When Is Too Late? Chapter 5: Don't Wanna Miss A Thing, a crossing jordan fanfic

Woody stared at her, not willing to believe that she had just said what he had begged her to say for the past four years. She had said it. She really said it. Woody was still in shock which made Jordan want to laugh even more. She was already forcing the smile from her face. Woody slowly came back to reality. He still stared at her, finally accepting that it was, in fact, her that said it and not another cruel joke that fate was playing on him like the dreams he had expirenced for the past six months. Woody slowly made his way oer to her bed and plunked himself down in the chair.

"Do you mean it?" he asked, still not prying his eyes from her face. Jordan no longer felt the need to smile. It was ow time for a serious talk.

"Of course I do," Jordan said, fighting everything she had to not look away. "I'm not running away anymore. I'm ready to make a commitment. To you, to us. That is, if that's what you want," she said, finally giving in and looking away from his piercing blue eyes and onto the blanket that was covering her.

Woodys cheeks turned up into a smile although Jordan couldnt see because she was still staring intently at her blanket.

"Jordan," Woody said, causing her eyes to dart back to his face. "You know that that's what I want. It's what I've wanted for the past four years," he finished, making a smile come to Jordans face as well, even though Woody noticed it was a little hesistant. He hesistatd himself, though for only a second, about what his next move would be. And before he gave himself a chance to second guess what he was about to do, Woody leaned in, placed his hands on either side of her face, and moved his lips into hers. It seemed to Woody that she was about to pull away, but second guessed it, and allowed their lips to meet. And lucky for Jordan that she did, because the kiss was the most amazing one she had ever had. It was soft and gentle, but passionate at the same time. He cared so much and this was plainly clear to Jordan as he kissed her. His kiss was sweet, like that amazing sensation when your standing outside in the summer rain, how it drips so smoothly off your body. Jordan felt as though she was melting. She could fell her skin searing with passion every time his hand touched her; as he combed his fingers through her hair, brushing the stray pieces out of her eyes. She moved her hands to the back of his neck and interlocked her fingers, allowing for some leverage as she kissed him harder. They pulled apart for a breath, Woody hauled himself out of the chair and sat his butt down on the edge of her bed, making it more comfortable for them both. Eventually, he pulled away with much protest from Jordan.

"Jo, you need your sleep. The nurses are gonna pound my head in if they see us. I'm not even supposed to be in here right now. I had to beg the doctor," he said.

"Fine," Jordan said. "But you owe me,"

"That is one favour I will return anytime, anywhere," Woody said, making Jordan laugh.

"Will you stay with me?" she asked.

"Ya sure,"

Woody climbed off the bed for Jordan to painfully reposition herself. When she was settled, he climbed into the bed beside her, wrapping his arm protectivly around her shoulders and letting her head rest gently on his shoulder. Here they were, both victim to shootings, holding onto eachother for comfort and support. Within a few minutes, Jordan was asleep, Woody running his fingers through her hair and watching as her chest rose and fell with every breath she took. As Woody watched her sleep, he could feel his eyes growing heavy, sleep washing over his tired body. He tried to fight it, but it was hopeless.

And as he drifted off into an uneasy sleep, a song rang through the halls of the hospital:

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
Cause I'd miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing
Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream will never do
I'd still miss you baby
And I don't want to miss a thing

Lying close to you feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes
And thank God we're together
I just want to stay with you in this moment forever
Forever and ever

I don't want to miss one smile
I don't want to miss one kiss
I just want to be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just want to hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

Don't want to close my eyes
I don't want to fall asleep
I don't want to miss a thing

And when Woody opened his eyes again, Jordan was still there and, he hoped, would always be.