Tom's P.O.V

As soon as I locked up my shop, Tord took my hand and dragged me to his ratty old pickup truck, "Hey what about my car?" I asked trying to pull my hand from his.

Tord glanced over his shoulder, "I'll bring you to work tomorrow. I'm staying with you anyways. Said I was gonna help with your paperwork. I wasn't lying."

I let out a small groan as Tord opened the passenger door for me, "I already told you that It's not necessary for you to help me tomorrow..." Getting into the truck, Tord shut the door and walked around to the drivers side. Once he got inside the truck I gave him a hard glare, "I am capable of doing my job myself, thank you very much."

Tord gave me his signature smirk, "The thing is Tom, I am not going to help you because I felt the need to after pulling you from your work. I am going to help you because I want to. I don't want you to stress over it." Tord started the truck, "So stop complaining. You aren't making me do anything." Tord pulled out of the parking lot, "I say let's stop being adults for just a few hours and enjoy ourselves at the carnival. Lets ride some rides. Lets eat some food. Let me win you some toys. Let me spoil you. I want to watch you get that excited glint in your pretty black eyes whenever you see candy."

I felt heat rush up to my cheeks and I huffed, turning my head to look out of the window, "I do not get excited when I see candy."

Tord let out a low chuckle, "Oh yes you do. I noticed since the very beginning. When we were just little teens I didn't think much of it. We were teenagers. What teen doesn't like to eat unhealthily? But when college rolled around you always had some sort of candy with you. Then I thought you just had a sweet tooth. But then I started to live with you and saw how much sweets you eat and the effort it takes for you to not buy sweets at the store. Now I see there is a reason behind your horrible sweet tooth. Now I know for a fact you had braces for more than crooked teeth."

I clenched my teeth at the reminder of my braces, "My sweet tooth is not that bad..."

Letting out a sharp laugh, Tord glanced at me, "Yeah sure... not that bad. Don't worry Tom, I will get you all the Cotton Candy you want. And some new stuffed animals to add to your collection."

"You don't need to waste money on me. I can do that all for myself." I muttered and tried to hide my burning cheeks.

Tord drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, "You don't get the concept of a date do you? I asked you on a date. Which means I pay for everything. And like I said earlier, I want to spoil you."

I scrunched up my nose, "I am not a child to be doted on."

"Have your forgotten about your split personality?" Tord asked with a raised eyebrow. "I want someone to spoil. And well... to be honest. You're other half is pretty easy to spoil. This part of you is easy to spoil. You just need to know what to get."

I crossed my arms, "Oh yeah? And tell me what you would buy both half's of me."

"Anything you tell me you want." Tord answered simply.

After a minute of thought I asked, "Concert tickets?"

Tord shrugged, "Sure"

I narrowed my eyes at Tord, "A shopping spree?"

"It honestly shocks me how much you enjoy fashion. Both sides of you. But yes I will take you on a shopping spree." Tord gave me a lazy look, "Anything else?"

"A vacation to Greece?"

"I hear it's quiet lovely there."

"A new car?"

"Of course. I get them cheap anyways."

I huffed, "A house. Buy me a house." Tord went rigged and his jaw was tight, "Did I strike a sore spot or...?" I asked nervously.

"Someday." Tord finally answered.

"What?"

Tord cleared his throat, "Someday I wish to buy a house with you, Tom."

My eyebrows knitted together in confusion until it hit me. I gasped and my eyes widened, "Oh..." I felt heat rush up to cheeks for about the millionth time this day. Looking over at Tord, he had such a tight grip on the steering wheel that his knuckles where white, "Tord..." I reached over and placed a hand on his knee, "I'm not going to lie to you. Maybe we can buy a house of our own... someday."

Tord's tense body eased up after that. His grip on the wheel no longer tight, "Really...?" He asked quietly.

I gave him a cute small smile, "Of course." I confirmed him, "Now I'm not saying for sure but the possibility is high."

The carnival became visible in the distance, "Then I'm going to prove I'm good for you. And I'm going to start proving that now. I've told Edd this, but now I'm telling you. While you're with me you will be treated like a prince. When you're in monster form or not."

Those words made my heart swell, "I don't know how to respond to that, Tord..."

