley shook her head at him and smacked his chest.

"Yes?" Loki said, lifting his eyebrows.

"Manners don't cost a thing,"

"No, but this cot does. And so did that Moses basket and the muslin squares, the baby bath and everything else you decided to get today," Loki said, "Remind me why Steve isn't here helping you?"

"Because he is on a mission," Harley smiled, "Are you not enjoying yourself?"

"Can't say I am,"

"I'll invite Nat and Wanda then next time I go shopping," Harley muttered and the woman walked back over, "Hello,"

"It is behind the counter for you. Is there anything else I can help you with today?"

"No, thank you so much," Harley smiled, "I think we are ready to pay now. Loki."

"Yes, yes. Thank you," Loki said, "It has been a pleasure,"

Harley elbowed him in the stomach and followed the woman to the counter. She handed her card over and looked at Loki who was staring at a babygrow that said my daddy is a superhero.

"You are a hero," Harley whispered and he looked down at her, "Don't ever think you aren't,"

"I couldn't count myself as a hero, darling,"

"I do," Harley slipped her hand into his making his smile widely, "You're my hero,"

"Steve is more of a hero," Loki said, "I will always be the God of Mischief. A villain,"

"You are a hero. Stop being like that," Harley said, "You fought bravely beside your brother, and when that big purple thing decided to cause problems, you were there,"

"Thanos,"

"Yes. The big purple thing. He doesn't deserve a name, Loki," Harley said, "He did kill you,"

"Many have," Loki rolled his eyes, "Send everything to the same address,"

"Yes, sir," The woman said.

Harley said one last thank you and let Loki pull her out of the shop before she decided to buy more for the baby. Loki looked down at Harley who had a small smile on her face as they walked down the street. It always amazed him how relaxed she was next to him and how she never pulled her hand away from his when people yelled abuse.

He was used to being called the villain but with her next to him, he felt like a hero. If anything, she was the one that saved him. Loki was starting to feel as if he didn't belong and Harley saved him from a road of darkness.

Of course, no one knew that because he didn't want anyone to know. Especially his brother.

"Shall we go home now?" Harley asked, "I promised to pick Peter up after his exam,"

"Of course," Loki said as a car pulled up beside them, "Stark."

"Goth," Tony said, "Get in. Something has happed and we need you back to the tower now,"

"Oh, no," Harley said panicking, "What happened? Was it the mission? Is Steve ok?"

"Just get in, preggo,"

Harley was helped out of the car by Loki and they followed Tony into the lift. The ride was silent and the doors opened when they reached the right floor.

"This way," Tony muttered and led them to another room, "I'm so sorry, Harley,"

"Oh, god. What happened to Steve?" Harley said trying not to cry.

"Just...just go in," Tony smiled sadly at her.

Harley swallowed hard and pushed the door open.

"Surprise!"

Harley let out a loud scream and stared at the smiling faces around the room, "What-what is going on?"

"A surprise baby shower," Tony said.

"You bastard!" Harley said, punching him in the shoulder, "I thought something had happened to Steve!"

"Ouch," Sam said, "I was on that mission as well you know,"

"Sorry," Steve said, "We knew you'd say no to a baby shower so it had to be a surprise,"

Harley let out a shaky breath, "When did the mission finish?"

"Technically," Sam said, "This was the mission. We had to go out of state for a few bits and couldn't let you know,"

"Come on, Doll," Bucky said, "You need to sit down and open the presents I got you,"

"Uncle Bucky went overboard," Nat said, "But Auntie Nat's presents won't be beaten,"

Harley sat down after everyone hugged her and her two boys sat on either side of her. It was weird that she had fallen for both Loki and Steve, but no one found it strange. Steve and Loki made sure that she was comfy with what their relationship involved. They both had strong feelings for her and never wanted her to feel forced into anything.

Her baby girl was theirs. The DNA test didn't matter because they would both be there for her.

"Ok," Bucky said, "Open it."

Harley smiled and opened the present, only laughing when she saw it, "Bucky, really?"

"What?" He grinned, "The boys need to know who her uncle is,"

"Boys beware," Harley read, "Bucky Barnes is my uncle,"

"It says Winter Soldier on the back," Bucky said, "Just in case they push their luck. She can wear it when she is a teenager. Gotta warn the boys away,"

"Thank you, Bucky," Harley smiled, "Quick question, is everything going to have Bucky Barnes on it?"

"Well, yeah," Bucky said.

"And Nat? Black Widow?"

"Yup!" Nat grinned, "You should see what Stark has for her,"

Harley laughed again, "Thank you. Everyone. I...I love you guys,"

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