Tommyinnit x Reader

Chapter 19

It was electric. How else was there to describe it? It felt like it was right, like it was meant to be. You were nervous he wouldn't reciprocate, but to your surprise, he leaned into it. You had your hand on his. His other hand was on your cheek. You couldn't have known how long it lasted, but it felt infinite. This was your first kiss, so you weren't sure how it was supposed to go. Either way, it felt perfect. You pulled away, nervous to see his reaction. You open your eyes as you do and see his face. His cheeks were flushed and his lips curled into a soft smile. You couldn't help but melt, not knowing what to say.

"Wow."

"Yeah, wow."

A comfortable silence once again filled the space between you and your... friend? You had both returned to facing the plaza, backs resting on the wooden bench behind you.

"I really didn't think you felt the same, Y/N."

"If I am being honest, I didn't either. Until now, I suppose."

He turns towards you and you meet his gaze. Your heart was still beating a million miles a minute. Your brain still hadn't caught up with your words, which left your next sentence uncontrolled.

"I really like you, Toms. I've never felt like this with anyone before."

"Me either. It's different, but better. Y/N?"

"Yeah?"

"Are we like... together now?"

"Your guess is as good as mine, Tommy."

You both chuckle. You were okay if there wasn't a label. You don't think there needs to be one.

"What if we just see where this goes?"

"Sounds perfect."

Your tones were calm. Tommy's smile is all you need to know it was right. You can't help but wear a dopey smile. Tommy laughs a bit and squeezes your hand.

"I have an idea. Follow me!"

He practically pulls you off the bench. You had no idea if you could even stand, but you didn't care. You walk with him, still holding his hand. You had no idea where he was leading you, but it didn't matter. You had no idea where Freddie had even gone. It was weird to think he was the one that led you to admit your feelings. You couldn't help but be thankful, even if it was in weird circumstances. It doesn't take long for you to notice where Tommy was leading you. It was a small black booth with a curtain as a wall. A photo booth. It was cheesy beyond anything, but you didn't care. You would do anything to live in this moment forever. Toms opens the curtain and lets you in first. He slides in next to you on the cold metal bench.

"It's cheesy, isn't it?"

"Oh come on! We are already here, aren't we?"

Tommy smiles as he slides the money into the machine. It starts to count down, and you both smile. For the second photo, you both decide to stick your tongues out in some distorted way. Next, you decide to kiss Tommy on the cheek. He seems surprised, but happy. For the last photo, he turns you towards him. He doesn't lean in, though. He just smiles and looks into your eyes. The machine begins to whir, symbolizing the printing of the photo strips. It spits two out, and you grab one. It was perfect. The perfect encapsulation of happiness and awkwardness. You look at the third photo, noticing Tommy's shocked expression.

"What? I am still not used to it!"

You stop for a minute, formulating your response.

"Thanks, Toms."

"If anything, I should be thanking you!"

You playfully shove him. The booth was small, and you were getting a bit claustrophobic.