Tord gave me a light smile, "You don't have to respond to it. Just keep that in mind and never forget." Finding a parking space, Tord shut off his truck, "Leave your phone here. I just want it to be us two. No interruptions or anything." I nodded as I handed my phone to Tord and he stuck both of our phones into the glove compartment. Getting out of his truck, Tord went around and opened the car for me, "Your majesty..." he joked and offered me a hand.

I blushed softly and giggled, "Why thank you." Taking Tord's hand, I hopped out of the truck.

It took all I had to not grab Tord's as we walked up to the ticket booth. I don't know why I wanted to do it so bad. I never had the desire to do it before. Walking next to Tord didn't make me want to pounce on him before. It has to be my monster emotions. That's my only reason for my such strong feelings for the Norwegian. I mean I did like Tord before. He is a very handsome man. But it seems like my monster feels more strongly about Tord. That can be an issue. I can't have my monster side popping up. I need to find out how to get this under control...

Tord shook my shoulder, pulling me from my thoughts, "Hey... you okay? You just kinda zoned out on me."

I looked up at Tord and gave him a small smile, "Yeah im fine! I was just thinking." Tord gave my a worried look but I just pushed him forward, "Look our turn to get our tickets!"

Tord sighed and smiled at the lady in the booth, "Two wristbands please."

The lady gave a tired smile, "That will be 8 pounds each, sir."

Out of habit I reached for my pocket to pull out my wallet but Tord gave me a hard glare, "We had this conversation not even 10 minutes ago, Thomas. Don't you dare grab your wallet." I sighed and shoved my hands in my hoodie pockets as Tord payed for both our wristbands.

The lady giggled at us and handed Tord the wristbands, "Enjoy your night sir's. A lot of couples find this is a good place for dates." She winked at us and my cheeks flared up with heat.

Tord wrapped his arm around my shoulders, "Thank you ma'am. We will most certainly enjoy ourselves." Tord pulled us through the gates, "Let me see your wrist." He ordered.

Sticking out my hand with a sigh, I let Tord adjusted the wristband on me, "I just don't get why you have to pay for everything, Tord. I have money too. I'm not some charity case."

Tord put on his own wristband, "I'm not going to keep repeating myself to you, Tom. I am taking you out on a date. I am in charge to do everything so you can have an enjoyable night. If I waste all my money, then so be it. I want you to have a great time. I also have money to waste. And I want to waste it on you. So stop arguing and let me spoil you. Let me buy you whatever you want. Let me waste my money on stupid games so I can win stuff for you."

I fought down the urge to smile and looked away, "Fine..." I grumbled.

Tord smiled, "Great! Let's see what game booths have the best stuffed animals."

Grabbing hold of my sleeve, Tord dragged me further into the carnival to where all the booths were. We walked past brightly colored booths with prizes surrounding them until something caught my eye that made my monster side feel the need to have it. I must've gasped because Tord stopped walking and looked down at me, "What caught your eye?" He asked. Looking at a booth, I pointed at a giant round stuffed animal, "That one? Really?"

I glared at Tord and pulled at his sleeve like a child, "I want the Narwhal, Tord." My voice came out in more of a whine like it usually did when my monster side was present, but I really did want the light blue Narwhal that hung in the corner of a throwing darts booth.

Tord smirked and nodded, "Alright I'll get it for ya." Walking up to the booth, Tord caught the attention of a man with a long beard. The man made fear flared up in me so I clung to Tord's sweater sleeve as the man looked me up and down, "Hey. How many games do I have to win for the Narwhal?"

The man looked away from me and gave Tord a challenging smirk, "Well normally you'll have to win 3 games, but you seem confident and the delectable looking boy clinging to you seems confident in you, so win 5 games and it's yours."

I hid further behind Tord at the call out as my monster side screamed danger. Tord on the other hand, took the challenge with a cocky smile, "Alright. That seems easy enough."

"And if you loose, you leave the boy here with me." The man added.

My eyes widened and dug my face to Tord's side as Tord tensed, "You aren't aloud to do that, but sense Tom likes the stuffed animal I'll play your game."

The mans smirk grew, "5 pounds will be enough darts for 5 rounds. 10 darts each round. Make a bullseye on every one."

