CHAPTER 1 TO 5

Chapter 1 – New York State Of Mind

She smiled while glimpsing at the sunny New York from the cab. She might've been famous for a while now, but still acted like a goofy little child at times. And the thought that she was not the one on the spotlight that day made her happy, too.

was a 27 year-old singer from L.A. Having lived there her whole life, she had the time to make a lot of great friends – and one of the closest was Chris Evans. They had known each other for ten years, and considered the other one a sibling. As they were both considerably famous and were hanging out together all the time, there had been quite a few rumors about them dating, but nothing ever happened.

It was a Tuesday morning, and Chris was shooting The Avengers in New York. was performing there on Saturday, but flew early to spend those days watching the shooting and hanging out with Chris, whom she hadn’t seen in a little over a month, ever since the premiere of his movie, Captain America. The cab left her at the set, and after being let in, she was trying to find Chris from the directions she'd been given, when she heard a voice coming from behind her.

– You look like you could use some help…

– I could actually – turned around and instantly smiled. It was Tom Hiddleston, one of Chris' co-stars in the movie – Hey, Tom!

– ! So we finally meet! – he smiled widely.

– Yeah! So nice to meet you! – she and Tom then hugged briefly.

– You too! I’ve heard a lot about you!

– Well, coming from Chris I’m not sure that’s such a good thing! – laughed and Tom followed.

– I’m headed over to the set where he’s at, if you’d like to join me…

– Oh, sure!

– So, Chris told me you’re on tour… – Tom began again as they walked through a large lot surrounded by many sets.

– Yeah, just finishing actually… got a concert here next Saturday and then I’m done.

– Oh, good! Then some well-deserved vacation.

– Yeah – smiled while looking down.

– Well, Chris does talk a lot about you… he seems like he’s really protective.

– Oh, yeah, he’s just like a big brother, he’s the best.

– Is he overprotective with boyfriends and such?

– Is that your way of asking me if I’m single? – looked up and smiled shyly, and Tom laughed.

– It is now – he joked.

– Well, I am – and Tom smiled and then he opened a door.

– ! – Chris shouted and ran to meet him, hugging him tight.

– Hey! God, I missed you so much! – kissed Chris on the cheek.

– Me too! Were with Tom? – Chris waved at Tom as he stood some steps back.

– Oh, yeah, he actually led me here. Thank you so much! – she smiled at him.

– Not at all! I’ll see you guys later – Tom smiled and walked away as someone called him, and kept staring at him as he went.

– Ooh, someone’s interested – Chris teased .

– What? – came to herself a few seconds later and looked at Chris.

– Hi! Sorry to wake you from your daydream of undressing Tom with your eyes – Chris joked.

– Shhh! – repressed Chris since some people were standing relatively close – What the hell are you talking about?

– Oh, nothing, . Because I’m never right about the guys you’re interested in, am I?

– Please, you think I’m flirting with everyone! It still surprises me you never thought I was hitting on you.

– That’s because I know for sure you were – Chris smiled mischievously.

– I hate you – pretended to be mad and walked away.

– Come on – Chris pulled and put his arm around her – So, what’s my girl been up to around the world?

– Oh, you know what? I saw Prince William and Kate!

– No way!

– I did! I was passing by the Buckingham Palace just as they were leaving, it was so cool! The little child inside me, that walked by that place every damn Christmas holiday is finally at peace – smiled. – So, you guys aren’t shooting anything at all today?

– Um, maybe some little scene if there’s time… But you’ll get to see everyone training and rehearsing.

– Sounds awesome! Is everyone here already?

– Yeah, I think so… Let’s go say hi – Chris looked over to a room, where Scarlett, Jeremy, Chris and Tom were at, and went to it with

– Scarlett! Hi, how are you? – hugged Scarlett and smiled. They had met about seven years before, when Chris was shooting The Perfect Score with her.

– I’m great, how are you? – She smiled.

– Great too!

– Hey, we haven’t met yet – Jeremy approached with a smile.

– Oh, yes, hi! – hugged Jeremy – So nice to meet you!

– You too! I’ve heard a lot about you…

– If by that you mean that Chris made you guys listen to my songs all day long, then I’m really sorry – laughed.

– Oh, please, like I’d need to be the vehicle for people to know your songs! – Chris joked.

– Yeah, your songs are great! I actually just caught your new single on the radio on my way here, it’s really good! – Jeremy smiled.

– Aw, thank you – smiled.

– Alright Jeremy, let’s go! – A woman came and called Jeremy, who went away with her.

– Oh, is he gonna train right now? I wanna see it!

– Yeah, just over at the end of the hall – Scarlett smiled.

– Hey, Chris! – said as Chris Hemsworth came close to her, waving at him – Nice to see you again!

– You too – he smiled after their quick hug.

– How’s Elsa?

– Great! She actually wanted me to tell you she loved your new song!

– Aw, that is so sweet! Tell her thanks – smiled, and then everyone went away for training. Chris and Scarlett joined to watch some of Jeremy’s training before doing some of their own.

– Oh, there you are! – said when running into Tom again – Are you free for now?

– Yes, I’m not doing much, but I’m rehearsing a scene with Robert later on…

– Oh, that sounds exciting, I can’t wait to see that! And tomorrow’s the external shooting, right?

– Yes it is – Tom smiled.

– Yes, Renner, you look very sexy – heard Scarlett saying to Jeremy, before he started to train with the bow and arrow in his short pants, as she laughed with Chris.

– You know, I have to say, it really is so nice to meet you – Tom said as him and sat down and started to watch Jeremy run around and shoot some targets, while a camera filmed some shots for the behind the scenes footage.

– Really? – replied with a flattered and somewhat coy smile. Tom was an actor she had always admired, and it was a bit unbelievable to hear that coming from him.

– Yes, you’re such a great singer! I actually have some of your songs in my iPod…

– Wow, that is so sweet! Thank you! I can’t believe you are excited to meet me, I’m so flattered!

– Oh, come on – Tom replied with a smile.

– I mean it! You know, I have to confess something… I watched you way back in Unrelated, and I remember thinking you were very cute – smiled shyly.

– Really? That’s adorable – Tom laughed as nodded, laughing as well. – So, where’s your concert Saturday?

– Madison Square – smiled.

– Wow, that is great!

– Yeah, I’m very excited, I’ve never played there!

– Such a shame I can’t go, it’s gonna be great… You know actually, I was just remembering that I almost went to one of your concerts!

– Really? From which tour?

– This one! I was going to be in London at the same time and my sister wanted me to join her, but something came up and I couldn’t.

