Out of the Blue
WARNING: A little anxiety and That this is the first thing I’ve ever written! I hope you like it! I was actually sweating when I wrote this! LOL!
word count: 1036
part 1
#Tommy x Reader/ Polly x reader # Peaky Blinders fanfic Thomas Shelbyx reader
@fifty-shadesof-tommyshelby @bablette
Always on the back burner of your mind and buried in the deepest chambers of your heart.
A secret you kept to yourself but known by your closest and only friend, Polly!
He's still there, the reason you’re heartbeats, Tommy. He is clueless about your wanting of him.
He was married, you moved as far away from Small Heath as your money could take you - Unfortunately for you, it wasn't far enough, London!
You still got letters from Polly from time to time, to keep you informed of what was happening with her family, including Tommy.
Every line of his life broke you into tiny pieces, knowing he's happy without you. But you were glad for him.
Years pass~
Then, out of the blue, you got a call from Polly!
She informed you that Grace had died. You were shocked and heartbroken for the man you left behind. She also told you about Lizzy and Ruby!
Again, heartbroken by you’re lost chances!
Polly, your best friend, was sad for you, knowing the abyss your heart has fallen into!
You decided you needed your friend, more than ever, a shoulder to cry on! So, You planned a trip to visit Polly. You gave her your travel plans she made arrangements for your ride there. She said she would send someone to get you from the train station!
The Shelby house was all a buzz about your visit. Polly is in the kitchen planning a dinner party for your arrival! The brothers were happy for Polly that her friend was coming to visit her. It's been ages! She was very excited, so were you!
You had no expectations of any kind whatsoever where Tommy was concerned. He's a married man with children. You’re no home wrecker!
You arrived approximately 4 hours later. You were surprised to see Tommy was the one to pick you up! (Polly, what were you thinking?)
The abyss of your love for him getting deeper and deeper as he greets you with a handshake as he opens the car door for you. It was a long drive back to Small Heath, Probably made longer from the silence. You started some small talk. He's never been one for long conversations. He did mention that he needed a new maid. No other reason other than fitting it into the conversation you both were having, as small as it was. You took a mental note and moved on.
You arrived, Tommy opened the car door for you, ever the gentleman. (He would never admit that!) He walked me to the front door and opened it. Everyone greeted you with smiles, hugs, and saying how much they all missed you. Tommy said nothing. As per usual, it doesn't mean he didn't miss you. It doesn't suggest he did. His silence didn't mean anything. You learned that a long time ago.
"I don't remember this family being so big!" you said. Polly responded, "you have been away a while. John's had three kids since you've been away!" You were so happy to see everyone. You haven't been this happy in ages!
We all sat around the table and had a traditional English dinner. We talked about what was going on in our lives and laughed about the memories you shared! You noticed Tommy being so stoic, just sitting there. You stopped to look at him. Just a glimpse is all you wanted, but what you got took your breath away! A long stare into your eyes! You tried to look elsewhere, but you couldn't move or breathe! Until Arthur came up behind you, touched your shoulders! He woke you up from the trance you were in! You looked back at Tommy. He had the smallest hint of a smile on one side of his mouth as he took a puff from his cigarette. You guess either being startled by Arthur or knowing, now you were under his spell!
"Where are you staying?" Ada asked. "I don't know. I guess I forgot to plan that!" I said with a look of embarrassment on my face! "I guess I was so excited. I forgot !”
Polly said, "You're staying here, dear! As long as you want!"I was a little hesitant because I didn't know how Tommy would feel about me staying at his Aunt Pol's house! "I better find a hotel, don't want to intrude on anyone!" "NONSENSE!" "You're staying here, that's the end of it!" Polly said with a cheeky smile! You smiled back and agreed with a nod.
The evening came quickly. You were exhausted from all the traveling and the excitement. Not to mention Your heart has been pounding like you ran to Small Heath from London! Every time you noticed Tommy looking in your direction, it was like you were frozen! You have been holding your feelings for him in a lockbox for ages! It might be more difficult than you thought. ‘This visit just might kill me!’ Your head is in a tug of war with you’re heart! As the night went on, it was time to say good night to everyone. With hugs, smiles, and good night kisses, you wondered, 'how would Tommy say good night?' He came in with a hug like everyone else. He got so close to your ear you could feel his breath. With the slightest whisper that sent chills down your spine! "I missed ya!"
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a/n There will be a part 2