He opens the door and closes it behind him and myself, letting out a booming laugh as he twists the key. "No no that did not happen! He wanted ME to ask you out but I chickened out and didn't do it!". I turn around sharply. "No way Egerton! I don't believe you!" I reply, hitting his arm playfully. We make our way to the sofa and taron switches on the tv. We flick through the channels got a while until we land on a very familiar face.
Taron instantly goes to change the channel but I stop him before he has a chance, placing my hand on his wrist. "Leave it on here" I begin. "Besides, I haven't seen this one yet!". He squints his eyes playfully at me and I give him a cheeky wink and a playful smile in return, letting him know I was joking. "T come on, I absolutely love Eddie the Eagle! You were so great in it!" I say, making myself more comfortable in my seat and unknowingly moving my body closer to Taron's.
***
I slowly open my eyes to find myself on the sofa. I was laying on Taron's chest and I could feel him breathing slowly under me. I had obviously fallen asleep during the movie, but I had no idea how long I had been there, as it was now completely dark outside. The tv was still ok and the flashing lights from the programme that was on lit up the room. I wondered why Taron hadn't woken me up when the movie ended, but this question was quickly answered when I look up and spot him still fast asleep.
I focus back on his breathing; it was slow and calm, making me instant feel safe and calm too. I cautiously lift my head off of his chest and pick up my phone, looking at the time. 11:45pm.
I carefully lay back on Taron's chest and place my hand where my head was, pressing down a few times in order to wake him. I feel him jolt slightly under my body, and watch as his eyes slowly open. "We should go to bed T, we can't sleep here" I say and he nods his head in agreement, even though I can tell by his face that he would rather stay here and sleep with my body curled into his.
I decided that it would be best if I stayed sleeping on the sofa, rather than in Taron's bed, which was the only bed in his house. We used to have sleepovers all the time when we were younger and we used to sleep in the same bed. We were basically joined at the hip, but after the events of the last few weeks, it felt odd if we continued that tradition.
I looked down at my clothes and realised that I had nothing else to change into. Taron noticed my eyes scanning my body and he joined in, raising a hand to his chin and he did. "I can get some clothes for you to wear tonight if you'd like?" He asks and I nod my head. He then disappears into his bedroom, before quickly returning with a tshirt and some sweatpants. I look up at him and chuckle, holding up the sweatpants. "Do you really think these are going to fit me?!"
He laughs in return, probably picturing me in the very oversized sweats and replies. "Well that's your fault for leaving your keys in your flat!" He sticks out his tongue at you playfully before giving a cheeky wink, heading towards the bedroom. "Goodnight love!" He calls out and I shake my head, heading for the bathroom as I call out "goodnight T!" In return.
As I lay on the sofa, I can't help but inhale Taron's soft scent on his tshirt. It was faint, but it was strong enough to picture him laying there with me. I imagine his arm around me again, just like the other night. I wanted him here next to me. I stare at the ceiling for a while, unable to sleep, before I decided to get up and get a drink.
I make my way to the kitchen and pour myself a glass of water. I stand, looking at each small detail of Taron's spacious flat as I take a sip. As I do, I hear the door handle to Taron's bedroom move, and watch as Taron emerges from behind the doorframe to his bedroom. He rubs his eyes sleepily and makes his way towards me. My eyes immediately focus to his now bare chest as he moves his body closer to mine and stands next to the kitchen counter.
"I couldn't sleep" I manage to say, my mind still focussed on Taron's abs. "Me neither" he says, before turning to me and fixing his eyes upon mine. "Not gonna lie, I preferred it when we were both on the sofa" he chuckles, and I look over to where were laying and chuckle too. "Yeah, it was more comfortable when were both on there" I reply, and he makes his way over to the sofa without hesitation.
He sits down and realises that I hadn't followed him, to which he turns his head to face me and nods in the direction of the sofa. Hesitantly, I put my glass of water down and make my way over to where Taron was sitting. I watch as he makes himself comfortable and then pats his chest for me to lay. I smile as I sit on the sofa, costing up to him. Before, his chest was covered with the fabric of his tshirt, but now it was bare; his steady heartbeat was more noticeable as I laid my head down.
"Better?" He asks and I nod my head in agreement as I reply. "Better". We both instantly fall asleep in each other's arms, content and safe.
