Adrians POV
We entered the room and Sydney closed the door behind us.
"I love the...ehm... vintage look" she said.
"Vintage? More like outmoded" I said taking a look around.
The whole room was held in orange and brown tones and thick heavy curtains covered the only window in the room.
Sydney laughed "Yes, you´re right" she said.
Her gaze fell on the bed next to the window.
"I can sleep on the coach if you would feel more comfortable" I said putting the bags on the small coach next to the bed.
She blushed "No, you don´t have to" she said quickly.
"Are you sure? I wouldn´t mind" I reassured her.
The truth was, I kind of did, but I didn´t want to push her.
"Adrian, you won´t sleep on that small... something. The bed is big enough for the two of us. I don´t mind, but if you do, I could..."
I shook my head "Sage, be reasonable. I´m not going to allow you to sleep on it either. Besides, I have no problem at all sleeping next to you" I said
"Okay, than it´s settled" she said looking at me.
For a few moments we both kept looking at each other.
"It´s strange, isn´t it?" I asked.
She gave me an apologizing look "It shouldn´t be" she said.
"But it is" I stated.
She nodded slowly "A bit".
She sat down on the bed and I sat right next to her.
"We´ll take on step at a time" I said "No need to rush anything".
Sydneys POV
I knew he was right and I also knew it wasn´t such a big deal, but I couldn´t help myself but feel a little overwhelmed by everything.
"I know. It´s just... the last time we shared a bed, everything was so... different" I said.
"Different how?" he asked.
"Careless" I said.
He brushed through his hair "What can I do?" he asked.
I smiled at him "Nothing. It will get less weird" I said.
"Hungry?" he asked a few moments later.
"Very" I admitted, happy about the change of conversation.
"Good. I saw a small italian restaurant around the corner. Want to go there?" he asked.
I nodded "Sounds good to me".
An hour later we were back in our small room and I was in the bathroom getting ready for bed.
I took a quick shower and put on my pajamas. This time I´d made sure, I wasn´t wearing anything flannelly .Plain gray pants and a white t-shirt was definitely an improvement.
Adrian was already sitting on the bed and watched TV. He grinned at me when I stepped out of the bathroom.
"No flannel pants?" he asked with a coy smile.
"You liked them?" I asked with pursed lips.
"You look adorable in everything" he said.
I rolled my eyes at him but chuckled.
I climbed over his feet and got under the blanket. There was only one blanket I realized. Well that was going to be interesting.
Adrian went to the bathroom to take a shower as well.
In the meantime, I zapped through the programs and realized once again that watching TV just wasn´t my thing.
Adrian came back from the bathroom and I watched him getting under the blanket as well.
Suddenly the bed seemed to shrink.
I could feel the warmth of his body close to mine and I began to nervously zap through the channels.
"Nothing you are interested in?" he asked looking at the TV and than back to me. I noticed a small smile on his lips.
"You decide" I said handing him the remote.
He took it and switched off the lights.
He´d been through all channels for the third time when he looked at me.
"Me neither" he said.
"We could just sleep" I said "We could be back on the road early tomorrow" I went on.
"We could, yes" he said, still looking at the TV.
He looked back at me and than turned of the TV.
For a few moments I couldn´t see anything. When my eyes got used to the sudden darkness I watched him lying down next to me.
I wanted to close my eyes and really try to sleep, but his eyes, I now was able to see, were still on mine and somehow I was unable to take of my gaze.
"Good night" he whispered after several moments.
"Good night" I whispered back.
He rolled on his back and I closed my eyes. When I opened them a few minutes later he closed his eyes quickly.
"Are you watching me?" I asked.
"Nah, go to sleep Sage" he said in an amused tone.
"Yes you were" I said.
"Maybe, maybe not" he teased me.
"Good Night Adrian" I said laughing.
"Night" he said chuckling as well.
He closed his eyes again and taking a deep breath, I shifted closer to him.
He opened his eyes and watched me curiously as I snuggled into his arm.
I carefully wrapped my arm around his chest. I felt his muscles tense for a brief second and than relax again. His scent was breathtaking.
His hand, that had been under his head wrapped around me as well and I closed my eyes.
"See, the bed is big enough for both of us" I whispered.
Adrians POV
I had to admit, I wasn´t prepared for this. Not for her closeness and not for those teasing words.
She once again had caught me by surprise.
"I guess you´re right" I said smiling.
Her body against mine felt wonderful and having her lying in my arms was more than I had expected.
I began to brush invisible patterns on her back and I could feel her smile against my chest.
"Are you comfortable?" I asked.
I really didn´t want to ruin that moment.
"Very" she said.
This night I slept like a baby. Her presence made me more relaxed, than any amount of alcohol had ever done.
Sydneys POV
When I woke up I realized we had been moving during the night. I was lying on my side but Adrians arm was still wrapped around me, holding me tight against his chest.
I felt his nose brushing against my neck and I shivered under the touch.
"Good Morning" he softly whispered against my neck.
"Morning" I muttered.
I slowly turned around to face him. My heart was racing.
"Slept well?" he asked.
I nodded, not trusting my voice. How could he make me feel this way by just holding me in his arms and looking at me like this.
"Me, too" he said tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.
His touch brought the shiver back again and I noticed him smiling.
He looked behind me and chuckled "The bed is more than big enough" he said.
I smiled "You aren´t really a morning person, are you?" he asked amused.
I blushed. Now really was the time to say something.
"Not before coffee" I said.
"Of course, coffee" he said with a smile.
His hand was still on my cheek and my skin felt tingly under his fingertips.
"Want to have coffee in Newville or on the road?" he asked.
I was still caught up in this moment and it once again took me a while to answer.
My brain was just to busy with noticing his hand on my cheek. How could I answer any question now?
"On the road?" I said in a semi questioning way.
He shook his head "What´s up with you?" he asked crooking his head to the side, grinning. .
Yea what was up with me? Concentrate Sydney.
"Let´s have coffee on the road" I managed to say.
"Ok than" he said, slowly taking back his hand.
"Are you going to get up?" he asked after a few seconds chuckling.
"You know, you could get up first" I said with pursed lips.
"Nah, I´m enjoying this just a little to much at the moment" he teased.
I rolled my eyes but finally managed to sit.
"Shut up" I said throwing my pillow at him. I tried to make a serious face but couldn´t.
He fended it of with his arm and laughed.
"A pillow fight Sage? I´m in" he said wiggling his eyebrows taking his own pillow.
"Adrian!" I said in an accusing voice.
Adrians POV
"Ok, no pillow fight than" I said still laughing.
I watched her jump from the bed and walk into the bathroom.
She shook her head "You are unbelievable" she muttered before she disappeared behind the door.
"Unbelievably what? Charming? Awesome?" I asked.
"Just unbelievable" I heard her saying.
"You can admit it you know" I went on.
"Admit what?" she asked.
"That I´m awesome of course" I said.
She opened the bathroom door and to my surprise she was already fully dressed.
"Yes Adrian" she said "Amazing, awesome, charming" she said smiling.
"Thank you. Now, that wasn´t so hard, was it?" I asked.
She laughed "Just get dressed. I really need coffee" she said.
I obeyed and got up "Your wish is my command" I said.
I knew she could get cranky when she didn´t get her coffee.