Second Chances

For a moment Jamie stood and looked at them as they stared , Tom with a look of disappointment, Amy as if she wanted to do him a serious mischief!

"What?" He said. Shrugging "I'm hungry !"

" Jamie....." Amy started to walk towards him, one hand raised with a finger pointing at him " go.and.sit.down.....now." she almost hissed at him. He looked at her , intoxicated innocence all over his face. Slowly, he began to catch on."Oh.right.yeah.erm sorry Ames" he started to say as she virtually frog marched him out the room. With his tail betwen his legs he went back through to the living room and Amy turned back to the kitchen.

Tom now seemed to have recovered his composure too and was busy putting 2 pizzas in the oven. He turned to see her come in, smiled and shut the oven door. He set the timer then went and sat at the table. Amy stood at the door, unsure what to do.

" Jamie" she said simply and shrugged. " Jamie" Tom nodded smiling wryly .

He beckoned to her and she walked over, sitting on the chair next to him. For a few moments they sat in silence , not even looking at each other. Suddenly the oven was the most interesting thing shed ever seen. Her mind raced. Had she imagined the moments before her cousin had burst in? Would she ever find out what might have happened?She was just about to speak, to try and apologise, when the timer pinged breaking the silence. Dammit she cursed inwardly.

A few minutes later the 3 of them were in the living room demolishing the pizza and talking away as if none of it had ever happened. After they finished, they sat back to watch a little late night tv and just, quite simply, relax. Tom and amy sat in the sofa close but not quite touching, Toms arm round the back of her neck again, his fingers tracing circles on her neck. Jamie once again slumped on the chair. They watched some old black and white movie with gangsters and molls and an incorruptible policeman. The dialogue was corny and the acting wooden but they were totally in the moment.

It wasn't until there was a VERY loud snore from Jamies direction that the other 2 looked round. He had slipped down, almost horizontal, his head resting on the back of the chair, his legs outstretched and his mouth lolling open. Tom and Amy looked at each other and sniggered. "Come on" said Tom when they had recovered, "lets leave sleeping beauty and make some tea" he stood up, taking her hand and pulling her with him. This time, when they walked to the kitchen, he didnt let go.

Depositing her once again at the table, he busied himself with tea making. They chatted quietly about the film, how bad it was , how they both liked old movies and their favourites. All the while Amy's inner monologue was screaming at her "hes a star!" "Youre nobody" "you imagined it" and 'don't make this something it isn't". As the debate raged, it made Amy smile imagining a Disney-esque battle between the characters inside her mind.Tom said " that's better, a smile - you are so lovely when you smile. Please, never stop?" She blushed as he crossed over to her, carrying the mugs and placed them on the table, sitting next to her. He sat side on, as she had been, but facing her so her knees slotted in between his.They sat like that sipping tea and swapping more stories, this time about family and childhood and all the stuff that friends - as they now were sure they were- would. Amy fell silent, listening to him recount a tale about one of his sisters, just watching and trying to remember every minute. Gradually Tom stopped and looked at her."Are you ok sweetheart?" He saud' you've gone very quiet. Are you tired? Im sorry. I know its late but im just enjoying this so much" he looked sheepish " i hardly ever get the chance just to talk, you know?"She nodded, putting a hand on his arm, " no, I'm good , truly. I'm just well, a little overwhelmed to be honest. And sad. This has been the most amazing night. Meeting you and then Ben and then Kit. The play. All this" she gestured around the room."its all going to end and i will have my memories but...." she stoped, suddenly aware she was weeping.

Tom sighed as he looked at her. "Oh my poor Amy" he said softly. "You really cant see it can you?" Gently, he wiped away her tear with his thumb, his hand cupping her cheek. Instinctively, she closed her eyes and leant jnto his touch. It felt like heaven. She put a hand over his and it felt strong and reassuring and she pressed it to her face trying to hold on forever, expecting it to be gone in a moment. But it wasn't. His hand stated where it was and it was joined by the other one, cupping the other cheek. She opened her eyes in surprise to see him looking down at her, those same sparks now reignited. Slowly , agonisingly slowly, he bent towards her whispering"This isn't going to end Amy . You do yourself a disservice. I cant let you disappear into the crowd again, I just cant. " he searched her face for the answer to his next question." What have you done to me little one. I'm never this forward, I just dont do this. But with you I cant think clearly. I lose all sense of reason. I feel weak ..." he stopped and swallowed " i feel...""What Tom. What do yiu feel?"She whispered, her eyes never leaving his. All her fevered fangirl prayers were answered when all he said was " this" then he closed the gap and kissed her.

Light as a feather but insistent, his mouth pressed on hers, his tongue gently playing along her lips. For a moment they stayed like that, tasting that first stolen kiss.They parted, breathing heavily, smiling."Oh my God" she said in a half moan " did i just, did we just," speech was almost beyond her"Yes darling" he said in a low, velvet voice "yes, we most definitely did""Oh" she said "oh my." And paused "Tom?" "Yes darling" their foreheads were pressed together and they sat, hands entwined, just savouring the closeness"Do it again" she asked "please?""Yes darling" came the answer and he did.

Amy wasnt sure how or when it happened, but she became aware she was sitting on Toms lap, her hands tangled in his hair as they kissed passionately. His strong arms held her tightly and his hands splayed over her back, pressing her to him, sending electric shocks through her body. Slowly, they stopped and looked at each other again."Do you think you could stay?" He said almost inaudibly, almost ashamed atvthe boldness so soon, she smiled but sighed"Oh Tom, i wish...but Jamie....." she trailed off." I cant just dump him, it wouldnt be fair""Its ok my love, " he smiled " i just wanted you to know that it was an option if you'd wanted to. Your honesty and loyalty to Jamie does you credit" he kissed her again " never fear my darling girl" there will be other dates... and other nights" he smiled and her heart raced. More dates, a future, it was more than she dared hope for." Iguess we should go" she said " maybe see you tomorrow?" She held her breath, praying."That would be perfect" he smiled, and stood up. "Come on..." and took her by the hand. They walked to the kitchen door. Tom paused before opening it, stopping her in her tracks."Before we go through, one last kiss?" he didnt smile, his eyes were dark and his intention clear.

She felt herself pushed gently against the back of the door. Tom put one hand on the side of her face, his long fingers splayed over her jaw and neck holding her firmly. The other reached under her dress and lifted her thigh against his as he pressed himself against her. With only the thin lace of her underwear between them, she felt his hard desire against her soft body as he kissed her neck, sucking and nipping her flesh. Her leg wrapped round his, keeping it in place so his hand now snaked up her body coming to rest, cupping her breast and massaging it slowly. She could feel herself responding to his touch. Before she could stop, a moan escaped her lips and she felt him groan deep in his chest, their bodies grinding together. "Oh dear God in heaven" she thought as he rythmically moved his hips and hand, his tongue now deep.in her mouth. She could feel herself coming undone and it took all her willpower not to cry out. She shuddered and went rigid, Tom kissing her deeply, then he held her close swallowing the moan that rose in her throat.Slowly, he stopped moving,bringing her back down, letting her go gently with a final lingering kiss

"Next time," he murmured in a familiar far-away accent, I'm not stopping unless you tell me to. "" I'll hold you to that" she responded, smiling as she kissed his reddened lips. "Oh I do hope so" Loki answered.