– Wow, such a coincidence! Well, you know, I’m probably going back to Europe next year…

– Good, let me know firsthand so I clear my schedule! – Tom and laughed. – Although I'm officially moving to L.A now.

– Wow, really? I had no idea!

– Yeah, for now at least. I think I'm gonna miss home a lot, but it's easier for my career at this point... And I'm sure it'll be fun – Tom smiled and did too, before they got back to watching the training.

– My god, Jeremy, you are so good at this! – said after Jeremy stopped to have a sip of water.

– Yeah, you should be in the army or something – Chris joked.

– Yeah, right – Jeremy laughed.

– Tom – A man approached and Tom turned to face him – Robert’s here, so we’re gonna rehearse the Stark Tower scene and I think we’ll have time to shoot it today already.

– Oh, okay – Tom stood up and went to get script.

– Hey, Robert! How are you doing? – hugged Robert as he came closer. Other than Scarlett, had already met Robert, Chris and Samuel, since they'd been to the Captain America premiere as well.

– I’m great! How are you, big superstar? Finished with the tour?

– Almost, just one more concert here next week then I’m done – smiled.

– Next week? Really?

– Yeah! Why?

– Well, Susan and I are still gonna be here, so we’re going!

– Really? That’s great! Is she here?

– Yeah, outside, she’ll be right in to watch the shooting – Robert smiled as he walked away.

– Hey, where did Robert go? – Chris asked while walking towards her.

– Makeup, I think.

– Oh wow, so I introduce you two and then he thinks he has the right to say hi to you and not to me? – Chris joked.

– Clearly he missed me way more – smiled and looked at Chris, noticing he was holding a cup – Oh god, you have coffee, I want coffee.

– Over there – Chris pointed at a refreshment table.

– Hey, – Jeremy smiled while serving himself some coffee.

– Hey! You were so great there, I can’t wait to see the battle scenes!

– Oh, thanks! Hey, I almost forgot to say this, you met Brother Sal right?

– Oh, yeah, he’s your friend! He’s such a nice guy!

– Yeah, he said he loved talking to you.

– Speaking of that, rumor has it you and him make a mean rendition of New York State of Mind…

– Oh, he told you about that, uh?

– Yeah! And I might just need to hear that – smiled.

– Well, the city is inspiring, so, maybe – Jeremy and laughed.

– , can I ask your opinion on something? – Tom asked as he approached her with a script in his hands.

– Really? You want my opinion? I gotta say, I’m full-on amateur on acting – laughed.

– Oh, I doubt that – Tom smiled – And I trust you have good taste, that’s all I need.

– Okay then – smiled.

– About this line over here – Tom showed one of his lines of the Stark Tower scene in the script – It’s right after Tony said they’re called "The Avengers", and I was wondering which way is best for me to say it; like this: Oh yes… I’ve met them – Tom pronounced in a rapid way, like Loki’s affirmative was more of a reminisce – Or rather like this: Oh, yes, I’ve met them – he then repeated more slowly, with a smirk in the corner of his lips.

– The second one, definitely – replied after a couple of seconds.

– Yeah?

– Absolutely. There’s a slight tone of mocking in that, I love it.

– That’s what I was going for...

– Well, then you nailed it!

– Wow, thank you! You’re the best! – Tom smiled before walking away.

– Thanks – smiled back – You too.

CHAPTER 2 – Drum Roll

– Uh-oh. He’s gonna laugh – Cobie said to as they watched the final Avengers scene being shot outside. They had become close friends because was Alyson Hannigan’s cousin, and Cobie worked with her on How I Met Your Mother. had been to the set many times, whenever she was in New York, and even made a guest appearance once in the show.

– No! I have faith in him.

– , he’s gonna burst out any second now! – Cobie laughed – Don’t look at him, let’s not be partly responsible for the scene cut.

– Cut! – Josh shouted as Jeremy laughed out loud, supporting his hand on Scarlett’s shoulder as she smiled.

– It’s her fault – Jeremy pointed at Scarlett as he recovered his breath – She was supposed to say something just a little funny, for me to smile!

– Well, maybe we should consider having Hawkeye collapse on the floor laughing, to give the scene a bit of an edge – Joss joked and everyone laughed.

– Take two! – The marker guy shouted after Jeremy was recovered, and then they were able to finish the scene. Then, they went back to the set to shoot some battle scenes in CGI.

– Hey, you ready? – asked Scarlett as she came closer, already in her Black Widow outfit, as saw the preparation team helping Chris with his suit.

– Yeah, mine’s a piece of cake by now – she answered while looking at Chris with pity.

– Are you saying that mine isn’t? I’ve only been here for an hour! – Chris and the girls laughed. – So, are we starting with everyone or just the three of us?

– Just us and Jeremy, then the whole assembling – Scarlett smiled and walked away.

A while later, Chris was talking to some people and went to look for a bathroom. She couldn’t find her way back and ended up on a bunker, where she found Tom.

– Oh, hi there! – He smiled surprised.

– Hey – smiled back – What are you doing?

– Just checking some props – Tom showed a shelf with Captain America’s shield and Thor’s hammer.

– Cool! – came closer – Oh my god, you should totally take a picture with these!

– I should! You know what, I will – Tom and laughed and he handed her his phone – Can you, please?

– Sure! – smiled and started taking pictures of Tom with the shield, the hammer, and both together. They spent almost ten minutes “playing” with all the props and laughing like two children.

– You should send this one to Chris – smiled and showed Tom a picture of him holding the hammer, while they both sat on a couch and checked out the photos.

– Oh yeah, I’ll do it right now – Tom smiled and got the phone – Look at what I wrote – he said after a minute – “I know it’s supposed to be ‘Whoever holds this, if he be worthy’ but, look…” – Tom and laughed.

– Oh, that’s great! Let me see – put her hand on Tom’s arm to look more closely at the phone and Tom looked at her, lowering his phone. As their expressions got serious and their faces moved closer, felt butterflies in her stomach and started closing her eyes. It was weird how they got there out of nowhere. They were just having fun, like friends, but suddenly they were about to kiss and it was like the most natural thing to do. Just before their lips touched, they heard the door opening and rushly turned around.

– Hey, Tom, have you seen that green script I was holding earlier?

– Um… no, sorry. Oh, , Kevin Feige, our producer – Tom introduced them.

– Hi, nice to meet you – Kevin smiled.

– You too! – smiled.

– Tom, shouldn’t you be in makeup?

– Oh my god, yes! – Tom said after looking at the clock and Kevin walked away to look for the script – I’ll see you later!

