Hey guys! Thank you again for the reviews. All of you are the sweetest and I'm so happy you like this story. This is just a way for me to keep busy in between my college classes.:) Although, maybe I should stop spending so much time in class thinking about how I'm going to write the next chap for this story and actually pay attention. But anyways, here it is. This is probably my least favorite chapters I've written cause it took me about 3 resltess nights to write and it still sounds somewhat off. But, it's more of a transition chap and had to get them on a road. Enjoy!
Chapter 10.
Vaughn's POV"Syd I have to go." I said as I stood up and started to look for my shoes.
I didn't want to leave, but I had to. If I would've continued to lie there kissing her and holding her in my arms, then I don't know if I would've had the will power to walk away. I don't want things to go too fast with Syd. I don't want her to feel pressured into thinking that we should be spending nights together.
"Vaughn…" She grabbed my hand and pulled me back so I was sitting on the side of her bed.
My heart started to pound. It was pounding so loud I could hear it coming through my ears. I was sure Syd could hear it. If she didn't hear it, then she had to notice the little drops of sweat coming from the top of my forehead.
"Stay with me tonight." Syd said as she gripped my hand even harder.
Her words shocked me. I really didn't know what to think of it. She wanted me to stay the night with her. I sure didn't think it was a great idea, but how could I deny her of anything?
"Syd… I don't think that's a good…" She put her fingers up to my lips to stop me from speaking.
"Shut up and just get into bed." I let out a loud laugh. Did she just tell me to shut up and get into her bed? "We're not gonna do… you know… that. I just don't want you to leave tonight. Ok?"
"Ok." I brought her hand up to my lips and kissed her palm.
As I was taking off my shoes again, Syd climbed off of the bed and went towards her bathroom. I really didn't know what to do after that. Do I take off my jeans and sleep in my boxers? Would she be ok if I was in my boxers? I'm sure she's seen my boxers before, just not me in my boxers.
Just then, she emerged from her bathroom with her hair down and clad in a white tank top and dark blue pajama pants. She gave me a smile and then a laugh when she saw me still sitting on the side of her bed with my sweatshirt and jeans on.
"Vaughn. You can't sleep in that. For one, you're going to die of heat. And secondly, that's extremely uncomfortable to sleep in." She was right, but I didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable.
"Well, I just wasn't sure if you were cool with me in my boxers."
"Vaughn, seriously. It's fine."
She gave me a peck on the lips as she climbed on her bed and under the covers. I walked over to the light switch by the door and flipped it off. While walking back to the bed, I could see in the dim light that Syd's eyes were closed. She looked like an angel lying there. Her brown hair was spread all over her pillow as her chest rose up and down. She was beautiful.
I took off my sweatshirt and then my jeans, placing it on her desk chair. I took my shoes and put them by my clothes after stuffing my socks in them. After pulling back the covers and sliding in, the cool sheets felt good against my skin.
"Goodnight Vaughn." Syd whispered as she pulled my arm around her body. I snuggled up close to her and then kissed her bare shoulder.
"Good night Syd."
Syd's POVThe next morning I woke up with blissful smile on my face. As I looked up at the clock above my bed, it read 8:05. I had about 20 more minutes in bed before I had to get up and go to class. Vaughn's arm was still securely wrapped around my waist as I turned carefully to face him.
The sunlight was slightly peeking in from the blinds and hitting Vaughn's face. His forehead was wrinkle free as a slight smile came from his mouth. His left hand was tucked underneath his face as he took long, slow breaths.
Vaughn looked so peaceful when he slept. When I told him last night to stay, he had the most adorable and shocked look on his face. I knew right away that he got the wrong idea. I could tell he was relieved when I told him I just didn't want him to leave last night.
Last night was probably the best I've ever slept since I've been in San Francisco. Ever since I left LA, I've had a hard time getting to sleep and sleeping through the night because I wasn't in my own bed. I was in a new one, in a new apartment. Even when I woke up in the morning I would sometimes forget where I was.
I continued to watch Vaughn sleep and I couldn't resist the urge to touch his face. I ran my fingers lightly over his forehead and down his cheek. I was trying hard not to wake him up, but eventually he started to stir. I watched as his eyelids flickered open and he took in his surroundings. A huge smile played out on his face as I continued to run my fingers over his jaw.
"Hey." He said as he brought his hand up to my shoulder and started to rub up and down my arm.
"Hey." I responded.
"Thanks for last night." He winked and then raised his eyebrows.
"Vaughn!" I lightly punched him in the arm and then laughed.
"I was just kidding. Last night was perfect. Going to sleep with you in my arms, there isn't a better feeling."
"Same here."
We stayed there for several minutes, just looking at each other and taking in all that has happened in the last week. I couldn't imagine being any happier.
I looked at my clock again and let out a small groan. I had to get out of bed and get going to class. I stretched my arms over my head before climbing over Vaughn and getting off the bed.
I grabbed a pair of jeans and a sweater from my closet and made my way to the bathroom. After freshening up and getting dressed, I walked back into my room to see that Vaughn fell back asleep. I didn't want to disturb him so before leaving I lightly kissed him on his forehead.
A small moan came from his lips.
"Are you going to class now?" He opened his eyes and then yawned.
"Yeah, I'll be back in an hour and a half. You wanna leave for home after I get back?"
"Yeah sure. I should actually get up and head home. I need to take a shower and tidy up the apartment before we leave."
"Ok, well just swing by after you're done and then we're gone." I gave him a soft kiss on the lips and left.
Vaughn's POVI stayed in Syd's bed for a few minutes before getting dressed and leaving. To my luck, Francie wasn't up yet and I didn't have to run into her somewhere in the apartment with her giving me weird looks.
