HELL ON EARTH (THREE) // KOH!TOMHOLLAND X HUMAN!READER
Summary: Tom, Prince of Hell and only heir to the throne, is sent to Earth by his parents as a punishment. He ends up in an odd city full of the worst humans, except one, who, despite not knowing who he truly is, decides to help him.
Well, hello hello helloooooo ! It's me, posting Part 3 of Hell on Earth, after 7 months since part 2, which itself had been posted 4 months after part 1... we can clearly say that I do not respect any descent deadlines. I've been super busy (and maybe lazy) since january and I'm sorry to everyone who was enjoying the series, I hope you're still here hehe. Anyway, here's part 3 ! Don't be scared to send me an ask to let me know what you thought of it (seriously guys don't be scared).
Warnings: curse words, little bit of fluff, little bit of heartbreak-ish, bad english and bad typing :)
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You came out of the shower after fifteen minutes staring at the wall. Why the fuck did I let a complete stranger enter my appartment ? But he doesn't look like a stranger. He look like someone you met before. Like a friend you had in primary school who left just before middle school.
Tom was a mystery but he was also a light. You wondered if life sometimes, put people on your path for a reason without letting you know why. You chose your comfortable clothes in your closet and join Tom in your living room. He was sat nonchalantly on your sofa, his legs spread apart, one arm crossing his stomach while his other hand was resting dramatically on his forehead. He was looking into the void, his mind looking busy. He looked ethereal. Like a prince.
"I uh" you scoffed and he went back to reality, straightening up "I'm gonna order food. What do you want ?" you asked.
He looked a little panicked for two seconds but answered "I'll take whatever you'll have"
"You sure ? You can take things you like you know" you joked.
He softened and stood up "No- I mean yeah I know but, um, you is fine. I-I mean what you'll take is fine" he stuttered, his hazel eyes wide opened. You giggled at his embarrassment and grabbed your phone to call your favourite spot. You asked for your usual order and ended the phone call.
Tom was looking around trying to look busy and not completely awkward. You turned to him and invited him to sit back on the couch. "So, since you're gonna stay for a while I need to know a little bit more about you, don't you think ?"
"Uh, y-yeah, sure, of course" he crossed his arms trying to play it cool. "What do you want to know ?"
"Tom Stanley Holland, Princ-" he widened his eyes and stopped talking for a second "just Tom. Holland." he rectified with an embarrassment sneer.
"Ok, just Tom Holland," you repeated smiling, "where do you come from ?"
"Um, what's the worst place on earth according to you ?" he asked
"Miami." you didn't hesitate.
"Here. I come from Miami." he grinned.
"Really ?! I've been there once on vacation and it was hell" you joked.
Tom stiffened a bit hearing this word but washed it away before you saw him. Also, the bell rung at your door. He exhaled after you got up to pay the deliver guy. You came back with the bags that you put on the table in front of the sofa and took out the boxes. You gave him one with chopsticks and started eating.
"Now, what do you do for a living, Tom ?" you asked, your mouth full of noodles.
"I uh," Tom started while fighting to hold his chopsticks. "I am uh... I actually don't know. I never worked."
"You never did ?" you exclaimed, your eyes wide opened. Tom nodded slowly, giving up on his noodles.
"I didn't need to with my parents".
"Well," you wiped a paper towel on your fingers "I'm sorry to tell you that but, you'll have to, if you want to stay here" you cheekily smiled. "I know someone who's looking for a dishwasher in his restaurant. Do you want me to talk about you to him ?".
"This is not very glamorous" Tom joked.
"Maybe, but it'll pay the bills. Unless you're a billionaire and in that case you don't need to work. But by the informations you gave me, about your parents kicking you out because you were not responsible enough, I guess you don't even have a dollar in you pocket, am I wrong ?" Tom hated when people made face the truth, even when they have the most melodious voice ever, like you.
"You're not..." he sighed.
"Also, having a job is the first step of being responsible." You looked at him through your lashes, picking at your food, not wanting to overstep his boundaries. Tom looked back at you but didn't say anything for a second. He just stared at you, trying to analyse your attentions.
"You're an angel, aren't you ?" he finally said, in all seriousness, which caught you off guard.
"N-no no, I-" you chuckled nervously. "I just want to help you."
"Why ?" Tom laid his arm on the top of your couch, and you observed his smooth skin. You remarked a few scars here and there and desperately wished you could run your fingers on them.
"I guess I have a thing for lost causes." You half smiled, making him understand you were just joking. He puffed a laugh and took off his arm from the back of the sofa.
"Well, love, you're going to be served with me." He replied when he finally managed to catch noodles with his chopsticks. "So, when do I start this new job ?"
"Really ?" you exclaimed. "Well, um, I can text my friend now and maybe you'll be able to start tomorrow. Sounds good ?"
No. That sounds terrible. Thought Tom but he answered "That sounds perfect" with a fake enthousiasm in his voice. You grabbed your phone and texted your friend, telling him you had someone for him. When you sent the message you left your phone on the table and brung back your attention to Tom.
"It's good start !" you tried to cheer him up. He hummed back.
"Can I now ask you a question ?" he said, putting away his box of food.
