Overview: A boyfriend who's the Norse God of Thunder is abnormal enough, the fact that he has to fight extraterrestrial aliens is even worse. But all that is over, for now, and Jane just wants some normalcy. Can she manage to find it?

A/N: This fanfic takes place after the Avengers movie. Jane has managed to return Thor to earth after six months and they currently reside in her New Mexico lab/home. Apologies if this story runs into the timeline of events of Thor 2, as I have not yet seen the movie I will be choosing to ignore it. Also, second fanfic ever! So let's see how good I do with major characters! Could be some potential for OOC, but I will try my best to be accurate.

Jane Foster was in her lab, currently hunched over her computer keyboard and staring at the equations on the screen. The lab, and her home, was a renovated two-story repair garage. The lower part where the cars would have been worked on was her lab, filled with all manner of high-tech gear thanks to her contract with S.H.I.E.L.D. and one generous Tony Stark. The upper portion served as modest housing for her, her assistant Darcy (when she stayed during a break from her schooling), and of course Thor.

It had been about three months since she had managed to open a portal to Asgard and return her Thor to earth, unfortunately the portal remained stable only long enough for him to get through before it catastrophically failed. Stark, Banner and her had been trying to find the solution ever since. Though to be honest, she wasn't in much of a hurry. Perhaps it was selfishness, but all she wanted was the tall, muscle-bound, Asgardian God of Thunder who had stolen her heart a little over a year and a half ago.

Looking at the computer screens that were starting to blur in front of her eyes she decided that perhaps she did indeed need a break. Looking at the time on her computer she saw it was late in the afternoon, and well past a comfortable time for when she had last eaten. She started to get everything cleared off her desk when she stopped and smiled as she felt a familiar pair of strong arms wrap around her waist. Her God stood behind her, holding her as he brought his head down to rest on her shoulder. She could feel the scratchy beard on his jaw rub against her ear and she couldn't help but lean against it.

Turning his head to kiss the side of hers now he said, "Jane, my Love, I believe it is time for you to rest now. It has been too long since you have had any form of sustenance."

She sighed pleasurably, the smile still on her lips, her eyes closed now as she brought a hand up and laid it on the far side of his face away from her. "For once, my Thunder God, you have read my mind. I was just about to call it a day."

He smiled and taking a small step back he pulled her off her bench and into his arms to face her now. She looked up at him with endearing eyes, "Good. What would you like for our evening meal? Shall we relish in the delight of preparing our own meal? Or shall we, 'go out', I believe is the term."

Burying her face into the soft flannel material that covered his hard, strong pectorals she chuckled and responded with, "Let's go out. I'm sure you're feeling cooped up here."

"An Asgardian Warrior does not complain about discomfort, or being 'cooped up' as you say, especially not to his Sváss. I am comfortable enough." He rubbed her back gently.

"Good. In the meantime, how about we go back to the diner? As long as you promise not to throw cups anymore."

Unable to stop the chuckle at the memory of his first meal there and his affinity for the disgustingly delicious drink known as 'coffee'. "On my honor Jane Foster," he said as he then bent slightly and picked her up into his arms, causing her to squeal as she always did when he picked her up, and headed out towards her dilapidated van.

The vehicle had definitely seen better days, but it was reliable and she had to many memories attached to it. Both good and bad. Such as hitting the massive, and then powerless, God that easily held her now. Thor put her down when they reached the vehicle and got in on the passenger side, while she climbed in on the driver's side. Putting the key into the ignition the van grumbled to life and she soon drove off for town.

Despite multiple attempts (along with all the good reasoning) for her to move to New York Jane decided to stay in the small town in New Mexico she'd come to love and even helped save. When she was able to bring Thor back he was adamant to Fury that he would be staying with Jane. Even going so far as to physically threaten the Director when he pushed the issue, this of course earned the Thunder God a large amount of respect from Tony. Eventually relenting, Fury told him that if he was going to stay with Jane they would have to create an identity for him. Taking on the name Jorge Áfastr S.H.I.E.L.D. managed create a brand new person literally overnight.

