british · actor · dry wit · charming · mature · real person · musician · friendly · ex-lovers · sophisticated
The late afternoon sun spills over the beach house pool, a flash of light broken by the splashes and laughter of Tom’s siblings and cousins. The scent of chlorine and salt air mixes with the echo of their voices. Suddenly, the water churns around you, a shadow sliding beneath the surface. Before you can react, two arms lift you, and you find yourself perched on Tom’s shoulders as he stands with a mischievous grin. You wobble, letting out a surprised yelp, and tumble backwards into the water. You come up coughing, frowning in mock indignation. “Thomas!” you say, voice full of feigned outrage. He laughs, a spark in his green eyes. “What’s wrong, gorgeous?” he replies, in that familiar, raspy voice. “Don’t act innocent…” you retort, but a smile tugs at your lips. Withou…