– Sure! – replied.

– Oh, we’re going out for drinks later, did Chris tell you?

– Yes, I’m going too.

– Great – Tom smiled and went away.

was left alone for the next couple of minutes, accompanied only by the thoughts in her head. She hadn't looked at him that way until then. Could it be that this was something to invest on? Unexpected interests in men and potential relationships had happened before in her life, but this felt weird. Good weird? Maybe. Probably. She hadn't come back to her home country necessairly looking for a relationship, she just wanted to lay low and get some rest, have fun. But there came this charming British man who made her comfortable around him after such little time, and now had caused her to chill thinking about simply brushing his lips. And he was moving to her city. Yes, this was definitely something to invest on.

had a great time watching the many battle scenes progressing. Even though not all the lines made sense, since she didn’t know the script, it was really fun to see everyone put their skills to practice. She would talk to the director, Joss, whom she also knew because of her cousin Alyson, talk to some of the actors in between takes, or simply stare at the action like a little child.

When the shooting ended for the day, everyone went to their hotel to change and met at the bar. Chris and shared a cab and headed to the bar after seeing some of the party had already arrived.

– Hey, two tequila shots – Chris asked the bartender as he and sat by the bar. They called it “the starter drink” because that was always the first thing they had when they were at a bar together. But normally that’s as far as they went with alcohol (of course knocking back beers didn’t count).

– Nice bar, uh?

– Yeah – Chris smiled. – Oh god, she didn’t – Chris laughed as he looked at a corner of the bar.

– Who did what? – looked in the same direction.

– Scarlett. She’s the one that picked the bar, and she said she’d pick one with karaoke and make me sing!

– Oh my god – laughed – There’s a karaoke machine here? Awesome.

– Chris – Scarlet gestured her hand, calling him over – Come on, you said you’d do it.

– I did not! – Chris replied as he and walked over there.

– Right, you didn’t say you’d do it, I said I’d make you do it. Either way – Scarlett handed Chris one of the microphones and smiled at him.

– Alright, what are we singing?

– Oh, I don’t know. I better think this trough, it’s such a special opportunity – Scarlett laughed.

– Then and I will go first – Jeremy said as he showed up with drinks for him and Scarlett.

– We will?

– Yep, I think I owe you a New York State of Mind, if you’ll join me – Jeremy smiled.

– Oh, yeah! – stood up and got the microphone.

As they started singing, was really blown off by Jeremy’s talent, and, despite the pauses for awe and the occasional laughs, they beat Scarlett and Chris by three points, something they’d use as a pretext to make fun of them for a while.

– We should make girls versus boys now! – suggested after they finished.

– Oh yeah, let’s do that! – Scarlett agreed.

– Haha, very funny, “Misses Professional Singers”! – Jeremy said.

– Oh, please, like you two are bad! – Scarlett laughed.

– Well, not bad, but we’d lose for sure – Chris answered.

– Then let’s bet on it. We bet you’ll win, you bet we’ll win – smiled.

– Then we’ll all be bad on purpose – Jeremy pointed out.

– Oh, come on, none of us could be bad if we tried – Scarlett joked as she got the microphone back.

– Okay, fine, twenty bucks – Chris smiled and he and Jeremy sat to watch the girls singing.

After a couple minutes, Scarlett and picked the song Don’t Stop Believing, and after that Chris and Jeremy then sang Crazy by Aerosmith. As their results appeared, the four of them burst into laughs at the facts their scores were exactly the same.

– Hey, why aren’t you over there talking to Tom? – Chris said to as he looked over at Tom, who was in a booth talking to someone – I thought you two had hit it off.

– Yeah, it’s just… I don’t know, he’s already talking to someone.

– Woman, please, like that’s stopped you before. What’s going on?

– We, um… we kinda almost kissed.

– Really? How did that happen?

– Well, I found him at an underground bunker on set, and we were like, playing with some props…

– Ooh, props! That sounds interesting!

– Ew! You idiot - hit Chris’ arm – No, movie props. Like your shield.

– Oh god, you had sex with my shield? – Chris teased .

– We did not have sex! I don’t wanna talk to you anymore.

– Good, then go talk to Tom, he’s alone now – Chris pointed at his table.

– What if I don’t?

– You have to. You don’t wanna be the weirdo alone in the bar – Chris smiled and went away, leaving her a beer.

– Hey - smiled at Tom as she stood next to his table – Mind if I join?

– Not at all, come on – Tom smiled back and sat next to him while holding her drink, reclining on the back of the seat where his arm was resting.

– So how was the scene I missed today on shooting? Fun?

– Oh yeah, a lot of explosions, got to throw Robert out the window…

– Wow, a lot of fun then! – and Tom laughed.

– Yes, it was – They looked at each other, and there was that moment again. It felt like a “where were we?” from that almost kiss they had earlier.

– You know… – said in a low voice – Earlier, in the bunker… Were you planning on… – This time, before they were interrupted again, Tom put his right arm on ’s waist and kissed her passionately for about a minute.

– Yes. Yes I was – Tom and smiled.

– Great – laughed.

– Do you wanna go dancing? – Tom asked as they looked at the dance floor, where most of the cast members that had gone to bar were dancing.

– Sure – smiled and Tom led her to the dance floor, where they started a slow dance.

closed her eyes and smiled as Tom held her close to him. It was the greatest moment had in a long time. Her last three months had been perfect - traveling around the world with her band, meeting fans, singing almost every night, which was one of her favorite things to do. But that moment was a different kind of good. After about a minute, she opened her eyes to find Chris, who was dancing with Scarlett close by and looking at her with sort of an “I told you so” expression. then smiled and mouthed a “thank you” for her best friend, who was probably right when he said he could tell when a man caught her attention.

CHAPTER 3 – The Slow Road

It was the morning after the night had gone out drinking with Chris and The Avengers cast. She was sleeping in her hotel room when someone knocked on the door, which she ignored. After knocking just the one time, Chris walked in with the spare key he had.

– Oh, sorry, I didn’t think you’d be here! – Chris said surprised.

– Why wouldn’t I be? – asked after slowly opening her eyes and turning around to find Chris only in a bath towel, but she didn’t even ask why.

– Thought you were going back to Tom’s room – Chris said with a malicious laugh – Anyway can I use your shower? Mine ran out of hot water.

– What? Why would I go to Tom’s room? – yawned.

– Well, you know… You were both pretty drunk… even I could feel the heat – Chris laughed.