Tord gave a stiff nod and payed the man, "It's fine, Tom. It's an aiming game. I got this."

I looked up at Tord, "I fucking hope you do..."

Tord took the darts from the man, "It's not like I'm actually giving you to him if I don't win...." Tord threw the first dart making it right in the center.

I smiled and leaned up to kiss Tord's cheek, "I believe you can do this."

Tords cheeks glowed with a light pink and he threw the next dart, again hitting it perfectly.

Tord stayed focused as I stuck to his side like a leech. The man running the booth soon grew annoyed at Tord's skill. Every single dart hitting the center. One by one the darts were tossed and lodged into the dart board. When Tord got to the last round of darts, I stuck my tongue out at the man and flipped him off. The mans nostrils flared up with anger as Tord threw the last one, "Done. I think my 'delectable looking boy' deserves more than a stuffed Narwhal." Tord smiled down at me and plucked the Narwhal from the wall, "What other stuffed animal gots your attention here my little monster?"

I blushed at the nickname that only mum called me and took the Narwhal from Tord, "Ummm.... that one." I pointed at a cream white lama that was about the length of my arm.

Tord nodded and plucked that one from the wall, handing it to me with a gentle smile. Taking the lama, I hugged the two new additions to my collection close to my chest. Normally I would not do this, but being with Tord makes my monster side just pop up. It's like... I'm not trying to hold anything back when I'm with Tord. Like I know I can act like my true self and he won't judge me. It's... refreshing...

Tord snapped his fingers in my face, "Tom, you keep zoning out on me. Are you sure you're fine...? We can go home if you aren't feeling well..."

I gave Tord a bright smile, "No no! I'm fine! Actually I'm great!" I let out a soft giggle that surprised both me and Tord.

Tord recovered quickly and smirked at me, "You're awfully chipper... this isn't the Thomas I know."

Licking my lips, I kept my eyes trained on the ground, "I just feel a lot of stress being lifted off of me."

Tord hummed and sat me down on a bench, "Explain further." He said sitting down next to me.

I played with my stuffed animals to keep my eyes from making contact with Tord's, "The stress of hiding who I truly am.... I'm not as cold and grumpy as you all think. It was just my cover up to hide me. My personality. I don't think my monster side and me have that much different personalities... I just have waaaay more self control like this. I'm not sure my parents even know. I was always scared to show my true personality. And it's a relief that I don't have to hide any longer."

Tord sighed and pushed some hair behind my ear, "Of course you don't have to hide. You should've never hid who you truly are. I mean yeah, keep the monster side shut in, but you didn't have to make up a fake personality." I hesitantly looked up at Tord who had on a kind smile with caring eyes, "So what if you have a very bubbly personality? It just makes you fun to talk to. So stop worrying and let's get something to eat before we ride some rides."

A smile tugged at my lips and I nodded, "Can I get funnel cake?"

Tord chuckled, "Yeah I'll get you all the sweets you want. After you eat actual food." Standing up, Tord offered me a hand.

I smiled brightly and took Tord's hand and let him pull me up, "I suppose I could eat actual food." I said jokingly.

"Then it's good I saw some good food stands earlier. How do you feel about some nachos? Maybe some pizza?" Tord asked as we walked to the food court area of the carnival.

I stopped walking and smiled shyly at Tord, "How about a candy apple...?"

Tord looked back at me in disbelief, "How can you eat all that junk and not gain a single pound? If I ate like that, I'd have to bust my ass to keep in shape."

Letting out a soft giggle, I shrugged. "Guess I just have a high metabolism?" I suggested, "But I'm not all that tiny. Kinda chubby really...." I poked at my stomach with a frown.

"You're not fat...." Tord mumbled and pulled Me the rest of the way to a food stand.

I blushed softly and let Tord get me whatever knowing my fat ass would eat just about anything. I clung to Tord's hoodie sleeve as he ordered and I thought to myself. It was on the darker side. I was never comfortable about my weight. I've tried everything to loose weight, but nothing worked. I could never get away with starving myself. I've had people monitor my every action since day one of being a monster. Starving myself was never an option for me. I've done cross fit and other workouts but it does nothing for me. Diets never showed any progress. So all together I stopped trying and just live with the constant feeling of shame of myself. Even my confident monster side is not comfortable with the way my body is.

