The screen door pushed open, "y/n?"
Tom saw you sitting on the porch swing, facing the sunset. You patted the space next to you, inviting him to sit. Once Tom sat, you both enjoy the autumn sunset.
Faint butterflies were in your stomach, as what always happened when you were with Tom. Over the past few months you had been trying to tame your feelings for Tom, to accept that he didn't feel the same. You'd done pretty well, until now, when all you wished was to have Tom's arm around your shoulders, and you hugging him. Then he would kiss the top of your head, and say, "y/n I love y-"
"y/n?"
You were torn from your fantasy, and blinked your eyes. Turning to face your childhood best friend, you waited for him to say more. His sweet brown eyes were so alluring, and oh his hair...curly chocolate mess..you just wanted to run your hands through it...
You were too busy dreaming about Tom, to realize how nervous he looked. He was looking down at his hands. Tom bit his lip, then finally spoke,
"You know how I have a hard time keeping secrets?"
You looked back at the view in front of you, chuckling, "Yea of course! Especially with your movies!"
Tom laughed softly and continued, "I have a secret though. That I've kept for years...and I don't think I can keep it anymore."
Intrigued and shocked, you looked at Tom, "Go on then." You urged him, no idea what he could mean.
"y/n you're the best thing that's ever happened to me. I, I don't know who I would be without you. Five years we've know each other. But it was two years ago, I realized something. That I needed you. It hurt to see you go out with other guys. But I wanted whatever made you happy. When one of them hurt you, I was so angry. With them, with myself. You deserve so much better. y/n, I've been keeping my feelings for you a secret. I didn't want to ruin our friendship. I would be lost without you....y/n....I love you."
Throughout his whole confession, you felt like you were in a daze. Your eyes glued to the horizon, you almost thought this was a dream. Did he really just say he loved you?
With a deep breath in, you finally formed words and turned to him, "I love you too Tom, ever since your birthday party in June."
Tom's face broke into the biggest, sweetest smile. Looking down shyly, his curls fell in his face a bit. Leaning forward, you threw your hands around him and pulled him into a hug. Tom hugged you just as tightly.
Tears brimming as you spoke, "Tommy I'm so sorry."
"For what love?"
You gripped him tighter, "For not realizing my feelings for you sooner. I never should've went out with those guys. I'm so sorry I hurt you so much."
Tom pulled away from the hug so he could see you. Holding your chin, he smiled, "Darling, it's okay. That doesn't matter now alright? Nothing could ever make me stop loving you y/n."
Your hands were still around his shoulders, and you moved them to his neck. Both of you pulled closer, noses brushing together. When your lips connected it flooded such happiness in both of you. The kiss was indescribable. It was soft, long over-due, and held more value than any amount of words every could.
Your fingers tug at his curls at the back of his neck, as Tom's hand moved to cup your face. The kiss was broken for a moment, your faces still close to each other.
"I've been wanting to kiss you for so long y/n."
"That was a secret you never should've kept." You leaned to kiss his perfect lips once more.
Hope this wasn't that bad 😅Any tips/advice greatly appreciated!
