*Title taken from the song "You Know What I Mean" by Cults. Also suggested music for Sarah's section. Enjoy!

Chapter 7: Cause I am Afraid of the Light

Tom woke bright and early the next morning; he showered, ordered room service for Jade, and went over how he was going to execute his plan. They had one full day left to enjoy New York and he wanted to make it special for her. He would not let his thoughts be plagued by Sarah, it was all about Jade from here on out. Jade was his true love he would make it up to her. He didn't know how he could be so stupid to think of anyone else but Jade. She was all that mattered to him.

Room service came with a knock on the door. When he called in for breakfast he asked for a small breakfast tray and a single red rose so he could surprise Jade with breakfast in bed. He tipped the server and began to place the food on top of the tray. He knew that she would only eat a quarter of the food but he thought it was a good start. It didn't matter if she a little or a lot he would let her do what she wanted.

He set the tray on the ottoman at the foot of the bed. Grabbing the single red rose he laid next to Jade lightly brushing the soft petals up her arm, over her shoulder and down her back. She slowly stirred from her sleep as he repeated the rhythm.

"Good Morning love" he said leaning over to kiss her cheek.

She smiled up to him "Good Morning"

Today she looked more radiant than ever. She turned from her stomach to sit up bringing the blanket over her chest to cover her naked figure. He took this time to get up and bring the breakfast tray to her.

"Oh "She said in surprise "what did I do to deserve this?"

"I just thought I would do something nice for you." He said setting the breakfast tray over her legs as he sat facing her on the bed."I know I haven't been the best boyfriend lately but I want to make it up to you. So I have the whole day planned for us to go site seeing." You don't have shit planned but well played.

"You're so sweet. I can't wait to get started" she said taking a bite of her Eggs Benedict.

The look of pure joy on her face made him feel like the worse person in the world. Why had he been torturing himself thinking about Sarah when Jade was here with all her sweetness and beauty.

"Finish eating breakfast and whenever you are ready we can start the day" He stood leaning over to kiss the top of her head.

"Aren't you going to stay and eat breakfast?

"No thanks I'm going down to the lobby I'll be back in a few" he said walking out the bedroom door. It was time to set about planning the day but where to start?

Sarah let herself fall on her bed after a grueling day of playing party planner. She couldn't believe how much went into planning a birthday party.

She had met with hotel management to go over some last minute arrangements for the party tomorrow night which was coming along fine. She also had to meet with the caterers to be sure that the menu was what Jade had requested, along with decorating the ballroom. For a good 3 hours she was stuck with the task of blowing up balloons before she noticed the helium tank in the corner of the room. By then things were moving a little faster, the hotel manager had his staff set up all the tables and place the satin tablecloths on all the tables, while Sarah went around placing the center pieces. She really didn't think Tom would care if there was a centerpiece on the table or not. With the demands on the list she was starting to wonder if the party was for him or Jade. Last night she stayed up til 3 in the morning going over the guest list. She went over her check list of all the people who had called in to RSVP and thankfully all 100 guests had done so.

By the end of the day she could barely stand to look at another balloon or center piece. She was glad to be in the vicinity of her room and that all the planning was over. Now she was free to spend the rest of the night however she wanted.

Yep, however she wanted. She closed her eyes took a deep breath in and let it out relieving herself of all stress. Well not all stress, there was still one little matter that she had been trying to avoid thinking about. It wasn't really stress it was just more of a contemplation that she tried to keep from scourging her mentality but it always made its way into her mind. Her main affliction would be coming home tomorrow and she was dreading meeting him.

She had thought long and hard about her feelings toward Tom the whole day after their incident. She had come to the conclusion that there was nothing to worry about. She could contain whatever it was that she was feeling. If anything, how she felt about him was microscopic, close to nothing but that was then.

Now, she didn't know where she stood with him. She couldn't help but think that maybe he felt the same way. That he was just as conflicted as she was about her feelings. If he wasn't then that was good she could be making something out of nothing. She would be fine with that as long as things didn't proceed in other directions then she would be okay. She could work for him and there would be no conflict getting in the way of their friendship. It was after all only a liking towards him.