"Do you have a boyfriend ?" Tom saw you stiffen a little in your seat, not looking at him. "I'm sorry, I just don't to want to walk back in your appartement and deal with your jealous boyfriend who will probably try to kill me. Although he will probably be right to do so." You both chuckled.
"I-I... I do actually" you admitted. Tom's heart sank. Maybe I'm the jealous one. "His name is Nathan. We've been dating for a year now." you smiled to your noodles.
"Oh, so it's serious" Tom concluded.
"Yeah. I mean... yeah". The young man blinked at you confused.
You put the box on the table and turned back to Tom, getting a little closer. "Ok, since you're a guy you might help me." you cleared your throat and said "He's always been distant to me, but in the same time he gives me just enough attention so I don't walk away. And because I'm dumb, I stay around. He never wants to bring to one of his parties with friends because 'I'll get bored'. And when we walk in the streets, he never wants to kiss me or even just hold my hand." you exhaled. "What would it mean ? Am I too clingy ?"
Tom looked at you and asked himself, who would be dumb enough to not kiss you at any occasion they had ? "N-no, no ! He's a dick. He's playing you. Trust me, I know about those tricks."
"Oh... So you're a douche too ?" you frowned your eyebrows, while Tom's lifted up.
"What ? Um, no !" Tom tried to defend himself. But he was indeed a douche. He didn't really care about the ladies he was spending the night with in Hell. They din't mean anything to him. He liked teasing them at a banquet, making them fall into his trap. His favourite part was when he could see in the eyes of his next adventure, the exact moment where they fall for him. "Y/N that's not what I-"
"Don't worry" you chuckled.
"Listen," Tom sighed "you're too clingy because you ask for the attention of your boyfriend. It's normal, you're supposed to be in love. He's just... not enough for you." You were surprised by his comment.
"Yeah... we're supposed to be in love."
"You're not ?" Tom asked, scared to overstep. You seemed to think about it for a little while, before saying "I don't know anymore". The prince of Hell didn't know what to say. Sure, minutes ago he felt his heart sink a little when you told him you had a boyfriend, but now, seeing you kind of heartbroken, made him feel even more awful. Tom opened slightly his mouth to reassured you but you spoke first as your phone rung. "Oh great ! Derek wants to hire you in his restaurant. You're starting tomorrow !"
"Wow ! Awesome !" Tom lied.
"You're starting at 11 in the morning. I have classes at 8, so I'll probably won't see you, before you leave for work."
"Oh, ok. That's fine, I'm a big boy." he smiled.
"Well, still on the making, but yeah" you joked. "Anyway, I better go to sleep, it's getting late." you got up and wrote on a piece of paper the restaurant's address. "Don't be late uh ?" you warned him, handing him the note. He pursed his lips and nodded, grabbing it. "I know, it's not what you wished for but, it's a start. Think about your parents".
He still wonders how they could do such a thing to him. Sure, he's not the ideal son, but banishing him to hell and taking away his powers? that was cruel... even from the king and queen of horrors. Tom sighed, trying to focus on his new quest. "Thank you, Y/N. I mean it."
"Don't worry about it" you shyly smiled. Tom took you in his arms by surprise and you could feel how much of a human connection he needed. He had a rough couple of days, you thought. Who wouldn't need a hug ? You let his body sink against yours and felt his unique warmth enveloping you. His hair was soft and tickling the skin of your neck. After a few seconds you both stepped back from each other, but your faces were still dangerously close. His and your breathes mixed together in a perfect whirlpool. "Goodnight, Tom" you whispered.
Tom smirked at the sound of his name falling delicately on your tempting lips. "Goodnight, Y/N" he replied with low and honey voice.
You reluctantly turned around and walked to your room. As you reached your door, you took one last look at him. You exchanged a smile and closed the door behind you.
The next day, as planned, you left long before Tom woke up. You avoided having breakfast for fear of waking him up. You decided that you would get something straight from the college before your class. Before you left, you watched Tom sleep. His hair was a bit of a mess, but his curls were as beautiful as ever. His lips were slightly swollen, making them even more desirable. Coming to your senses, you turned and left your flat. Thank God he hadn't woken up. He would have thought you were a pervert who took the black sheep home before killing them.
But what you didn't know was that Tom was indeed awake. He was just pretending to be asleep. He felt your eyes on him, but didn't move. He liked that feeling.
After you left, Tom got up and made himself some coffee, black, without sugar, in a cup with 'hi gorgeous' written on it. There was no sound in the flat. The perfect time to poke his nose into your business. He went through all your books on the little bookcase in the hallway, opened every wardrobe he could think of, but found nothing outrageous. Then he went to your room. As soon as he entered, your scent filled him and he felt at home. The room was perfectly tidy, without a single thing on the floor or on a seat. He ran his fingers over the fabric of your clothes, which still had your scent.
He looked at some pictures on the wall, in which you appear with your friends. He chuckled at the one where you are sticking your tongue out and making a funny face. But his smile quickly faded when he saw a picture of you and your boyfriend. Both of them sitting in the restaurant, you looked happy while he barely smiled. "What a prick," Tom snarled. If he still had his powers, he could have tortured Nathan just by looking at the picture and without anyone knowing what was going on. "It's just a matter of time."
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