Scenes (A Tom Hiddleston Fanfic)

Dancing

The next two weeks passed slowly yet so quickly for Amy. It killed her to fib to Tom when he called her, but, as his Mum said, it was all in a good cause.

Her physio was going well, her leg was getting stronger day by day. That dance that she craved so much looked ever more likely.

Finally, it was T-Day. He was coming home. It was decided that, as long as she came back for her physio, Amy could be discharged. Not that she told him. Diana on the other hand was a central conspirator. The day before, she brought fresh clothes and took away all the things Amy would need to convalesce. They had agreed, especially enthusiastically on Diana's part, that she should stay with her till she was fighting fit. She could even work remotely from there once she was fit enough for that!
Amy was up early, showered and dressed, sitting in a wheelchair when Tom arrived. His bearded face lit up like a thousand suns when he saw her and he bounded over, falling to his knees and enveloping her in a warm embrace. She closed her eyes and breathed in his scent.
"Its so good to have you home" she said into his shoulder.
"Its so good to be back" he held her so tight, as if he was never going to let her go again. She giggled a little and he let her go enough to see her face "What? What did I say?" He looked deflated
" nothing darling,"she said "but I do need to breathe every now and again!"
"Are you sure?" His head squinted to one side as he looked at her "last I heard it was a bit overrated!" And as if to test her resolve, he removed his glasses, never breaking eye contact and sucked the end of one leg of the dark frames, smiling at her. He winked and licked his lips.
"Oh dear God In Heaven" she fanned herself with her hand "stop before i self combust you devil!" and they both giggled like little kids.

At that point, the nurse came in and said "Ok, you can go Amy, dont forget when you need to be back ok?" She was deliberately vague, but Tom didnt catch on. All the staff were in on the plan. Amy had said her goodbyes the previous night so that leaving today would seem just a day trip, uneventful. It wouldn't be till later Tom would know the truth. As far as he knew, they were spending the day at his mum's house in Suffolk a 3 hour drive away. She had a late pass so it was worth the drive.
Being as casual as she could, she left with Tom pushing her in the chair. She was so nervous but so excited. She hoped it would go to plan.

The day passed in a blur of driving and talking and laughing and generally picking up where they left off. All the while, even while driving, Tom had to hold her hand or touch her shoulder or even, as he did after dinner and they sat on the sofa together, play with the hair at the nape of her neck. She felt something stir deep inside and smiled inwardly. She looked round at him, so relaxed, his eyes shut. His blue sweater clung to him, outlining the muscles on his chest. His long legs in his black denims sprawled out in front of him. He was a picture of blissful contentment.

Diana had made a beautiful meal and they were stuffed.
"Oh god I've missed that" said Tom from somewhere among the millions of scatter cushions. As he lay back, arm along the sofa, Amy cuddled into his side.
"Have you had a good day? You're not too tired? Im sorry love, im being so selfish. I just wanted to make up for being away so much. I've missed you so much." he muttered, half asleep himself. She hadn't stood up all day he noticed, maybe things weren't as good as he thought. He felt somewhat reassured by her nod but she was strangely quiet. Diana had gone out with the dog so they were truly alone for the first time that day.

"Tom"
"Mmhmm"
"would you do me a favour?"
"Of course darling, anything" he sat up,
"Put some music on? Something slow, in fact I know, Kitty Kallen...you know the one I mean. Its just how I'm feeling right now, I'd like to hear it"
"Really? Ok, one sec" he stood up and went to the speaker in the corner, linking his phone as he went. It took a minute or two since he was no tech wizard, and he stood with his back to her, squinting at the small screen. She took her chance. Carefully getting up, finding her balance, she walked over to him using the furniture as an aid. He had no idea she'd done it until the moment she slipped her arms round his waist, hugging him from behind. Timed to perfection, the music started.

Instantly he turned round in utter shock, looking down at her beaming face.
"May I have this dance sir?" She murmured into his chest, now facing her.
"Oh my darling , clever, brave girl" he put his arms around her " always " . It wasn't easy, she stumbled a couple of times, but he held her close. She closed her eyes and drank in his scent, his touch, his heartbeat.

The music died away and they stood together in the evening light, just looking at one another. Neither spoke at first, not wanting to break the spell. Then Tom cleared his throat gently, looking into her eyes.
"We met so recently yet so long ago. I barely recall how I really existed before you came into my life and grabbed my knee." He smiled,resting his forehead on hers. " I came frighteningly close to losing you. When i was told about ...the..." he stopped, swallowing, " the accident, it made me realise how much you meant - do mean - to me. " for a moment he paused , seemingly pulling himself together. "Darling, what im trying, rather badly, to say is..."
"Shhhh its ok, I love you too" Amy smiled up at him, tears in her eyes,
"Oh darling" he stooped and kissed her "I love you so much. Its going to kill me to let you go tonight. I want you so much".
"Then don't. Don't let me go. "
His turn to look confused "Pardon?"
"Surprise! She said softly " dancing was just the start. I dont have to go back. Im only on physio visits as from today. Today, I move in here." She smiled and his whole face lit up.
"Oh my beautiful, sneaky, wonderful girl! And my clever, amazing, sneaky mother! God help me when you get my sisters in on the act too!"
He kissed her deeply, his hands holding her close, his mouth pressed to hers. She felt him lift her up in his arms and carry her back to the sofa.
"We cant stay here" she said "your mum...."
"Is away to visit her sister for the night" he said in a low , hoarse voice "You're not the only one that can set things up" he grinned. "I asked her to give us some space until you had to go back. She volunteered , now I know why she said she would be away all night" he kissed her again. " Now, sweetheart, where exactly were we?"

They actually didnt spend long on the sofa after all. Kissing her neck, Tom murmured about somewhere more comfortable and she breathed "yes my love". Memories of the night in the kitchen , held against the door as she came undone, flooded her mind. She moaned softly as he nipped her shoulder gently. She could feel his body match her reactions as he lay close against her. His breath was ragged, his eyes dark with desire.

He stood up, pulling her up with him and swept her into his arms. Carrying her out into the hall and upstairs to his - now their- bedroom he laid her on the bed and closed the door. As he turned back, his breath caught in his throat. She looked so delicate and beautiful.
"Is this...is this ok?" He asked coming to lie beside her " I dont want to pressure you sweetheart"
"Im fine" she answered " this is as ok as i ever dreamed." She pulled him to her, her hands tangling in his hair as she pressed her lips to his hungrily.

It was far more than ok she thought to herself later as they lay spent in each others arms. His arms forming a safe cocoon, her head tucked under his chin. She recalled the sensuous feeling of his body pressing down on hers. His mouth exploring hers then roaming over her, his tongue tracing patterns on her skin. His hands gently caressing every inch of her, removing first his clothes then hers. He even kissed her scarred leg to reassure her he loved all of her, not just the "pretty" bits. As she drifted off in his arms, she recalled how it felt with his mouth on her thigh. His fingers stroking her most delicate skin, then his hard body pressing into her soft core. It made her twitch and moan softly again whispering his name and he pulled her close, kissing the top of her head as she succumbed to sleep.