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It was the middle of winter and although Jasmine was raised in New York city all her life and was more than prepared for the harsh weather outside, she just rather spend the day in. Especially considering that Tom, her sorta of FWB, was coming into town and she was thrilled as to what would come of it. So she made a very hard effort to make sure that she was home when he stopped by. Anyways, she was in her room, spread across her bed, waiting for the call from Tom, telling her let him in. She kept going over to her window, looking out for him. She hoped that Tom would be able to make it, considering that there was a incoming blizzard and the entire city would need to be indoors by 11:30. It was already 10:40 and she was slowly becoming worried. She was suddenly pulled away from her thoughts when a pair of freezing cold hands wrapped themselves around her waist. She began to kick and scream when a familiar voice made her relax.
"Omg Tom, you're here? When did you get here? How did you get in? Why did you scare me like that?" She asked as he pulled her into a hug. Even though he was cold for the weather outside, she still felt his warmth when he pulled her in. She even smelt the faintest scent of his favorite cologne.
"Well hello darling, to answer your question, yes I am here in the flesh, I just walked in a few moments ago, I got in by using the spare key that is above your door frame and I just couldn't help myself. It was such an easy scare, I had no choice but to go for it." He said as he began to shrug off his coat and head towards the living room. He had all his stuff with by the door, which was strange considering that he said he had booked a hotel near by and that he wanted to settle in before he saw her.
"Not that I'm not thrilled to see you, but didn't you say that you wanted to get settled into your hotel room before you made your way here?" She said as plopped herself next him on the couch.
"Well I did but you know with the storm coming, a lot of out of towners who planned on leaving tonight ended up having to stay, so instead of calling and setting up a room it was first come first serve. Plus the cab driver said that he lived in queens and wanted to get home before the storm hit, so I told him to just drop me off at the end of Manhattan bridge and I knew the rest of the way."He said as he began to rub his hands together.
"All I can say is that Tom even when the time to be selfish is seen as okay, you still put another person's needs ahead of yours. As a Winchester once said "You are too good for this world."
They both laughed at her remark and then were interrupted by the sound of both of their phones blaring a siren. Jasmine pulled her phone from in between the couch and read the message. It was just an alert telling everyone that it was highly suggested that they stay in until further notice.
"Well you know what? Since you are here, why don't you just stay here until you have to leave again? Its a perfect opportunity for us to spend quality bonding time you know."
"If it isn't a burden on you, I happily accept your offer." He said with the smile that made girls and grown women cry.
"Well that's great. How about I show you where your stuff will go and then I will cook us something up."She said as she got up.
"That sounds lovely dear." He said as he went to get his stuff.
It was rather strange, the last time they had hooked up was after the celebration party he had when he got the role for Thor. She of course kept in contact, but that was because they didn't have to see each other after they hooked up. It was more of a FWB situation with one night stand rules. She was brought back to reality when Tom called out to her "Hey Jasmine, is it okay if I put my stuff here?" He said as she followed the voice. "Uh, yeah sure. I am gonna make spaghetti if that's cool with you Tom."
"Of course love. I don't wasn't you going out your way for me on such short notice." He said with a gentle smile. At that you went to the kitchen and began to cook.
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Dinner wasn't as awkward as she thought it would be. The conversation didn't feel forced and the silence that would come occasionally wasn't awkward. It kind of felt like as if they were dating. What!?!? She was beyond crazy for thinking like that. He was her best guy friend and he is totally super famous. He could get Amber Rose if he wanted to. Our was she? "Whatever it doesn't matter anyways," she stated without realizing that she did.
"What doesn't matter" Tom said to her little out burst.
"Oh nothing."
After they were finished with dinner, it was already past 12:30 and they had both woken up early and were both equally ready to hit the hay.
"Well, not that this isn't fun, but I woke up early today and I am tired." She said as she yawned and plopped down onto her bed.
"Well then I guess I should be heading to bed, too, the jet lag can make a person really tense.". He said as he made his way to the room.
"So, can I get a blanket?"
"Why? I mean we have both seen each other naked. Why can't we sleep together? Also, I don't have any more clean sheet." She said as she slipped off the extra layers she had put on to stay warm.
"Well, i-if y-you are okay with it then OK."he said with a glint of nervousness. As he changed into his pajamas, she had slowly realized why it was that Tom was so uneasy all of a sudden. Even though they had hooked up a while ago, it still remand evident that after that night, Tom and her would never be what they were and that was something that was unknown to both her and Tom. That's why he was uneasy about laying with her. As she continued thinking about the possibilities, she sipped into a dreamless sleep.
Toms POV:
As I finished changing, I had expected to catch Jasmine staring at me, but she wasn't. Instead she was sound asleep or at least trying to be asleep, with her back towards me and her face looking towards the amazing view she had of New York city. A moment like this with someone else wouldn't have fazed me, with Jasmine, these few minutes where words weren't passed between us and we were just together, made me wonder what it would be like if we were tog-oh who am I minding? Jasmine is a beautiful, intelligent, gentle woman who could probably have anyone she wanted. But she looked so tempting with her smooth brown skin, that showed how well she took care of herself, to her big brown eyes that told you that she wanted to explore the world and then some. In that moment, I knew that, what I felt every time I was with Jasmine wasn't lust, but instead was a need. Was I really trying to put myself in a predicament that would possibly lead to our friendship being completely over? Yes but it was worth letting her know. I slipped into the bed once I turned off the lights in the room, and the minute that I laid down, Jasmine immediately curled up next to me like a cat, and I knew that the most important thing that I had to do was try and not get ahead of myself. That wouldn't be too hard, right??