– Why do you always think I sleep with men, uh? You always assume that! Here, right before me – pointed at Chris – is the living proof that I don’t always sleep with the men I meet. Especially on the same day I met them!

– Fine, whatever – Chris smiled.

– And by the way, thanks a lot for getting me drunk and sending me off to a man in a leather jacket. You know I have a weakness for leather jackets.

– Oh, really? I didn’t notice that, sorry – Chris laughed, making smile, and started walking towards the bathroom.

– You know, genius – said and Chris turned around to hear her – If you were so sure that I would sleep with Tom, then what would’ve stopped us from doing it here in my hotel room?

– Um… Nothing?

– Oh, so you’re completely fine with the fact you could’ve walked in on me and Tom, both half-naked, while you were only in your bath towel?

– Oh, I see! - Chris said with a thoughtful look – Yeah, that would’ve been fun - Chris laughed.

– Oh my god! You’re still drunk from last night!

– No I’m not!

– Yes, you are, Chris. You always do this – said with a mean look – you somehow manage to stay drunk for like, twelve hours and I, on a hangover, have to put up with you.

– Yeah, whatever, I’ll be in the shower. Okay?

– Only if you take me to lunch. You’ve annoyed me enough today.

– Absolutely. Where do you wanna have lunch?

– At the Eiffel Tower – replied, burying her face on a pillow.

– Okay, maybe some other time – Chris laughed and entered the bathroom.

*

– So, what did you and that girl you were dancing with do last night? – asked Chris as they had lunch in a restaurant.

– What do you mean “what did we do”? We danced!

– Really? That’s all?

– Yes…?

– Oh, come on! You telling me there was nothing going on there? Even I could feel the heat! – mocked.

– Oh, I see what’s going on.

– What?

– Every time we go out, we try to find each other dates. And you didn’t find me anyone last night, so you’re like, feeling bad or something.

– What? That’s not it! And for all the matters, you didn’t find me anyone. I met Tom by myself.

– Right, okay – Chris laughed.

– Did you at least get her number?

– Yes, okay ? I did! So, are you coming to set with me again today?

– Ooh… I don’t know.

– Why?

– Because, you know… Seeing Tom, it might be awkward.

– Oh, but he’s going back to L.A today, his scenes here are done.

– Oh… Oh, yeah, he did tell me that!

– Okay, let’s get going.

The rest of the week went by greatly. Chris and spent some quality time around the city after the shooting was wrapped up, and had a great time on Saturday, at ’s concert. Chris always wanted to make sure knew how much he loved to see her perform, but this time he didn’t get to do it until the morning after, when they were on the plane heading back to L.A.

– Oh my god, I can’t believe Mila Kunis was there! – smiled – She must be the nicest!

– Yeah, she is, from what I talked to her…

– Oh you talked to her? I thought you only saw her there!

– No, no, she actually came to congratulate me on Captain America, and we talked for a while!

– Oh, cool!

Within half an hour, the plane had landed and and Chris were out of it. They were at the baggage claim and turned her phone back on.

– So, back home! – Chris said after handing one of her bags – What are you doing today?

– Oh, nothing at all! – replied and Chris laughed – I just want my bed, my TV… and food, cause there’s no publicist or boyfriend to please – after said that, they both looked at her ringing phone and saw that Tom was calling.

– Ooh, speaking of that – Chris teased .

– Will you shut up about that? – slapped Chris in the chest and he laughed – Hey Tom!

– Hey, ! Are you home already?

– No, not yet, I just landed!

– Oh, am I bothering? So sorry, I’ll call later!

– No, not at all! I’m just waiting for my bag, it’s okay!

– Okay then. I was wondering if you’d like to have lunch tomorrow, there’s this new bistro I’ve been meaning to try…

– Of course! I’d love to!

– Great! I’ll text you the address later. Bye!

– Bye! See you then!

– Someone’s got a date – Chris said as he positioned the last bag in the carrier.

– It’s not a date! We’re going out for lunch!

– Lunch? That’s weird. Guys usually take the girl out for dinner, so they’ll have an excuse to bring her back home.

– Um, maybe he doesn’t intend to get me into bed, you know.

– You wanna bet? – Chris laughed.

– Oh really, you wanna bet with me, Chris? After you’ve lost 50 bucks to me last month, and by the way have not paid yet?

– Oh, okay, I’m sorry that I’m not familiar with the witchcrafts you were involved in to get the Lakers to beat the Celtics in the last minute!

– Last minute? – laughed – Oh, I feel really sorry for you. And your team. And your wallet – laughed and got into the cab as Chris and the driver put the bags in the trunk. – Hey, no fans today! – high-fived Chris after he got in.

– Yeah! You make it sound like they’re something terrible though – Chris laughed.

– No! I love fans, but you know what I mean. I just got home, I’m tired, I look like crap…

– Yeah, it’s weird, there almost never are fans waiting back in L.A, are there?

– I know, right? And it’s not like they lack effort or something. I had a fan from Seattle talk to me in Germany. I felt so sorry I almost gave her my home address for next time – said and Chris laughed. – So, when do you leave for Boston?

– Um, in two weeks – Chris replied.

– I’m gonna miss you – made a sad face.

– Oh, come on, I’ll be back in no time. And you can visit, too.

– Oh, I don’t know. Fly that far just to see you? – joked and Chris laughed.

After the cab stopped by ’s house, Chris got out and got ’s bags for her.

– Ok, bye then – hugged Chris – We’ll still see other this week right?

– Absolutely – Chris replied after un-hugging and kissing on the cheek – Just call me whenever.

– Okay – smiled and Chris went away.

After getting inside her house, left the bags in the bedroom and sat in her living room for a while before heading for a bath. She always loved to stay in her house, she was proud of the space she had settled for herself over the years. It had a very homelike feeling, even though most of her family lived very far away. Before she got up, her friend Olive called. She was one of ’s best friends ever since they went to high school together.

– Hey Ollie!

– ! I was thinking we could meet up, watch some movies, and eat a bunch…

– Read my mind, baby – said as she went to her room and took of her flats – How about you rent some movies and I bake a cake?

– Perfect! I’ll be there in about an hour!

– Okay. By then I might be sunk in bed, so use the spare key – laughed.

– Okay sweetie, bye.

After making the cake and putting it in the oven, took a bath and then popped popcorn since Olive texted that she was arriving.

– ? – Olive asked after walking in, and went to the kitchen when hearing sounds. – Hey!

– Ollie! – hugged her and smiled.

– How are you sweetie? – she asked after kissing her in the cheek.

– I’m great! What about you?

– Not so good – Ollie made a sad face and sat down, dropping her purse in the table.

