No one's P.O.V

"He's taking.. a bit long.." Tom mumbled as he puts down his glass. Edd chuckles as he pats Tom's shoulder, "maybe it's because he's gonna pop out the question!!" Edd teased and all of their other friends squealed. Patryk and Paul only chuckled quietly.

Tom's cheeks was soon flushed with the tint of red, "Nah." Tom replied as he playfully punched Edd on his shoulder. Then all of them shared a laugh until they were interrupted by someone walking in the kitchen.

Tom straightened his back when he saw Tord, "Tord?"

"Thomas. Why not.. let's go somewhere else?" Tord asked shyly as he holds up his hand to Tom. Edd and Tom's other friends started pushing Tom to Tord as they squeal quietly.

"Sure?"

In a restaurant~~

Soon Tord stopped the car in front of a fancy restaurant where there was little to no costumers around. They both walked in with their hearts pumping out of their chests, Tord held Tom's hand. Tom loved the feeling of it, for it felt safe.

They both walked over to a table for two, Tom glanced up to Tord. He saw how Tord was wearing a very serious face, one that he has not seen before. They both sat down and finally Tord was able to look at Tom.

"Why did you bring me here?" Tom asked as he opened the menu that was placed right beside him. Tord let out a nervous chuckle, "for.. something.." Tord mumbled as he slowly looked into Tom's eyes before looking down. Like he was guilty.

"Tord?" Tom asked quite nervously, it made him even more nervous when Tord suddenly went over to him and kneeled in front of him.

Tord still didn't spoke a word. He kept his head lowered, avoiding Tom's eyes,

"Tord?"

"There's.. someone.."

"Tom?" Matt interrupted as he walks in, Tord stood up and stepped aside for Matt to walk over to the frightened Tom. Tord kept his gaze away from Tom as he faked a smile. Matt lifted Tom's head up and placed his forehead on Tom's.

"Tommy, I'm very sorry of what--"

"Tord.." Tom muttered as he stood up, completely ignoring his ex lover. He frowned his brows at Tord, "Tord.. what.. what is this?" Tom asked as he walks over to Tord who lowered his head once again.

"I have to get goi--" Tord was about to leave until Tom held him by his hands tightly, "Tord.. is this what you really wanted?" Tom asked, he felt Tord stiffened as his eyes started forming tears.

"Do you really want me to go back to him? Is that what you want?" Tom continued as warm tears fell down. Tord shut his eyes when he felt his heart ached for a moment. Tord then looks at Matt who averted his eyes. Tord breathed in deeply before taking off Tom's hands from his.

"Thomas this is.. for your own good." Tord finished as he hurried outside, Tom followed him from behind. Leaving Matt alone.

"Tord!" Tom shouted as he stood in front of Tord who finally looked into his eyes. Tord's eyes widened when he saw Tom in tears,

"Tord.. w-what is all this?.."

Tord averted his eyes and didn't respond,

"Was everything just.. a job?"

Tom brought a hand over to his face and wiped his tears, "how about the weeks we've spent together? Was all that just a job for you too?"

"Thomas--"

"I thought you said your job was just to only make me move on?!"

"Thomas I--"

"Why the hell is he here?!"

Tom huffed as he wiped his tears again, Tord soon felt his tears fall down on his face. Tom slowly walks closer to Tord who averted his eyes, "was.. I just a job for you? Are my feelings just a job for you?.. Tord?" Tom whispered, Tord looked at Tom,

"Thomas.. you don't understand. I have to do this."

"'I have to do this.'" Tom murmured as he slowly stepped back.

"You know Tord this is always your problem.. you can't be honest to others and yourself. You're afraid of what's gonna come out of being honest. You couldn't take the risk."

Tord stiffened and clenched his fists tightly,

"But you know what.. I am honest.. And I am not afraid to tell you.. that I have fallen in love with you." Tom said as he stood closer to the taller guy.

"I have fallen in love with you, Tord." Tom finished before running away. Tord let out a loud groan as he broken down to tears, he ruffles his hair quite harshly.

"...you better fix this. Dad wants the engagement to continue." Matt said behind him with guilty eyes,

Tord turn his head over to Matt, "Tell me.. do you even want to do this?"

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2 days passed~

Tom went back to his crying but this time it was because of Tord. He just couldn't bring himself to forget him and move on. His family and friends were worried sick about him once again. But they believed that Tord didn't mean to hurt Tom, but Tom couldn't bring himself to listen.

"Tom there's.. someone looking for you." Edd muttered as he knocked on Tom's door. Tom hummed in response as he opened his door and walked downstairs.

Before he was able to reach the living room, Tom was greeted by Paul and Pat,

"Thomas."

"Tom."

Tom looked at Pat and Pau, both of them saw how Tom's eyes were both a bit red and puffed, "what are you guys doing here?"

"Well someone made us come here." Pat replied as Paul pointed at the door. Tom slowly turned his head over to the front door.

He saw Matt, standing by the door frame, holding a banquet of flowers. He stomps over to Matt,

"I told you I am not interested to--"

"Don't worry, I'm just here to tell you. That I am very sorry, for everything. I was.. just not ready for marriage yet." Matt interrupted as he held out the banquet of flowers in front of Tom. Tom awkwardly took it from him,

"Listen.. Matt. Everything that has happened between us.. let's just.. forget about it. Okay?" Tom said to Matt with a gentle smile, Matt nodded understandably before the Mayor who was wearing a pair of shades walked in. Tom stood stiff in surprise,

"Mr. Hargraves.."

"Thomas I am very sorry. This is all my fault. I just wanted my son's ratings to get higher. I was blinded by power." The Mayor said as he walks closer to Tom and patted his shoulder, "I.. Mr. Hargraves--"

The Mayor took off his shades, showing two black eyes,

"Mr. Hargraves!! What the hell happened--"

"But someone punched some senses into me."

Tom shut his mouth when someone else walked in. He was wearing a red polo and a fancy black tie, black jeans and black converse. His honey-brown hair poked two hairs up like it was his horns. He has a new scratch on his right cheek, covered by a bandaid. His gray eyes kept on looking at Tom.

"T-tord.."

The Mayor stepped aside for Tord, he and Matt exchanged glances before smiling.

"Thomas.. I'm.. sorry for the everything. You were right all along. I can't be honest." Tord muttered as he took Tom's hand gently, "but now I've realized how stupid I was being and decided to.. well.. take the risk."

Tom kept quiet as he stared into Tord's eyes,

"Thomas, I.. I have fallen in love with you.. and I hope--"

Tom hugged Tord, completely catching him off guard.

"This better not be one of those job of yours." Tom muttered before he pecked Tord on his cheek. Tord widened his eyes as he blushed visibly,

"You're blushing." Tom giggled, he kept his arms wrapped around Tord's neck as Tord looked down at him with loving eyes,

"Yeah I am. Problem?"

"Nah. I like it."

They leaned closer to each other and--

"Nope." Tom interrupted as he pressed a finger on Tord's lips,

"Aww.. no kiss?" Tord asked as he pouts, Tom bites his lips before he hesitantly points at The Mayor, Matt and their hoard of family and friends squealing like there was no tomorrow.

Tord let out a soft chuckle before turning Tom's head over to him,

"Let them watch then."

"Well this is the new you?"

"It's not all new. I just really could not bring myself to do this to you when you were still moving on from Matt Hargraves."

"Shh. Don't remind me."

They finally leaned closer to each other and kissed. Everyone cheered and the Mayor and his son clapped for the two new lovingly new couple. It was surely new to them but they were happy once again.