Chapter 6

It had been several weeks since our first kiss. We had seen each other practically everyday, we just couldn't seem to stay away from each other. Mostly it was Tom visiting me at work bringing me lunch or taking me out for a casual dinner when I got off. I had finally got a day off and I was so excited to tell him. I was busy working on my signature pumpkin pie cupcakes in the back when I heard the bell ring on the door.

"E? Darling? Are you here?" Tom called from the front of the store. The rest of my team had left for lunch so I was the only one there. I ran out to greet him.

"Hey stranger." I couldn't help but smile from ear to ear every time I saw him or heard his sweet voice. "I would hug you..." I gestured to my flour and spiced covered clothes. "..well, yeah."

He closed the gap between us, wrapped his arms around me, picked me up and kissed me. "I don't mind." I smiled and continued to kiss him, still wrapped in his arms. He was so strong, but was always so gentle with me.

"So guess what?" I said in between kisses.

"What?" he asked, not really paying attention, his focus was on our lips.

"I don't have a lot of work tonight, so I'm getting off early." I continued to kiss him in between words.

"Good, we can make a night of it." His eyes were glazed as his moved to my neck.

"And I have tomorrow off too." I was starting to get lost in his embrace.

He stopped for a moment and grinned. "That's even better." He looked at me a little differently than normal. I realized that I was still in his arms as he started walking towards the back away from the windows.

"Tom what are you doing?" I giggled.

"Getting somewhere a little more private." He said in a playful tone as he smirked. He sat me down on one of the counters so I could stay at his level, but his hands would be free. I wrapped my legs around him, pulling him closer to me. He gave me a mischievous smile before kissing me again. I placed one of my hands on the nape of his neck, running my fingers through his curls. He didn't have his Loki hair anymore, he was back to his dark blonde hair and scruff. I loved this look on him.

He placed one hand on my knee, but slowly made his way up to my thigh. He used his other hand to reach around my lower back. His hand slipped under my shirt. A sharp gasp escaped me.

"Something wrong?" He asked almost in a whisper.

"No, your hands are just cold." We both giggled into each other mouths.

"Sorry darling. I'm sure they will be warm in no time." He pulled me closer to him. Our torsos now touching. I placed my free hand on the exposed skin on his chest and traced his sternum downwards. Tom exhaled sharply.

"Something wrong?" I teased, cracking a grin.

"Oh shut up." He laughed and kissed me playfully. Our kisses became faster and more passionate. His hands moved to my hips and slowly started to lift my shirt off.

"Oh shit! Oh my god! I'm sorry guys." Tom and I exploded apart both scared to death to see Scarlett running out of the room. I gripped the edged of the counter trying to calm down enough to go out there to see Scarlett. I was a little annoyed, but it was a honest mistake. I looked at the floor, worried that looking at Tom would undo all the calming down I was doing.

"Well that was...unexpected." He said seeming annoyed.

"Yes, most definitely unexpected." I looked up at him. We both just started laughing. He came close placing one hand on the back of my head and brought me close to hug me. His fingers tangled in my hair. I looked down just in time to see a bulge in his pants. It took everything in me not to undo his pants then and there to see what he was hiding in those jeans of his. I straightened my shirt and hopped off the counter. I went to the front to see Scarlett outside in her car.

I walked up to her before she got in.

"E, oh my god. I'm so sorry. I'm so embarrassed." I could tell she felt awful.

"Scarlett, don't worry about it. It's totally fine. Honest mistake." I said trying to laugh it off.

"Are you sure? Things looked a little heated in there." She gave me a knowing look.

I sighed heavily "Well, yeah. They were getting there."

"Gah! I'm the worst friend ever. I totally just cock blocked you!"

I burst out laughing then transitioned to a mock cry. "You ruined my special moment!" I teased.

"Okay now you're just being a bitch." She fake punched my shoulder.

"It's probably a good thing you caught us. That would've been a total health code violation."

We both laughed as we walked back inside to see Tom sitting at one of the tables in the front.

"Hey Tom. Sorry about that." Scarlett wasn't feeling as guilty now.

Tom blushed "It's alright. Totally fine. Honest mistake."

"Okay did you two rehearse this?" She asked giving both of us a weird look.

Tom looked at me confused.

"I said the same thing outside." I informed him.

