Adore

Chapter 48

A/n I think this part is adorable but anyways! This chapter is dedicated to cizzyxo ! Xo

The hours rolled by at what felt like a snails pace. I hadn't heard from Tom all day because he was still on his flight.

At about 2pm my phone chimed from the dining table and I rushed around the kitchen counter to get it.

Heya, finally out of the airport. I should be home in about an hour. Do you wanna meet me at my house around 3ish? Xx

His message said.

I'd love too, see you soonish! X

I tapped out my reply quickly before dashing up the stairs to get ready.

Given my current attire of an extremely over sized concert t shirt I got when I was 17 and my baggiest pair of trackies, I thought i'd be best if I dressed a little nicer to go and see my new boyfriend..

I washed my face quickly in the bathroom and pulled a new outfit from my closet. I picked some white high waisted jeans, and a cropped light blue long sleeve top that was incredibly soft.

Flicking on the lights at my vanity I applied a simple makeup look with soft brows, lightly pinked cheeks and glossed lips.

Shoving my feet into my shoes I was just about ready to leave. I decided I'd take the bus to Toms house and I needed time to walk to my stop still.

I raced around grabbing my wallet, phone, earphones and keys and chucked them into my handbag.

Calling out a quick goodbye to Arch, I shut the door behind me, double checking the lock before heading off to the bus stop.

•••

The bus came to a halt and I tapped my travel card on the reader before stepping off. The afternoon air was fresh and cold, the type that makes your nose hurt when you breathe in.

I walked at a fast pace, eager to get to Toms house and out of the cold. The walk didn't take me very long, I reached out a hand to press the doorbell and I could hear it chime from inside the house.

My stomach was fluttering away like crazy. I could see both Tom and his parents cars parked on the street outside his house. I wanted to give them some time together before I arrived.

The handle twisted from inside and the door swung open wide. Standing before me was the incredibly attractive person I got to call my boyfriend.

I felt like I melted into a puddle right there on his door step. He was dressed in comfy trackies, a plain white t shirt that was hugging him in all the right places, the outline of his abdominal muscles visible through the fabric. I drew my bottom lip between my teeth taking in the sight of him.

"Rhylee" He spoke in a rush, ecstatically.

Within seconds of saying my name he picked me up around the waist, spinning us in circles squeezing me tightly. My arms hung around his shoulders and he buried his face into my neck, murmuring things I couldn't quite make out.

"Help, being crushed" I fake gasped, with a big smile on my face. He reluctantly put me back down on ground again but didn't break his grasp around me as he pressed his lips to mine.

His kiss was dizzying, it was soft and tender to start out with. As the seconds past, it turned feverish and intense as if trying to savour the feeling like it was the last time.

When we broke apart, he pressed his forehead against mine. His pupils had blown out, covering his already dark irises.

"Hi" He whispered in soft but seductive tone. The fluttering in my stomach surged at the sound of his voice and I had to mentally pinch myself to remind me to speak.

"Hi" I beamed back at him.

"I'm so glad you're here" He said as he trailed his hands from my shoulders down to my wrists, interlocking his fingers with my own.

"Missed you" I said shyly to him. I know we hadn't been together for very long. But when Tom was overseas it made me realise just how much I appreciate and care for him.

"Cmon, lets get you out of the cold" Tom said keeping one hand laced with mine, pulling me towards the warmth and comfort of his home.

I could hear chit chat drifting down the hallway as we walked towards the sound. In the living room, his family sat on the lounges talking amongst themselves.

Nikki stood up to give me a hug. Dom waved from his seat on the couch, calling out a hello. As did Toms brothers.

I took a seat on the edge of the fireplace near the dwindling flames.

"Do you want to sit up here?" Harry asked, about to offer me a seat.

"Oh no, I'm fine down here" I waved him off. I was toasty warm by the fire.

"Can I get you a drink?" Tom asked me, the smile hadn't left his face since we stepped inside his house.

"A coffee would be great please" I replied looking up at him. He shot me a little smirk before asking if anyone else wanted a drink.

I fell into easy conversation with Toms family. Shortly after, Tessa trotted into the room quickly before putting her paws up on my knees that were pulled in front of me.

I ruffled her ears and cooed a hello to her. Tom was balancing a tray in his hands that was filled with different drinks. He started with his mum and worked his way around us before taking my mug from the tray and passing it too me.

"Thankyou" I said, taking in the rich aroma of the coffee.  Tom put the tray down on the floor and sat next to me, stretching his legs in front of him, crossing his ankles.

He scooted closer to me so our hips were touching. Smirking at me as our bodies bumped together. He leant back and rested his weight into his palms, one arm around my back, his hand landing on the other side of my hip.

I could feel his thumb tracing absent minded shapes against the fabric of my jeans. We sat around in the living room, as we listened to Tom talk passionately about his time in Japan.

My body was humming with content being so close to him again.