They eventually came into town and she parked outside the diner they'd had breakfast at the morning of his first arrival. Stepping inside they went and sat down at a table, a waitress coming up and handing them a couple of menus before asking what they wanted to drink.

"Coffee, black as can be," the God said with enthusiasm, and with a side glance at Jane added, "please."

She nodded with a smile, saying, "And I'll have a Coke."

The waitress nodded and walked off.

"I'm glad to see some things are rubbing off on you. Use to be a time you barely had any manners," she said to him.

Giving her one of his usual million-dollar smiles he reached over to take her hand, "That was before my Lady softened this fighter's heart."

"I'm not sure about that, I can be just as stubborn of an ass as you can, not as much mind you," she said with levity in her voice.

He chuckled as the waitress came back and put their drinks down, "Have you decided what you'd like?"

"Yes, I would like the turkey club please," she said.

"Alright, and you dear?" The waitress asked, turning to Thor.

"Four of your double decker burgers along with a large helping of these 'French fries'."

Gaping at him slightly she nodded and headed back to the counter to put their order in. Jane simply shook her head and smiled, "I forget sometimes how much food you can handle in a single sitting. Sometimes I feel the meals I prepare for us are nothing but a snack to you."

"Indeed, but," he added quickly at the look she gave, "do not fret Jane. I have plenty of energy that your wonderful, mouthwatering meals—small they may be—are enough for me."

"Thank you," she replied back, taking a sip of her coke while he grabbed his coffee mug and downed the entire thing in three large gulps. When he suddenly raised the mug in the air, like he was about to throw it down she pointed at him, "Don't you dare mister or I swear I'll…"

He chuckled, and set the stoneware down on the table, "Fear not, I only tease my Sváss."

"Do I want to know what that means?"

Reaching over to take her hand once more into his much larger one he replied, "It means 'beloved' in the tongue of my people, a term used only towards those we intend to court."

"Oh, so is that what we're doing? Courting? Makes it sound like you intend for there to be some finality between us," she smiled wider. "Well maybe that's not happening, perhaps I'm just leading you on because you're a pretty face who's good in a bed."

"I may not possess Heimdall's excellent eyesight, but I think you forget who I am Jane. I see exactly how you react to me and what your feelings are. Yes, I intend to take you forever and ever more to be mine, and you know what?"

She could only shake her head, loving when he talked like this.

"I will pursue you to the ends of the nine realms. Any challengers who appear well be crushed, swiftly and mercilessly. In the end, you will always be mine."

Blushing she pulled her hand away to put it in her lap, "Don't talk like that…you know what it does to me."

About to say something else he stopped as the waitress came back with their food, instead settling to give her a smile and a wink. Dropping off the three plates, one with Jane's food another with four double-cheeseburgers (with all the trimmings) and a plate piled high with French fries. She topped off their drinks before leaving them, though she would certainly be watching to see if he could finish all he'd ordered.

Jane smiled as she watched her lover enthusiastically tear into his meal. Thankfully, again, his manners were much better than when he was last here. "Thank goodness you're not Volstagg," she told him with a laugh.

Chuckling he again washed down his first burger and a half with his cup of coffee, the waitress coming over to top him off. "I have many things, a voracious appetite such as Volstagg's, is not among them. Even he is considered by many to eat in excess, but considering his reputation and position he has well-earned the many feasts which he has single-handedly devoured."

"Well, now I'm really glad now." They both laughed and finished their meal.

Coming out of the diner she took his hand and said, "How about a walk? There is a small park about a block down the street."

He smiled, intertwining their fingers together and nodded, saying, "That would be enjoyable."

"Thor?" She asked after a few minutes of companionable silence, her head leaning against his large bicep.

"Yes, my Sváss?"

"Do you miss Asgard since coming back?"