Tom nodded in understanding.

"Well I came here to ask if you were free. A bunch of us are going out tonight, and I figured you could use a break lady." She padded my back.

"That sounds great, I get off early tonight. So I won't be tired the whole night." Scarlett and I looked at Tom.

"Sounds great." I could tell he was still a little disappointed from our interruption earlier. He wasn't putting as much effort into hiding it as I was. I caught his eye and winked at him. A smile grew on his face.

"Welp, I better bolt. You know, stuff to do." She didn't make much of an effort into coming up with a good excuse to leave.

I laughed "Bye hun."

"Bye Scarlett." Tom said.

I was about to open my mouth to say something, but my team walked in.

I stuck my tongue out and crossed my eyes as a awkward way to express my frustration.

Tom laughed at me. "Do you want me to pick you up tonight?"

"Yes. I would love that actually." I said going back to my normal face.

"Alrighty then..." he said in his best Jim Carey voice. He got up and kissed my forehead before walking to the door. "...I'll pick you up at 6?"

"Sounds good Detective Ventura." I said letting him know that I understood the reference he has just made.

He turned around and smiled in surprise. "I love that you get that reference."

I laughed as he walked out the door.

"So when are you guys going to bang?" Meredith asked.

"Shut up..." I laughed as I blushed.

When indeed.

I looked at the clock. It was 5:45. Tom would be here soon. He was always about 10 minutes early. I took one final look at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a black dress with ¾ length sleeves and a red belt with a bow around my waist. It acted like a corset and gave me some of the best cleavage I've ever had. I decided to wear my stockings since the dress was pretty short. However, I felt a little self-conscious at first. I wasn't used to wearing lingerie like this, but on the other hand a chance of flashing Tom a glimpse of my underthings and some bare skin gave me some confidence. I saw what I did to him earlier in a jeans and a teeshirt, and I wanted to see what else I was capable of. I heard a knock at the door. I threw on my black heels, grabbed my clutch and hurried to the door.

I opened the door to see Tom standing there in nice pants, teeshirt, and, of course, his leather jacket. His shirt was thin and I could see the outline of some of his muscles through it. I forced myself to make eye contact. He was staring at me with his mouth open.

"Can we just stay here so I can just stare at you all night?" I couldn't tell if he was joking or serious, something that flattered me greatly.

"Hey Tom..." I pretended to wipe the side of his mouth "...you got some drool right there."

He blushed, laughed, and swatted my hand away. "Okay, okay, it's not my fault you're wearing that dress. I'll be lucky if I can stop looking at you to pay attention to the road."

"Should I drive then dear?" I pinched his chin while walking past him towards the car. "I wouldn't want to ruin your viewing pleasure."

"I'm kind of liking this view to be honest." I looked over my shoulder to see him looking me up and down slowly. Taking in everything he saw. He then made eye contact with me and blushed. I laughed.

"I'm sorry..." he said walking me to the car and shaking his head "... I'm not being very gentlemanly."

"Tom, you're opening the car door for me..." I leaned in, my lips brushing his ear and whispered "...I think you can get away with checking out my ass." I gave him a sultry grin and sunk into the car.

Tom ran his fingers through his hair and groaned. He ran around and got into the drivers seat. He started the car and started to pull out of the driveway.

"Why do you do this to me E?" he whined.

We arrived at the club about 15 minutes later. We had been holding hands the whole way there. We walked toward the front door, his arm around my waist holding me close. His kissed the top of my head as we reached the door. Being with a celebrity had its perks. We walked right in. The people in line starting cheering: "LOKI!" Tom being the sweetheart that he is smiled and waved at them with his free arm.

"Such adoring fans you have." I said looking up at him.

"That I do." Tom gave me a quick squeeze.

"E! Dance with me!" Scarlett said running up to me.

"Been drinking have we?" I laughed.

"Jeramy won't dance with me. So you dance with me." She demanded taking my hands and dragging me away from Tom.

"You go ahead dear. I'll find everyone, you go have fun." Tom said with a smile.

I ran out to the dance floor with Scarlett and started dancing. I knew she wasn't anywhere close to being drunk, but it was obvious that she had put back a few drinks. We started dancing, going back and forth from trying to be sexy to trying to be as silly as possible. I couldn't stop myself from laughing uncontrollably.

