One-shots/Short Stories

Tom Hiddleston

A/N: Ooh, a Tom Hiddleston one-shot!!!

Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist
"Hello! I'm Rosanna, and I will be your make-up artist and hair stylist."
   "Hello Rosanna, it's lovely to meet you." Tom gave her a small smile. "I am looking forward to getting to know you."
   "Likewise." she grinned. This was it. This was his big movie that will surely get him famous. Thor. A MARVEL movie. Not only was he excited to be in a movie such as that, he got to act as a God.
   "You excited for first day of filming?" Rosanna asked him curiously.
   "Of course!" Tom nodded, sitting in his designated chair. "Though I am a bit nervous."
   "Don't worry," she assured him, "everything will be okay. Now, time to dye your hair!"

***

"It was lovely having you in my company for these couple of months." Tom told Rosanna sincerely.
   "Same to you." Rosanna choked out, barely holding back her tears. It was their last day of work together, and Joss had just called out the three words that made it all official: "That's a wrap!"
   "Aw, come here!" Tom brought the woman into a hug she eagerly returned. "Don't worry, we'll see each other soon. We have the party tonight and the premiers!"
   "And then we go our separate ways." she added sadly. "I've grown accustomed to your presence."
   "And same with you." He planted a kiss on top of her head. "No one will ever replace you as my make-up artist-slash-hair stylist."
   "Aw," she planted a polite kiss on his cheek, "ever the charmer."
   Me? You have me all flustered, he thought to himself. Yes, they are best friends, but lately he's grown to develop feelings for the woman. How her eyes would light up in excitement when they are about to start filming, how she'd run up to him to fix his make-up and tell him how amazing he was, helping him with his lines, his character. . .
   "Promise me we will see each other after this?" Tom asked her quietly. He felt her nod against his chest.
   "I promise."

***

"Tom?"
   "Rosanna!" The two hugged each other eagerly. "Oh my God, I can't believe you're here!"
   "I can't believe you're here!" she repeated his words. "Wow, I've missed you."
   "And I've missed you." he gave her another hug. "War Horse. You ready for this?"
   "Definitely."

***

The two are always meeting each other in their careers, getting closer and closer together like no one else. And the more they hung out, the more his feelings for her grew until it was declared as love from his friends and family. . .and himself.

But did she love him back?

It was hard to read her; she was a puzzle to him. She may be laughing and smiling, but when you look into her eyes you'd see the same joy, but it won't reveal what she's thinking. . .if that makes any sense at all.
   All his friends and family try to convince him to ask her out, but he couldn't; how can he when they have busy schedules? And the fact that he lives in England, she in Australia?
   "Thor 2: The Dark World." Rosanna told him. "Ready for it?"
   "It's like meeting an old friend." he shrugged nonchalantly. "Do I still have it to be Loki?"
   "Of course you do! No one can be Loki like you." Another reason why he loves her: her support and faith in him.
   "Thanks, love."
   "No worries."
   "Hey, Rosanna?"
   "Yes my dear Tom?"
   "I was wondering. . ." he stopped and hesitated on his words. Was now a good time to confess is feelings? "Never mind."
   "Tom. . ." she stopped applying blush onto his face and turned to him seriously. "You know you can tell me anything, right?"
   "I do." Tom nodded. "It's just. . .not now when we're busy. It can wait." After giving him one last look, she gave him a small smile and went back to work.

***

It was the premier for Thor 2, and Tom was with Chris and all the other casts taking photos for the paparazzi. Off to the side were the crew, and Rosanna was amongst them, smiling at the cast fondly. And guess what? Tom actually had the nerve to ask her out to the premiere.

Not the normal date, but for the two, premieres are normal.

After taking the photos, Tom immediately went to Rosanna and held an arm out for her. "Milady." he bowed exaggerated. Rosanna blushed at the sound of cameras going off, the flashes almost blinding her.
   "Sir." she said back with a giggle. Tom stood up straight, his eyes gleaming in joy. "Lead the way."

***

Tom got many questions asked about his relationship with Rosanna when he had interviews after the premiere. They all saw the photos; photos of the two laughing and having fun at the after-party - getting all cosy and close and intimate.
   Tom remembered taking her home clearly. They were walking up to her apartment when they stopped outside of her door. "It was fun tonight. Thank you." Rosanna had told him. Tom smiled, shuffling his feet.
   "Anything for you, love." Tom had said. "Though I have a feeling that gossip about us is going to be spreading around tomorrow. All crazy rumours about us saying and all. . ."
   "Why not give them what they want?" And before Tom could say Shakespeare, she had her lips on his.

"So!" Alan Carr -Chatty Man- gave Tom a wide smile. "What's all these rumours about you and a certain make-up artist?"
   "And hair stylist." Tom couldn't help but add. "She's very talented."
   "Ooh! So there is something going on!" Alan exclaimed. "Please, do tell us!"
   "Well. . ." Tom chuckled nervously. "We first met during the first movie of Thor. She was my hair stylist and make-up artist. We got along well and became best friends."
   "What happened after the movie?"
   "It was quite sad to go our separate ways." Tom admitted. "And it was quite hard for me too because during our time together I developed a crush on her."
   'Aw's went around the studio. "Aw, how sweet." Alan cooed. "And sad." Laughter went around. "I mean, you didn't tell her your feelings!"
   "I know, I know!" Tom laughed. "And all along she had a crush on me and I didn't know until we were filming Thor 2!"
   "That's like, two years thinking you were out of your league!" Alan exclaimed. More laughter came. "But you two are together now, yes? I mean, we saw the photos at the premiere for Thor 2. You two looking all cosy and intimate. . ."
   "Yeah, I told her that people will be gossiping about us, thinking we were dating -and oh how I wanted that to be true- and then she said, "Why not give them what they want?" and before I could say Shakespeare. . .we were kissing! And then I knew that she returned the feelings!"
   After his explanation, the audience clapped and cheered for his happy ending. "So sorry ladies, but Tom Hiddleston is a taken man!" Alan announced. "By none other than his wonderful make-up artist slash hair stylist!"
   And I wouldn't have it any other way, Tom thought to himself with a smile.

The End