Collapsed In Love

5

Sidney was lying beside Damon, resting her head on his chest as his arm was wrapped around her. She felt at home, she felt safe, as if she were meant to be in his arms. They were quiet for a few moments, enjoying the silence that surrounded them. The only sound that could be heard was their hearts pounding against their chests, the sound of their breathing. Sidney was the first to break the silence.

"Are we crazy here?" she whispered, turning her head to look at him.

"A little bit, maybe," he chuckled. "But that's how I knew we were made for each other..."

Sidney laughed softly and snuggled against his chest. She didn't want to go back home, she didn't want to leave. She just wanted to stay there, in his arms, forever. She felt a warm hand slide down her back and gently brush against her skin. Damon pressed a soft kiss to her temple, then he let out a deep sigh. He ran his fingers through her hair, twirling the strands between his fingertips. Sidney felt like she was floating, as if she had been placed in a dream world.

"Do you really have to go?" he asked quietly. She chuckled.

"Yeah, I do..." she replied, running her fingertips up and down Damon's torso.

"I don't want you to..." he whispered, pulling her closer. "I know you've got to get back home, but...can you just stay one more day?"

"I'm afraid that's a no," she laughed. "Plus, how am I supposed to explain that to my manager?"

"Tell him I seduced you."

"Damon!" she laughed. "Anyway, our train tickets have already been bought..."

"Train tickets? Don't you have a bus or something?"

"Are you serious?" she giggled. "No, we have to go by train. We have to leave at 9 in the morning. That's why I'm supposed to be sleeping right now."

"Oops?" he laughed. "Then...when will you be back in London?"

"Well, we'll have a few concerts here at the end of the summer, but I don't know..." She rested her chin on his chest and looked up at him. "Damon..." she whispered as she looked into his blue eyes. "What if it's too late? What if we've missed our chance?"

"Sidney...no. I can't see that happening." He brushed his thumb against her cheek. She took a deep breath and let it out slowly. She smiled and rested her head on his chest again, listening to his heartbeat.

"Do you really think it's possible?" she asked quietly.

"It is for me," he whispered.

Sidney leaned in and kissed his chest, her lips lingering on his warm skin. He wrapped his arms around her, bringing her even closer. They were quiet again for a few moments, but Damon broke the silence.

"Why don't you move in with me?" he suggested, resting his chin on Sidney's head. She lifted her head and looked up at him with a questioning look.

"Move in with you? Really? You're out of your mind."

Damon chuckled. "Why not? I'd love to have you there, Sidney. I want to wake up next to you every morning, I want to fall asleep next to you every night. I want to hold you in my arms and kiss you goodnight. I want you to be there."

Sidney was quiet for a moment, just looking at him. She was shocked by his suggestion, but she was also touched by it. Her and the band have discussed moving to London before, but they were still undecided. They weren't sure if it would be the right time to make that move.

"I'll think about it..." Sidney whispered, placing a soft kiss on his chest. Damon chuckled.

"Okay." He leaned in and kissed the top of Sidney's head. "Now, get some sleep."