A Chance Encounter (Tom Holland AU) [1]

Thirty-Three

As I taught, I couldn't help but think about what Ellen had told me. I was inspiring so many people, and I didn't even know it. I only wish I could be there to see and thank each and every one of them.

As I made my way to our room, I could see through the bottom of the door that Ali had the lights off and could smell that she had candles burning. I didn't think anything of it, knowing that she liked to do that to relax.

I should have thought something of it because Ali did the exact same thing for another reason.

As I opened the door, I could easily see that there were two people on Ali's bed. Before I could shut the door, I was met with two sets of shocked, familiar eyes. "Daya?"

"Hey, Grace..." She bit her lip softly. I then noticed that neither of them was clothed. Oh shit.

"I... I think I'm gonna let you two get back to what you were doing." As I started to close the door, I could see Daya shaking her head and using the blanket to cover the two of them up.

"Not yet. Come sit down, there's something that I wanna talk with you about." I could see Ali smile widely, and I nodded as I stepped in and sat on my bed. I honestly didn't think that I could fit on the bed with the two of them.

"What's on your mind, Z?" I gave her a soft grin, knowing that this had to be difficult for her.

"I've realized that... that, uh..." I could see Ali taking her hand softly, and she gave her a soft smile before looking back at me. "That I'm not straight. I don't necessarily know how to identify myself yet, but heterosexual is definitely not it." She looked at me, biting her lip. She definitely seemed nervous to hear my reaction.

"So?" I shrugged. Sure, I was surprised to learn this, but it didn't bother me at all. Hell, I've known that Ali was bi since we first met, but it never swayed my view of her. I really didn't care about how a person identified at all. "It doesn't change the Daya I know and love." She smiled widely as I spoke.

"I'd give you a hug, but, uh..." I chuckled and nodded, understanding what she meant.

"It's okay. Now, can I ask you two something?" They nodded, and I grinned. "When did this start happening?"

"The beginning of the press tour." Daya blushed, and Ali grinned.

"We got real good at being quiet around Beth." My eyes widened and my jaw dropped as Ali chuckled. "I don't think she has a single clue about it, really."

"We didn't tell anyone because I wasn't ready to. Hell, I'm still not sure if I am. You and Ali are the only two people who know." I could see a blush on Daya's cheek.

"And it'll stay that way, I promise." And I meant it. Something like that wasn't my place to tell anyone. It would be up to her to determine when she's ready to be out. "Now, I really do wanna let you two get back to what you were doing. Just make sure you don't burn the building down with these candles." I grinned as I stood up, causing the two of them to chuckle.

"Sorry to sexile you like this." Daya grinned softly.

"Daya, Ali has been my roommate for three years. It's not the first time, and it definitely won't be the last." Ali rolled her eyes and Zendaya laughed out loud as I reached the door. "Have fun you two." I winked as I stepped out, heading to the library to let them have their moment. 

A few days later I was sitting on my bed, Skyping with Tom. Whenever we Skyped, we tended to spend one point just scrolling on our phones and sharing memes with each other. "Holy shit. Grace, have you seen what Z just posted?"