It's known Thomas Shelby doesn't do relationships. Between the multiple woman he sleeps with for pleasure and the icy exterior he presents, everyone knows it's a lost cause to pursue one.

But with you, you couldn't help but think it could be different? You knew what you both had was not a relationship but you both knew better than to call you anything less than friends. You were always unsure if he would sleep with other women, but you knew you were the only person he could truly open up to. And you couldn't help but notice how he was drawn to you, a slightly protective nature to his actions as you sit across from him in a Shelby meeting, listening to Arthur round out the earnings of the month, feeling the presence of Tommy's eyes on you as he listens across the table.