Drunken Kisses (Tom X Reader AU)

Five: Gathering the courage

You sat on the couch, mindlessly flipping through the channels. You wanted to tell him, but you just couldn't. Sighing, you turned the TV off.
"(Y/n)?" Edd asked, walking inside with groceries. You helped him, unloading everything on the counter.
"So, what did you get me?" You asked. He pulled out a tub of ice cream.
"Thanks Edd." You said. He nodded.
"So. You've been busy, lately?" He asked.
"Not really. It's one of those lazy days."
"Only you have those days, (y/n)."
"True." You shrugged, smiling.
"(Y/n), can I ask you something?"
"Shoot."
"Now answer truthfully. Do you like tom?" He asked. Your face turned a bit pink before you answered.
"Y-yeah. But don't tell him!"
"Okay, I won't. But what if he liked you back?"
"That's ridiculous! Tom doesn't-" but you were cut off by someone clearing their throat. You spun around to see Tom, leaning against the wall, dressed in a stay safe shirt, black jeans, and blue flannel. Unlike you, who was in your PJs. You turned red, and couldn't speak. You turned to Edd, who was trying not to laugh. You finally were able to speak.
"Tom. When do you get here?" You asked.
"Oh, not long. Just long enough to hear you. Mind talking to me outside?" He asked. You nodded, taking his outstretched hand and letting  him pull you outside. You glanced at Edd as you left, he giving you the thumbs up. As soon as you both were alone,  Tom faced you.
"Is it true what you said? That you liked me?" He asked. You slowly nodded, being flustered around this black eyed man. He smiled for a bit, then took your shaking hands.
"Don't be nervous. I... I like you too. Too much, actually." He said, leaning towards you.
"Is this... What I think it is?" You asked, Tom letting go of one of your hands to cradle your cheek before softly kissing you. It was weird, the way he kissed. It was like he cared and didn't want to hurt you. You slowly kissed back, he tasting like Smirnoff. You broke away, he pulling you to him by your waist, and you wrapping your arms behind his neck. He kissed your nose, and then your cheek.
"Yes. This is exactly what you think it is." Tom answered, you giggling and hugging him.
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(Edd's POV)

My cousin and Tom came back into the house, holding hands and smiling.
"About time, you too. How bout we Celebrate!" I exclaimed.
"W-what?" (Y/n) asked.
"Yeah! Let's call Matt, and we can have Cola pancakes!"
"Edd, it's 3 in the afternoon."
"So? I can't celebrate my best friend getting together with my cousin?"
"You can Edd, but-"
"That isn't a no." I smirked.
"Okay, you Dork. I'll call Matt." (Y/n) smiled, walking off. I patted Tom on the back, he smiling slightly.
"Good choice, Tom."
"You're not mad?"
"Nah, (y/n) deserves you." I smiled.