Disclaimer: I lay no claim on Walker, Texas Ranger or any of its characters.
A/N: I am so sorry it's been over a week since you've heard from me. I started a new semester in college on Tuesday and it's already been dominating my time. I'm going to try to keep posting one chapter a week but unfortunately I can't promise it. Also, sorry for posting such a short chapter but I didn't want to keep you guys waiting. Hope you enjoy it and let's hope I'll be able to post again soon.
Chapter 10
Sydney awoke the next morning, warmed by both the sunbeam shining across the bed and Gage's arms holding her close. At first she was startled when she felt only the skin of the man behind her but then she remembered the night before and snuggled in closer. There was absolutely no feeling better than being in the arms of the man you love.
After a few minutes, Sydney became fully aware of very full bladder. She glanced around the room, only to remember her crutches were still lying next to the couch. "Gage?" she called out.
"Yeah Syd?" he mumbled into her shoulder.
"I have to use the bathroom."
Gage yawned and reluctantly released the hold he had around her waist. "Okay."
"Honey, my crutches are still in the other room."
"Huh? Oh yeah." Gage sat up and swung his legs out of bed. After pulling on his boxers, he stumbled sleepily out of the room.
Thankfully, their midnight activities hadn't knocked Gage's bathrobe off the foot of the bed. Sydney pulled it on as Gage returned with her crutches. "Thanks," she said grabbing them and then sped off to the bathroom.
When she returned, Gage was considerably more awake and was waiting for her. He pulled the covers back, inviting her to rejoin him. She sat down on the edge and shyly removed his robe before sliding back into his arms.
"Syd, what did you call me?"
"What?"
"Before I got up; what did you call me?"
Sydney smiled, "Oh you mean, 'Honey'?" Gage nodded and kissed her. When they pulled away she asked, "What was that for?"
"For calling me that; I liked it."
"Good."
"Just good? I'll give you good." With that Gage started tickling her sides mercilessly, eliciting laughs out of the female ranger.
In the midst of her laughter, Sydney protested for him to stop but of course he just ignored her. "Gage, I'm serious!" she laughed, "You're forgetting, I have a five pound hunk of plaster on my leg and I'm not afraid to use it!" To prove her point, Sydney tapped her leg on Gage's.
He immediately backed off, his hands in the air. "Sorry Officer, I didn't mean it. Honest."
"First, it's 'Ranger' and…" Sydney stroked her chin in mock thought, "I'll let you off with a warning this time but don't let it happen again." They collapsed into each other laughing only to be interrupted by Gage's stomach growling.
"Sounds like someone's a little hungry there, Francis." Sydney pointed out patting his stomach.
"Yeah, I must have worked up a good appetite last night," he replied kissing her shoulder. After a moment he asked, "Any regrets?"
"Nope, you?"
"Just that it took us this long to get together."
"Me too."
After a few more minutes of cuddling, Gage's stomach won out. "Come on," he said, "I'll make breakfast."
"What did you have in mind?"
"… French toast."
Sydney laughed. "Okay and I'll fry up some eggs to go with it."
"Deal."