– Oh, why? What happened? – sat in front of Olive and handed her the popcorn.

– I had a fight with Jim… but that’s no news – she made an ironic face and laughed – And work is terrible right now… and, to top it off, I have to get my appendix removed.

– What? Oh my god, why?

– I was feeling pain last week, then I went to the doctor and turns out I have appendicitis – Olive said indifferently while biting a popcorn.

– Sweetie, I’m so sorry! But it’s a simple surgery, right?

– Oh, yeah, it’s fine – Olive replied with a smile.

– So what did you rent?

– Crazy, Stupid, Love – Olive took out the DVD from her bag.

– Great! – got the DVD and went to the living room, and Olive followed her with the popcorn and cake.

– I wanted to get War Horse, but they were all rent – Olive said as she sat down.

– Oh, yeah, I heard it’s really good!

– Speaking if that, you met Tom Hiddleston, didn’t you?

– I did – answered, sitting down after putting the DVD and getting the remote.

– Are his eyes really that blue? – Olive asked in a serious tone and laughed.

– Yes, they are – smiled.

– And… – Olive noticed looked like she’d been hiding something, and knew it was useless to try to convince her otherwise.

– And I kissed him – said and Olive dropped her jaw – And I’m going out with him tomorrow.

– Oh my god! Are you serious? – Olive laughed and nodded – That’s awesome!

After watching a movie and “eating a bunch”, as they had promised, Olive left and went to bed a while later. On the next day, she woke up around 11 a.m, since she was tired from her trip. She hung around her house for a while and then went to get ready for her “non-date” with Tom. She picked a light-green dress she had bought a couple months earlier, and wore it with a thin black belt and black flats. Then, she wore her hair up and left.

As she got to the restaurant, she found Tom waiting. He was wearing a blue shirt and jeans that fit him neatly, and looked happy to see her, standing up to give her a hug.

– Hey, how are you doing? – Tom smiled as they sat down. The restaurant was small but very cozy and lovely, just how loved it.

– I’m great, what about you?

– Great as well! How was your concert?

– Oh, terrific – smiled as they went through the menu – Everything worked perfectly!

After they ordered, noticed Tom was looking at her with a look she couldn’t quite read. He was kind of nervous and insecure.

– Are you okay? – asked after taking a sip of her wine.

– Yeah – Tom smiled – It’s just… I wanted to talk to you about something… I guess I’ll do it now then – He finished with an uncomfortable smile.

– Okay…

– Well, um – Tom cleared his throat – First off I’d just like you to know that I, um… don’t usually do that…

– You mean the kiss? – concluded after a couple of seconds.

– Yes. I just don’t want to... give the wrong impression. I was really drunk… but not that I regret it.

– Oh, of course! Yeah, I was really drunk too, it’s okay – smiled – I mean, that was awfully fast and, it doesn’t mean... we have to... go fast.

– Yes that’s actually what I want to talk about. I don’t know if you know this, but I just got out of a serious relationship…

– Yes, I… I heard about that.

– Well, I… I was wondering if it was okay with you if we just… Stay friends, for now.

That sentence took a while to kick in. Man, was that unexpected. She was just having a nice talk with Tom, thinking about futile things, like whether Chris was right about that being a date. “Okay, now take that in, and come back to life”, thought, and made up an answer before the silence got awkward.

– Oh… um, sure! – formed an uncomfortable smile.

– Are you sure of that? I don’t want things to get awkward between us…

– No, no, I’m sure! I mean, I just got back from the tour; I actually really want some time for myself too…

– Okay then – Tom smiled back and they were silent for a while, before their meals arrived.

Inside the cab, going home, stopped and thought of what had just happened. I want some time for myself? What the hell? knew that the best moment to start a relationship was at the end of a tour. Because the time before the other one is enough that you will make it through the months without seeing each other. Well, it’s not like that mattered now. Tom didn’t want a relationship. But maybe did. “And if Tom is not available” she though… No. She didn’t want someone else. What to do now then? Pretend to be okay with the small talk, like she just did through lunch, or drown herself in depression for wanting someone and not being able to have him?

So went and did something that was almost never necessary: grabbed a bottle of vodka from her cabinet, to cease the thinking.

CHAPTER 4 – Breathe

About two weeks after that day they had lunch, and Tom saw each other again in a restaurant, at a dinner party of a friend they had in common. Chris went too, and was leaving the day after to spend some time in his hometown. ’s friend Olive couldn’t go because she was having surgery in the afternoon of the day after.

– Oh, so your parents live in London? – Chris heard Tom asking as he passed by and went to the bar.

– Yes, they do – smiled.

– I thought you had your family all here…

– No, actually, my parents are both English. And soon after they got married, my mom was invited to join L.A’s Dance Company, so they moved here. Then about five years ago she retired and wanted to go back home and open a dance studio.

– Oh, that’s really nice! So, you got some British blood there, uh?

– Yeah - laughed – And where does your family live?

– Most of them are in London, too. Except for my grandparents and some long distance relatives that stayed back in Wimbledon.

– Oh, that’s nice – smiled.

– Hey, that’s a great song – Tom said when the band started doing a cover.

– Oh yeah – looked over to the band – You know, I saw the original one being recorded.

– Really? You know Maroon 5?

– Yeah, I opened for them in 2008! – smiled.

– Wow! – Tom smiled back.

– Yeah, it was the very beginning of my career! I had just released a single, people were starting to know me… Then Adam and I kinda became friends. Now we always run into each other in Lakers games – smiled.

– Oh, so you’re a basketball fan?

– Yeah, huge! I think the first time I stepped foot in a basketball court I was like three! – and Tom laughed.

– Wow! We should go together to a game one of these days – Tom smiled.

– Oh, yeah, totally!

– Hey, , you’re gonna ride with me? – Chris asked as he came closer.

– Oh, yeah, sure!

– You guys are leaving already? – Tom asked while checking the time.

– Yeah, Chris is traveling tomorrow, and my friend’s having surgery, and I’m gonna be there so…

– Oh, okay. Well, goodbye then – Tom smiled.

– Bye – smiled back and they exchanged a quick hug before got up and said goodbye to everyone else. Then, she and Chris got in the car and he drove her home.

– So… how hard was it to live through the small talk? – Chris asked and laughed.

– You know, I think it’s gotta be the worst part of the friend zone! It’s the weirdest thing too, because it’s like that small talk you have on the first date before you go home and have sex… Except it is just the small talk.

