Tom Nookie

A Small Dinner

Since you both were really hungry you made what was most quick. You set down a medium bowl for yourself and a very small one for Tom. "Sorry It's not fancy or anything, instant noodles were all I could find!" you say as you set down two glasses of iced tea. "It's quite alright Ms. Y/n! I enjoy a warm dinner on a cool summer night." Tom struggled to pick up the chopsticks.

Tom's POV

It was rather nice that Y/n made dinner. Though it was a struggle to eat... Everything around me was just so big, even the noodles!

Y/n giggled. "Here let me help you with that..." She picked up the chopsticks and held the steaming ramen in front of me. "Y-you really don't have to Ms. Y/n!" I was oh so embarrassed, the mayor shouldn't have to feed me! A grown independent salesman!

 "No no, that's fine! I don't mind," she said as she stuffed my mouth with noodles. The hot, delicious sensation of the food calmed me. My eyes rolled back as I sighed a very warm exhale.

Y/n's POV

I never thought I'd be feeding my landlord by hand. But hey I never thought a weird ghost would grant me a stupid wish either... I fed Nook a small bowl of ramen (which by the way wasn't that much..) He seemed very happy. One of the rarest moments I got to see him smile...

I have to admit he did have a very cute smile... I wonder why he didn't smile that often... Really a waste of such an adorable face-...

Oh no...

 What am I thinking!? Why am I now seeing him in such a different light??? Just the thought made me all bashful! I couldn't help but smile too.

I finished my noodles and we both were stuffed! Hot ramen can make one sleepy...

"Yawn- That was a very generous meal Y/n, I really appreciate it" Nook looked up at me with drowsy eyes, but honestly it was a bit hard to tell since his eyes always seemed quite drowsy. "It was my pleasure Mr. Nook! Sorry for the weird situation I dragged you into.."

"Don't worry Ms.-" Tom stopped mid-sentence, it seemed as if he had something stuck... Out of instinct I picked him up and patted him on his back. He let out a small burp...

With such a small body things like burping can be difficult without assistance.

WHAT WAS I DOING??? I quickly placed him back down onto the table, where we awkwardly stared at each other wide-eyed. Both of our faces were very flustered...

"I AM SO SORRY MR. NOOK I JUST SAW YOU STRUGGLING AND I WAS JUST TRYING TO HELP!" I stammered. I can't believe I just burped my respected landlord like a baby!!! 

"Oh! no need to apologize Ms. Y/n! You really did help me! No need to make it a big deal! Yes?" Nook exclaimed, blushing furiously.

Tom's POV

I'm so embarrassed! I am like a small child next to her! but I can't say I wasn't relieved... But still! Poor Ms. Y/n shouldn't have to give me all this special treatment. 

I hid my face behind my paws, I couldn't let Ms. Y/n see how ashamed I was!

Y/n's POV

I feel so horrible! I made Tom Nook uncomfortable, and I wouldn't be surprised if he raised my mortgage bill... "No, I really am sorry... That came out of nowhere..." I looked down feeling guilty. Tom looked up at me "No, no Ms. Y/n! I don't want you to feel bad. I'm the one who is quite frankly embarrassed... I don't want you to feel like you have to do all this for me!"

I was surprised... He wasn't mad? Wow, I expected a different reaction... "Oh is that it? Mr. Nook, it's okay! I have no problem taking care of you! I'm just so glad you are not upset!"I said as I picked him up. 

"Upset? Oh ho, I'm not upset!" Tom smiled. I blushed and smiled back. Oh, thank goodness! "Well, since it's getting a bit late I'll prepare you a place to sleep!" I carried him upstairs and placed him on the bed, while I ran back down to make him a smaller bed out of some spare blankets.