It is the premier night gala for Crimson Peak. And your best friend, a reporter has got special media pass for you because she knows that you're a huge gigantic hopeless fan of his. You're squeezing through crowds of reporters during the red carpet arrival.
"I'm nervous...." you whisper to your friend who was busy making sure that all the camera and voice recorders are in place.
Your friend looks at you and gives you her assuring smile, "Everything is alright sweety... GO with no expectation... and you will be fine. You're lucky that my other guy can't make it today..."
You nod but still, your heart is filled with butterflies. You wished that you could hug him and have a short chat about how's the weather.... Etc etc... But your friend is right. Those are just downright fantasies. Shaking away those thoughts, you shift your attention back to the red carpet.
After about 15 minutes of waiting, you suddenly hear the crowd thundered in unison, "Tom!!!! Tom!!!" and your heart stops. He has arrived!!!!!!!!! You quickly make your way through the crowd saying, "Reporter, please make way... " thinking to yourself how lucky are you to have the tag hanging on your chest. Once you arrived at the front of the barrier you got to catch a glimpse of him from afar... swiftly making through crowds of screaming fans and reporters. You lift up your hands to wave, but Luke scuttle him away as quickly as he can. Your heart sank. Suddenly, your friend yank you aside and she hissed, "What the hell do you think you are doing??? You are suppose to be my assistant. So follow me... Don't wander away like that!!!"
You blink once and twice, "Where to??? I was trying to....."
"Where to?? To the red carpet silly!!! I have an interview with the casts!!! So stop dragging me down and help!" she hissed...
Not wanting to anger her again, you obediently follow her to the media only area... still holding that hope to meet and talk to him.
Your friend brings you the media area which is filled with many other reporters with the same motives. You've got a nice place with nice view. And the cameras are all set. Cameras started to flash and the casts make their way to the theater. First, it was Jessica Chastain. Then, Charlie Hunnam... You're trying your best to look interested and professional. But your heart is racing... rapidly.....
"He's here!" your friend whisper behind the camera.
Before you could breathe, Tom Hiddleston, the perfect Tom Hiddleston is standing there, in front of you. Your friend professionally start to take some pictures, while your shaky hands are trying to hold on to the voice recorder so that it doesn't fall.
From this moment on, all sense of professionalism leaves you. You shut your eyes and let these words flow out of your mouth, "OMG, I love you Tom!!!"
Your friend stares at you with her crazy eyes. Tom swiftly turns his head towards you and back to the girl whom he was talking to before my sudden, awkward interruption. Tears start to fall from your eyes. You stare up at your friend who was shaking her head. Clearly regretting her decision to bring you along. Just before you got to turn and run away from further embarrasment, a voice from behind rings loud and clear.
"Now my lady... I'm sorry to ignore you back there. Don't cry. Come, let me give you a hug..."
Tom is right in front of you, with that charming smile carved on his face and his arms wide open. Inviting you in for a hug. Your friend's jaw dropped open. Without hesitating, you lean in for a nice cozy hug. You never imagine it to be this warm. 3 seconds passed, and you snuggle deeper into his embrace. He did not retaliate.. Instead he hugs you tighter and says, "Oh dear...."
You ignored what he just said and you realised that he is not planning to let go of the hug. You close your eyes and enjoy the moment, not wanting to know how long had passed. Suddenly you hear a man's voice.
"Tom, we have to go..." It was Luke of course. Dragging him away. He lets out a pout and manage to shoot you a stare before making his way into the theater.
"What was that over there???" your friend asks.
"I... I am sorry..." you apologized. "I was rashed..."
"Who cares about that stupid thing you did. He just hug you for 1 whole minute..."
One minute? That long?
"Ok, no more birthday present for you this year and next year. You owe me that... you remember..."
You don't care about presents anymore. The only thing in your head is that hug. The one minute hug. Why? You asked yourself. Before you could think further, you friend drag you into the theater as the movie is about to start.
In the theater, you realised that you are seated right behind the casts member. Right behind Tom. Your face turned crimson upon remembering the hug. Lights went out and the movie starts.
The movie was so scary that your screams breaks your silent streak. Tom who was in front of you turned his head and smile.
Then your friend interrupts your movie moment with, "Hey, office calls and I have something urgent to head back to. Go to the after party on my behalf. So sorry...." and rushes off.
Without your friend, the movie was even scarier. You are almost hiding your entire head into your bag. Then you feel someone seated next to you. You immediately assume that your friend's urgent matter was cancelled and that she is back. You let out a sigh of relief. Another scary scene... and you immediately lunged into your "friend" next to you. You feel her body shift and arms around your shoulder, pulling you closer. You peek from behind you bag, it was Tom.
"Shh... there's nothing to be afraid of... I'm here..." he says. You couldn't relax. Blood started to rush all over your body. You feel like you're burning up. He kept his arms around your shoulder through out the movie.
Once the movie is finished , you relunctantly wiggle out of his embrace. You turn to him and say thanks. He smiles and asked you if you are going to the after party. You nod your head.
"Let's play hooky. Let's just go somewhere else. Just the both of us..." he winks... Before you could react, he grabs your hand and runs through the crowd of people ending up in a park near by. Only the both of you, the moon and the stars. The both of you continues to stroll around the park under the moon light. You blush when you realised that your hands are still clasped together. You let out a slight cough.
"Oooh, I am sorry. How rude of me. I haven't even asked what's your name." not letting go your hand.
You mentioned your name and he says that it is a nice name. You blushed. The both of you stopped by a bench and sat down. He took off his coat and puts it around you to keep you warm.
"(Your name).." he says... You turn your head to him wondering what he might say.
"So sorry to ignore you the first time..."
You shake you head, "No.. No... it was my bad to be unprofessional... But I really need to thank you for the wonderful time today. The hug, the company and this stroll at the park. You made me a very happy fan..."
He smiles and pulls you closer, "I should be the one saying thanks. Thanks for being unprofessional. Thanks for allowing me to hug you and keep you company. You made me a very happy man..."
Slowly, he turns your head to face him....
"It was unfair that you loved me before I said... that I had fallen deeply and madly in love with you... Since that hug" then he takes your hand and plants a kiss at the back of your hand, "Will you be mine...". You blushed as your remembered that particular scene in Crimson Peak.
Your heart stops as he slowly brings his lips to yours....
"Oh dear..." you say... and he smiles as the both of you tangled up into a tight embrace with both the lips not wanting to separate from each other. The night did not end. The night has just begun.
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