– Ooh, yeah, that’s though – Chris said with a pity look – But , you know that if you want sex you can get it somewhere else…

– Yeah, but that’s another problem! I can’t just show up with a new boyfriend after I told Tom I don’t want a relationship either!

– Then why would you say that if it wasn’t true?

– Because! What was I supposed to say? “I want a relationship, I demand you to date me”? - replied, making Chris laugh, and she laughed as well.

– Well, I’m sure you’ll figure this out - Chris after stopping the car by ’s house and she smiled.

– Have a good trip – hugged Chris – Send everyone a kiss.

– Thanks, I will – Chris kissed her on the cheek – You take care.

– Okay – smiled and got out of the car.

When got home, she went straight to bed. The next day she got up late and stayed at home until about five. Then, she went to the hospital, where her friend Olive was already admitted and waiting for surgery. spent about twenty minutes telling her about how the party went, before it was time for Olive’s pre-op.

– Ms. Fletcher? – A doctor showed up at the door and they looked at him – We’re gonna get you ready for the surgery now.

– Okay – She smiled and looked back at after the doctor left – Hey, promise me something.

– What?

– If I die, will you please sleep with Tom? Like, in my honor? – Olive joked and laughed.

– Okay, I’ll try… – joked.

– Yeah, like you need to try if you want it!

– Olive Fletcher – said while she stood up, pretending to be serious – You are not going to die from an appendix removal! – smiled and they hugged.

– Okay. Hey, promise me something else?

– Okay, what?

– If I live… will you please sleep with Tom? – Olive replied and laughed.

– Ok, now, go on before I remove your appendix myself – smiled and went to the waiting room.

Since the surgery was supposed to take only about two hours, decided to stay at the hospital waiting. Even though Olive was sedated and in surgery, didn’t want her to be alone, since her mother was only arriving half-way through the surgery.

About an hour later, Olive’s mom arrived, and they waited together. They were chatting when a doctor walked in their direction.

– Oh, that’s one of Ollie’s doctors! – said to Olive’s mom – Did the surgery end already? – she smiled at the doctor, who kept her serious face.

– Um, actually, it’s gonna take a bit longer than expected – the doctor replied calmly.

– Why? – Olive’s mom asked worried and they stood up.

– Well, um – the doctor cleared her throat before continuing – When we opened, we found that Olive’s appendix was inflamed. And then, she started hemorrhaging, so we had to perform a cecectomy. A cecectomy is a complicated procedure…

♫

As the doctor continued to talk and Olive’s mom started crying, the words started to get distant for . She sat down and tried to absorb the news. That her best friend could, in fact, die at any moment. But all she could think of was her moments with Olive. All of them, spinning through her mind.

She hadn’t said a word for the ten minutes that went by after the doctor left and Olive’s mom started to get calmer. And, suddenly, she just couldn’t be there anymore. She never really liked hospitals, but didn’t have a real reason until that moment.

– It’s okay, – Olive’s mom comforted her – My husband is on his way. You go, get some sleep, I’ll call when I know more.

– Okay – hugged Olive’s mom and left the hospital.

got in a cab and when the driver asked “Where to?” she almost said Chris’ address. It was almost automatic that that whenever she was crying that’s where she needed to go. She thought of going home, but when she opened her mouth she said Tom’s address. Tom heard the doorbell about twenty minutes later and opened the door to find crying.

– What happened? – Tom's face immediately faded into a worried look. gasped for air and could only utter out the words after a solid minute.

– Olive, my friend, she... There was complication in the surgery... I don't know...

– Come here – Tom pulled close to him and hugged her after closing the door. That was the first time Tom held for longer than a normal greeting hug, but it felt familiar. Something about his hug made it a little bit easier for her to breathe. She had her head resting on his shoulder as he stroked her hair, saying nothing for almost a minute.

– What if she dies? – looked at Tom.

– No, don’t think that…

– I just don’t know what I would do, she’s my best friend, I…

– Hey, hey – Tom hugged again – Stop thinking about that. We just have to hope for the best, okay? – Tom felt nodding over his shoulder.

– Okay.

– Come here – Tom led to the couch and she sat – I’m gonna get you some tissues.

After half a minute, Tom sat next to in the living room and handed her the tissues. Then, he put her head on his shoulder and stroked her hair.

– Would you like some wine?

– Hm… maybe later – said with her eyes closed.

– Let’s see what’s on TV then, to distract you a little bit… – Tom turned on the TV and they started watching a comedy show, and after a while could relax and even started laughing a bit.

– Thank you for this – looked at Tom – I feel like I can really trust you.

– Of course you can – Tom replied, flashing his blue eyeballs deeply into ’s eyes.

That’s when it hit them: they were just friends. ’s emotional state had led them to get intimate, but that was not the point; the point was how easily that happened. It’s not like you can just show up at any of your friends’ houses and after ten minutes you’re cuddling on the couch like it’s the most natural thing in the world. Especially someone you barely know. So maybe they weren’t doing this right.

– I… I think I’ll take that wine now – smiled uncomfortably.

– Oh, sure – Tom smiled and went to the kitchen, coming back a while later with a wine bottle and two glasses. As they drank, they started talking about some futile things, or just being silent and watching TV.

– Wow, this wine is so good! – said as Tom poured them a fourth glass.

– Yes, it is great. I picked it up in Paris when I was there shooting the movie.

– Really? Oh, we shouldn’t be wasting it then!

– We’re not wasting it – Tom laughed, reclining back on the couch to look at before he picked up the glasses.

and Tom looked at each other and there was “the moment” again. Yeah, that’s definitely different than what you feel for a friend.

– Do you think… that for two friends, we do this too much? – looked at Tom in the small distance left between them – This… leading up to the kiss... thing?

– Yeah. Yeah, I do – Tom put one hand on the back of ’s head and the other on her waist and kissed her passionately for a long time. He still didn’t know if that was the time to start a new relationship, but that kiss felt so right that none of that mattered at the time. That was all they needed.

After a while, ’s phone rang. They gently broke the kiss and looked at Tom after getting her phone.

– It’s Olive’s mom – said, and Tom replied with a comforting smile, so she picked up. – Hello? – was silent for a couple of seconds, and then closed her eyes and let out a tear. Tom, not sure of the reason for that reaction, put his hand on ’s back, in a comforting way. – Okay. Okay, you do that. Bye - hung up and looked at Tom. He didn’t say anything, just stared at her with an apprehensive look. – She’s gonna be okay – smiled and Tom hugged her, both breathing relieved.

– See? I told you not to worry – Tom said as they un-hugged, and nodded with a smile. Then, gently moved her hand to Tom’s face, and they just looked at each other.

