London Boy

Chapter 7

The next morning I wake up in his bed all alone. Kennedy must have crashed on the couch. I walk to the bathroom and look at myself in the mirror. Mascara staining my face and my eyes puffy. After washing my face and pulling my hair into a messy bun I walk out into the kitchen. "Morning sunshine's" I say laughing as I see Jess and Haley sitting at the bar top with coffee and their heads on the counter. "Oh not so loud!" Jess groans "ok so I know we got drunk last night but-" Haley starts "No you two got drunk" Kennedy says laughing "yea yeah yeah, but I don't remember us having this big ass hotel room! Where are we!" She says looking around. Before I can answer her, there's a knock at the door. I look at Kennedy and she pushes me toward the door. When I look through the peep hole I see a man that usually works for the luggage cart, I open the door. "Miss Markland?" The man says looking down at a card. "Yes. That's me." He rolls the cart in full of what I think is our luggage from our room. "Mr. Holland had me send all these up from your old room. He insisted you all stay here instead. He also asked me to deliver something to you." He walks back into the hallway and comes back with a giant vase full of red roses. He places them on the dinning table "If you ladies don't need anything else I'll be on my way?" He asks "No sir we are good. Thank you!" I say walking him to the door. When I shut it a look of pure shock is on all the girls faces, "Holy shit! Did Tom just give us his pent house suite?" Kennedy asks. I walk toward the roses and grab the card.
A rose for every time I've thought of you today. You deserve every one and many more.
                    Xoxo T.Holland
"Oh my god! I didn't dream all that? You really did hook up with Spider-Man?" Jess screams! I grab my phone to text him.
Me: Thank you for the roses! And you didn't have give up your room.
T.Holland♥️: No need to thank me. And I know I didn't, but you girls will get a lot more use out of that apartment size room than I will. Just promise to let me come enjoy the view?
Me: You're too sweet. I don't deserve you.
T.Holland♥️: You're right! You deserve so much more!
T.Holland♥️: Interview crew is set up so I gotta go but let me know if you plan on coming to the panel today. There's 4 tickets to each event this week in that envelope. I hope to see you soon. Tell J and H there's Advil in my bathroom. I know they need it lol.
Me: Thank you. And I'll let you know. Promise. Thanks for being amazing.
T.Holland♥️: Anything for you beautiful. Have a good day xoxo
I look up to find all the girls staring at me with big smiles on their faces. "What! Stop staring at me!" I say getting up from the couch and walking into the kitchen. "You like him! I can tell!" Jess says walking behind me. "Of course I do." I say grabbing the room service card. "Breakfast anyone?" I say waving the card in the air. "Yes but your not getting off that easy! Spill!" Jess says before siping her coffee. "Nothing to spill." I say looking at the menu. "Liar! They had a pretty hot makeout in the bath room after he took a shower!"Kennedy says smiling. "Oh my gosh! Really?" Haley screams, "How did you even know about that?" I ask "I didn't but you just confirmed it" she says laughing. "I like him okay. And that scares me. You guys know what happened the last time I let a guy in." I say typing my order in on the website listed on the card. "Tom is not Tyler!" Jess says snatching the card from me. "Jess is right T, he's way hotter." Haley jokes, "and sweeter." Kennedy adds. "Ok ok enough! I know! He's amazing I'm just scared of getting attached. He lives in London!" Kennedy moves around the kitchen and puts her arm on my shoulder "Sorry to break it to ya babe, but your already attached" "Spider-Man has you in his web and your not getting out." Haley says laughing!