Tom's POV:

He watched her run out to the dance floor with Scarlett, taking in the view of her backside once again. He looked around and saw Chris Hemsworth wave at him from a table. He made his way through the crowd and joined the Chris's, Jeramy, Robert, and Samuel.

"Hey man, how ya doing?" Chris asked in his booming Australian accent.

"I am terrific thanks..." he sat down with the rest of the guys "...how are you guys doing?"

They all responded with "Good." or a variation thereof.

"Let's get you a drink!" Sam said signaling to the waitress.

"I'll have two Jameson whiskeys please."

"Damn Tom, you mean business tonight." Robert said. Tom swore he was Tony Stark sometimes.

"Oh no, one is for E." he replied.

"I love a woman who drinks whiskey, is she coming tonight?" Robert asked.

"I came in with her, but Scarlett stole her from me. By the way Jeramy, why wouldn't dance with her?" Tom looked at Jeramy. He knew he had a thing for Scarlett.

"I suck at dancing dude." He responded.

"Like that's ever stopped you on set." Evans joked.

"Hey man, watch it." Jeramy said.

Their voices faded for a moment as Tom stared out to the dance floor. His eyes searching for E. He was able to find her in the crowd. Her bright red hair made that easy. He smiled to himself as he watched her. She was dancing like a loon, but didn't seem to care. He loved that about her. She was who she was and didn't care if other people were weirded out by her. He was brought back to the conversation by Jeramy.

"See something you like?" He joked as it was clear to everyone who he was staring at.

"Oh..." Tom hung his head and laughed. He looked back up at Jeramy. "...yeah."

"So how's it going with her? If you don't mind telling us." Robert said in a Starkish fashion.

"Great. Really great. She's great." Tom said then took a quick swig of his drink.

Robert and the rest of the guys looked out at her and Scarlett dancing.

"So have you guys made it official yet?" Hemsworth asked.

"Not yet." Tom answered hesitantly, knowing what was to follow.

"Why the fuck not?" Sam asked sternly.

"What if she says no?" Tom felt comfortable expressing his fears to them. They all gave him a "Are you serious" look.

"What?" Tom asked "It's a possibility."

Sam facepalmed.

"If you don't ask her tonight, I'm doing it for you." Robert said.

Tom laughed "Oh god, please don't."

"Tom I told you, Robert is fine." He responded smugly.

They all laughed.

"What's so funny?" Scarlett asked as her and E walked over to the table.

"They were probably laughing at are dancing." E said sitting down next to him. "If you could call it that."

"It wasn't that bad." He insisted tucking a stand of hair long hair behind her ear.

"No I'm pretty sure the guys next to us were calling 911 thinking we were having seizures." She joked.

He laughed with everyone and shook his head.

"Oh I got you a drink." He said nudging her drink over to her.

"Jameson whiskey?" E asked looking pleased.

Tom nodded. She planted a soft, sweet kiss on his cheek. He couldn't help but smile. As the conversation between everyone went on, he noticed that he hand was resting on his thigh. She moved her thumb back and forth so gently it gave him chills. He wanted to take her home right then, but didn't want to deprive her of visiting with friends. He knew she didn't get to go out like this too often. When her and Scarlett started telling a story from their childhood she took her hand off his thigh to lean forward and tell their story. He liked that she was always so expressive with her hands when she talked, but he missed her hand placement.

He got over it once E and Scarlett got into telling their story. They were talking about how when they were younger they tried to put on a cooking show and ended up setting the kitchen on fire. Then trying to convince their parents that the angry elderly woman living across the street had done it. He loved hearing about her life, she was a bundle of fun. Her laugh was sincere and infectious.

"The best thing about it was that it was all on tape! So our parents decided to watch it to call us out on our shit." Scarlett and E were in hysterics along with everyone else.

"And after they watched it we tried to convince them that she had a invisibility device or something. And when that didn't work we suggested she was a vampire." E said through laughs.

"But vampires can't go out in the daylight." Jeramy pointed out.

"They said the same thing! And then E said the most brilliant thing ever." Scarlett looked at E.

"SPF 3000." E stated with confidence, mimicking her younger self. Everyone burst out in laughter. "I was so sure it would work!"

After a few hours, people started to leave. Even Scarlett was looking tired.

"How are you getting home?" E asked her somewhat concerned.

