Bonjour everyone! Let me just tell you that this story isn't going to have a lot of chapters anymore. I needed to write a short, drama free story for once, but I don't want it to become too long, because it'll get boring. I think 2 more chapters before it's finished, but I'm not exactly there yet.

enjoy the read, and if you can spare the time, please review. It means the world to me.

DISCLAIMER: if BTR belonged to me, which they obviously don't, they wouldn't be wearing so many clothes. Just saying.

Love goes to Lara who thinks this story is awesome.

"Scoot over. I know you're still awake." A voice said softly. But it wasn't James, Kendall had returned.

"What?"

"You heard me. No more avoiding, no being scared. Now scoot over."

She did as he told her, grumbling something incoherent. Sira moved towards the wall as she felt the bed shift slightly as he laid down next to her.
Kendall kept his distance from her, their bodies not touching at all as he lay down on his back, but his body heat made Sira's stomach do weird flippy things.

"Why did you avoid me?" okay, cutting straight to the chase.

"I was scared you'd notice how I feel." Sira was immensely glad that he couldn't see her face. She was sure she had the color of an overripe tomato and she didn't want him to see. Sira had always been uncomfortable voicing her feelings to anyone. She wasn't the touchy feely kind of person and she needed her own space. But sometimes, like now, someone, like Kendall, had managed to break through that wall she'd built around her. He got through and found himself a nice place to never leave again. And that scared her.

"Why? Wasn't that the point?"

"Because… Because at first I was afraid you didn't feel the same way, and later I started realizing that I'll be going home soon."
Kendall fell silent, the entire world seemed to be going silent. Sira could hear her own heart beat in her ears, pounding against her chest and ready to jump out.

"Look at me," Sira didn't turn around at the request, "Sira, I need you to look at me. Would I be here right now if I didn't feel the same?" he whispered in her ear, his breath tickling the skin of her cheek. Sira shifted slightly so she could look at him.

"You… you… damn, I'm stuttering!" Sira said and Kendall laughed out loud. It was a low rumble going through his entire body. Their faces were close and she could see his eyes clearly, even in the darkness surrounding them. With a slight brush of his thumb he caressed her face ever so lightly.

"I want to be with you, and the fact that you'll be going home soon won't change that. Distance is something that can be overcome. But I always thought you were into James." Now it was my time to laugh.

"He's like my brother. Sure, we're close…"

"Yeah, that's an understatement."
Sira snorted.

"Fine, we're really close. But he knows me like no one does, and I need that." Sira whispered and Kendall understood.

"But I wouldn't want him to be with me right now." A smile broke through on his face.

"Are you still scared now?" he asked softly.

"More than ever."

"Don't be. I won't let anything happen to you. Now turn around." Sira grinned as she turned his back to him, ready to be enveloped in the land of dreams.

She heard Kendall's soft breathing as his hand slid under the covers and rested on the fabric on her back.

"Is this okay?" he asked. Kendall's voice sounded a bit hoarse and her skin tingled where he touched her body. She nodded, not trusting her voice.

Slowly his hand moved between her shoulder blades and back down to slide onto her hip. Kendall scooted closer, his head near the crook of Sira's neck.

"And this?"

"Yeah…" she whispered. she'd closed her eyes and waited for what he'd do. His hand kept moving, from her hip to her stomach, where it stayed still. She was holding her breath, unsure of what to do next, scared to move and afraid she'd wake up from this dream that was too damn good to be true.

"I- I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me." Kendall said suddenly. In one movement Sira put her hand on top of his, keeping it in place.

"Don't… just- just stay here." She whispered. He scooted closer still, pressing his chest against the girl's back and putting his lips in her neck, pressing feather light kisses to her body.

"God I've been wanting to do this for so long." He uttered. Sira craned her head back, giving him easier access to the sensitive skin in her neck. Her fingers raked up and down his arm.

Kendall pressed little kisses to her shoulder before talking again: "You should get some sleep."

"I will, if you stay with me." Sira said boldly.

"I'm not going anywhere. On one condition: If you go out with me."

"Please?" he added when she didn't say anything.