"Tom...?" Tord shook my shoulder. I blinked a few times, taking in the fact that we were now sitting, "You're starting to scare me. This is the third time you zoned out. You didn't even realize that we sat down..."

I shook my head, "Don't worry about it Tord... I'm just thinking." Giving him a smile, hoping he'll drop the subject.

Tord bit his lip, "It must be serious if you keep zoning out... want to talk about it...?" He asked.

"Not really...." I hummed and poked at the chili fries Tord had gotten me.

Tord reaches over the table and grabbed my hands, "Talk to me Tom... you shouldn't hold back on your thoughts. It's bad for your mental health. What keeps coming to mind that makes you zone out like that?"

I gulped and pulled my hands from Tord's hold, "It's not one thought. It's multiple thoughts. Once I think of something, I dwell on it." Tord gave me a look that told me to continue. Knowing I couldn't get out of this one, I let out a strangled sigh, "The first one was just me getting... scared. Scared how you made me feel. That my monster side would just lash out. The second one was about my personality... I already told you about that..."

Tord nodded, "And the one just right now?" He leaned back in his chair and arms crossed over his chest.

I looked away and played with my fingers, "My appearance....." I whispered as quietly as I could.

"Don't mumble Tom..." Tord sighed.

Clenching my jaw, I spoke loud enough for Tord to hear, "My appearance... my weight..."

Tord didn't say anything as he got up and pulled me from my chair. I let out a gasp as Tord sat down in my seat and pulled me down on his lap, hugging me close to his chest, "Tom, you look fine. Great actually. You have a very appealing body. At least I think so. Sure you're not thin. But you're definitely not fat. You call it chubby, I call it thicc. I like your body. You should learn to like it too. You aren't ugly because of your weight. You are a cute guy with a very filled out body. Don't put yourself down about your weight, because there is nothing wrong with your weight. You are perfect the way you are." My cheeks glowed a deep shade of red and I hid my face with my hands. Tord chuckled softly and moved my hands from my face, "It's true Tom... learn to accept yourself."

Giving a slow nod, I agreed. "Okay... I'll try..."

Tord smiled and pulled my food closer to me, "Then eat so I can get you those sweets you desire so much." I nodded and tried to get off Tord but he held me by the waist, "You're Fine here." He smirked.

My cheeks turned a couple shades darker and I hesitantly took a bite of the chili fries, still uncomfortable that I was sitting On Tords lap. In my head, I felt like a was squishing Tord. I guess he could sense how uncomfortable I was because he set a hand on my thigh that made me jump and tense up. Tord instantly pulled away his hand, "Er sorry... just... don't be uncomfortable Tom. You aren't all that heavy. I bench press more than you."

I clenched my jaw, "Tord I'm 79 kg...." (175 lbs)

Tord frowned and shook his head, "So? I bench press 91 kg." (200 lbs)

"The point is that I'm heavier than I should be, Tord!" I yelled at him, causing a few people around us to stare at me. I instantly got embarrassed and looked down.

Tord sighed and glared at the people who stared, "Look Tom... I know you care about your weight, but I can honestly care less. Everyone has different body types. Some things just don't work out for others. I, personally, love how squishy your body is." Tord tickled my stomach and I let out a giggle and pushed his hands away, "Stop caring what others think. You live the way you want. You wear what you want. You eat what you want and you shouldn't give a single fuck what others tell you. I don't want you feeling like you're horribly ugly. Because you're really not, Tom... in my eyes your absolutely stunning... and if you think about it, I'm not the only guy that thinks that. I see men's eyes follow you. You certainly catch people's eyes. That is something blush about." The people around us listening cooed. Some of even yelled at us to kiss.

I bit my lip and shut my eyes tightly, "W-Why do you care so much...?" Tord didn't answer. I hesitantly looked up at him and he had a scowl set on his face. I wanted to say something but I couldn't find my voice. Letting out a quiet sigh, I stood up, "Let's... let's head back home...."

