A Journey Of Lost Souls {Tom Holland}

Part 5

When the princess woke up, she couldn't help but smile at the situation in front of her, despite being a little embarrassed by what happened the night before.

Tom had his arms wrapped around her with his head resting on the bed while his legs were sat on the floor. Soft snores were coming out of his mouth. She didn't move in fear of waking him, and she sort of enjoyed the warmth of his arms around her.

She was a little embarrassed, no doubt. She knew it was probably an awkward situation for Tom, but he still had been so nice to her. She was starting to get used to people being nice.

Her head started spinning into a whirlwind of thoughts. She thought about her mother and father back home, and if they truly missed her. She thought about the people who took her, who were probably searching for her. She thought about the kingdom and how she really didn't know much about it.

Absentmindedly she ran her fingers through Tom's hair, and when he started to stir she noticed what she had been doing. Quickly, she pulled her hands away and blushed as Tom fully woke up.

"Hey," he said softly as if he was just now remembering why he was in the position he was in. "Are you alright?"

She smiled at his immediate kindness, "Yeah, I'm alright. I'm sorry I woke you last night."

He shook his head while standing up, "It's fine. Don't worry about it,"

The princess couldn't help but wonder what Tom really thought. Was it really fine? Or was she burdening him? For goodness sakes, he was taking her all the way to the other side of the kingdom. Surely, she thought, she was some sort of nuisance.

The princess and Tom ate breakfast at the inn, said goodbye to Jacob, and then went on their way. For the most part, they were quiet, just taking in the day.

It wasn't until the sun was past its midway point that steady conversation began to flow in.

It was light and easy and calmed the princess. For once in her life, she felt at peace while at conversation. She didn't feel like she had to be perfect and precise in everything she said. It was just her and Tom, and he was just so fun to talk to.

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Tom really liked talking to the girl.

At times, he noticed her getting nervous or edgy or even a little embarrassed. He thought it might be because she thinks that she's burdening him. But, she's not.

This is what Tom does; he helps people.

And there was no doubt that Samena was breathtaking in every manner. From the way her eyes lit up in the sun and the moonlight grazed her cheeks. He couldn't get enough of her, but he knew he had to keep his distance. He knew she had been through a lot and didn't want to overwhelm her.

The scenery slowly managed to change back into a foresty-woodsy area from the grassy plains they had been experiencing. And as the landscape changed, their conversations were becoming more and more friendly.

Tom had just let out a joke which actually made the girl laugh. He had yet to hear this sound from her and it was music to his ears. Her eyes were squinted upwards as her teeth shone out in the most brilliant happiness.

"Please, never stop smiling," Tom said, a blush forming once he realized what he said.

The girl continued smiling. "Why?"

"You just, you look so happy. I love it."

He smiled back at her beaming face and he felt something warm rise within his chest.

However, he was quickly distracted when a water droplet landed on his shoulder, and then more began to fall. The rain picked up slowly until a heavy downpour was soaking the two of them.