PARKER AND HOLLAND IMAGINES

LIPSTICK STAINS - TOM HOLLAND P.1

She and Tom don't exactly get along, but really, everyone knows they just need to bang.

"Nice ass."

"And this is as close as you'll get to it."

"Wouldn't want it anyway."

"Keep telling yourself that."

It was a good feeling when she got the last word in. It meant she won that round, and boy, there were many rounds of snarky banter. Neither she nor Tom were overly fond of each other and did what they could to avoid any situation involving the other. However, when your best friends are dating, it's inevitable. Kat and Haz, what a cute couple. She and Tom, no way in hell. Or at least, that's what they said every time somebody suggested they 'just make out already'. See, the thing with those two is that they had undeniable chemistry; the room was thick with sexual tension whenever they were together. It was apparent to everyone but them.

They were currently at the boys' shared apartment. When Haz had asked the both of them to help him prepare for tonight, they had begrudgingly agreed. It was Kat's birthday, and being a good boyfriend, he was throwing her a surprise party. As much as they disliked each other, she and Tom loved their friends.

Haz had put them in charge of decorations, so here she was, standing on a wooden stool in the living room, Tom on the ground behind her. She was on her toes, trying to tape streamers to the ceiling. Due to the height difference, he had a perfect view of her ass. She was annoying, but that didn't mean she wasn't hot – not that he'd ever admit that out loud.

Suddenly she wobbled a little, and as if on instinct, he immediately reached out. He grabbed her waist, steadying her.

"Hands off, Holland," she said sternly, not even looking at him.

"Geez, I was just trying to help," he removed his hands, holding them up defensively.

"My knight in shining armour," her words dripped with sarcasm.

He rolled his eyes at her.

Having finally taped that section, she asked Tom for another piece. The small seat she was standing on didn't allow room for much movement. As she turned to take it from him, she lost her balance. With a yelp, she fell forward – right on top of Tom. They crashed to the floor in a loud heap.

They both groaned; him underneath her, she with her face pressed against his throat. She lifted her head and winced. Haz came running in.

"What is going on in h–," he stopped midsentence when he saw them on the floor, in quite the compromising position.

He grinned.

"What happened?"

"It's not what you think."

"I'm sure," he said amused, his grin getting wider. He contemplated taking pictures but thought better of it. They'd kill him.

"She fell on me," Tom grunted.

"No, I didn't!" she protested.

"You literally fell off the stool, onto me."

"Okay, fine, I did," she huffed as she stood up, checking for bruises.

Tom was still lying on the floor, taking a moment to recuperate.

"Um, mate?" Haz snickered, looking down at him.

"What?"

Haz checked to see if she had noticed yet, before answering, "You got a little something there," indicating his collarbone.