Somebody to hold t.h.

Chapter Nineteen

Tom woke up to the most beautiful sight he's ever seen. Evie's sleeping face was just inches away from his own, burried in the crook of his neck. Her arms were wrapped around his torso holding him as tightly as she could. Her long lashes were resting on her cheeks, her lips in a small pout. She looked even more innocent right now than when she was awake. Tom couldn't help but stay as still as possible and admire her with a genuine smile on his face. He could have spent the whole day like this but Evie started to stirr in her sleep and wake up from her slumber. Her tired eyes opened up a little bit due to the bright lights coming from the windows. She let out an adorable groan and unconsciously tried to hide her face even more in Tom's neck pulling him even closer, since that didn't work she got frustrated and moved her whole position, straddling Tom's torso by putting one leg around him. Satisfied with her new sleeping position she cuddled into him again and drifted off into her sleep again with a little smile on her face. Tom was surprised by her sudden movements and their new position. He slowly wrapped his arms around the girl, who was straddling him, holding him so tightly he wouldn't be able to move an inch even if he wanted to without waking her up.

He stared at her in complete awe and started to softly stroke her hair, knowing she'd have to wake up for real soon. "Evie.", he whispered letting his hand glide over her back. Her exposed legs drew in the attention of his eyes. He didn't want to let his mind go there though, their current position wasn't helping with that either. She slowly moved adjusting to the brightness and the fact that she has to wake up now. "Morning Tommy.", she managed to whisper in a hoarse voice slowly opening up her eyes. The first thing she saw that morning were Tom's beautiful dark eyes staring down at her and she wanted time to stop, so that she wouldn't have to look away again. His stare alone managed to make tingles set off all over her body and she couldn't help but smile at him making him smile back immediately. He was so soft for her this morning and Evie loved it.

Slowly she realized the position they were in and her cheeks flushed pink immediately. "Oh I'm sorry Tom!", she said and tried to get off of him. Her movements against him made Tom wrap his arms around her holding her in place immediately. "No worries.", he smiled at her his grip tightening when she tried to get off again. She slowly sat up, now sitting on him since he was still holding on to her waist, not really understanding why he didn't want her to move. "What time is it?", she asked. "8am, we still have enough time.", he answered calming her nerves making her smile. "Did you sleep well?", he asked mindlessly drawing circles on her exposed legs leaving tingles all over her. Their position was so unfamiliar to Evie but she loved looking at him laying under her like that. He looked so attractive with his curls messy from his sleep. Evie was also very aware of the fact that his shirt had ridden up on one side exposing some inches of his toned stomach. She couldn't help but let her eyes wander between his face and the exposed skin the whole time they were talking.

After some minutes of just staring she couldn't help herself but move her hands slowly towards that area. Tom noticed and watched the movements of her hands expectantly trying to keep his breathing steady. He was curios as to what she was going to do. Evie surprised herself when she let her fingertips glide over the exposed skin barely touching him setting off butterflies in Tom's stomach. He involuntarily flexed his muscles making them even more visible to her. She repeated her actions this time allowing her fingers to really glide over the abs. Doing that she looked up to meet Tom's eyes who was already staring at her in complete awe of her. She let her hand rest where it was. "We should probably get up so Jake won't be late.", she said this being the last thing on Tom's mind. He wished he could stay in this moment forever, he'd let her do everything she wanted with him. Which was a very unfamiliar feeling for Tom, normally being the one who is always in control when it came to work or women. But this small girl made him want to give up all control and let her do whatever she pleases.

Evie moved away from his, cautious to not touch him in that process as much as it was possible, remembering how he didn't want her to for some reason. When she crawled away from him to get out of the bed the shirt she was wearing had ridden up, exposing her shorts, that she was suddenly very happy for. Tom really tried to tear his eyes away but he just couldn't, his lips parting involuntarily. When she reached the end of the bed her cheeks were very pink, aware of the fact that her bottom had been out the whole time. Tom tried his hardest to hide his flustered state but Evie knew that he's seen.

With pink cheeks she left the bedroom leaving a very frustrated Tom behind.

Both of them got ready while Jake, who woke up a bit before them was preparing breakfast for all of them as a thank you gift for Tom for letting them stay. "So did you sleep well?", he asked the pair that has been awfully quiet this morning smirking at them as he saw Evie's cheeks heat up and Tom look down at his plate for a second. "Yes, you too?", he asked trying to sound as nonchalant as possible. Hiding the fact that he indeed has slept better than he had in a long time. "Me too, thank your for letting us stay here Tom. You really saved us the stress of getting up so early.", Evie smiled at him shoving a piece of pancake in her mouth. "I like having you two here, you can be my guest anytime you know that.", Tom smiled back only having eyes for her stuffed cheeks making her look adorable. Jake couldn't help but grin at Tom's lovestruck face. He was sure Evie would be safe here with him, that's comforting to know since he himself won't be able to be there for her in case of emergencies, like when her anxiety strikes again or when she just has a particular needy day.

Tom really doesn't look like the guy who would reciprocate her touchiness, but for Evie he gets just as needy as she is. "We should leave now.", Tom mentioned looking at his watch. The group of three left the apartment driving to the train station where they said their goodbyes to Jake. Evie hugged him very tightly telling him how happy she was that he came and how much she'll miss him. As Tom said his goodbyes Jake pulled him aside a bit and whispered to him:" I trust you with her Tom, don't mess it up." Tom only nodded giving him a reserved smile hoping Evie didn't notice, which luckily she didn't.

When Jake was gone they both drove back in comfortable silence sometimes jamming out to the songs on the radio back to Tom's apartment. "Do you want me to leave?", she asked not really sure of what would be the right thing to do. He's still her boss and maybe he didn't want to see her on a Sunday. "I'd actually love it if you'd stay.", he admitted hoping she would agree. He hated being alone in his apartment plus he loved spending time with Evie in particular. And of course she fulfilled his wish and stayed.