How could you not like him? He was sweet, sincere, intelligent and not to mention gorgeous as hell. He had more intellect than anyone she had ever met. They could have the most intellectual conversation and have it turn into a total laugh riot. She could only hope that there was someone else like that. If he was taken there had to be a carbon copy out there. She laughed to herself at that thought. She could never fully give herself to anyone; there were way too many barriers to break down.

Sarah lay on the comfort of her bed in bewilderment. She would think nothing else of her current situation with Tom. It was strictly business and nothing more. Not that it ever could be. It was best to pretend nothing happened and she was fine with that.

She sat up on the bed hugging a pillow to her chest deciding on what she wanted to do with the rest of the night. It was only 7 PM she felt a nice hot bubble bath would relieve the knots in her body. She made her way into the bathroom and over to the tub. Sitting on the edge of the bathtub she turned on the handles to release the water, letting her hand test the warmth of the running water. Once it was to her liking she added the pink liquid that would form the bubbles. As the metamorphosis took place she retreated to her room to put a record on. She opened the Crosley turntable to place the record on the spindle, she watched as the arm retracted from its resting spot and lowered itself onto the record, music mildly blaring from its speakers.

Once the tub was filled enough to her liking she stripped herself of her clothing and placed herself one foot at a time into the garden tub. She slowly lowered herself into the tub, bubbles blanketing her body. She laid her head against the base of her tub relaxing in the warmth of the water, every thought that had consumed her the past week fading way.

Tom hadn't expected the day would turn out so well. After he had left their suite he went down to the lobby and asked guest services to assist him in searching for sights to see. When Jade was ready they had started by taking a cab to ride a ferryboat to Ellis Island and then to the statue of liberty. On the way back they stopped over at the Museum of Natural History, before the day could end, the hotel helped him plan a nice picnic dinner in Shakespeare Garden in Central park.

He held her hand as they took a carriage ride through central park, on its way to Shakespeare garden. She seemed to glow as he took several glances at her the setting sun shining bright on her auburn hair. As the carriage came to a stop he helped her out and they entered through the gates of the garden. The place was vacant. As they descended the stairs they came upon a large fountain. Sitting on the fountain was a large picnic basket and blanket.

He saw Jade's jaw nearly drop to the floor. She looked at him with wide eyes not believing he could do such a thing. Tom walked over to the fountain grabbing the picnic basket and blanket. They walked through the Italian garden surrounded by various wild flowers. He laid out the blanket between two large trees not too far from the fountain at the center of the garden. The place was rather beautiful to look at.

They sat down and he set up the food and utensils; also lighting a few candles that were placed in the basket. Once they finished their dinner they lay back on the blanket and looked up at the night sky through the almost leafless branches. Jades head lay on top of him just over his heart, with he wrapped his arm around her bringing her in close.

"Why do you feel like you've been a bad boyfriend?"

He wasn't expecting her to ask such a question. This caught him off guard. She continued speaking but not looking at him. He hoped she didn't notice the hasty change in his heart beat.

"Up in the room, you said you wanted to make up for not being the best boyfriend. What made you feel that way?"

"I-I just thought that since we haven't spent much time together that you were feeling like…like I was ignoring you."

"Were you?" this time looking up at him.

Come on Thomas come up with something. Quick!

"No." he continued "I've just been busy with all this PR stuff… you know with the last movie of the franchise being out I have to be at the top of my game."

Some of that statement was true, even though Deathly Hollows II had been out for two and a half months now the whole cast had to publicize the film in some way or another. But he was pretty much acceptable of having to travel the world, he loved it. For now he would act as if it was the reason for him being so far-flung.

"I thought that's what it was. I thought it was either your work or…." she laughed "I don't know it's silly to think such things.

Tom feigned a laugh. He wanted to end the conversation. "Silly you are. I love you Jade nothing will change that." He moved to his side to face her bringing his hand to her face to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I love you too Tom"

With said he pulled her in for a sweet kiss.

Tomorrow they would return home and he was ready for the challenges that Sarah would unknowingly bring to the table. He would get over this little crush if it killed him.

A/N: Read and Review! next chapter will go up on Tuesday!