More Than Friends
Summary: You and Tom have been chosen to star in Ed Sheeran’s new music video.
Pairing: Tom Holland x Reader
Word Count: 1488
Warnings: None really, just super fluffy!
A/N: This is for Kath’s Song Challenge (@upsidedownparker). I chose the song Thinking out Loud by Ed Sheeran! I’ve been contemplating on this idea and another, but finally chose this one! It’s my first time writing something like this, so please bare with me! Other than that I hope you all enjoy! :)
*Y/H/C = Your Hair Color
You and Tom have been best friends practically since birth, and have been attached to the hip ever since then. Anything you did, Tom would do and anything Tom did, you would do. When you were little you’ve dreamt of becoming a dancer, which then led you to take dance classes, which of course Tom took right alongside of you.
With many years of dance classes behind the two of you, you both felt inclined to try out for Ed Sheeran’s lead roles for his new song. The two of you tried out together and about a week passed before you both got the call letting you know you got the parts.
It was your first shooting day and you were in your dressing room getting ready for the first take. Your hairdresser spent almost an hour getting your Y/H/C hair to fall into the perfect loose curly waves. While your hair was being done, the makeup artist was applying a neutral makeup look on you in order to accentuate your eyes and your natural beauty.
“15 minutes everyone!” The director shouted out in the hall.
Once your hair and makeup were finished, you were handed an outfit to wear and were quickly ushered off to change into it. The producer then took you out onto the set. Your eyes scanned the entire room and you couldn’t believe how beautiful the set was. It was an elegant ballroom decorated with delicate white lights strung everywhere.
You turned your head slightly to get a better look of the room, but that’s when you locked eyes with Tom. He was dressed in black dress pants and shoes, a plain white (but very fitting) button up shirt, and a black vest to match. You bit your bottom lip gently feeling butterflies in your stomach as he began walking closer to you. Even though the two of you have been best friends for a while, you have always had the biggest crush on Tom, but never had the guts to tell him. You didn’t want to risk your friendship over what you thought was a silly crush.
“Hey Y/N, wow you look amazing!” Tom grinned from ear to ear. His eyes shifted from yours and slowly scanned over you from head to toe. You were wearing a beautiful white leotard dress that flowed down to just above your ankle.
“I can say the same to you, Tom” You blushed, feeling his eyes centered on you.
Before you could say another word, the director came walking out towards the two of you with Ed next to him.
“It’s really nice to meet the both of you!” Ed smiled, extending his hand out to shake Tom’s and your hand. “I don’t really have much input on your choreography, but for mood wise, I just want to capture the feeling of loving someone so greatly. Almost as if its been for your entire life, if that makes sense?”
Easy you thought to yourself. You have loved Tom for such a long time, it could be second nature to you.
“Other than that, let’s get started everyone! Places!” The director called out. You and Tom hurried into positions ready to start.
“And action!”
When your legs don’t work like they used to before
That was the cue for both of you to slowly start making your ways on to the wooden dance floor. You slowly sauntered your way there with Tom going the same pace as you. The two of you had your own spotlights following each of you as you both reached the middle of the stage floor.
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?
Tom placed his hands gently onto your waist, pulling you close against his chest. Your fingers grazed up his arm, slowly making its way to his cheeks. The two of you began swaying to the music before Tom outstretched his arm in order for you to spin away, so he could pull you back into his strong arms.
At this point you could feel his palms sweating as he held your small hand tightly in his larger ones, almost as if he was holding onto you for dear life. You gave his hand a small reassuring squeeze and your lips formed a small smile. Both of you continued to flow with the music and it led to you bringing your one leg into the air with a toe point as he dipped you, his hand purposely placed at the lower of your back turning you in a half circle.
“You’re doing great darling,” Tom whispered into your ear as he grazed your ear with his lips while bringing you back up to him. You felt a shiver run down your spine from the pet name.
Well me I fall in love with you every single day
Tom carefully picked you up with ease, your body wrapping around his front torso as he spun in a circle causing your hair to fly on to your face. When he put you down he tucked the loose strands of hair behind your ear, before gently rubbing his thumb along your cheek. Your eyes met once again, staring deep into each other’s souls as you went back to swaying.
You thoughtfully placed your hand on his heart and could feel it beating rapidly. His face was a light shade of pink, but you couldn’t tell if it was because of the dancing or the intimacy. Maybe it was both? Before the next line of the song went, you placed your head where your hand was a second ago. Place your head on my beating heart.
Tom took his index and middle finger and used them to tilt your chin up so you were looking at him. Being face to face with such affection made you rethink your crush. It wasn’t silly, it was real and you truly do love him. You looked from his eyes down to his plump pink lips and saw them curve into that oh so familiar smile you’ve grown to love. His hands made their way down to your waist, pulling you closer into him so he could tuck his head in the crook of your neck.
It was almost the end of the song which meant you and Tom had to make this the best ending. He took your hand in his, both of you being arms length apart. You jumped closer towards him as he jumped farther from you, still being hand in hand. Tom chuckled before he slid closer to you, intertwining your fingers this time. You both gently slid to the floor, smiling and giggling at each other the entire time.
Tom pulled you on top of him, glancing between your dazzling eyes and your light pink lips. His right hand made its way up to your cheek, stroking it gently, while his left hand was still intertwined with yours.
And we found love right where we are…
With the last lyrics of the song being played, Tom leaned up and kissed you passionately on the lips. You were shocked at first but didn’t hesitate to kiss him back, your lips moving perfectly in sync. It felt more than just right, almost like he was the missing piece to a puzzle. Everything in the room seemed to disappear, it felt like it was just the two of you together, alone.
“And cut! Great first take everybody!” The director yelled, with his hands cupped around his mouth in order to make himself louder.
“I-uh, I’m sorry about that.. I’m such a div,” Tom muttered, being brought back into reality. “I really hope that didn’t freak you out, I’ve just always wanted to-”
You cut his ramble off with a gentle kiss, feeling him smile into it. “It’s okay, I’ve always wanted to, too.”
“Y/N, I really like you. More than just friends, love. I’ve wanted to tell you for the longest time.” He confessed, gently taking your hands into his, helping you up from the floor. You wrapped your arms around his neck, bringing him in for one more kiss.
“I know me too, Tom. I’ve been to scared that it would ruin our friendship if you didn’t feel the same way.”
“I love you, darling.” Tom whispered gently, leaning his forehead on to yours. You could hear the sincerity in his voice. This wasn’t just some ‘I love you’ you would both say to each other as friends, it felt like there was more behind it.
“I love you too.” You giggled, looking up into his deep brown eyes.
After the first take, Ed was in the corner observing the two of you and talking with the director. He chuckled to himself, watching the both of you. He believed he truly did pick the best two people for this video. People really do fall in love in mysterious ways he thought to himself.
