Silhouette ⌲ Tom Hiddleston ✓

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ELENA AND TOM had both stayed up most of the night, exchanging different ideas and sometimes reflecting on each other's jobs. 

And every time they thought about them, they had both been excited and annoyed. 

Deep down, Elena knew that her parents would think this was something dangerous and maybe she didn't know what she was getting into. 

Tom knew that being a spy was different and he knew what danger would have followed him- since he had been doing it for so long. Leaving this job, was a bit scary on both ends and Tom thought that Yuri's leader was taken care of.

Although he isn't.

Not to him.

As time passed, Tom's thoughts became more unbearable and he had not been able to get a good night's sleep.

For some reason, he felt vulnerable which, wasn't a normal feeling for him. 

His eyes had been kept wide open for most of the night and Elena had noticed, even though to him she was sound asleep. 

Once the morning had come, Tom and Elena lay next to each on her bed- and yes, it was awkward.

Tom cleared his throat and they both faced the ceiling, papers both on the bed and the floor. 

"Th-thanks for the help..." Elena whispered and Tom glanced at her. 

"It's a..." Tom clenched his cheekbones. "...pleasure."

"Didn't sleep huh?" Immediately, Tom frowned. 

"How did you-"

"I know you're part of security, but, not everything gets past you..." She giggled and Tom smirks. "You can laugh, you know." Tom sighs. "W-what kept you up all night then?" With slight curiosity, Elena asked. "Was it the loud neighbors next door?" Tom slightly opened his mouth and chuckled deeply. 

"I, I really am sorry about... you know." Elena bit her lip and simpered. 

"No, it's fine. I did have loud neighbors for some time, they were party goers..." She exhaled. 

"B-but, to... carry on, I was thinking about my job." Elena frowned. 

"Your... security job?" Tom nodded. He slightly regretted lying to her, but it was kind of protocol. 

"Y-yeah, I mean... it's..." Elena turned her head. 

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll be fine, I mean, look at me, I'm at the heart of all these crimes and in court I get hate, but... you know, I love this job, and... let's just say that, I worry about myself being in danger. But, I have people around me to help." Tom slightly nodded and swallowed. 

"You... totally read my mind."

"When you're a psychologist, you, psychoanalyse people and I see you're distressed. It's like insomnia, something keeping you up." Elena smiled. 

"Th-thanks for... helping." Tom was a bit more relaxed, but still worried. 

"You're-" The bell interrupts the conversation. "-welcome. Excuse me." Elena rushes to her feet and paces down the stairs. 

Tom straightens himself and his ears perk up at a familiar voice. 

Slowly walking out of her bedroom, Tom stepped down the stairs and listened to Elena's conversation. 

"Another one, really?" The man in front of her nodded and sighed. 

"I know." It was Officer Rays. 

"Bet that woke you up." Elena said, smirking. 

"It did. And, it was.. piss take." Sam said, kicking his feet lightly. 

"Ha, you deserve it." Elena smiles widely and Sam nudges her. 

"Don't, at least yours kept you up." Glaring at Sam, Elena licked her lips. 

"Shut it Moose, now, give me the info..." 

Tom's heart stopped as he heard their conversation. 

Another murder, and yet another day to watch is back. 

He yanked out his phone and quietly walked back up. Dialing, he spoke to the one person that would help him.

"Chris, I-" 

"Hello, this person is currently unavailable, please try again later." A crease formed in between Tom's eyebrows. 

Instead, he called someone else. 

"Hello,  Sarah?" 

"Oh hey Tom, how's the leave?" 

"It's fine, thanks, hey have you seen Christopher?" Sarah, Christopher's wife, leaned the phone on her shoulder. 

"Chris went out a few hours ago, something about a meeting... did you want him?" Tom breathed heavily.

"D-do you mind if I come over and wait for him?" 

"Sure." 

Tom put the phone down after exchanging goodbyes. 

He found the time span a bit suspicious, but he would go over and confirm his feelings.

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