The daughter of Alan Rickman

dinner with tom

I sat in my room at 6:55. Helena had picked out a gown that fit me wonderfully, it was a long black satin gown that hugged my body perfectly, I had never seen myself look this way. I threw on my shoulder bag, I had a surprise for him, Tom was definitely going to be impressed.

I left my room and pressed the elevator button, waiting for it to come up. 1..2..3 ping. Out stepped Alan

Alan - Allie Allie Allie, where are you going?

Allie - I'm going to dinner with Tom

Alan - Ah well, you kids have fun

I stepped in the elevator and headed down to the lobby. The elevator pinged and I stood up straight, ready to see Tom there.

Ping
And there he was, his jaw dropped as soon as the elevator doors opened. He had a black suit on, with an actual tie, his hair was definitely gelled and he had a bouquet of flowers in his hands, they were purple and blue. My favourite colours

Tom - Allie, you look, amazing

Allie - Thanks Tom, you don't look too bad yourself

He winked at me and handed me the flowers

Tom - I uh didn't know what your favourite colours were I- I hope I did okay

Allie - You did wonderful

I grabbed his hand as we walked down the corridor towards the entrance. It was dark outside, there were a few street lamps lighting up the car park dimly. I stepped out into the cold night air as Tom led me to the car, we hopped in the backseat and Tom put the screen up that seperated the driver from the passengers. Obviously the only light coming from the car was the one in the front seat. It was just us.  In the dark

Tom - Hey

Tom said softly

Allie - Hey

He cupped my face in his warm hands and began kissing me, lightly at first but then becoming heavier. I smiled as our tongues intertwined. He rested his hands on my hips and mine were around his shoulders again. It was pure bliss. We continued making out, I don't know how long it had been. The driver knocked on the screen

Driver - We're here boss

The driver stepped out of the car and opened the door for us.

Tom - Well my darling, our dinner awaits

I smiled as he held out his hand. We walked into the restaurant and the same smiley waiter as last time greeted us at the door.

Waiter - Ah my favourite little couple

He led us to a booth. It was a sort of semi-circle so we could be next to each other. He handed us the brown menu cards. I remembered my surprise

Allie - I have a surprise for you

Tom - What is it?

He looked at me eagerly. I unzipped my bag and pulled out a tired old cardboard box filled to the brim with cards. Tom's eyes widened

Tom - UNO are you kidding me!

He grabbed the packet out of my hands and immediately started handing out cards to us both

Tom - This is literally my favourite game ever! Just to let you know though, I will most definitely win

Allie - Uh Uh you will not

We played for about 10 minutes before the smiley waiter came bounding over to us

Waiter - Ah looks like a very intense game. Do you two know what you want to order

Tom - Just two margarita pizzas please

I was shocked he knew what I wanted. He hadn't even asked, I felt like I had known him forever, I felt like we really clicked in these past few days. He won at uno the first time. We continued playing and we were 4 matches to 3 when our food arrived. We played and ate, laughing with our mouths full, just laughing, and in that moment, i forgot about everything.
We finished our food and thanked the waiter. Tom paid for the bill, I tried to insist but he wasn't having it. We arrived back in the car park drunk with laughter as we stepped into the car.
Allie - Tom I've had the best time tonight
Tom - Me too
He smiled at me. Suddenly he closed the screen and we were plunged into darkness again.
Tom - I do have one question to ask you
Allie - And what would that be?
Tom - Will you- Well- Will you be my girlfriend
I gawped, I knew he couldn't see me which was probably for the best right now
Tom - I know I haven't known you long, but I feel like we have a connection
Erm Shit. Okay. Of course you want to be his girlfriend Allie, just say it. I tried to speak but nothing came out. I had the best idea. My hand reached for his face and found his jaw. I pulled him closer to me, our faces just centimetres apart.
Allie - Yes
Then we kissed. This one felt like the only one controlled by me. I had initiated it. It felt triumphant, I could feel some smiling against my lips.