Tom had spent the whole ride back to the hotel wondering what Aries would wear tonight, if it was anything like the dress she'd worn last night, he knew he'd have to keep his eye on the boys, especially Robert, knowing how much of a flirt he could be. Some time later he had pulled on a clean white shirt, noticing it was a little tight and the buttons were beginning to pull slightly. He shrugged it off knowing it would be fine for tonight and made a mental note to buy some more shirts when he got back home. He pulled on his fitted black trousers, deciding to forego boxers tonight, to give him a little more breathing room down there. He then pushed his feet into his usual smart pair of shoes, deciding against a tie tonight.
Before he left the bedroom he sprayed on some of his aftershave and made his way out, his suit jacket slung over his arm and his key card and wallet in the pockets of his trousers. As he entered the lobby he waited until the all clear that the driver he'd asked to drive him tonight was ready for him. He told his driver to make a detour via Aries' apartment and jumped out the car, striding up to her front door and ringing the door bell. All before taking a deep breath to calm his nerves. God he hoped the boys would go easy on the both of them tonight, for Aries' sake if not his.
She looked in the mirror noticing her dress was a little short for her liking. Pulling it down she was about to change when she heard the doorbell ring.
"Shit." She mumbled pulling it down a bit quickly putting her heels on and opening the door. "Hello my dearest Tom." She said a bit out of breath. Grabbing onto his arm she kissed his cheek softly. "I wasn't quite sure what to wear so I hope this is fine, it's a little tight." She said giggling not sure if she should pull it up to hide her chest or pull it down to hide some of her leg. Tom looked at her up and down, just as she had last night she looked good enough to eat. He ran his fingers across her cheek and down to her shoulder gazing lovingly into her eyes.
"We have a bit of time of you really would like to change, but I personally think you look stunning, I wouldn't change a thing... Well I would... I'd much rather you be naked, but we can't all get what we want can we?" He teased before kissing her tenderly and letting her go, to make a desicion on whether she was going to change or not.
She thought for a second. "No it's fine, I will survive." She said laughing and taking his hand. Closing the door she made she it was locked and walked down the stairs. "Do you think they will like me?" She asked her nerves coming back as she got into the car. "What if they absolutely hate me and band me from talking to you?!" She asked mellow dramatically.
He chuckled at her question and shook his head. "I doubt they'd do that sweetheart, and I'm sure they'll love you once they get to know you. They may be well known actors, but they're still human beings like you" he replied, squeezing her hand reassuringly. "I want you to try and relax tonight ok? I understand you're a little nervous, but you really shouldn't be. If you click with them half as well as you did with me then you'll have absolutely nothing to get nervous about." He added with a smile as he opened her door for her and waited for her to get in before shutting it and running around the other side to get in next to her. When he was in place, he signalled for the driver to go and they were on their way. Still a little paranoid about his shirt from earlier, Tom turned to Aries and gave her a questioning look.
"Does this shirt look ok darling? I fear the buttons may betray me and ping off throughout the night. It doesn't look too small does it?" He asked, his face softening to show his worry. He didn't want to look silly after all.
She laughed looking him up and down and then kissed him. "You look ravishing my love." She said using a British accent and giggling. She fixed his shirt then looked up at him. "You look great." She said moving closer to him and kissing him softly. "So everyone is going to be there, even Robert?" She asked getting excited. Squirming slightly in her seat. "I can't believe this." She said giggling and resting her head on his shoulder. Tom nodded, glad to see she was relaxing slightly.
"Yep, all of them, except Scarlett of course, you can be black widow tonight" he teased playing with the hem of her dress. He wasn't sure how he felt about Robert being there knowing his past with women, he was so smooth that sometimes he didn't realise he was flirting. The last thing he needed was for Aries to be stolen away, forgetting all about Tom within moments. He loved Robert but he need to keep an eye on him tonight for sure. "Anything you're particularly excited about tonight, my little nerd?" He asked, entwining her fingers with his on his lap.
She nodded excitedly. "Jeremy, I love him so much." She said giggling. "And Chris, and Robert and mark!" She said giggling. "But most of all getting to spend the night with you". She looked over at him noticing that he seemed a little unsure. Aries shrugged it off thinking that it wasn't anything. "I don't want to be too excited though." She said trying to calm herself down. "This is a time when there aren't supposed to be fans so I need to act sophisticated." She said giggling. "My little nerdy self with captain America pjs needs to go away for the night." She said grinning up at him. He laughed at her response his little 'ehehehe' filling the car and helping him forget about his worries with Robert.
"So from that it seems it's a bit of everything then" he chuckled looking out the window to see where about they were, it wasn't far now before they would arrive. "I'm happy that I'm your favourite part of the evening... despite spending Just under 24 hours with me, I'm shocked you didn't want a break from me" he laughed before hissing her softly. " I'm also extremely touched" he added with a smile and a loving look into her eyes.
She smiles looking up at him fidgeting with the necklace. As they stopped she looked out of the window and slid out of the car waiting for Tom to walk up beside her. Taking her hand in his she took a deep breath and walked in with him. The waiter brought them over to the table where Chris, Elsa and Mark were waiting. "Hello." She said smiling at them and sitting down. Chris stood up to greet Tom, keeping an eye on Aries as she sat down. The other two looked at her questioningly them up at Tom who was shrugging his coat off and folding it over the chair behind him. He looked up and caught Else and Mark looking at him with curiosity and swallowed nervously.
"Mark, Elsa, this is Aries, she is.. she's.. my.. companion for this evening, she's filling Scarlett's place tonight." Tom struggled getting his words out. He didn't want to call Aries his girlfriend, because well they'd only know each other a day but he didn't want to say friend either incase he offended her, Tom could only hope she was ok with companion.
"Hi it's lovely to meet you" Elsa announced, leaning over the table to shake Aries' hand. "I've heard lots about you from Chris, nothing bad, don't worry" Elsa said trying to break the ice a little. From what Chris had already told her, she understood how nervous Aries would be. She smiled shaking her hand steadying her hand. It was Tom's night and she didn't want to ruin it for him. She laughed silently when Tom stumbled on his words trying to figure out what to call her as he settled on companion. She smiled fidgeting with the hem of her dress nervously. Taking a few more deep breaths she held onto Tom's hand. Biting her lip she hoped that she wouldn't have a panic attack right there. As his hand filled hers she began to calm down a bit knowing that Tom was right beside her.
Feeling her grab his hand Tom kissed her cheek and whispered that it was all going to be ok into her ear. Mark finally decided to speak up and said his hello to Aries too, which Tom noticed seemed to calm her a little. As the five of them waited patiently for the others to arrive, a nice conversation had started up when Tom asked how the little Hemsworths were getting on. Chris chuckled and explained that while he and Elsa were here for Comic con, they were at his mother's home in Australia.
Tom relaxed a little more when Chris Evans walked in a bright smile on his face at the new person sitting at the table. Tom introduced him to Aries and sat back down, taking her hand softly and reassuringly. It was once Jeremy had arrived and sat down that Tom began to worry again. The only one left was Robert. He shook his head knowing everything would be fine, only until he notice that the only free seat was the one next to Aries. He stiffened in his seat and only hoped that Rob would behave himself tonight and respect Tom like he usually did.
Aries noticed this and looked over at Tom questioningly. "Hey babe you ok?" She whispered placing her hand on his knee. She looked over and watched as Robert walked in with a grin on his face. Aries giggled then looked back at Tom growing concerned again. "You're more nervous then me." She said kissing his cheek softly then looking at her menu. Nibbling on her lip she read through it not sure what to get. Looking over she noticed Robert take the seat next to her.