After we eat we all start to get ready. We take turns showering and help each other with hair. I curl my hair into loose curls and apply light makeup. We decided to go to the panel for the movie and I cant decide what to wear. "You should totally wear iron man" Kennedy says laughing. "Isn't Tom Spider-Man though?" Jess laughs "That's the point" Kennedy says laughing. "He would probably end up laughing, but I think I'm gonna go with my Spider-Man shirt but tie it up so it's not so baggy" I say grabbing it out of my bag. "ooo let me cut it into a tie back! That will be so cute! You'll still have the entire front but the back with be tied into a cute bow!"
I agree and let her cut my shirt. It looks so cute paired with my tight dark blue jeans  and Spider-Man converse. We all dress in similar outfits except Kennedy is in Iron Man. Jess dresses in Captain America and Haley dresses as Nick furry, eye patch and all. I call a cab and we head out to the lobby. While waiting for our cab I pull my phone out to text Tom.
Me: We are heading to the panel. Just waiting on a cab. Hope your having a good press day. Xoxo
A few minutes pass when someone approaches us. "Can we have a quick chat with miss Tara? Are one of you her?" The lady says. "That's me. Can I help you?" She smiles and pulls out what I guess is a recorder. "Someone spotted you with mr Spider-Man himself last night. Even says you crashed in his room? Care to comment" the lady says with a devilish grin. "Um that's none of your business." I say and start to walk away when my phone chimes "Ooh is that him?" She says trying to peek at my phone. "Lady back off!" Kennedy steps between us.
T.Holland♥️: Hey! Hope to see you soon! Tell the front desk where you need to go and my driver will bring you. Also someone sent TMZ a picture of us walking into my room last night and us at the club, watch out for reporters. Their demons.
Me:Thanks Tom. And I heard. From TMZ reporter herself. She cornered me in the lobby.
I walk over to the front desk and tell the lady my name and our destination. "Mr. Holland has arranged for the town car to take you guys where ever you like. He is out front. I'll tell him to pull around." She says sweetly. I rally the girls and let them know whats happening. We walk outside to find more reporters. A tall black man approaches "Miss Markland, ladies I'm Ralph. Mr. Holland has offered my services to you for the entire week! There's champagne and snacks inside! The convention is about 15 minutes away." He says opening the door to the town car for us. We all say thank you and climb into the car.
T.Holland♥️: I'm sorry you had to deal with that. They can be a bit rubbish sometimes.
Me: I can handle it! We are in the car on our way.
T.Holland♥️: I'll have Ralph drop you at the front and escort you back to the panel room. I reserved you a seat. 😘
Me: You're the best 😘
T.Holland♥️: Gotta go! Briefing is starting! They gotta make sure I don't spoil anything 🤣
Me: You do have a big mouth 😊
T.Holland♥️: 😉😉
When we get to the convention center Ralph does as promised and escorts us to the panel room. Walking through the building multiple people are staring and pointing. "Is it me or does it feel like people are staring at us" I ask Kennedy. "No babe, they are staring at you." She opens her phone and pulls up a picture that someone posted online. It's of Tom and I on the roof last night. His forehead is on mine and his arms wrapped around me. "How on earth was this taken?" I say snatching the phone. "I don't know but it's out there. And now everyone knows your the babe that's snatched up the heart throb we know and love as Spider man." Ralph turns around obviously easedropping, "Don't worry miss, Tom is aware and they are looking into how someone was able to take pictures of you guys on a private rooftop. Hotel security is on it miss." He says trying to reassure me. "Thanks Ralph." We walk down a hallway full of Spider-Man posters and a life size cut out of Tom. "This is amazing!" Jess says admiring the Spider-Man decor. We get to a set of red doors and Ralph opens them. The room is packed full of screaming fans chanting for Tom. We laugh as Ralph escorts us to our seats in the front row. "Reserved by T.H" is on the front and back of all 4 chairs. A dozen roses sitting on one, I take that as my cue to sit in that chair. We are only a few feet from the actors seats. The tables are on a small lifted stage so that the actors are still eye level with fans. Someone comes out and introduces the entire cast. My heart starts racing from the anticipation of seeing him. But I'm also really excited to be here. Being able to come to these things have always been a dream of mine! Robert comes out and the entire room erupts in cheers! We all stand giving him a standing ovation! A few minutes pass and he takes his seat. Once the crowd calms down the man behind the microphone starts again "And now, give it up for your friendly neighbor hood Spider-Man, Tom Holland!" He walks on the stage with the biggest smile across his face. Fans start screaming and everyone stands, myself included! He starts blowing kisses into the audience and fans just keep freaking out. Next thing I know He's walking off the stage toward me, My heart is pounding! Kennedy, Jess and Haley scream along with the fans as He walks in front me and pulls a rose out of his back pocket "I missed you." He whispers in my ear before he kisses my cheek and walks back to the stage. People are screaming all around me but all I can focus on is him. He takes a seat at the table next to Robert, which happens to be directly in front of me. Our eyes meet and he winks at me. "Well that was wild!" The announcer says. Tom starts laughing. "Let's give it up for the ever romantic Tom Holland ladies and gents" Robert says into his mic. Even though there's 10,000 people in this room, our eyes haven't lost contact as everyone around us starts cheering. What is this man doing to me! "Are you okay?" Jess nudges me and I look away from Tom. I'm smiling like an idiot smelling the roses in my hand. "Yeah. I'm great" I say looking back to him.
The panel starts and questions left and right about the movie. The cast continuously roast Tom about being a walking talking spoiler which makes everyone burst into laughter. "maybe that special lady of yours can keep your mouth quiet for a change" Jake Gyllenhaal comments. Tom looks at me and smiles big "She's doing something to me alright" He says looking right at me. He looks down at his lap and a few moments later my phone vibrates.
T.Holland♥️: Your smile is distracting me. I can't keep my eyes off of you. 😘
Me: Same goes for you sir. I don't think I've heard half of what has been said in the last hour. ♥️
I look up to him as he reads my text. He smiles and looks to me.
T.Holland♥️: Stick around After?
Me: 😘😘😘
I tuck my phone back into my pocket and watch as he does the same looking at me smiling.
An hour later the panel wraps up and the girls stand up to leave. "Hey, I'm gonna stick around and wait on Tom." I tell them. "Girl we know. We seen you two texting." Haley says "We are gonna walk around" Kennedy laughs. "Text us when your ready Okay! Take your time! We have plenty to keep busy!" Jess says wrapping her arm around my shoulder. "Go enjoy yourself. Get lost in those brown eyes." Haley says. I hug them and sit back down in my seat. A few minutes later most of the fans have made their way out and Tom comes walking back out. "Tara!" He says from the stage waving his arms for me to come to him. I walk up the stairs and he wraps his arms around my waist, seconds later we hear screaming fans behind us, "I love you guys!!" He screams back to them and pulls me back stage.