Canadian heart break (A Tom Hiddleston story)

Taking out the trash

*Persephone*
"Let her go right now Tyler or I won't take responsibility for my actions". I have never been so relieved to hear Tom's voice, even if it is an angry growl I have never heard from him before.

Tyler is hesitating and my vision turns blurry. Tom steps closer. I have never seen Tom like this. He looks scary. And Tyler releases me. Glaring at Tom. "Well time to throw out the trash, then I can deal with her after".

"Oh please try". Tom says, his voice could possible cut steel. I am gasping for air, clutching my throat. Am I worried about Tom right now. Actually not much. Tyler is strong and in good shape. But I know Tom, I have seen him react under pressure before and now he is in much better shape. No I know Tom can handle himself.

Tyler moves closer to Tom, who just stands there looking very calm now, everything considered. "Oh you think I can't take you. Just because you have pumped up your muscles.. it's not all about size you know".

"Yeah keep telling yourself that". Tom says with a vry smile and Tyler screams angrily and attacks trying to hit Tom with a balled up fist. But Tom moves quickly, catching Tylers fist in his much bigger hand.   

Tyler moans in pain as Tom clearly squeezes his hand hard, his legs starting to buckle under him. "You are going to leave Tyler. And you won't as much as think about touching her or Athena or I will make sure the only role you ever get is as frankenstein's monster.. You got that ?"

"Yeah, yeah.. just let go, you are crushing my hand". Tyler is whining and Tom pushes him away. Turning to go check on me.

I see Tyler turn, then he grabs a knife on the counter and turns again, his eyes shining like a madman and I scream out in fear. "Watch out Tom, he got a knife".

"Fucking knob head". Tom mutters as he turns, and I watch in awe as he blocks Tyler's attack with his arm, smashing his other fist into Tyler's face with a sickening sound, making Tyler drop the knife and fall to the ground screaming. "I told you to leave your wanker".

Tyler is just sobbing and I am staring, probably looking like I just saw a ghost or something. "Shit, Tom are you okay ?"

"I am fine, but I think I will take out the trash. Unless you want me to call the police on him ?" He asks me and I shake my head. I just want him out of here.

Tom picks him up by the neck of his shirt, dragging him with him. And I slump down in a chair, trying to collect myself. I really hadn't expected this.. yes I had expected anger and accusations, maybe for him to take a swing at Tom. But not this and now I am even more scared how it will end.

I hear the front door slam shut and then I hear Tom's footsteps. He comes to squat down in front of me. "Are you okay Kitty ? Did he hurt you ?" He has grabbed my hands, his other hand gently cupping my cheek.

"I'm okay Tom. Just a bit shocked. I never expected him to react like that". I look at him. He had been so brave and acted like a true hero in my eyes.

His eyes so filled with concern, as his fingers slide down to very gently caress my neck. Anger flashing over his handsome features. "I should have snappet his useless neck for this".

"Tom please don't say that. You are not like that". I know he doesn't mean it. He is just scared, angry and probably still running high on adrenaline.

He rests his head on my knees and I run my hand through his hair. "You are right. But I should have called the police. I don't like having to leave you here alone a lot while I am filming".

"Shit Tom, your arm, you are bleeding". I suddenly notice blood dripping from his hand down on the floor, gathering in a small pool there.

He lifts his head, looking at his arm. "Yeah seems like I do. He must have scratched me with the knife when I blocked it".

I get him up to sit on the chair and get the first aid kit. Luckily it is only a scratch and not deep enough to need stitches. So I clean it and bandage it tightly. He is whining a bit and I can't help giggling. "You are calm and brave facing danger, but you cry like a little girl getting a scratch cleaned ?"

"Hey little lady, don't tease your hero". He says grinning as he pulls onto his lap, kissing me softly and I melt into his arms.

*Tom*
I have to admit that Tyler's reaction scares me. I mean of course I had expected a reaction, but I hadn't seen him snapping like this. "Darling we need to figure out something to keep you and Athena safe. I don't trust that Tyler won't hurt you".

"As soon as yesterday I would have sworn he never would. But now, after this, I am scared you might be right. I don't get why he snapped like that". She say, resting her head on my shoulder.

I kiss her on the hair, pulling her closer to me. "Well I kind of do get him. Losing you would surely drive me utterly insane too".

"But you would never hurt me.. he tried to kill me.. he wanted to kill me". She says, a small sob escaping her. And she is right, I would never hurt her like that. What he did was unforgivable no matter what he felt or thought she had done.

My hands are slowly trailing up and down her spine. "I need to find someone to stay here when I am filming. Someone I can trust and who are capable of protecting you".

"I am sure that isn't necessary Tom". She say, one hand sliding up under my shirt, nails grazing over my abdomen, making my whole body react. "I am sure Tyler has learned his lesson".

I shake my head. "I am not going to take any chances after what he did.. I would never forgive myself if something happened to any of you. Please don't fight me on this".

"Okay, if you think so. But please don't over do it Tom. I don't want Athena scared by some security team being here". She says softly, leaning in to attach her warm lips to my neck.

I try to focus, but it is getting hard.. no pun intended. "I promise. I might have a friend that can help out. I just need to give him a call to hear if he is free".

"So what time do you need to leave ?" She whispers softly in my ear, before nipping on my earlobe, making me groan.

I cast a quick glance on my watch. "Well I still have two hours, so what do you think we should be doing while we wait ?"

"Hmm I can definitely come up with some ideas". She mumbles against my lips, before kissing me deeply.