Tom Watts stood in front of the mirror, giving himself a once over before leaving to pick up Elizabeth for their date. Tom's mind wandered for a moment….
Tom buttoned up his shirt and was deciding on a tie when Elizabeth appeared behind him.
"Honey are you still deciding on a tie?" Elizabeth asked tenderly. Tom turned to admire her, nodding.
"You're their valedictorian sweetheart, didn't want to embarrass you" Tom answered, smiling slightly. Elizabeth shook her head, wrapping her arms around his neck.
"The only way that will happen is if I faint or throw up on the stage or something" Elizabeth teased. Elizabeth stood on her side, Tom admired her very pregnant belly. He was so proud of her….
Tom shook his head, snapping out of it, grinning, that was a nice glimpse into their future. But also Tom was way ahead of himself. Tom scooped up his wallet and keys, heading for the front door.
Elizabeth put her lipstick on looking into the vanity mirror in the dorm that she shared with Nina.
Nina had already left for the frat party she promised she'd attend with her friend Chloe Murphy. Elizabeth, in the beginning, couldn't work out what Nina had in common with Theta legacy Chloe. But since Elizabeth had returned to London, Elizabeth had gotten to know Chloe quite well and she was a really different person. Elizabeth had books in common with Chloe, Chloe was more intelligent than she made out. Elizabeth now understood why Chloe acted so different when Elizabeth first met her back her Sophomore year, Chloe's freshman year at SVU. Elizabeth also knew about what happened between Chloe and Tom, the whole story. Elizabeth didn't hold a grudge. Probably because Chloe was nowhere near as bad as Dana Upshaw. Elizabeth to this day, still didn't know why Dana Upshaw had left SVU, all Todd told her was that Dana had cheated on him with another man. Elizabeth couldn't help wondering if the man was Tom. Elizabeth had decided to ask Tom about that before things got serious between them again.
Tom knocked on Elizabeth's door, holding the red rose behind his back. Elizabeth opened the door and Tom was blown away, she looked…stunning. And she was wearing his favourite dress.
"Hi Tom, right on time" Elizabeth greeted, opening the door wider "Come on in"
Tom stepped inside and revealed the rose from behind his back. Tom brushed a kiss on her cheek.
"This is for you, ready to go beautiful?" Tom asked, flashing a warm, lopsided megawatt grin that Elizabeth almost melted under.
"Yes, I'll just put this in water" Elizabeth answered, placing the rose in the water glass on her desk. She turned back, smiling at him. "Okay, ready". Tom offered Elizabeth his arm and they left her dorm room and headed out to his car. Elizabeth gasped when she saw the car. It was a silver Mercedes M Class.
"New car? You didn't have this yesterday?" Elizabeth queried.
"I know, I have this one too, this one I brought about two months ago" Tom supplied. Tom opened the door of the passenger side for Elizabeth. "Malady"
"Thank you kind sir" Elizabeth teased, sliding into the car seat, slipping her legs inside as gracefully as she could. Tom closed the door and around to get into the driver's side. Tom pressed the button and the car engine came to life with a slight purr.
"That's it girl" Tom crooned softly. Elizabeth giggled.
"Boys and their toys" Elizabeth commented. Tom's hand brushed her knee when he reached for the gear shift, sending delightful tingles straight up her thigh. "Tom!" she squealed. Tom winked at her, pulling the car away from the kerb.
"We'll never get there if you keep this up" Tom teased gently. Elizabeth blushed slightly. The conversation about Dana will have to wait, why spoil his good mood?
Tom switched on the car stereo and Michael Buble singing for once in my life sounded through the speakers as the car cruised through downtown Sweet Valley towards the coastal highway. Elizabeth smiled over at him, Tom still knew her so well, more than anyone else.
