When We Were Young - A Tom Holland Story

~Chapter Nine~

You arrived home shortly, small raindrops in your hair, as you approached your front door. You hesitated going inside cause you know your cheeks had tear stains and you did not want to alarm your family. As you took a deep breath, you entered the home. Immediately your little brother was there, basically ready to tackle you to the ground. 

"You took one long ass run" The "little" (he was almost taller than you) boy in front of you stated

"TATE! What did I say about using that language!" Your mum yelled from the kitchen. The boy yelled sorry then punched your arm as he sprinted up the stairs. 

"TAAAATE!" You yelled after him as he slammed his door shut, taunting you, singing a stupid tune. Whatever. You headed back down stairs to give your mum a kiss on the cheek as you grabbed a snack out of the pantry. 

"How was your run hunny?" Your mum asked, smiling at you. She was the one person (besides Thomas of course) you could talk to about anything. That woman was always on your side and if she was being honest with her self, you were her favorite even though really... she should not have one. 

"It was.. well.. not great" You started. "Tom and his new girlfriend popped up out of the blue and suggested we go to lunch. It was horrible mum. Seeing them together makes me sick, AND she calls Tom by the nickname I gave him!!" You scoffed at the end of your sentence.

"Sweetheart, you know I am always your strongest supporter, but the way Nikki talks about Lauren makes it sound like she is a really sweet girl. I was surprised you had not brought her up before now. Can I ask you why?"

"I mean.. there is not really a big reason, I just really care about Thomas and I want the absolute best for him." You looked down at your sneakers and started to blush of embarrassment.

"Sweetie.. do you like Tom?" Your mum asked curiously.

"What!? Why would you think that? He is my best friend, I know too many weird things to like that guy" You laugh off her comment while wondering to yourself if that really may be the case.

"Okay dear, go wash up. We have supper in a few." Your mum states as she rushes you up the stairs. You hear her on the phone shortly after you finish your shower and you get dressed into comfy sweatpants and one of Thomas's old shirts you had in your drawers. Tate bursts through the door unexpectedly.

"The Hollands are coming over for supper!!" He shouts.

"wAiT wHAt!" you scramble in your wardrobe for something more presentable to wear. You find a pleasant cream blouse and throw on some skinny jeans. You quickly slap on a light layer of mascara and head down your steps. Right on the couch sat Harry, Sam, Paddy, Thomas...... and Lauren. WHAT THE HELL.

"Hey boys!" You said, not acknowledging Lauren. 

"AH! Hello Y/n!" Harry said wrapping you in a huge hug, Sam then doing the same.

"Y/n!" Little paddy screamed as he tackled you onto the couch, he hugged the wits out of you and you could not help but smile down at the cutie. You looked up to see Tom staring longingly at you. As your eyes met he looked away and wrapped his arm around Lauren's shoulder. You ignored them and went back to hugging the boy wrapped around you.

As supper started you sat next to Harry, with Tom on the other side of you. Your mum was across from you giving the 'i'm so sorry look' you reassured her it was okay with a small smile. 

The small supper turned into a full night of outdoor games in the back yard and a movie once the sun went down. By this time Lauren had gone back home. One the couch was all four of the adults, Tate and Paddy. On the recliner chair, the twins were squished together sharing a blanket while you and Tom were on the floor. This was usually how movie nights would go when your families got together only this time it was much more awkward and uncomfortable since Tom and you were in a weird slump. 

"Hey.. You okay?" Tom whispered to you out of no where.

"Yes, I am fine" You said, not taking your eyes off the screen. 

"Can we talk?"

"Watching a movie" You responded once again not taking your case off the telly.

"Y/n, please... we have not been the same since Lauren showed up. You are still my favorite girl, she just happens to be a really close second" That really made your blood boil. You have been in Tom's life since diapers and now, after knowing a girl for only a few months she is already close to passing you up. You leave the parlor and go grab a glass of water. As you drink you walk out to the deck and look up at all of the stars. This was a beautiful night, a bit chilly but beautiful. You feel a blanket being draped around your shoulders as a silent Tom stands by your side looking up as well.

"It's beautiful isn't it?" You both say at the same time. The both of you giggle and for a second all of your problems melted away. 

"You are really special Y/n" Thomas said.

"Huh? Where did that come from?" You asked the boy.

"You are the best person I have ever met-"

"Besides Lauren?" You interrupt

"No." He says sternly and looks you in the eyes. "You are solely the most spectacular person I have ever met and I don't want you to think otherwise" He says, not taking his eyes off yours.

"Tommy, that's very sweet of you" You say back, looking down at his lips for just a moment. You look back up to see him looking at you with the sweetest puppy dog eyes, like pools you could fall into. He smiles at you and pulls you in for a hug. You both stay there for a while, lingering in each others arms. As you pull away he stops to look at you, his face very close to yours. 

"Hey guys! Are you guys playing another round of corn hole?" Sam asks, stepping out onto the deck, Harry close behind. You and Thomas step away from each other and agree to play another round with the twins. Every once in a while you catch each other sneaking glances from afar. The night was far from over.

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a/n: WOWIE... what will happen next? The world may never know! BECAUSE I TAKE SO LONG TO UPDATE! I will try to be better, hope you enjoyed!