Love The Way You Lie

9. News

"So what were you talking about with Tom exactly?" Asked Sam as we were walking Nigel.

"You know us! We were just insulting ourselves back and forth... insulting hard.....", I said lower as my mind drifted to how hot Tom had made me.

"What did you say?" Asked Sam.

"Nothing! Anyways! It's not important... right?" I answered with curiosity as to Sam's opinion of Tom and I.

"Well no....because it's not like you guys liked each other! Hahahha that would be hilarious!" Laughed Sam hysterically.

"Yeah! Right!? Me and Tom! Haha!" I said with a fake smile.

"But no you're right! It doesn't matter..." said Sam as he took Nigel and walked faster, tempting me to run after him.

As I watch Sam laughing with Nigel and looking back at me from time to time, I couldn't help but think back to our early years, when everything was simple. Ok! It wasn't simple! But we were so innocent that we couldn't predict how hard life would be. I didn't know if I should tell Sam about me and Tom. Even though I didn't really know what we were. I mean, I've known Tom all my life and he had never stayed in a serious relationship... was I just another hookup? Fuck! Why didn't I ask that before literally exposing myself like that to him!? I need to talk to him. But this time, actually talk!

"Hey Sam!?" I said as I ran up to him.

Tom's point of view:

God! What the hell was that!? That was not the same Emily that would run around in the backyard with my brothers... she had looked so innocent! I mean, I was shocked when she told me that she was still a virgin, because she was gorgeous. I knew at least 15 guys that wanted to hook up with her. But I was not expecting that! She was almost a whole other person! I couldn't stop thinking about the way she came undone at my touch... I had to see her again! But this time, I needed to know how she felt. Although it wouldn't matter if she didn't feel the same way, I need to tell her that I love her.

I took my coat and left my room. I was about to yell that I was leaving when Emily walked into the house.

"Emily? You're back..." I said with a soft expression. I couldn't help but smile at her... she warms my heart. Fuck, get a grip!

"Yeah! I'm just gonna sleep one more night here cause it gets kinda depressing at home all alone... soooo..." she said with a little smile.

"Yeah! Let me just tell my mum" said Sam as he walked past us, leaving me and Emily alone.

We just stood there in silence. Like we used to do whenever we would meet on the street while walking Tessa and Nigel. But now... the silence was peaceful. Her smile was so sweet and delicate. All I wanted to do was take her in my arms and kiss her. As I was about to walk to her, Sam interrupted me:

"Emily! Come here! We have a surprise for you!", Sam yelled from the kitchen.

Emily's point of view

We were just standing there. He was looking at me with a soft stare. It made me feel safe. In a way... I felt... at home. I was about to ask him if he wanted to go talk, when Sam yelled;

"Emily! Come here! We have a surprise for you!"

"Coming!" I yelled back, still looking at Tom.

We both walked to the kitchen never breaking eye contact until Sam took my hand and pushed me from behind as he led me by the shoulders into the dining room where Nikki and Dom were sitting.

"Hey guys... what's up...?" I said with a nervous tone as everyone looked at each other with a huge smile (except for Tom who looked just as confused as me).

"Well... Nikki and I know that your parents aren't gonna be home for another month or two. And as much as you love the couch... you have to admit it's not the most comfortable place to sleep...", said Dom with a suspenseful tone.

"Well it's fine! I really don't mind it!" I said, reassuring them.

"Come on Em! Your back is always killing you after you sleepover", said Sam.

"Anyways! We thought that you might... if you want to of course...", started Dom.

"IF YOU WANTED TO COME LIVE WITH US!", yelled Sam, impatient to tell me the good news.

"WHAT!?" Yelled Tom and I at the same time. We looked at each other and to everyone's surprise, we both laughed with one another.

"So would you like to dear? You would be staying in the guest room. It's a bit of a mess, but if we all contribute to cleaning it, it should be done in one day!" Said Nikki as she came closer to me opening her arms.

"YES! OF COURSE!" I said as I jumped into her arms to hug her. I hugged Dom and then Sam and turned to Tom.

I wanted to jump into his arms and kiss him. But I had promised myself to not do anything before talking to him.

"I guess we are roommates now..." I said awkwardly as I playfully punched his arm.

"I guess so..." he said with a confused smile.

"Come on! Let's go get your stuff and grab Nigel." Said Sam as he dragged me to the front door.

"Nigel can stay too!? That's so cool! Ok, we'll be right back!" I yelled as Sam closed the door.

Tom's point of view:

"Thomas...? We know you don't have the best friendship with Emily but I want you to—" started Dad before I interrupted him.

"No! No! No! I'm glad you are letting her stay. She's better here.", I said as I slowly backed away to go to my room.

"That was weird..." said mom as I left the room.

I didn't want to tell them just yet. I wanted to clarify things with Emily and then, if she wants, tell them! God I can't believe she's staying in the room next to mine...

Emily's point of view

As we walked inside with six bags and Nigel, Harry greeted me:

"Hey I just learned the news! It's so cool! But you better not take all the hot water!" He said hugging me and pulling back to point at my face.

"Shut up!" I said as I pushed his hand away from my face.

As we walked upstairs to my new room, I couldn't help but look at Tom's door.

"Em? You good?" Asked Sam with a confused look on his face.

"Yope! Let's see the room mister!" I said as I dropped three of my bags on the floor.

The room was painted in white. A plant was sitting in the corner of the room by a tall window that was lighting the bedroom. I made a little spin of excitement as I had so many ideas to design the room. I jumped into Sam's arms and kissed him on the cheek and ran back to the middle of the room.

"Ok! So maybe a little more plants to give more of an aesthetic vibe... with OH! AND A SMALL CHAIR HERE! And the bed could go here!" I say with enthusiasm as I imagine the future of the room.

"Ok! Ok! Ok! Calm down. One thing at a time. Let's get some blankets and then we can start moving things around. We can go buy plants at the market after and other stuff ok?", says Sam as he took me by the shoulders to bring me back to reality.

"Sounds perfect! Let's go!", I said as I left the room.

Sam goes downstairs and before following his footsteps I turn back to Tom's door. I really need to talk to him... tonight...!