Mutual - A Thomas Brodie-Sangster fanfiction

Chapter Eight

"Uhm... Can we maybe take a picture together?" I blush while asking. "Yeah sure. Let's ask someone to take some pictures of us." I nod and walk over to my backpack to get out my polaroid camera. Thomas has asked a woman to take some pictures with his phone. I also hand her my camera and we get in front of the wall. First, we take some pictures all together and joke around a little, pulling funny faces and all. Then I take pictures with every boy individually. Will and Dylan are really sweet and then it is Thomas's turn. He stands next to me and places his one hand at the small of my back, which makes me blush. He pulls me into him a bit more and I lean on his shoulder. We smile in the camera and Dylan takes a picture with my polaroid at the same time. "This is super sweet of you. Thank you. Can I maybe take a picture of all of you for my friend Lisann? She would have been here with me but had an emergency at home." "Sure thing." They stand in front of the wall together and smile at me. I look through my polaroid camera and take a picture. We wait until it's fully developed. "Maybe we can sign it for her." "Great idea. She would love that." Dylan goes and gets a pen. They each sign the picture and I put it into my wallet. "Here, I took this picture of you and Thomas. It turned out great." I take the picture that Dylan hands me and look at it. It really turned out great. We are not directly looking into the camera. My cheeks are lightly pink and I smile widely. Thomas looks down at me and smiles as well. I blush when I look at it. This will go straight onto my photo wall at home. "Thank you, Dylan. It's perfect."

I walk away to put my things in my backpack again. When I come back the boys end the conversation abruptly. "Uhm, me and the boys did just talk about grabbing a bite. Care to join us." My eyes widen at Will's words. "Eh, sure. Don't feel like you have to take me. I don't want to intrude." "Oh no, Pia. We really would like you to join." "Ok then." I grab my coat and backpack and follow them out the door. I tell the lady at the front desk, that I will be back soon for the cab fetching me. We head out and towards Thomas's car again. He holds open the passenger seat door for me and I get in. When we are all strapped in, Thomas backs out of the parking lot and we drive to a nearby pub. We chat a little along the way. We get there and Thomas parks the car. I hop out and follow them in, Thomas holding the door for me again. We get into a booth and I sit next to Dylan across from Thomas. I scan through the menu and decide quickly. The waitress comes over and we order our drinks. "How were your days in London, Pia?" "Great, really. It was really nice to get to know you a bit more and all. I had so much fun interviewing Dylan and Thomas and doing those challenges today. I hope you had fun too. What did you do with the other group of winners?" "Yeah, we had fun as well. We played some would you rather and had a wheel of dares." The waitress comes back with our drinks and I notice her staring at the boys. I would do the same, girl. It's really them. "What would you like to order?" "I'll have the burger with fries on the side." I roll my eyes at Dylan. "They are called chips over here." He sticks his tongue out and I laugh. "I would like the chicken tenders, please. With chips as well. Thank you." "Same for me please." I look at Thomas and he smiles at me. Will orders a burger as well and the girl leaves again. "She definitely recognized you guys, she couldn't stop staring at Dylan." He laughs. "Yeah, happens all the time. I kind of got used to it." I roll my eyes again. "Stop being such a douchbag." Thomas cracks up and we all join in. "Wow, your feisty." I blush and hide my face behind my hair, which leads to them laughing even more. When the food comes, we all dig in and I ask them a few questions about filming and being a public figure and all. I finish and look at my phone. "My cab will be at the studio soon. I have to get back. I'm sorry." Will waves over the waitress and tells her that we would like to pay. She comes over with the bill and asks us, who pays for what. "I had the..." Thomas cuts me off. "I pay for the two chicken tenders with chips, the diet coke and the coke." I frown a little but let him pay for my food. Dylan and Will pay as well and I excuse myself to go to the bathroom really quickly.

When I come back, Thomas is waiting for me at our table. "I could have paid for my own food, you know. You are already nice enough for bringing me along." He simply grabs my coat and helps me put it on. "Pia, we didn't take you with because we felt like we had to, but because we really enjoy your company." I huff and walk towards the door. Yeah, sure Dylan O'Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Will Poulter take me out for lunch because they like me and not because they feel obliged. I can feel Thomas grabbing onto my wrist and he spins me around. "I mean it, Pia." He has an intense look in his eyes and I believe him. "Thanks for my food then. I really enjoy your company as well." I blush and look at my shoes. What is it with me blushing the whole god damn time!? Thomas places his left hand on the small of my back again and walks me out of the pub. Dylan and Will are waiting by the car and Thomas opens the door for me again. I mumble a thank you and get into the car. The ride to the studio is quiet. I look out the window and whish, that I would not have to leave already and that I could stay with them a bit longer. I hop out of the car and look at the boys. "Well, it was really nice to spend so much time with you. I had a great time. I can't wait to see the movie in the theatre. I wish you all the best for the future." I smile a sad smile at them. Will and Dylan both hug me and say their goodbyes as well. After that, they walk into the studio to get the things they left here. I turn around to face Thomas, who is looking at me with a strange expression. "I really meant, what I said in the pub, Pia. I enjoyed your company very much." I blush and he pulls me into his chest and hugs me tightly. I hug him back and stay in that position for a bit too long. When we break apart again my cheeks are slightly pink. "Have a good flight home, Pia." I nod and turn around about to get my suitcase from the studio, but Dylan comes out handing it to me. "Thank you. Bye guys. It was a pleasure to meet you." "The pleasure was all ours, Pia." I blush at Thomas's words and wave one last time before getting into the cab. I sit in the back and look out the window and see them get tinier by the second. The last three days were the best ones of my life, and I will never forget them.