"I'll take her home. I'm good to drive." Jeramy said.

"Okay good." She then looked at Tom and smiled.

He returned the smile and starting getting lost in her blue-gray eyes. Tom was jolted out of the moment by Robert leaning in and saying "Remember, if you won't I'll have to." He walked away and turned around quickly enough to yell "Won't say no!"

"Yeah really won't say no." Sam added as he got up.

E looked confused "Whaaaaat?" she asked.

"Don't worry about it. They are just being weird." He could tell she knew he was lying, but much to his relief, she didn't push it.

She stood up her big soft curls falling down her back ending just above the small of her back. He caught himself checking out her long legs and shapely backside. He could barely tear his eyes away from her perfect hourglass figure. He silently thanked god for whoever sold her the dress she was wearing.

She leaned down to whisper in his ear in a sultry voice. "How about we get out of here?"

Tom jolted up so quick he nearly knocked his chair over backwards. She giggled at his clumsiness. He wrapped his arm around her waist and walked with her outside. He rested his head on hers as they walked. He inhaled deeply, breathing her in. She smelled of cake batter and icing. Tom smiled and kissed her head. How was he going to ask her to be his?

E's POV:

Tom had been rather quiet all night and I wasn't quite sure why. A million possibilities ran through my mind during the drive home. Had I been too forward? Was he bored? Did I do something to upset him? These were a few of the questions I had running through my mind. He was quiet the whole way back to my house, seemingly deep in thought. He was silent even after we got inside.

"Hey..." I said trying to make my voice as soft as possible. "...are you okay?"

"Yeah, yes. I am. Why do you ask?" He didn't seem to notice his silence.

"Well you have just been really quiet tonight. I was worried something was wrong. Is there?" I asked hoping that I wasn't being intrusive.

"No. I was just trying to think of the best way to ask you something." He responded.

I became worried, even though he gave me no reason to be. "Ask me what?" I was worried, but still curious.

He sat me down on the couch close to him. "We've been dating a few weeks now, and I can honestly say these have been the most enjoyable weeks I've ever had."

I got butterflies in my stomach as I smiled warmly at him.

"I was wondering if we could make this official." His nervousness bled through his composed exterior.

"Like, be your girlfriend?" I asked, hoping I didn't interpret his proposal incorrectly.

"Yes, at a risk like sounding like we're still in grade school, yes. E..." he took my hands in his "...please be my girlfriend."

"Only if you give me your juice boxes." I joked. He laughed at me, bringing me close for a kiss. He kissed me in such a way it reminded of our earlier encounter at my store. Without thinking I crawled onto his lap straddling him. I was proud that I didn't break our kiss when I moved. He inhaled sharply. His hands were still cupping my head as he held me close. I started to take his jacket off. He let go of me long enough to help me and threw it to the ground. His hands returned to me, but this time to my hips. He soon moved them lower, taking my ass in both his hands and pulling me closer. I giggled.

He began to fiddle with my red belt, just when I was about to help him we managed to rip it off. He put his hands on my legs, his thumbs on the inside of my thighs. His hands moved up my legs. Slowly, but with purpose. My dress rode up revealing my garter straps that were holding up my stockings.

"Why do you do this to me E?" Tom whined.

"I don't know what you mean." I said as I started kissing his neck, sucking and lightly marking him.

He grabbed me and moved us to where he was on top of me. My legs wrapped around him. It was obvious that I was driving him crazy, but he still remained ever so gentle with me. He used one arm to prop himself up and the other started to slid up the inside of my thigh. I could feel myself getting seriously aroused. He kisses me deeply then bit my bottom lip. I smiled and bit his back. We both shared a quiet chuckle. I licked his lower lip, he soon opened his mouth allowing our tongues to dance with each other as we kissed. His hand had stopped just outside my underwear. I whined.

"May I?" He asked, his words soaked with desperation.

"Please." I said, almost begging.

He moved my underwear to the side and stroked my clit from top to bottom. I moaned into his mouth. He smiled, obviously pleased with himself, as he slowly inserted two fingers into me. The sensation sent a shudder through my body. He was watching me to see if I approved of what he was doing.

"Don't stop." I whispered.