Before I walked away, Tord grabbed my wrist, "Leave the carnival without riding anything? Come on. Let's at least ride the Farris wheel." I looked back at him and his scowl was replaced with a smile.

"I-I... Umm... yeah okay. Sure." I sighed.

Tord stood up, "Great! Can you go wait in line? I have to use the restroom."

I raised an eyebrow at Tord, "Alright...." I started to walk away but looked over my shoulder at Tord, who stood with his hands behind his back and a big smile.

Shaking my head at Tord's behavior I made my way to the Farris Wheel. Looking up at the giant spinning wheel, I sighed and stepped in line. The line went on for a while. At least thirty minutes to get to the front from where I was. Looking at all the couple around me made me slightly uncomfortable. All the hand holding and kisses going on made me feel out of place. I shuffled in my spot and kept my eyes trained on the ground as I waited for Tord. 10 minutes passed I soon grew worried. I was halfway up the line and a good handful of people asked me if I was going on alone in the most pitiful voices they could give me. Every time I didn't look then in the eye and shook my head no. 5 more minutes passed. Did Tord leave me here.... he wouldn't do that... would he...?

When I was near the front of the line, someone touched my back. I jumped and turned to slap the person but they caught my hand, "Woah Tom calm down it's just me!" I glared at Tord and turned back around "Tom...?" He asked and touched my shoulder.

I pushed his hand away, "Where the fuck where you?!" I hissed, "You were gone for nearly 30 minutes! Leaving me feeling like an idiot!" Tears pricked at the corner of my eyes.

Tord's face went from confusion to guilt, "Oh... oh Tom no no no! I would never do that!" He pulled me into a hug, "I was getting you some stuff... I took it back to the truck so you didn't have to carry it all..."

I sniffled quietly and Tord pulled something out of his hoodie pocket and pushed into my hands. I looked down at the baggie to see an assortment of Taffy. I let out a laugh and looked at Tord, "You serious?"

Tord gave me a shy smile, "What? Would you rather prefer Cotton candy? Jaw breakers?" He pulled out another two baggies full of candy.

I laughed harder, "I'm good with the Taffy right now."

Tord smiled and he wrapped an arm around my shoulder. I opened the bag and stuck a piece of Taffy in my mouth happily. I accidentally let out a purr and Tord tightened his grip on me, "Pay more attention to what you're doing Tom... we don't need people to raise questions..." he whispered in my ear.

I looked down, "Sorry... This is exactly what I was afraid of. Letting my guard down and loosing control."

"I'm sure you have everything under control Tom. You've delt with this for years now. I have faith that you'll be just as fine as before." Tord hummed and pushed me up on the platform and led me into a cart.

I gripped the edge of the rocking cart as the man working the Farris Wheel closed and locked the cart door. I sat down and smiled shyly at Tord.

Tord sat next to me and took a piece of Taffy from my bag, "You seem jumpy... afraid of heights..?" He asked and popped the Taffy in his mouth.

I cleared my throat, knowing that Tord already knew the answer, "Actually yes... it's not a bad fear. Just makes me queasy is all."

Tord smiled smugly and pulled me close to him, "I already knew that." I shoved more Taffy in my mouth and looked the other way with slumped shoulders. The cart jolted backwards as the first round started. My breath got caught in my throat but I quickly recovered and watched the ground below us as it got further away as we went up, "You know Tom... there was a reason why I wanted to get you in the Farris Wheel..." Tord said quietly.

I looked over at him, "Yeah to watch me squirm..."

Tord cracked a smile, "No, that's not the reason... you asked me why I cared so much about you... and I thought it would be romantic if I told you while on the Farris Wheel..."

"O-Oh...?"

Tord grabbed my hands and held them tightly to his chest, "The reason why I care so much about you, is because... I've liked- no not liked... I've loved you for a very long time now..."

I pulled my hands from Tord, "Y-You what...?"

Tord gently placed a hand on my cheek, "I've loved you since the day I met you, Tom... even if you acted like a total dick and were constantly rude, I still loved you..." Tord laughed lightly, "Then... oh god then I found out you were a monster. That didn't change my perspective on you one bit... if anything I was turned on. When that wretched wolf hurt you... oh god I was beyond pissed... why would anyone want to hurt you? When you asked me to be your alpha I wanted to say no as much as I wanted to say yes. I didn't want to tell you yes then get horribly rejected once you realized your mistake. So imagine my joy right now. I've waited years for this day, Tom... years of dreaming and the fates are finally playing in my favor...."

