*Some physical abuse (slap on face, holding arm too tightly)
It was movie night at your house. Hayley, your best friend and whom you shared the house with, arrived first, carrying bags of snacks. Then Tom and Harrison, your best guy friends, who brought the sugary items. You already had drinks covered. Everything was laid out and ready for the movie to start, when the last guest arrived...Stephen, your boy friend.
You went over to greet the golden-brown haired, and he hugged and kissed your cheek.
Hayley complained, "C'mon I wanna start the movie! Harrison is gonna eat all the chips!"
Harrison glared his blue-green eyes at Hayley, "I am not! And I've told you before, it's Haz!"
Rolling her eyes playfully, Hayley pushed her straight brown hair behind her.
You and Stephen laughed then joined the group. On one end of the couch was Tom, you sat in the middle, with Stephen on your other side. Hayley was in a chair at one end of the couch and Haz in a chair at the other end. As the movie, (movie of your choice), started, everyone was settled comfortably with a snack and drink. It was just like old times.
Somewhere in the middle of the movie, Stephen put his arm around you and you put your head on his shoulder. In the semi-dark room, no one could see Tom tighten his jaw, or his long side-glance at you and Stephen. He forced himself to stop and continuing watching the movie, but his mind wasn't on the movie.
Stephen placed a soft kiss on your head, then you lifted your head to look at him smiling. He placed several butterfly kisses on your cheek, then near your ear, as you giggled softly.
"We're watching a movie. Stop," you whispered, trying to stop his little kisses as well as your giggles.
He paused for a moment to murmur in your ear, "y/n....I want to make out," his arm pulled you closer.
You thought he was just being playful and told him you wanted to watch the movie. Then his grip got tighter and he growled in your ear, "I want to, now." You stiffened and tried to reason with him. Usually you would obey him, but not now with everyone here.
Then you felt the couch shift beside you, as Tom got up suddenly.
"Hey, we brought ice cream! Anyone want some?"
Hastily you jumped up from the couch, "Yea! I-I'll go make the bowls!"
Tom followed you to the kitchen, Stephen glaring as you left. Pulling out the cartons from the freezer, you proceeded to scoop out some into bowls. The curly brown haired actor appeared beside you. He spoke quietly, so sound wouldn't travel to the nearby living room.
"Are you okay?"
Pausing, you looked up at him, "What? What do you mean?"
His British accent was always so comforting to you, but this time Tom's tone was serious, " y/n I saw what he was doing. He was hurting you."
"It..he just.." you looked down, not knowing what to say.
Haz shouted from the living room, asking about the ice cream. Tom gave you a we're not done talking about this look then took two bowls out of the kitchen.
You were left alone, but only for a second, because then entered Stephen. You swallowed hard, afraid of what he might do this time. Quietly he came up to you. Trying your best to smile sweetly, you faced him. When he spoke, his voice was low and rough, as he accused you of cheating on him with Tom. You denied it and shook your head frantically. You tried to convince him, yet backed up as he stepped forward to you. Backing into the counter, you were trapped. Suddenly Stephen's arm raised and he slapped you.
It stung as you shrunk away from him. It certainly wasn't a first time, but all your friends were here, and that made matters worse. Stephen stepped away, declaring, "We're done y/n."
At the sound of the slap, Tom rushed into the kitchen. Seeing you covering your face with your hands, and Stephen walking away, he immediately punched him. Tom started yelling at Stephen. Your ex-boyfriend knew he could never win a fight with Tom, so he left the house, a hand over his black eye.
Hayley was already at your side, trying to comfort you and get some explanation. All you could was silently cry, head in your hands. Tom came to your side, only wanting to comfort you. Without warning, you ran off to your room down the hall.
After closing the door, you sat on your bed, tears streaming down. After a few minutes, you had quieted down, when a soft knock was heard on your door. You hadn't locked it, so the doorknob slowly twisted,opening the door, to reveal Tom's figure. He entered and closed the door behind him quietly. With out any words he came and sat beside you, making the bed creak a bit.
Tom couldn't deal with silence anymore, "Why-How long has this been going on y/n"
You tried to calm your sniffling, "Two months, he'd do something once a week. Grab me too hard on the arm, make me kiss him..I could usually put up with it "
"Why didn't you tell me y/n? I'm one of your best friends, aren't I? "
"Because he said he would leave."
Tom clenched his fists, "You don't deserve to be treated that way, he's -"
"He's the only one who could love me!" you half-shouted.
Tom pushed his anger at Stephen down, he didn't want to take it out on you, "Did he tell you that?"
"Yes," you choked out.
You finally turned to face him, and noticed a single tear on his cheek, as he looked down. When he spoke again, his voice was shaky,
"Do you..love..him?"
Your eyes still stung from the crying, as you swallowed back more tears, "I..." then you hung your head, "no..I don't...but-"
Tom was over the edge, his heart shattered if not more than yours, "y/n! Stop trying to justify him! All he did was lie and hurt you! He didn't love you!"
Silence enveloped you two. So many words swirling through your head
love....pain....bruises....tears....hugs....Tom....love....Stephen....lies....hurt....love
love
"I loved you Tom. But I knew I never had a chance, so I thought Stephen was the only option....... I don't know what love is anymore Tom." you murmured.
Standing up you move toward the door, but Tom is quicker and gets in front of you.
"It was the biggest lie to say that no one else loved you," he voiced.
You couldn't bear to face him, so chose the floor instead, "Why?"
Gently he takes your hands into his, intertwining your fingers. This shocks you into looking up at him. His soft brown eyes shine at you as he answers,
"Because I love you y/n."
Tearing up again you gaze into his eyes, "Really?"
Tom squeezes your hands reassuringly. "Yes darling. You are the sun to my moon, the stars in my sky. I love you and I would never ever hurt you."
Your heart melts as you throw your arms around Tom's neck, hugging him tightly. You bury your head in his shoulder as his arms wrap around your back. His strong arms hold you to him securely, and you know that this is love.
My longest one so far I think. Last time I forgot to describe the people and places, so I hope I balanced it well in this one! Plz vote and comment! Thanks!