He started to kiss me again, harder this time, but just as passionate as ever. His long slender fingers dancing in and out of me. Going a little deeper each time. I grabbed his neck and the couch as to anchor myself. My moans were increasing in volume as his fingers moved faster in and out of me. I reached down to his belt undoing it and sliding it out of his belt loops and throwing to the floor so quickly it snapped like a whip. I went back to his pants, undoing them with such speed I impressed myself. I started to push them down, but I had a different idea.

"Tom stand up. I want to take care of you." I said directly into his ear.

"Ladies first..." He said pushing deeper into me making me moan loudly and my back arch. His thumb was now rubbing my clit while he thrusted his finger in and out of me. I could feel my walls tightening around his fingers.

"Tom, I'm so close." I moaned in between kisses.

"Me too, I love pleasuring you." He said in a voice so filled with lust it was almost growling.

He moved his fingers faster, drawing little patterns with his thumb onto my clit.

"Tom, I think I'm going to come." I moaned digging my nails into his shoulders.

"Don't hold back darling. Come for me." His voice made it clear how much he was enjoying this. It also sent me over the edge.

"Tom! Oh god!" My volume increased unexpectedly as I came. It took me a moment to recover. My eyes we glassy and my body quaking. I had never gotten that much pleasure from being fingered before. He pulled out of me and sucked his fingers dry.

"You are exquisite darling." he said with a grin.

Once I regained my strength, I turned my attention towards him. He stood up like I had asked him to earlier. I pulled down his pants and boxers freeing his member. He was long, large, and rock hard. I guess he really did enjoy pleasuring me. I didn't waste any time, I could tell he was aching for contact. I took him as far into my mouth without gagging and grab whatever was left with my hand. My tongue dancing and swirling around him as I pumped him in and out of my mouth.

"Oh my god. E. Oh that's so great." He moaned as he grabbed my head for balance. I pumped faster and sucked harder. I looked up at him to see the pleasure on his face. He looked down at me, making eye contact. I winked at him.

"Oh my god." he moaned so loud it was almost a shout. He kicked his head back. "I'm going to-oh god!" He came in mid pump, filling up my mouth. I swallowed it then sucked him dry. He collapsed on the couch, his pants still around his ankles. He was panting. I took a sip of my water, then cuddled up against him.

"Happy darling?" I asked.

"Oh happy doesn't even cover it properly." He giggled his ehehehehehe laugh. My heart melted.

"How about you?" He asked his eyebrows raised and his head cocked. He was like an adorable puppy.

"Oh dear god yes." I laughed as kissed his cheek.

"Good." He smiled and kissed me. He eventually pulled up his boxers, but kicked off his pants. I didn't mind one bit. We were both really tired. I just wanted to get changed and go to sleep.

"You look exhausted." He whispered.

"You too." I said trailing off.

"I should go. Let you get some sleep." He said with a hint of sadness.

"You don't have to go. I would love it if you stayed with me tonight." I looked him in the eye so he knew I was serious and not just being polite.

"If you want me to, I will." He said, sounding hopeful.

"Tom, please stay with me tonight." I asked.

He smiled. "As you wish E."

We walked into my bedroom and he looked around while I got out a tank top. I walked over to the bathroom and only closed the door part of the way. I slunk out of my dress, took off my stocking, garter, and bra. I felt like being a tease. I poked my head out from behind the door revealing my naked shoulder, using my tank top to cover myself slightly. "Let me know if you need anything."

Tom turned around and became quite flustered. "I-um-yeah I will."

I smiled before disappearing back into the bathroom. I put on my tank top and got ready for bed feeling quite pleased with myself. But Tom knew that two could play that game. I walked out to see him coming back into my bedroom with a glass of water, in nothing be his boxers hugging his slender hips. My eyes drunk in the sight of his bare sculpted chest. He smiled at me and I smiled at him. We both had caught on to what the other was doing.

"Touche my good sir. Touche." I said as I started to crawl into bed. He joined me after turning out the light. He laid on his back as I rested my head on his chest and rested my arm across his stomach. He wrapped one arm around me and held my hand with the other. He warmed me up as I listened to his heartbeat.

"E?"

"Yes Tom?"

"I'm so glad you said yes." he said sounding incredibly blissful.

"I'm glad you asked." I responded, equally blissful.

"Goodnight darling."

"Goodnight."

I closed my eyes and drifted off into a peaceful sleep.