short stories (Tom Hiddleston fanfics)

Family of five (Tom & Tali)

The late afternoon light poured over the park, casting a warm, golden glow on everything. Tali walked beside Tom, their fingers intertwined, feeling the chill of the autumn air settle in as they watched Milo and Kai explore the endless piles of leaves around them. Every so often, they'd pause to marvel at a particularly vibrant leaf or grab a handful to throw into the air, laughing as they watched the colors swirl down around them.

Milo and Kai were opposites in so many ways, and Tali loved watching their personalities bloom. Milo, quiet and careful, walked a little slower, holding his favorite leaves close to his chest and inspecting each one. Kai, energetic and bold, dashed from one pile to the next, flinging leaves up into the sky with a wild grin, calling for his parents to watch. Tom's gaze followed them, his eyes soft, and Tali could feel the love radiating from him in waves. He leaned in closer, slipping his arm around her shoulders as they walked, and she nestled into his warmth.

In the quiet moments between their boys' laughter, Tali's hand drifted to her belly, where their third child was growing steadily. Every so often, a soft, fluttering kick reminded her that this little one was already part of these precious moments. Tom caught her movement and smiled, reaching down to rest his hand over hers, both of them wordlessly taking in this new stage of their lives.

The sun dipped lower, painting the sky in amber and rose, and the boys finally began to tire. Tom crouched down to gather them up, lifting Kai onto one hip and Milo onto the other. Tali watched as their boys leaned sleepily against him, their heads drooping onto his shoulders. They looked small and precious in his arms, and she felt a wave of gratitude and pride surge through her, at the love that had brought their little family to this moment.

They walked home in the quiet of dusk, with Tali trailing slightly behind, admiring the way Tom carried their boys, his touch gentle and protective. When they reached the house, they went straight upstairs to tuck the twins into bed. Milo and Kai, already drifting into sleep, curled up beneath their blankets as Tom gently stroked their foreheads, whispering something soft that made them smile even in their half-asleep state. Tali lingered in the doorway, feeling her heart ache with a love that was almost overwhelming.

Once the boys were settled, she and Tom headed downstairs, and she pulled one of his oversized sweaters around herself as they curled up together on the couch. He wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close as she rested her head on his chest, savoring the comforting beat of his heart. Outside, the wind stirred the trees, a gentle reminder of the season changing, but here, nestled in his warmth, Tali felt completely at home.

Tom's hand slipped down to her belly, and they both sat quietly for a moment, feeling the baby's gentle kicks, a quiet presence full of life and promise. She glanced up at him, catching the soft smile on his face as he looked at her, his gaze full of an affection that had only deepened over the years.

In the warmth of their little home, Tali felt an overwhelming gratitude, not just for the life they'd built, but for every small moment that made it so full. They stayed wrapped in each other's arms, letting the silence stretch, feeling the simple, quiet joy of just being together. She knew these were the memories they'd carry with them, the small moments that would anchor them through any storm.