Seeing Red (TomTord)

Ch. 1 - Idea

"You should really try to get out more, Tom. Or at least try to make some friends, even if they're online."

Tom only grunted in response to Edd's suggestion. He didn't particularly want to do anything the brunette had just said. He didn't really find any reason he'd want to, either.

"There's got to be something you're willing to try. Why not give one of those apps for meeting people a chance?"

"You mean like those stupid dating apps? Why in the hell would I even want to do that?" Tom snapped, glaring at Edd.

"Because everyone can see how lonely you are."

"No."

Two hours later, Tom was scrolling through pages and pages of contacts on his phone, silently plotting the demise of his green hoodied neighbor. Nothing was really catching his eye so far, but he had given in to the whining after two hours of listening to the whining, so he pretty much had no choice. 

The door to his room opened, and yet again, that smiling bastard poked his head through the door,"How's it going so far?"

"It's been 10 minutes, Edd."

"Yeah? And? I'm just curious."

"How would I have gotten anything yet?"

"Actually that's why I'm here again. I have an idea."

Oh no.

"Why don't you let me try to pick out some people for you, 5 or so, then you can pick from there?"

Eh. Why not just waste some more time? What else is there to lose?

"Sure. I guess."

"Come on, lighten up. I'm sure it won't be all that bad."

Twenty more minutes passed and Tom still hadn't gotten his phone back. He was still about 95% sure this was a pointless idea, but he had given up arguing at this point. That's all it seemed to be for him anymore. Trust issues. Ever since...

Tom shook his head, trying to clear it. He was confused. He didn't like Tord. He pretty much despised the Norski. Why did he suddenly care even the tiniest bit now?

"Tom? Tom! Earth. To. Tom." the Brit startled, dragged out of his thoughts by the sound of another voice. Edd was standing next to his bed, waving his hand in front of his face, holding Tom's phone with his other hand. His expression changed once Tom finally responded, and he simply handed the Brit his phone, nodded his head a little, then left. He knew it was best to leave Tom alone at that moment.

After Edd closed the door, Tom rolled over, his gaze still not showing any interest. At least it was something to do, he supposed. Maybe get his mind off Tord...

What.

Whatever. There were five profiles that Edd had picked out for Tom.

Name: Valentina Skyes
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Main Interest: Fashion Design

Name: Miranda Ryelli
Age: 24
Gender: Female
Main Interest: Rock Climbing

Name: Red Callison
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Main Interest: Music

Name: Oliver Foxx
Age: 21
Gender: Other
Main Interest: Literature

Name: Heather White
Age: 19
Gender: Female
Main Interest: Acting

Fashion Design? Rock Climbing? Literature? Acting? Really? Was that the best Edd could do? There was one, though, that seemed to be somewhat interesting. At least he and this guy had a common interest. They were the same age, too.

Red Callison.