"I'd love to go out with you." Sira smiled.

"In that case I'm staying right here." He pressed his lips to her cheek once more, tightening his hold on her. Sira put her hand on his arm again, holding him in place. Their legs entwined and Kendall put his face in the crook of her neck.

"Sweet dreams, Pip-Squeak." He whispered softly before letting Sira get the sleep her body so desperately craved.

Sun crept in the room the next morning and Sira tried to hide from the blasted light. As she turned around, her nose bumped into a solid mass; Kendall's back. Opening her eyes just enough to confirm that, she was looking at his back. Sira had no intention of getting up already, so she snuggled closer into the warm body next to her. Kendall grumbled something she didn't understand, but when he turned around, he put his arms around her, pressing her closer against his body.

"Good morning, Beautiful." He mumbled without opening his eyes.

"You're getting blind."

"Shut up."
Sira really enjoyed waking up like this. It was something she could get used to. But sadly also something she shouldn't be getting used to.

"We have to get up." She whispered into his skin.

"No, we don't."

"The guys might come looking for us."

"No, they won't."

"How about I have to leave for work?"

"Hell to the freaking NO!" he tightened his hold on her body, completely unwilling to let go of her. Sira looked up at Kendall and admiration filled up his eyes. Those bright green eyes of his shone like the purest light. They took her in completely, seeing beyond the external façade and straight into her soul. Sira swallowed heavily, feeling a bit uncomfortable under his scrutiny.

"You are so beautiful." He whispered, and his voice sounded a hint lower than normal. Her eyes shied away from his, not knowing where to look, as her face turned red.

"And you are blind."

"How did I get so lucky?" Kendall asked softly. Sira averted her gaze, still not able to look at him.

"Who says you are lucky?" she tried to tease him, to lighten the mood.

"I do."

Eventually, with much protest coming from Kendall, they got up, each going their own way to get a shower and change into fresh clothes. However, the singer had convinced her to go on a date with him. A real date this time. Not a 'Let me put you back together after you save three lives and have a mental breakdown due to shock' kinda get together, but a real date, dinner and stuff. Sira was looking forward to it, and so did Kendall.

"I still think it's unfair that you got to shower and I didn't. I stink." Sira was complaining to Kendall after he'd picked her up from work. The guy had taken a few minutes to take a shower so he'd be nice and clean for the date. Sira, however, didn't get that chance.
Kendall leaned in close and pretended to take a whiff.

"Nope, you don't stink. I, however, did. Terribly so." Sira laughed out loud at his statement and let herself be lead back to her room.

"Close your eyes." He ordered, and being a good, obedient girl for once in her life, she did what he asked. He pushed her forward and closed the door behind them.

"Dude, I'm having a sense of déjà vu. Is my entire room filled with bookcases? Because that would be awesome!" Sira said, earning a snicker from the man behind her.

"Does that mean you think I look like Beast? No, wait, don't answer that. Open your eyes." His voice was a whisper that sent shivers through her body, and as she opened her eyes she was shocked. The room was filled with candles, giving it a romantic glow and the table was set for two, with two more candles in the middle of it.
Near the tv a console was plugged in, but Kendall had covered it with a sheet as to not spoil the surprise.

"Kendall, this is great!" Sira was stunned.

"Glad you like it! Now you go shower and I'll make dinner."

"Whoa wait what? You're going to make dinner?" if she was surprised before, now she was definitely in shock.

"Hey, I can do more than sing and dance and be pretty." Kendall had already made his way to the kitchen where he started rummaging through the cabinets.

"Shoo woman! I need to cook and you're distracting me." He said with a smile on his face. Sira grinned and walked into the bathroom, but before she closed the door she turned back and asked: "Is there a dress code?"

"Well… no. Dress casually, comfortable."
In less than half an hour Sira was showered and dressed to be comfy. With her hair still wet she emerged from the bathroom and into her bedroom. She combed through the knots and decided to let her hair down.
When she entered the living area, the scent of pasta filled the room.

"It smells great in here."
Kendall turned around and looked at her, really looked. He had a spatula in his hand and seemed paralyzed.

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