Behind Closed Doors

Flashbacks and Butterflies

Tommy POV
I'm sat by the phone, blasting Metallica through my cheap speakers. The heavy rock was helping me think.

A war raged on inside my head. I was so excited to call Adam but so nervous as well. I stared down at my hands, absentmindedly picking at my already chipped black nail polish. I really should re-do them.

'Shut up Tommy, and stop procrastinating. Just call him for fucks sake. It's not like he didn't want you to. He gave you his goddamn number, and I'm pretty sure it wasn't so you could pass it on to your mum or something'. A voice in my head practically yelled at me.

Wow, my thoughts are agressive.

But they're right, so I guess I'm right. Even though they were telling me I was wrong... I'm overthinking this aren't I?

Okay, just press the call button Tommy. One little button. I had entered him into my phone as a contact already, I just needed to find the courage to go through with the actual contacting part.

'PRESS THE GODDAMN MOTHERFUCKING BUTTON THOMAS JOE RATLIFF '

Okaaaaayyyy... so that was rude.

"Ahhhhhh fine, I'm pressing it. ARE YOU HAPPY NOW??" I yelled at the empty room. I'm really glad my neighbours haven't complained about the constant shouting into empty spaces yet, not that they know I'm talking to myself but no one needs to know I do that sooooo...

I picked up the phone and held it to my ear as it rang.
Ring ring
Ring ring
Ring ring
Three rings and a heavenly sound filled my ears.

Adam POV
"Hello? Adam speaking. And Tommy Joe, I swear if this is you, you took your sweet time with this call. I've been waiting two whole days to hear your voice again... and I guess if it's not you then well... Hello? Adam speaking.."

I kind of ranted into the phone. I'm sorry okay? I know two days doesn't seem like a long time to wait but I've been really excited to hear from him. Ever since I saw him from across the room two nights ago, I knew I had to talk to him again.

*Flashback*
Sitting alone at the opposite side of the bar from the door, head swimming with the couple of tequila shots I had done to take my mind off of this job interview tomorrow, was when I saw him.

I was about to leave as I didn't plan on staying out late at all and it was only 22:00. As I grabbed my wallet and left a couple of dollar bills on the bar for the bartender, I glanced around one last time. Subconsciously looking for love probably. I was starting to think that I was cursed when it came to that stuff.

A light blonde fringe caught my eye under the bright lights as he walked into the club. He was perfect. Maybe a few years younger than me but he got in here so he couldn't be too young. I didn't manage to see his face as he straight away headed for the bar, fringe hanging over one eye and head turned away from me. All I wanted at that moment was to dance with him. And I've been known to get what I want.

Taking one last glance at the door, I knew I wasn't leaving without that dance. Unless he said no... then yeah, I was leaving without that dance. But you never know if you never try.
Walking over to where he was sat, about to take a sip of his drink, I interrupted as the glass came close to his face.

Tapping him on the shoulder, with a confidence I really wasn't feeling, I tried to put a flirty smile on my face to ask him the important question.

It took him a second to turn around, but when he did I swear my heart skipped a beat. He was gorgeous. I managed to keep the smile on my face even though I was internally fangirling about meeting the man of my dreams.

We introduced ourselves somewhat awkwardly, ending in him blushing adorably and me giggling like a school girl. Then I plucked up the courage to ask what I came here to ask.

"Okay Tommy Joe, would you like to dance?"

Long story short, we danced.

Even though, I really wanted that dance, I found I actually really wanted to get to know him better.

*End of Flashback*

"Yeah It's me. Tommy I mean..." I could just imagine the cute blush spreading over his stunning features. "Um, you left me your number and I thought I should call you. And don't get me wrong, of course I wanted to call you as well as you wanting me to call you, but what if you forgot you told me to or something? So I was like I'll wait a couple days and decide then and I called you and you picked up and now I'm explaining this and I'm rambling aren't I? Oh god. I'm sorry. Did you say something about a band?"

I couldn't help but laugh as he went on and on, practically confessing all his insecurities about making this call. He was funny too? Could this get any better.

"You mean just then? No, I didn't. That was the other night and we do need to talk about that. Though I don't think I would've been able to say anything during your small ramble anyway" I laughed again, showing him I was joking. There was a comfortable silence for another second before either if us spoke again.

"Do you wanna meet up?" He blurted out suddenly. "It's just, there's this coffee place that does really great cookies and you'd probably like it a-

"Tommy! I sense more rambling. Text me your address and I'll pick you up."

"Okay." I could hear the smile in his voice, knowing it matched the one I couldn't wipe off my face right now.

"I'll see you soon." He said as we both hung up the call. Well that was an experience. Though, I do wonder whether caffeine is a good idea to give to somebody who already talks at a hundred miles an hour.

Seconds later I received a text from Tommy with the right address.

'Thanks I'm on my way xx' I replied quickly before snatching my keys from the counter and my jacket from the back of the chair I was sat on. Heading out to my car, I gradually began to feel butterflies in my stomach, flapping their metaphorical wings like there was no tomorrow.

Nothing's been able to make me feel like this in a long time. But I had a feeling Tommy was special.
All I could do was pray to a God I don't believe in that he felt the same because I can't handle more love related pain.

Not only would it break my heart, but it would break all of me entirely. Wow... I've only known his name for two days and I've already handed him the power to break me.

What am I getting myself in to?

A/N - Don't forget to vote and comment if you enjoyed this chapter, sorry if it was a bit long :/ From now on I will be updating this story every Wednesday, at no specific time. Thanks byeeee 💕 xx