Disclaimer: Battlestar Galactica belongs to Ronald D. Moore and the Sci-Fi channel. Lyrics are from Snow Patrol's "Chasing Cars."
Chapter 4: Peace of mind
A few hours later they returned, sinking into the couch. "I remember now why I let you handle most of the meetings with Zarek. That was one of the most boring meetings I've ever been to," Adama commented.
We'll do it all
Everything
On our own
Roslin had slipped her shoes off and curled up on one end of the couch. "Be glad that you don't deal with that man on a regular basis. He's either scheming to do something for the next election, or he's trying to bore me out of office."
We don't need
Anything
Or anyone
Adama chuckled and reached for her hand. She smiled over at him, turning her head to the side, and in that moment he knew that their friendship was back. He thought back to what had happened earlier that afternoon and met her eyes. The look she was giving him seemed to match his question. Then he spotted that infamous spark of mischief. She leaned toward him as he neared her and they met halfway to kiss gently.
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
He pulled back reluctantly and touched her face because he had to know. "I want to pick this up where we left off before the meeting, but not if it isn't what you want."
I don't quite know
How to say
How I feel
She gave him a slow grin that seemed to radiate her answer. "I think that no matter where this conversation goes, you'd better lock your door."
It felt good to laugh with her as he followed her suggestion. When he turned back, she was standing, though still shoeless. "You've got something you want to say," he observed.
Those three words
Are said too much
They're not enough
"Bill," she paused and reached for his hands. "No matter what we've fought about, from Kobol to that pilot, and from Hera to Baltar, we've had each other to lean on. I almost cost us that. When I push you away, I feel like everything around me collapses. I want to make you a promise. I don't know if I can keep it, but I have to try. I promise not to let conflicts and ideological disagreements interrupt our relationship."
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
He pulled her into a hug and held her for a while. She looked up to meet his eyes and then they kissed again. Each seemed to be searching the other in order to feel whole again. Her hands fiddled with the buttons of his jacket. She broke the kiss and he raised an eyebrow.
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
"Your jacket has too many buttons," she remarked.
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
Grinning at her, he captured her lips with his in a kiss that seemed to light candles under her skin. He undid the buttons of her blouse one by one as she managed to unbutton and slide his jacket off. His lips caressed her neck again as she ran her nails over his back. Finally she looked into his eyes again, noting that he was still questioning the reality of the situation.
I need your grace
To remind me
To find my own
"Laura, is this-"
"Yes, Bill, it is."
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
He scooped her up into his arms and brought her over to his rack. They blended together in a harmony of sensations. Tomorrow and yesterday no longer mattered. Only the present mattered, and in the present this moment that they had together. They fell asleep entangled and holding each other closely.
Forget what we're told
Before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life
Morning came and Adama became aware that something was different before he opened his eyes. Blinking, he noticed that he was still holding Roslin. He stroked her back gently and whispered her name. "Laura, Laura, it's morning."
She stirred and slowly opened her eyes. Then she grinned at him sleepily, still in the fog of whatever dream she might have been having. He could not resist and kissed her gently. She giggled and eyed him incredulously. "In all honesty, I think I like waking up like this. Albeit, pajamas would be advisable, but this isn't so bad."
He chuckled at the teasing grin she was giving him. "If I'd know you were the kind of person who wakes up smiling, I would've found some other excuse to have a sleep-over."
All that I am
All that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see
Wrapping part of the blanket around herself, she sat up, looking over her shoulder to see where her clothes were before turning back to him. "So you admit to bringing me here in an attempt to seduce me?" she probed with a half-smile.
"I asked you here for a literary discussion. If I'd wanted to seduce you, we would've skipped lunch," he replied.
"We did skip dinner though," she reminded before doubling over in a fit of giggles. When she finally took a deep breath to regain some of her composure, he slid a hand under her chin and kissed her. "I really should take a shower," she stated when he backed away.
"You do that and I'll handle breakfast," he offered.
Gathering up her clothes, she headed for the shower. Later after she emerged, he took his shower while she ate what was an attempt at algae cereal. He joined her after a while, glancing at his watch. "We can still sneak you out of here before too many people are out in the corridor," he suggested.
She thought for a minute, sipping her tea. "Actually if I just stay here until after our briefing in a few hours, it'll look like I arrived early this morning."
He grinned back at her. "I like your plan better." Looking into his own tea, he was silent for a while. "Any regrets?"
Standing, she walked over to him and touched his cheek. "Just one," she began as she stroked his cheek with her thumb, "that I was angry at you for so long. I wasted time being angry."
I don't know where
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things will never change for us at all
"And now?" he asked as he turned his head to kiss her palm.
She bent closer to kiss him affectionately and he set his own cup down. "Now I want nothing more than to wake up with you every morning. I love you, Bill Adama."
Pulling her into his lap, he wrapped his arms around her securely. "I love you too, Laura. We'll find a way to make this work and keep it secret at the same time."
"You do realize that we'll probably argue again," she mentioned as she rested her head against his shoulder.
"Even if we do, I still won't let go," he remarked as he tilted her chin up to kiss her.
If I lay here
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?
Fin….
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