Up Against the Wall
Sydney broke the hug and reached her hands up to Will's face to kiss him. Will returned the kiss graciously and slipped Sydney's coat off her shoulders. Sydney seemed a little surprised at first, but relaxed when she realized it was exactly what she wanted.
I'll be right back, said Will, as he turned around. He came back a moment later with a condom.
Sydney kissed him again and began to unbutton his shirt as he unbuttoned hers. They tossed the shirts on the floor and began undoing each other's pants. A couple of moments later and they were clad only in undergarments. Will began kissing Sydney's neck as he rested his hands on her hips to lead her backwards. Sydney reached behind her slightly, palms facing away from her as if to buffer the hit against the wall.
She reached her hands up and wrapped her arms around Will's neck as they continued to kiss. Will reached behind Sydney's back and unhooked her bra. Sydney dropped her arms to remove it, then slid her fingers between Will's skin and the elastic of his boxers. She slowly stretched out the elastic and slipped off the shorts. Will went for her panties and carefully slid them off her hips and let them fall to the floor.
Kicking the clothes out of the way, Sydney firmly placed her hands on Will's shoulders and jumped up. Will caught her. Sydney's legs found his waist and clung tightly. Her arms found his neck and she reached up a hand to run her fingers through his hair.
Will made a few adjustments and the act officially commenced.
Sydney cried out in delight as it came to an end a few minutes later. She unwrapped her legs and stood with her arms still around Will's neck.
Both were breathless, and they stood, foreheads touching, breathing heavily. Sydney ran her hands through Will's hair as he tenderly kissed her neck. She lifted his head up slightly and they looked far into each other's eyes. Their mouths met for a long kiss, then they gathered up their clothes.
Will began, as he pulled on his jeans. Where do you stand on the whole Michael' issue?
Sydney frowned at him as she dressed. It was pretty much a one-night stand that he wanted to develop into more.
Will sighed. Well, at the store, he seemed like he was trying to make a statement, he persisted as he tugged on his shirt.
How so? Sydney asked as she buttoned her blouse.
He put his arm around your waist.
Oh that, Sydney said quietly, pulling on her socks.
Yes, Will said, almost annoyed.
He was convinced we were officially together when we decided to go shopping, Sydney explained.
You just said we' twice in that sentence, Will pointed out.
Okay, okay. Since I thought our relationship was over, I sort of gave Michael the impression that I wanted to be more than friends. Sydney looked down at her feet.
Will sighed and jammed his hands into his pockets. Do you want to?
Sydney shook her head slowly.
Will managed a smile and swept Sydney up in a hug. I love you, he whispered into her hair.
I love you too, she whispered back.
You know it's our anniversary... Will said, then trailed off.
I know, Sydney replied.
We didn't plan anything.
We promised we wouldn't buy gifts.
I'll be right back. Close your eyes until I tell you to open them. He kissed her cheek and she giggled. Back in a flash.
Sydney said, squeezing her eyelids shut.
Will went to his room and plucked the box with the ring inside from the nightstand. He sighed nervously, the smiled as he walked back out into the living room.
Not yet, he told her as he kneeled down.
After a moment, Sydney asked, giggling,
Will said, as he opened the box towards her.
Sydney gasped. Her hands flew to her face. Oh my God, she said quietly. she sniffed, —this is what you had in the attic isn't it?
Will smiled.
she said breathlessly.
Will took a deep breath and looked into her eyes. he began, will you marry me?
Sydney said through her tears.
Will took the ring from the box and slipped it onto Sydney's ring finger. He stood up and they embraced.
he began, Happy Anniversary.
Happy Anniversary, she replied softly.
There was a knock at the door and they both jumped.
Will wondered aloud as he walked to the door. He opened it as Sydney came up behind him and leaned her head on his shoulder.
Michael was waiting on the other side. He frowned and handed Sydney her keys. You didn't come back so I took the liberty of driving your car over here.
Oh, well, thanks, Sydney said with a false smile of gratitude.
So what happened? Michael asked suddenly.
Will cleared his throat and Sydney discretely pinched the back of his neck.
she gestured with her hand for Michael to explain.
he stated simply.
Us'? What us'? There is no she said, getting frustrated.
Whoa, wait a minute, Michael burst out. At the apartment, you said—
Look, I don't care what I said, Sydney interrupted. The only reason I said anything about a relationship was because I was trying to get you off my back. You were moving things along way too fast for my tastes. I mean, I had barely had a chance to think about getting back together with Will, then you swoop in and lay this relationship crap on me. You and I are not in the same place romantically and we never will be.
Michael scoffed and shook his head.
Sydney cleared her throat and held up her left hand, moving her finger to and fro so Michael could get a glimpse of the ring. I never intended for us to be more than friends.
Michael said, after a long silence, can we at least stay friends? I mean, I was an idiot, so...let's just forget this. Start over.
All right, Sydney said, stretching out her hand.
Michael shook it. He nodded and turned around to walk down the driveway. Will shut the door and he and Sydney grinned at each other.
We should watch a movie, Will suggested, offering Sydney his arm.
What movie? Sydney asked, linking her arm with Will's.
Runaway Bride, he replied with a laugh.
Sydney punched him playfully in the arm. You don't have to worry, she said, kissing him. I don't plan on leaving you for anyone else. She kissed him again.
That's a relief, he replied with a smile, as he returned the kiss. Sydney giggled.
You know, Will started, I was serious about watching it... He grinned and tried to keep a straight face.
Sydney cooed. Now seriously...
All right, all right, Will said with a laugh. He tickled her stomach and she laughed as they both plopped down on the floor in front of the video cabinet.
But mama said you can't hurry love
No, you'll just have to wait
She said love don't come easy
It's a game of give and take
I can't hurry love, no, you'll just have to wait
Just trust, give it time
No matter how long it takes
FIN
Note: The song is the Dixie Chicks' You Can't Hurry Love, as heard at the end of the terrific Runaway Bride.