– This “just friends” thing is not gonna work, is it? – asked in a low voice and Tom formed a subtle smile.

– I don’t think it ever did – he concluded, closing the distance between them and leading into another much delayed kiss. And, as the kiss got deeper and their hands wandered around each other, just stopped thinking. There were no questions, no “should we take this slow?” because that just felt right. It felt good. And next thing she knew, they were walking to Tom’s bedroom and leaving their clothes behind, without even breaking kiss.

CHAPTER 5 - Lucky Strike

On the morning after, felt the sun in her face as Tom, who was cuddling her, gently released his arms from hers and got out of bed. She opened her eyes about ten minutes later, sliding into the bathroom after hearing noises in the kitchen. She put on the dress she had come with, after grabbing it from the floor with her foot. Then, she got out of the room to find her shoes in the hallway, and took a glimpse at Tom, who was in the kitchen and smiled at her – just before ’s phone rang inside her purse in the couch, and she picked up.

– Hello? Oh my god, that’s great! Sure, I’ll be there in about half an hour! – said cheerfully and hung up, looking at Tom. – Olive woke up!

– That is great! – Tom smiled – Oh, and, good morning…

– Good morning - smiled back while strapping on her shoes and walking closer to him, to receive a quick but very lovely kiss. – Is that real breakfast I smell?

– Yes – Tom gently pulled away to serve what he’d been preparing, as sat down in the table were two plates and glasses of juice were waiting. – And an English one, if I may add.

– Oh, that is the second best news of today – replied and Tom served her a traditional English breakfast: bacon strips, sausages and scrambled eggs.

– There you go – Tom sat in front of and they both dug in.

– Oh my god, this is so good! – exclaimed after about tasting everything.

– Yeah? You like it? – Tom looked up amused.

– I love it! Of course it helps that I didn’t have dinner last night – she replied and they laughed.

– Yeah, me neither actually, I was running around all day and ended up forgetting dinner – Tom smiled and looked down, switching to a shy tone. – So, um... What should we do about... this?

opened up a smile that he instanly returned, so she opened it wider.

– I don't know, you tell me... You're the one who doesn't want a relationship...

– I thought you didn't as well – he shot her a confused expression and she arched back in defense.

– Yeah... sure... I... I... – Tom not olnly noticed 's struggle but also realized what that meant. He stood up from his place and grabbed her arms gently, pulling her up and kissing her deeply. Then, he smiled and wrapped his arms around her.

– I had a great time yesterday. And I know what I said, but... I'd be willing to try this... For you.

– Really? – she arched up an enormous smiled and he nodded, proceeding with the kiss. – Well, I need to get going – looked at the clock and Tom pulled back slowly.

– I’d offer to go with you, but I can’t right now…

– Oh, that’s ok! - and Tom stood up and put their dishes in the sink, before facing each other back in the spot of their good morning kiss. – I’ll see you later – smiled, then got her purse and went away.

spent the rest of the day in the hospital talking to Olive and telling her all about the night before, and though she was still really tired from the surgery, she was very committed in getting to admit it all happened because of her and she should be thankful – which of course let her have, since she was just glad her friend was alive. And, yeah, she did “speed up the process”.

In the week that followed, and Tom talked on the phone almost everyday – like they even had started a normal relationship, though that wasn't how it had started off. On a Friday afternoon, went to watch a little scene Tom was shooting with Scarlett in a studio in town, since some shots needed to be remade.

– Cut! That’s a wrap – heard Joss saying and about a minute later Tom was standing before the chair she was in, still in his Loki costume.

– Hey – Tom smiled and kissed , supporting his hands on her chair.

– Hey – smiled – Do you know how hot you look when you’re being mean?

– Really? – Tom laughed – Well, maybe it’s Loki that you’re into.

– Oh yeah, maybe that’s it – smiled in pity.

– Well, I need to go change out of this, so… I guess we’ll find out how much you enjoy the real Tom – Tom kissed ’s cheek and went away.

After about half an hour, looked up to find Tom arriving, already in his normal clothing.

– Hey, so, Chris is going to be back this afternoon, he wants to go out for drinks at Harvelle’s, you wanna come?

– Oh, sure! I just have to go over some things right now, but I’ll be there at about eight…

– Oh, okay, see you then – smiled and Tom kissed her before she went away.

After getting home, threw herself in her living room couch and texted Chris to check if he was back.

“Back in town yet? :)” texted Chris.

“Yes, just got home. You got a boyfriend yet?” Chris joked, as he always did whenever said he was gonna be gone for really long, to which he replied that as long as it wasn’t enough for her to get a boyfriend, they’d be fine.

“Hmm, maybe” replied simply, to tease Chris.

“What? Are you serious? Oh, it’s Tom! I bet it’s Tom!” Chris answered, still not quite sure whether was serious.

“Oh, you and your bets, Chris! But I’m afraid there’s no one to oppose you on that one :P”

“Oh my god, so it is Tom! That is great!!! I gotta go now, but you’ll tell me everything tonight! Is he coming too?”

“Yes. See you then :)” replied and then went for a shower.

A couple of hours later, showed up at the bar in a lace black shirt, jeans and purple three-inch stilettos. Chris was waiting by the bar, and they soon got their vodka shot before heading over to a couch in the middle of the bar to talk all about what they missed in each other’s lives.

– So how was the scene you watched? – Chris asked.

– Oh my god. It was awesome, but most importantly – started laughing – God, I wish you could’ve been there. You missed Tom’s impression of Alan Rickman!

– Really? – Chris laughed and nodded.

– It was one of the greatest things I’ve ever seen! Oh, this day is just the best…

– Well, you do look like you’re in a better mood than you were lately – Chris said after started smiling and singing the song that was playing – It’s kind of annoying, actually.

– Someone is bitter because they haven’t had gotten laid in over a month – teased.

– Oh, look who’s talking all of a sudden! If I recall correctly, up to tonight I couldn’t even mention sex without you turning into a bitch because your last relationship ended like two years ago!

– That is so not true! – laughed. – Let’s just find you someone, okay? … Oh, that girl’s kinda cute! – pointed to a woman across the bar.

– Oh my god! She is so not! – Chris replied after checking her out.

– I’m sorry, but do you really think you’re in position to be picky? – joked.

– Yes! – Chris answered and laughed.

– Okay, let’s keep looking… – ran her eyes through the place, stopping when a woman about ten feet away from her caught her attention – Oh my god, it’s Mila Kunis!

– Oh, yeah! – Chris looked at Mila as well, smiling.