Thinking for a moment he looked off into the distance before his thoughts seemed to come back to him and he responded, "I miss my birthplace very much Jane, but my place is, and always well be, with you. You are my home now, I feel if I was without you I would miss you a great deal more than Asgard."

"Do you think you'll ever return?"

"I hope to one day, but when I do I will take you with me. I will show you the wonders of Asgard, from the mountain tops, to the valleys, from the boisterous streets to the peaceful gardens of the palace. We shall reside over it all with you as my wife," he brought their connected hands up to kiss hers, "and my queen."

Blushing deeply at the idea she responded quietly, "Assuming I live long enough."

"What makes you say that my Love?"

"Thor, my wondrous Thunder God, you seem to forget that I am a mere mortal, my time is finite to your near immortality."

He smiled, shaking his head, "Do not worry over such trivialities. Love, like life, is full of twists, turns and many wonderful surprises."

"Perhaps, but that's something to talk about later. Right now I just want to enjoy some normal time with you, life has been far to hectic lately."

He gave her an odd look at her use of the word 'normal', but it quickly passed without her notice and he responded, "Yes, events seemed to have conspired against us lately, however I believe things well be better."

Smiling back at him they continued with some random small talk as they came to the park. The area wasn't very large, about the area of one of the town's blocks. It offered shade, a play area for children and a walkway which split the park into quarter sections. The couple made their way along the path, Thor smiling over at some of the children who were in the play area, their parents watching.

When a ball came flying at them he instantly caught it with his god-like reflexes. A child, perhaps ten or eleven years old, came up and said, "Whoops, sorry mister. I was playing with my friend and I guess I kicked it too hard."

Smiling at Jane for a moment he knelt down to hand the ball back to the kid, "Do not worry my young friend, there is no harm done. That is quite a kick though, you have great strength for one so young," he stood back up to his full height now, the child gaping up at him slightly, "Do not squander it, go and do great things little warrior."

"T-thanks mister," he turned and went back to his friends.

Turning back to look at Jane he smiled at the look on her face as they walked on, "What? I only told him the truth and wished him well, it is customary when seeing a child do a great thing."

She shook her head, still smiling, "I think it was very nice." Leaning her head against him once more they tarried in the park for an hour or so before deciding it was time to head home once more. Making their way back towards the van they headed home. When they arrived back home she let out a large yawn as they came inside. She gasped as he once again picked her up into his strong arms, instantly wrapping her arms around his neck for support.

He smiled at her as he walked upstairs to the living quarters, "I believe that it is time for bed my Love."

Smiling back she nudged her head against his chest, "Mmm, I don't think I'll deny that." This was another reason she was glad he was back: she felt as if she'd gotten more sleep the last three months than in the last six.

Coming into their bedroom he helped her disrobe before she went into the bathroom to finish getting ready for bed. As she did so he changed into a simple pair of sweat shorts. Turning down their bed he climbed underneath the cool covers. When she came out, dressed for bed in a simple camisole he had to consciously reign in his libido. As much as she wanted to bed her right there and then he reminded himself that she had a long day tomorrow, and needed all the rest she could get.

She smiled as she came over to him, taking in the sight of his nearly hairless upper body. He was clean shaven everywhere except for a small treasure trail of nearly invisible blonde hair that travelled down the middle of his magnificent six-pack and disappeared into his shorts. She climbed in next to him, almost instantly being taken into his grasp. She leaned up and gave him a kiss.

"Goodnight Thor."

One of his hands started to rub her back as she laid her head down on one of his pectoral muscles, "Goodnight Jane, my Love." Staying awake, as any good lover and protector would do, he waited until she had dropped off into sleep.

Once he heard the deep rhythmic breathing she made that signaled she was asleep he finally closed his own eyes and allowed himself to drift off to dream land with her.

A/N: More to come soon. I hope my translation of the term 'beloved' is accurate. It was the only word I could find and the site didn't specify how it was used. If it's a mistake, please PM so I can fix it. Thanks for reading! R&R very much welcome and appreciated!