Tord face was dangerously close to mine. I felt his breath on my lips. But the information was slowly sinking in, "Y-You love me...? Me, a freak of nature?"

"Tom... you're not a freak of nature... not in my eyes... you are the same person I met on my first day of school in London... you're still the boy I fell in love with in junior high... no matter what surprises you hold, I will still love you... and if you don't love me back... fine. I understand. I just ask that you give me a chance..."

I bit my lip and looked into Tord's silvery grey eyes, "I-I can't say I love you... but I do like you... a lot..." I whispered. The Farris Wheel stopped as we were at the top, but neither of us acknowledged that fact.

Tord thumb rubbed my cheek, "Can I kiss you...?"

I sucked in a sharp breath and gave a hesitant nod in consent. Tord leaned in, his rough lips softly pressed against my smooth ones. He kept one hand on my cheek and the other had a firm grip on my hip. Hesitantly, I deepened the kiss. I felt Tord smirk against my lips as he nipped my bottom lip before pulling away, "How was that for a first kiss, Tommy...?" As the Farris Wheel kicked off to a start again.

My cheeks were hot as I looked down at my lap, "I-It was... amazing...." My voice was shy and quiet.

Tord grabbed my chin softly and pulled it up so I was looking at him, "Now you know why I care so much about you..." 

I nodded and leaned on Tord for the rest of our descent. Once we were back on ground floor, I stood and shyly looked at Tord, "It's late... we should head back home now..."

Tord smiled softly at me and also stood, "Yeah you're right. Edd must be loosing his mind because neither of us are home or answering his calls."

As we made our way out of the carnival, I grabbed Tord's hand and held it tightly. Tord looked down at me and lifted my hand and kissed the back of it as we walked. I smiled and watched my feet for the rest of the walk back to the truck. When I opened the passenger side door I gasped, "Oh Tord..." I whispered and looked at the excessive amount of stuffed animals and Candy.

Tord smiled at me from the drivers seat, "I went out and played more games. Got candies I thought you would've liked..."

"Why...?" I asked as I picked up a stuffed animal.

Tord started his truck, "Because I love you and wanted your first date to be one you'd never forget..."

I clenched my jaw and hugged the stuffed animal, "I think my 'I like you a lot' is turning into a 'I love you too'..."

Tords cheeks tinted red and didn't respond. That's okay. I wasn't expecting him to respond. I was happy to be sitting in a quite truck with Tord and just admiring a new set to  add to my already huge stuffed animal collection.

Tord was happy to watch me enjoying myself quietly from the corner of his eye. It wasn't long until we reached home. Tord shut off the truck and I grabbed my phone from the glove compartment and grabbed as much stuffed animals I could. Tord gladly helped me with what I wasn't able to carry.

Tord opened the unlocked door for me and let me in before him, "At least Edd left the door open for us..." I whispered to Tord as I walked into the dark quiet house.

"Yeah but better be ready to get a lecture tomorrow morning..." Tord retorted as we walked to my room.

Tord and I dumped the stuffed animals on my bed and I set my new candy collection on my dresser. Sighing I looked at Tord with a soft blush, "Thank you for today, Tord... I had an wonderful time..."

Tord smiled, "As long as you're happy, I'm happy...." he kissed my head softly, "Get some rest... we have a lot of paperwork to do tomorrow..."

I groaned, forgetting that Tord was going to help me, "That's seriously not necessary, Tord..."

"I'm doing it becuase I want to, Tom. How many times do I have to say that? Now go to bed. It's late." Tord turned to leave.

"Wait, Tord..." Tord looked back at me. I stood on the tip of my toes and pecked Tord on the lips, "Goodnight...."

Tord chuckled and kissed me deeply, "Goodnight Thomas..." he hummed before leaving my room.

I touched my lips softly with a smile. Yeah I'm falling hard for Tord.

Falling back on my bed, I hugged a armful of stuffed animals to my chest as sleep easily took over me.