– Let’s go say hi! I wanna thank her for going to my concert. And make friends – smiled.

– Yeah, yeah, we’ll go later – Chris said as he looked away.

– Why don’t we go now? – asked confused.

– Because! I mean… We, we have all night…

– Oh my god! – suddenly looked at Chris – You like her!

– What? I do not! I mean, I like her an actress, and a person, but I do not like her!

– Yes, you do! – laughed – Oh, this is so cute! Go talk to her. Right now – nodded.

– No – Chris laughed.

– Oh, saved by the bell – said as she saw Tom arriving.

– Oh, hey Tom! – Chris said looking back.

– Hey! – Tom greeted Chris and then sat by ’ side on the couch.

– Tom, you want a root beer? – Chris asked whilst standing up.

– Oh, sure! Thank you – Tom smiled.

– What are you having, ? – Chris asked before going to get the drinks.

– You know it – and Chris clicked their fingers at the same time as she smiled and Chris went to the bar.

– What was that? – Tom asked curiously.

– Oh, it’s this stupid thing we do… Once we were at a bar and there was this guy in the booth next to us, he would order drinks and click his fingers to the waitress like she was a slave or something!

– Really? – Tom laughed.

– Yeah! We started mocking him and now that’s our code for root beer – and Tom smiled.

– , why can’t you travel with me? – Tom asked as she sat in his lap.

– I already told you, I have to work, because… – Tom kissed while she was talking – Okay. You make a great point, but still no – smiled.

– Dammit! – Tom laughed.

– Sorry sweetie - put her hand on Tom’s face – But I need to get to the studio… – Tom kissed her again and kept kissing her while she tried to talk – Because… my producer… wants to…

– Okay, are you done? – Tom asked with a smile.

– Yes. Are you?

– No – Tom smiled and kissed again, this time without interruption.

A while later, Chris arrived with three root beers, that were quickly finished as they talked. When Tom went to get the next round, went back to trying to get Chris to admit he was into Mila.

– Okay, you know what? You go talk to her… Or I’m gonna tell your mother.

– Ooh, that sounds serious! – Tom said as he came back and sat down, putting the drinks in the table and his arm around .

– You wouldn’t – Chris said in a serious tone.

– Oh, I would – nodded and turned to Tom – I have got a hold on this man every since his mom says she considers me a daughter. And I bet she would be thrilled to know there’s a new girl in your life – smiled at Chris – You know who’s the last girl you brought home to your parents? Jessica. That was like six years ago.

– Well, that doesn’t worry me. You know me and my mom are opened about everything.

– A-HA! So you’re admitting that you like her!

– No, I’m not! How was that admitting I like her?

– Because! If you’re not scared of me telling her it’s because you already did or are planning to. And, what? You expect me to believe you’re gonna call her and tell her “Hey mom, I met this girl who I feel nothing about”?

– Maybe I will!

– Oh, really? You call your mom about anyone you meet?

– Mila Kunis is not anyone – he stated and opened up a mischevious smile.

– I rest my case.

– Sorry man, I think is right – Tom agreed.

– Oh, come on Tom, back me up here! – Chris said, with outrage but almost smiling, and laughed.

– How can I? You can’t even say it. Say the sentence: “I feel nothing about her.” – Tom concluded, and then he and smiled at Chris after he was quiet for about ten seconds.

– Fine! – Chris stood up and cheered – But I’m doing this for you guys, you owe me one!

– Right, okay – and Tom laughed.

After about fifteen minutes, Chris was still talking to Mila, so and Tom just waved them goodbye and went to Tom’s car.

– What do you think you're you doing? – asked Tom as she noticed he had taken the road that led to his house – Aren’t you gonna take me home?

– No, you’re coming home with me! – Tom replied implying that was the most obvious assumption.

– What? I am not! – looked at Tom and started shaking her head negatively while smiling.

– What? – Tom laughed.

– I told you, we are not having sex.

– Well, that doesn’t mean I don’t you want you in my house for the night – Tom answered with a smirk as he entered the building and parked.

After opening the door for , Tom entered and started trying to lock the door, as stood between it and Tom, but he didn’t seem to be able to do so.

– God, you are so drunk – laughed.

– I am not – Tom laughed and looked at .

– Yes, you are, it’s so cute – smiled and got the keys from Tom’s hands, locking the door – It’s okay, I’m a better drunken person than a lot of people, get used to it.

– I think you might be better at everything – Tom replied, making smile before her lips got caught in his, in a passionate kiss that only ended after they were both sitting on the living room couch, ’s head falling from the back of the couch to the side of it.

– Tom… – whispered as Tom started kissing her neck – We said we’d take this slow…

– We are… – Tom and laughed and he slid his hands up her back under her shirt.

– I don’t think you understand what “taking it slow” means! – and Tom laughed – It’s gotta be like… getting to know each other. Like normal couples.

– Okay, you know what? – Tom said as he pulled himself up and faced – I think you raise a very good point. However, there is one problem with it.

– Oh yeah? What is that? – asked with a smile while stroking Tom’s hair.

– It’s just that, if you think about it… I mean, taking it slow would mean that we’d only have sex again in about a month, right?

– Yeah, I guess…

– Well, I’m leaving tomorrow and I’ll only be back in a month. So…

– So, we’ll have sex when you come back? – replied with a smirk and Tom laughed.

– Damn! That did not go the way I hoped! – Tom joked and laughed. – But, you see, there’s another problem.

– What problem? – asked and Tom brought his hands up to ’s back, sliding her shirt off after she gave in and lifted her arms back.

– You’re already half-naked – Tom smiled and laughed.

– I cannot believe you – kissed Tom again, giving in to the temptation. As she finally gave up on stopping Tom, she unbuttoned his shirt and let out a loud breath when their skin touched. After a couple of minutes, they had managed to take off each other’s pants, and Tom slid his hands up to ’s back, picking her up and walking to bedroom without breaking the kiss.

Tom lied on her back in bed and continued the kiss as he opened her bra, taking it off as he worked a trail of kisses from her neck all the way down to her navel, sliding her panties off before going back up to kiss her lips, as she pushed his underwear off. moaned as he filled her with his length, just right after slipping down a rubber he got from his drawer.

Tom hovered over a heaving , and soon they were crying out each other’s names as they felt their release building up, groaning and panting as they reached their climax.

– Oh, god – exclaimed, recovering her breath after Tom threw himself by her side in bed – I’m really gonna miss you – She concluded with her eyes closed and they both laughed.

– I will too – Tom put his arm across and kissed her cheek.