Christmas Daddy, One-Shot

One Shot.

Claire Sherwood was looking out her window at the rain waiting on her cab. She had made plans to meet up with her old school mate Thomas. They had been close in school before he had moved away. They hadn't been in touch in years & to her surprise she found him online. The two had picked up where they had left off talking. They had spent hours chatting over the past couple of days. Claire smiled fondly at her phone when it pinged. Cab otw now. See you soon, darling. Thomas had always been so proper. Claire recalled him the last time she saw him. He had short brown hair, thick square glasses, & a sweet smile. She would be lying to herself if she said she didn't find him attractive then. It was a school yard crush. Once they had kissed as a "dare" during a party. Claire shook her head & went to finish getting ready. 

It was Christmas Eve & Claire was glad to have plans this year. Usually, her holidays were spent alone. Just her & her cat Ichabod in her flat eating a simple meal. She was glad for something exciting for a change. Claire carefully slipped on her dress, then her flats. She reached for her sweater when the doorbell rang. She pulled it on quickly & grabbed her bag. She opened the door with a smile. "Hi, Thom--" her mouth dropped. There was Thomas holding an umbrella, but he was different. He had changed. He was still tall, but her was all muscle. Claire could see the definition through his button up shirt. He had grown out his hair to be longer to the back of his neck. It was reddish & matched his beard. His eyes were the same gentle blue, but they cut through her. She felt her most intimate part clench. Staring at him as he smiled warmly at her, one word came through her mind in neon lights, Daddy. 

"Hello, darling," Thomas said going in for a hug. Claire shook her head slightly & leaned into his hug. His smell knocked the air out of her & her body clenched. He smelled so good. Claire felt light headed & drunk off his scent. This wasn't supposed to happen. She wasn't supposed to be thinking this way about Thomas. Her Thomas. Her tall, nerdy, goofy, sexy Thomas. She mentally slapped herself as she pulled away reluctantly from his embrace & warmth. "Shall we?" Thomas asked extending his arm. Closing her door & locking it, Claire took his arm joining him under the umbrella. The two made their way to the cab. Thomas opened the door of the cab for Claire, holding the umbrella over head as she climbed in. He then gently shook the umbrella off as he climbed in beside her. Claire had no idea where they were going for dinner, but she was excited. Though being in such a closed space with Thomas & his scent was driving her crazy. They talked the whole ride to the restaurant. Claire tried to not stare at his hands too much. The two finally arrived at the restaurant. The cab dropped them off outside & Claire stood in shock.

"Thomas, this is too pricey!" she exclaimed. Thomas smiled wide before cupping her chin, "Nothing is too pricey for my girl." Claire's cheeks burned as her face turned red. Thomas said nothing else as he grabbed her hand & walked with her inside. The restaurant was luxurious to say the least. They sat at a table in the center. Claire looked at the menu with her eyes bulging out of her head. "Order whatever you like, darling," Thomas said putting on his glasses. Claire looked up to protest, but was met with an intense look from Thomas over his glasses. She squeezed her thighs together & looked back down at the menu. The two ate & drank happily. They laughed & talked. The waiter brought the check to the table. Once he left, Thomas went to reach for it, but Claire grabbed it first. Thomas tsked at her extending his hand, "This is my treat." Claire stuck her tongue out at him & opened the book. He jaw dropped at the price. "Thomas! I can't let you pay for all this! It's too much! We'll split it." 

Thomas was giving her a look when she met his gaze. Claire didn't know his gaze could be so intense, but it was making her core throb. He beckoned her with his finger, but Claire got up quickly & headed towards the front to pay. Thomas was quick on her heels due to his long legs. The counter was empty when Claire got there. She cursed under her breathe when she felt a large strong hand on her upper arm. Thomas leaned close against her ear as the hostess was walking up. "Give me the cheque, Claire unless you want to go across my knee." Claire let out a slight gasp. Her face flushed & Thomas took the cheque out of her hand, "Good girl." His tone cut through her. She felt like her body was on high alert. Her knees trembled. Thomas paid with a charming smile & retrieved Claire's sweater. He gently helped her put it on & took her hand. They left the restaurant & headed towards the dancing area attached. Claire was less talkative & Thomas noticed. He checked her sweater in & lead her to the dance floor. "Dance with me, Claire," he said kissing her knuckles. He noticed the blush on her cheeks & pulled her close. Claire followed Thomas' lead on the dance floor. It was a slow song playing & Thomas moved effortlessly.