Tom Nookie

Sleeping In

You were downstairs making a little bed for Tom out of some small blankets. While Tom patiently sat upstairs. 

Tom's POV 

I never thought a bed would look so big from this size! The fabric felt so very soft on my feet... The room all smelled like Ms.Y/n... I couldn't help but get lost in the fragrance... I took a deep sorrowful breath. My feelings for Y/n are overwhelming, she is too far out of my reach... I know I cannot have her, yet why does my mind scrabble when she speaks? Why does my heart flutter when she smiles... Her sweet e/c eyes... and her gentle voice... I can't help but fall in love! why must I be such a fool... 

Y/n's POV  

 I finally finish the small bed and headed back upstairs. I see Nook plopped down next to a pillow. He seemed lost in thought... I had been the mayor of T/n for a long time, and I've seen Nook go through a lot of emotions. But somehow I couldn't tell what he was feeling right now... I sat beside him, the sudden movement startled him a little. "O-oh Ms.Y/n! I didn't see you there!" His face brightened. "You look a little down Tom, is something bothering you?" I scoot back a little, resting my back on the bed frame. "Nothing at all Ms. Y/n! I was just admiring how well organized your room is!" His eyes seem to quickly shift as soon as our eyes met. I hadn't seen this side of Nook before... It was strange... 

"Are you sure Mr.Nook? You seem a bit overwhelmed... I would like to help you, even if it is something insignificant..." I know we weren't that close but I was interested in knowing him more. I never thought Nook had a soft side to him, he always looked very serious and stern. But the look in his eyes seemed more vulnerable and depressed than usual. I was actually quite worried...

"It's really fine Ms.Y/n... Its nothing..." He looked down. I assumed it was something personal, but I couldn't stand to see him so down... I didn't want to push it either, I wouldn't want him to feel he was being forced to tell me. 

I cupped him in my hand and placed him on my lap. This seemed to stagger him a bit. "Nook...I know your situation might be personal but whatever it is I just want you to know that I'll be here. Putting all business aside- I consider all my animal friends important, and if anything is bothering you don't hesitate to tell me! You can tell me anything." I smile reassuringly. 

Tom's POV

I felt my heart burst in my chest. Ms.Y/n seemed to care so much, despite the overwhelming amount of debt she has... It felt so hard to keep quiet. I felt like just confessing to her! Oh, but what am I thinking... She doesn't like me in that way... Her words left me speechless, as I felt my blood rush up to my cheeks. 

"Mr.Nook?" Y/n waved her hand in front of my face.

I blinked wide-eyed. "T-thank you Ms.Y/n, I appreciate your hospitality and care. Though I feel I must keep this to myself, I feel truly admire the way you care for us here in T/n." I felt that if I talked more I would accidentally confess my feelings to her... My whole body was just ready to confide my feelings, but I knew in my mind she didn't see me in that light...

Y/n's POV 

I feel as if Tom was hiding something from me... His worried eyes, and protective posture... Something was up... But I respect his privacy. "Well, I'll always be here if you need me" I beamed happily. "Thank you Ms.Y/n, same goes for you. I hope this can be the start of a lovely relatio-ER Friendship!" He fumbled. "I hope so too!" I grinned. Wow... Tom was actually a sweetheart! I never thought we'd be this good of friends! I lift him up and scratched his head with my finger. I couldn't resist! He looked so very fluffy. He smiled and chuckled a bit. 

I placed him down to the small bed I had made for him. I turn off the lights and drift off to sleep. I felt so glad that things weren't so awkward now. It just felt so much more less tense than it did when he was just my 'landlord'. But now, he is my landlord and a close friend... I smiled warmly as I thought about how wrong I was about him, I'm glad I got to know him better.