The Girl in the gilded cage (A Tom Hiddleston story)

Stumbling

*Tom*
When Malina is asleep I kiss her shoulder softly and gets up without waking her. I wish I could just stay, but it is in the middle of the day. I have work to do and well to big of a chance at getting busted. So I sneak out her trailer.
"Oh.. who do we have here ? I had a feeling it would be you sneaking out of her trailer. You know that no one in the camp is in doubt what just happened in there right ? Luckily for you there isn't many people here at this time of day". She stands with her hands on her hips. Smirking at me.
Shit ! I run a hand over my face. Feel I had let myself get drawn in. I had forgot it was the middle of the day. And well honestly I hadn't expected her being that vocal. "Could we please just keep this to ourselves ?"
"Sure Tom". She sends me a smile that makes me a bit uneasy, but I stil say. "Thank you so much. I don't want to cause her trouble".
"Wait a minute Tom, you didn't let me finish". She stops me with a hand on my chest. "I have one simple request, one demand for not telling. I want you".
I probably look like I just seen pigs fly. Did she just say that.. ? Fuck this is so bad. "Listen Lavinia, I am sure you don't want your sister to get in trouble..".
"Yeah, yeah cut the crap Tom". She steps closer to me. Her hand suddenly grabbing me hard through my pants. I groan from the flash of pain in the wound. "As I said. I want you big boy. Just once then the little princess can have you back to play with".
I grab her wrist. Removing her hand from me. "You are her sister for fucks sake and you are married. How can you even suggest such a thing ?"
"Because I find you hot. And well those sounds my chaste little sister emitted tell me that you got skills. It must be boring fucking an uptight virgin. I promise you I know tricks that would make her faint at the mere idea". She says laughing.
I literally feel like throwing up and I am close to panicking. Shit how do I get out of this ? I am literally caught between a very big rock and a really hard place. "Lavinia, please ! I can't, I just can't. Please don't take this out on Malina. I promise we didn't.. she is still a virgin"
"To bad. Would have been fun I am sure. I wonder what dad is going to do ? Probably marrying her of to Ioan as fast as possible. Before she can be totally ruined". She smiles acidic and turns to leave.
I literally panic. I can't risk Malina being forced to marry that pig because of me. "Lavinia stop ! Okay.. I guess I have no choice. You'll get it your way".
She turns around and walks back towards me smirking. But of course I can't sleep with her sister. I just needed to buy some time to figure out what to do. "But I have one request too". I say making her stop. "As you probably know I am injured. So right now it just isn't a option. It will have to wait about a week for the wound to heal".
She puts a hand on my chest. Grabbing a hold of my shirt. "Okay I'll wait. But you better bring your a-game then. And don't try fucking with me Tom. One week and you are mine. Or I will make sure you never get close to Malina again".  She purrs.
When she lets go of me and walks away I feel like rolling into a ball and cry. But I don't have the time. I need to figure out how to get out of this mess.

*Malina*
When I wake I find myself alone, but I had expected that. I know Tom would have stayed if he could. But better he leave. Minimising the risk of getting caught here. I stretch an sigh. My body still feel all happy and relaxed.
I get up and put on my clothes. Leggins and a oversized T-shirt which is what I mostly wear when I am not working. Maybe I should regret what I did, but I can't. It just felt to good. Actually I am starting to think that I want him to be the one. My first. The idea makes me blush and giggle.
When I get down near the tent I spot Tom. He is sitting on the big foot stool the elephants uses in their show. He looks to be deep in his own thoughts. There is no one around and I walk over to him. "What are you thinking about ?"
He jumps up in surprice. Apparently he had been so deep in thoughts he hadn't heard me come. "Fuck ! Don't sneak up on me like that". I gasp lightly when he snaps at me. I honestly hadn't expected that.
"Sorry. I didn't mean to". I bite my lip. Feeling the tears burn behind my eyes. And he lets out a pent up breath. Wrapping his arms around me. "No, I am sorry baby. You just scared me".
I snuggle into him. Breathing in his warm scent. I have a feeling there was more behind his reaction than surprise. But I am not going to press him. "It's okay Tom".
He looks around. We are all alone. Then he kisses me softly, making me literally melt in his arms. He rests his forehead against mine. "No, it wasn't okay. I just have some things on my mind".
I don't have time to ask him, as we hear Iaon's voice. And we instantly lets go of each other. I send Tom a small smile before hurrying of.

*Tom*
In the evening I once again watch Malina crawl up the rope to the high line. She step onto the platform with her usual grace. I am starring up at her, as always with my heart in my throat. I feel so back that I had snapped at her earlier, I had just been so stressed out about what to do.
I stay away from her brother and father. Trying to look like I am just watching the show and not standing her fearing for the life of the woman I love.
She seems more graceful than usual. She is literally glowing when she makes her first turn on the wire, but when she turns back she stumbles. The audience gasps and so does I. My eyes don't leave her a second and I wish to reach out and catch her if she falls, but she regains her balance in a second and moments later she jumps onto the platform.
I feel like I am about to faint from the relief. I can't imagine a whole lifetime of this, fearing for her life every night. I need to change this, but not yet. I know it is to early to make demands, but I can't wait to get her down from there for good. And I am going to, no matter what it takes.
I find her out back. Making sure no on can hear us before speaking to her. "You almost fell tonight". My voice is serious and I know I have a painfilled expression on my face. "I saw it, you stumbled".
"I was a bit distracted". She says. "I got my balance back quickly".
"And if you hadn't ?" I ask without taking my eyes from hers.
"Then I would probably have died". She admits and I know she can see the pain in my eyes.
"No, I would". I say softly. "Never forget that".
She nods slowly, and quickly, before anyone can see us, I grab her hand kissing it softly. I look up whispering softly. "I love you".
I hear her catch her breath, before whispering back. "I love you too". And then she is gone.