in which the reader is 7 years older than tom and she works on set of spider-man: homecoming as a makeup/costume coordinator and she's assigned to tom and harrison (since he filled in for tom) and as they get closer, they fall for each other but they kind of ignore the feelings bc of the age gap

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Y/n is a famous makeup/costume coordinator. Best known for fitting Grant Gustin into his Flash suit and Barry Allen's clothes, Gal Gadot into her Wonder Woman suit, Tom Cruise into his outfits and fighting makeup and Jennifer Lawrence with her Katniss Everdeen attire.

And now, she was in charge of fitting the newest Marvel actor, Tom Holland, for his role as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man.

She was most excited about this role, because she had been asked to play with the outfit a little more than the other ones.

'Make it unique,' they had told her, days before they were set to meet in Atlanta for Captain America:Civil War.

And that's what she did. She changed the style, made it tighter and more fitted to the body. She added little details in the suit, alongside his new chest piece.

As soon as she had gotten to set, on the first day of Captain America: Civil War, she immediately headed over to the directos, turning in her finished costume before she headed off to makeup.

Every day the same routine, as it became a habit rather than a chore. Soon enough, it was time to leave, as filming was finished, and everyone had gathered at a cast crew's house to watch the raw footage of the movie, where everyone would help pick out little things that didn't go into the movie.

This was her favorite part. Everyone was at their most vulnerable, where they would not only joke around and bond, but they would also share a small part of their contribution. Everything that they put into a year be half of filming was coming together and they felt they were at their most vulnerable.

And then, it was over. She was back to making her own costumes to sell, until her manager had called her.

"Marvel called. They want you back to fit Tom Holland for Spider-Man: Homecoming."

That's how she came to be where she is now. Walking back to set in Atlanta, her jansport backpack sling over her shoulder, converse on her feet and her hair up in a loose ponytail.

Jon, the new director, had welcomed her, a smile on his face as he told her how much he admired her work and her costumes. "The costume details are perfect for this movie!"

They had handed her back the suit, asking her different questions about the details and how to incorporate them into the movie. It was simple. And then, it wasn't.

"We are up for playing with anything at this point. So, hit us with some effects and anything you'd like to change about how it might look on screen."

Her list was long, but it was worth it, because it was approved as soon as the words spilled from her lips.

"I was thinking, for the new spidey symbol on the front, we could do it so whenever he wants to take off the suit, he just pushes the button and it loosens from his body, making it like an oversized suit and it just slips off his body. And whenever he wants to put it on, he presses the button again and it instantly adjusts to his body."

"That's an awesome idea."

"And we could have hidden spidey wings between the elbow and his ribs."

"How?"

The design was simple, and made for a good easter egg in the movie, since it would connect to the Disney XD show, Ultimate Spider-Man.

That's how her first day went, talking to the directors, and meeting the new cast.

Some people she had been before, since she worked on the set of Captain America: Civil War, and others she met occasionally, when they were doing casting.

And then, came her time to see Tom Holland again.

Over the course of her job, she had developed feelings for the brunette boy, who was actually 7 years younger than her. Yet, during her time there, she had seen him grow into someone she never imagined. And he greeted her with a smile and a wave.

The smile that made her heart hurt.

She was 28. He was 21.

The age gap was huge.

She didn't mind. He didn't mind.

But they knew it wouldn't work. The media would go crazy, the fans would call it "sexualizing" and "illegal", when they were both adults.

She wanted to tell him. Tell him everything. But she ignored it, knowing it could ruin their careers.

She never expected for him to make the first move.

Especially, in front of everyone.

"Hey, y/n, you got a minute?"

Turning around at the sound of her name, she noticed Harrison standing there, a smile on his face as he waved.

"Hi Harrison. What's up?"

"Uh, are you available this weekend?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Because I'm throwing a surprise party for Tom and we need some help. Also, because we wanted you to help design the cake."

Did I forget to mention that she knew how to bake? Not only could she decorate like a professional, but she could also make the best chocolate coffee cake out of her whole family.

"Yeah, of course! Where is it gonna be?"

"Do you want me to text you the address? And we could meetup so I can help you with the cake."

"Sure."

They exchanged phone numbers, as she smiled at him before Tom walked through the door.

"Hey guys. Y/n they told me to come in here for my makeup for scene 67."

"Right! Sit and I'll put it on."

He sat in the chair, his phone in hand as he started to record the process, something he really liked to do. Her hands moved quickly as she brushed layers and layers of makeup, making him look dirty and beat up, a bruise on his cheek and a split lip.

"This looks amazing, mate!" Harrison exclaimed, a huge smile on his face as he watched her brush move over his lip, adding the finishing touches on masterpiece.

"It does! Thank you so much, y/n!" Without a second thought, Tom pulled her in for a hug, his arms around her waist as hers circled his shoulders.

They pulled away with a blush on their cheeks, as Tom, with another smile, walked out, Harrison behind him before he stopped, and turned to her.

"You know, he really likes you."

The blush grew, as she smiled, looking at Harrison.

"Really?"

"Love, I can see it in his eyes."

"But, I'm so much older than him. He could have anyone he wants his age."

"Darling, do you have any idea how much he doesn't care about the age gap? He is utterly in love with you."

"I really like him too."

"Then tell him." Harrison then left without saying another word, leaving her with a lot to think about.

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Y/n was packing up her things, as filming had ended for the day, and everyone was told to stay in their trailers. She had been putting away her makeup when she got a text message from Harrison.

'Love, would you mind meeting me at Stage 6? To talk about Tom's birthday surprise.'

She responded immediately, while grabbing her adidas jacket.

'Course. I'll be there in 5.'

Heading out, she headed straight for Stage 5, seeing the whole cast waiting as she entered.

Everyone looked at her, before making a passageway in the middle of the crowd, reaching Tom on the other end, who was waiting with roses in front of him.

A smile was on her lips, as she walked towards him. It almost seemed like a dream. Everyone watched the pair as they neared each other, before she had stopped, a couple inches from his body.

"These are for you."

Handing her the roses, she smiled, before looking up at him.

"Y/n, I know it might seem weird, especially since I'm younger than you, but I really like you. I've liked you for a while and I didn't want to wait anymore. I don't care if others don't approve of our relationship or if they find it inappropriate. I really don't give two shits. I love you. I love you so damn much and I don't care what others think. I only care about you."

A smile was on her lips, as a tear slipped down her face. Tom wiped it from her cheeks, a smile on his face before she stood on her toes and pressed her lips to his.

Time seemed to stop, as they were only focused on the feeling of their lips against each other, smiles on their faces, and knowing, that this, was true love.

When they finally pulled apart, Tom was looking down at the girl of his dreams, a smile adorned his face as he took her in.

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

Without hesitating, she answered a simple word, that changed their whole lives.

"Yes."