I wasn't so fortunate when I got home. Surprisingly, Weiss was already up. When I walked in he was sitting at the kitchen table skimming through the newspaper. He looked up when I entered and had the Cheshire cat grin on his face.
"What?" I said before he could even say anything.
"Where were you last night Mikey? I see you're dressed in the same clothes as you were yesterday." His eyebrows raised in curiosity as I threw my keys down on the kitchen table.
"I spent the night at Syd's."
"Yeah you did!" Weiss came reached across the table and gave me a fist pound.
"Before you get all excited and nasty thoughts go running through that little head of yours, nothing happened. We just slept together."
"What do you mean you just slept together?"
"Exactly what it means. We slept together in the same bed. That's all, really." Weiss slumped his shoulders in disappointment. How he's so interested in my sex life is beyond me.
"Aww, man. Seriously? Sorry."
"What are you sorry for? I'm not sorry for anything. It was one of the best nights in my life. It's not always about sex you know." He looked up from the newspaper and shook his head at me. "Why are you shaking your head?"
"Cause you're a freakin' saint Mike! Now I know why you get all these hot girls. You're too good of a guy. I mean, really. What guy spends a night with his girlfriend and is incredibly happy that they just slept in the same bed?"
"Me. I'm one of those guys. And second of all, I don't have a bunch of hot girls, nor do I want them. I only want one girl and that's the one I have."
"Yeah, well when are you and your girl leaving?"
"Pretty soon. Her class is done at 10:45 so after I'm done with things here, I'm gonna go pick her up and we'll be out of here."
After taking a quick shower, I went to my room and attempted to clean things up a little bit. I threw away some old papers on my desk and vacuumed around my bed. I dusted around my dresser and desk. I put away all my extra clothes in my closet and drawers. When I come back, I wanted to come back to a clean room.
After tidying up a bit I went online to pay my cable bill and wrote my rent check. I scrolled up and down the ESPN page looking for baseball news and recent hockey transitions. I even checked the weather for the week in LA.
Syd called right when I was shutting down my computer. I grabbed my Nike bag and said a quick goodbye to Weiss.
"Alright Weiss, I'll see you in a week." I waved to him as I opened the front door.
"Later Mike. Say hi to your mom for me. And, uhh, have fun with Sydney." He gave a smart-ass smirk as I rolled my eyes and shut the door.
Syd's POVWhen I got home from class I immediately called Vaughn to come get me. I wanted to be on the road as early as possible since traffic can get pretty nasty on Fridays.
I threw my backpack on my desk chair and made sure everything I needed was in my suitcase. I didn't bother with bringing any books or work home with me. I wanted to relax on Spring Break and not have to fret over schoolwork. Francie came into my room just as I was closing my closet doors.
"Hey, how was dinner last night?" I asked her as she sat on the edge of my bed.
"It was great. That place I told you about last night, Buca di Bepo's, they have amazing food. You should really bring Michael there when you get the chance."
"Yeah? How was being with Will?"
"Oh Syd, he is so sweet. I really like him. I've only known him for a few weeks, but he is a really great guy. You know how I usually get nervous when I talk to guys? I have no problem talking with Will."
"That's great Fran. I'm so happy for you. What did you guys do after dinner?" I took a seat next to her on the bed and dusted some lint off the comforter.
"Nothing, we kinda just drove around a bit. He was telling me all these stories from when he was in high school and talking about how he almost got kicked off of his school paper last year for criticizing the football team. He is a riot. I got in around 1am."
I sat there and thought to myself for a second. If she got in at 1am, maybe she doesn't know Vaughn spent the night. Although, she might have noticed his car parked outside when she got in. I decided to tell her anyways. She is my roommate and best friend after all. I just didn't want her to assume anything.
"So… Vaughn spent the night here." I just spit out as Francie's eyes opened wide and she brought a hand up to her mouth.
"Oh, Syd!" She squeaked out.
"No, nothing happened between us at all. When he was going to leave, I just told him to stay."
"Did he know what you were implying?"
"At first, he had the most adorable, confused look on his face. But, after he got the point that I just wanted him to sleep with me." Francie let out a long sigh.
"Aww, you guys are the cutest, Syd."
Suddenly there was a knock at the door and Francie and I both walked out of my room as I went to answer. I opened it up to see Vaughn smiling broadly.
"Hi. You ready to go?" He asked.
"Yeah. Come on in. Just let me get my stuff." Vaughn walked in and looked at Francie who still had the biggest grin on her face.
"Why are you smiling?" He curiously asked Francie.
"Nothing. You guys are the most adorable couple, that's all."
Vaughn's cheeks got a little red as he smiled and said thank you. Watching him blush was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen.
"Ok Fran. I'll see you in a bit." I gave her a hug while Vaughn grabbed my suitcase from my hand.
"I'll see you guys next week!"
When we got to Vaughn's car downstairs, he put my luggage in the back as we both buckled up in our seats. There wasn't too much traffic when we got on the freeway, but it was a bit slower than usual.
While driving down highway 101, I looked out my window as we slowly passed Candlestick Park and the San Francisco airport. There was a comfortable silence in the car as Vaughn and I were just enjoying the soft sounds coming from the radio.
As I continued to stare out my window I felt Vaughn's hand on top of mine and turned my head to look at him. He didn't say anything, but just gave me a big smile as one of his hands gripped the steering wheel, and the other was enveloped in mine. I ran the pad of my thumb over his knuckles as I glanced down at our entwined hands.
"Vaughn?"
"Yeah Syd?" He answered still staring straight ahead at the road.
"I'm really happy I'm with you." I said as I brought his hand up to my mouth and kissed it.
"Me too."
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