Harsh Love (Peaky Blinders)

Dancing

Sorry for not updating for a while, I had a bit of bad news so I've been focused on that.. Here's chapter 4! It's a bit shorter but none the less I hope you enjoy it💕

Tommy arrived at Rose's house suited and booted in one of his best suits. He stood outside her door, adjusted his cap and took the plunge. He knocked on the door and after a little while was greeted by the most beautiful figure he'd ever seen in his life, his eyes were glued to her.

"Good evening Tommy" Rose said shyly. Tommy shook his head out of his zoned out session.
"Good evening Rose" she smiled and took his open arm. As they were walking towards the car Tommy turned to her and couldn't help the words fall out of his mouth, "Rose, you look beautiful"
She couldn't help but blush. Tommy helped her up into the car and sat down beside her, starting the engine.

When they arrived at the event they were surrounded by people dressed in their finest clothes.
"Good evening Mr Shelby"
Tommy nodded at the person who spoke his name and placed his hand on the small of Rose's back and escorted her inside the building. Rose admired all of the beautiful decorations engraved into the ceiling and also a certain woman. Her dress was astonishing and she was gorgeous, leaving Rose feeling self conscious. Tommy could sense this, "Rose" she turned to look at him and he lifted her chin up slightly, "you're the most beautiful girl I've ever laid my eyes on" his eyes were speaking the truth. He placed a kiss on Rose's cheek and walked her to the dance floor, where the band had just started playing.

They were sat at the bar. Laughing, flirting and just generally getting to know each other.
"Well would you look at this?" Tommy smirked, a few vases of yellow flowers with red tips had been placed along the bar. Tommy took one out. Just as he did, the tempo slowed and the beat changed. He handed it to Rose "you told me you liked roses no?
Rose brought the flower to her nose and inhaled the angelic scent, tucking the flower in her hair after. Tommy stood up beside her and offered his hand, "Miss Hawthorne may I have this dance?" She giggled slightly and without hesitation replied, "of course Mr Shelby" whilst being walked over to the dance floor with all the other couples.

Rose's hand sat on Tommy's shoulder and Tommy's hand slid down to hers, twisting his palm against hers so their hands were clasped together. A perfect fit. They both turned their heads to look at each other and swayed to the soft, gentle beat. Their foreheads resting against each other's. Their bodies leaving no space between them. They both had their eyes closed as they soaked up the feeling of one another, slowing falling in love with each other. Tommy opened his eyes and lifted up Rose's chin, gazing into her beautiful chocolate eyes. He gradually lent in and captured her lips, moving them in sync with each others passionately. Rose's hands worked their way up his shoulders to the back of his neck.

Eventually, they pulled away and Rose rested her head on Tommy's forehead and took his hand once again, returning to the slow beat of the song...

"Thank you for tonight Tommy" Rose smiled
"My pleasure, we should do it again sometime"
Rose reached up to her hair and pulled out the rose, placing it in Tommy's hand and closing it after. "A message from you to me, now from me to you" she leant in and kissed Tommy, her hand on his cheek and his resting on her hip.
"Goodnight" she shyly smiled and closed the door, leaving Tommy in dismay. Until he realised.

The colour of this rose meant friendship falling into love.

Is anyone getting the message I'm doing? If not I'll tell you all in the next chapter.. Don't forget to vote, comment and follow as they always help me out💖
~ Siân🦄