IMAGINE !
o. TOM HAS THE PERFECT PLAN TO DIVERT ATTENTION FROM THE SCARY BOARD . . .

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Rumbles of laughter escaped through the crack in the guest bedroom door, almost immediately making a smile appear on your face. After celebrating Paddy's birthday at his parent's house, you and Tom both offered to take him and his little friends to your shared house so they wouldn't have to suffer from the chaos they held.

Tom's arms were carefully wrapped around you and keeping you close while you both intently watched one of your favourite Disney movie. However, your focus was interrupted when you heard a door creak open and not a trace of the, once existent, laughter.

His brown eyes connected with yours, giving a confused look. Fully sitting up now, you shrugged. Your ears caught soft whispers coming from the hallway, a small smile appearing on your lips when you knew Paddy and his friends weren't kidnapped by an alien or mythical creature of sorts. Man, Disney movies really got in your head sometimes.

Your bare feet came in contact with the carpet, making your way towards the small voices. Tom followed, intrigued by what his younger brother was doing in the closet that held all his board games. The two of you stopped at the corner, only eyes peering over the wall.

Paddy was looking everywhere forーsomething, and he let out a little squeal when he found what he was looking for. Squinting to see what box he pulled off of the shelf, your mouth went dry when it was the board that you thought Tom threw out. In fact, you could have sworn he threw the ouija board out.

"Thomas Stanley! I thought you threw that thing out!" You whispered, turning around to meet an innocent smile. A small lump formed in his throat as soon as his full name exited your lips.

"I did, at one point. And then I dug it out of the bin," he explained, heart jumping in slight fear when Paddy turned off the hallway light. Tom looked in your eyes for an ounce of forgiveness, but instead they were filled with worry. "Don't worry, he has no idea how to use it, thankfully."

Your eyebrows furrowed. "And that pertains to this situation how? He's impeccably smart, I'm sure he'll figure it out in no time."

Tom stood still for a second, tapping his fingers on his chin. You chewed on your bottom lip, wondering how he was going to get himself out of this situation. He absolutely loved Paddy with all his heart and he couldn't bear to be a complete party downer taking away a simple game. Even if it meant that your house would be haunted for all eternity. However, he knew he would be dragged down the stairs by his feet by not only a poltergeist, but you too. His eyes sparkled to life when he had the perfect idea.

Taking your hand on his, he quickly made his way down to the basement; which happened to scare everyone. You both made your way down the steps and Tom dragged you towards the switch box.

A smile formed on his lips as soon as he opened the door up, revealing quite a few switches that controlled the lights.

"Tom, what are you-" he held up a finger, searching for the switch he wanted. You silently watched as he flipped a switch on and off, hearing the screams of Paddy and his friends come from upstairs. Tom did this a few times more before picking you up, throwing you over his shoulder and running up the stairs.

"I hate those stairs. Makes you feel like a demon is running up behind you and trying to grab your feet." He explained, setting you back down. The two of you heard the closet door shut again. Smiling up at Tom, you were about to press a small kiss to his lips when Paddy and his friends all rushed in, encasing you both in scared hugs.

Tom gave you another innocent smile. "Looks like we're going to have a small slumber party in the living room tonight."