13 January 2013
Chapter 4:
TOM'S POV
When I saw my teammates the next day, I realized they were all holding back smiles. I ignored it at first but when they weren't talking at all I realized I couldn't take it anymore.
"Am I missing something?" I asked.
They didn't say anything.
"Why are you all smiling?" I ask, this time a little louder. I wanted to look angry, but was unable to supress a smile as I notice how ridiculous they all look. Until finally, Peter speaks up.
"They know, I told them." Peter said before laughing out loud.
"You what?!" I shouted, but smiling all the same.
"So it is true?" Jack asks.
Just as I was about to respond, Chris began to chant, "TOM AND MADDY SITTING ON A TREE-" but I quickly covered his mouth with my hand. The other guys laughed.
Not long after, Chris licked my hand and continued to chant, "K-I-S-S-" and then the rest of the lads joined in, "-I-N-G!"
They chanted obnoxiously loud, causing almost everyone in the area to stare at us. Just when I thought it couldn't get any worse, it did.
"Hey, isn't that Maddy Hopson over there?" Chris asks as he pointed behind me.
I couldn't help it, I turned around. And sure enough, there she was. Side-by-side with who I figured was her best friend. I just stood there staring at her when I realized they were headed in our direction.
"Guys, I think I... forgot something in my room. I'll be right back." I say before attempting to bail off.
"Oh no you don't!" Chris said as he pulled me back.
"You're not going anywhere." Jack added.
"Oh God." I mutter as I see Maddy and her friend approaching.
When they were only about five feet away Chris suddenly pushed me towards Maddy. I bumped into her and apologized immediately.
"Shit. Sorry. I'm sorry." I said. Her friend just stood there, staring a few feet away from us with a devilish grin on her face as if she was watching a love story unfold before her eyes.
Maddy simply rolled her eyes and walked away but I quickly grabbed her arm and spun her around, causing a few chuckles from my friends. "Wait."
She jerked her arm away from my grasp looking annoyed. "What?"
"Nothing. I just, uh-" I pulled myself together and said, "Just wanted to make sure you're okay."
"Whatever. I have to go."
"Oh! Uh, right. Sorry again." I said quickly.
Then she walked back to her friend and I walked back to mine, who were all laughing. Jack clapped me on the back and Chris asked laughing, "Sooo, how'd it gooo?"
"She hates me."
"That's alright, man. I'm sure the time will come if you two really are meant to be." he said with a smile.
"I wish."
MADDY'S POV
I gave up trying to sleep at around 2 AM. I couldn't get any sleep at all so I scrambled out of bed and got dressed in layers seeing as it was very cold outside. I crept along the halls, keen not to awaken anyone. Then I stepped outside the building.
I wandered the beautiful streets of London, not quite sure where to go. I thought about Tom, Tom Daley. How Chris Mears pushed him towards me as if he has a crush on me. I couldn't quite get it out of my mind. I continued walking.
I mean, I don't know if I like him too. He's really cute. But I'm not sure if I really do want to like him. I bet thousand of girls all over the world are probably drooling over him at this point. Who wouldn't? He's hot. Dammit, why did he have to be so attractive? Get the hell out of my mind. He's the reason I couldn't fall asleep tonight so now I'm here. Wait, where am I?
I found myself sitting on the right side of a classic brown bench at what looked like a park. I had no idea how I got here. I had been so deep in thought thinking of Tom I just walked aimlessly across the streets of London. It must be very late, I thought. I looked around for some landmarks I might have passed on the way here. Nothing. I sighed. "How am I gonna get out of here?" I thought aloud.
"Can I help you?" a voice said.
I couldn't help it, I screamed. Mainly because I didn't think anyone would answer, but also because I recognized the voice as Tom's. I quickly covered my mouth and stared at him. He was sitting on the left side of the bench. How did I not notice him? I pulled myself together and said, "You again."
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