*Jessie's P.O.V*
I jumped as I found myself waking up to the sound of music playing, and wearily opened my eyes to reveal closing credits scrolling on the television screen. As if I had fell asleep for practically the whole film? How embarrassing! I shut my eyes again, feeling reassured in Ed's arms as he had wrapped them securely around my waist, holding me close to him, my head resting on his comfortable chest. He breathes really deeply, and the gentle movement of his chest going up and down was extremely soothing to wake up to. I couldn't help but smile when I heard him humming along to the soundtrack blaring out of the telly, he didn't realize I had woken and he sounded so cute and understated.
I heard the DVD stop spinning, and assumed it must have gone back to the main menu. Ed began to play with my hair, delicately twiddling it in his thumbs and planting a kiss on my forehead. I could hear his breathing relax, like he was becoming really content in just lying here with me. Strangely enough, I didn't want to open my eyes yet, not because I didn't want to spend time with Ed, but I knew it would be getting on and I would have to go home soon. As long as I was 'sleeping', time seemed to halt and go a lot slower. After a few more precious moments of lying there, I decided that I better notify Ed I was in fact awake.
I stretched slowly, stroking Ed's arms and tilting my face to see a beaming ginger happily looking down at me. "Did I wake sleeping beauty?" He asked, and I sleepily laughed, apologizing for being such rude company and falling asleep, telling him that he didn't bore me but I was already shattered to begin with. Thankfully, he didn't seem to mind in the slightest and tightened his arms around me, picking me up whilst I was squealing, to turn me around to face him. He held me in the air, pulling me towards him and planting a light kiss upon my lips. He sat me down so we were face to face, but this time I was positioned comfortably in his lap, and his arms were around my back so I didn't fall backwards off the sofa, avoiding another potential clumsy incident.
"I can't believe I have to go soon!" I told Ed, whose smile just disappeared as soon as those words slipped out of my mouth. "I don't want you to" He told me, stroking my back with his hand. "Listen I've been thinking, you were kind enough to give me tickets to one of your concerts so how do you fancy coming to one of mine next week? I am supposed to be playing at a small club in London, so not so far from here- I will meet you before and after of course, and you can bring Holly and Clair as well if you want? I can reintroduce you to everyone in the gang- my cousin, Stu, Trev, David.." I grinned at him from ear to ear. "Yes yes yes! I would absolutely love to" I expressed, "I think I will bring Clair and Holly if you don't mind, that way the two of them have each other to keep company when we are talking and stuff."
I rang for a taxi, and we discussed where specifically to meet for next Thursday, and I was really excited to see Ed perform again. It had been so long! I loved his sets, the people watching were always so engaged and Ed always told the funniest stories about his past experiences- it's really amazing to see just how far he has come, he has had to work so hard. Ed thoroughly deserves every success that comes his way, I don't know of any other who moved to London at 16 selling CD's out a rucksack, and sofa surfing because he couldn't afford his own place. I love how he still sleeps on a sofa now, even if it is a little more permanent at Stuart's. "I will text you as soon as I know more" Ed said happily.
"Now I really do have to go" I shifted my body and Ed picked me up again, standing up and placing me onto the ground. "Oops I almost forgot!" I said, whilst helping clear all the food away, "Your onesie" I began stepping out of it, and folded it over Ed's arm, until he interrupted, insisting that I kept it as he nobody else to give it to. "You look sweet in it" He smiled, handing it back to me. I put it in my bag, I didn't fancy heading back to my hotel in that, the press would be all over me. "Let me see you out" Ed walked me to the door, giving me a long final hug before stroking my hair again and squeezing me tightly so our bodies were touching, leaning in for a long kiss to end what had been an absolutely perfect few hours. "See you Thursday" I called, stepping out into the open air.
*Ed's P.O.V*
We hadn't been sat back down for very long until I noticed Jessie's eyelids flickering, and I could tell she was about to fall asleep. I didn't wish to disturb her, so I let her fall asleep on me, using my chest as a pillow for her head to lay to rest. I loved how she felt completely comfortable being so close to me, and it reassured myself knowing that she trusted me. She looked prettier than ever right now, just lay down quietly snoozing, her hair falling out of place and just looking very naturally beautiful.
I quietly watched the film, a lump forming in my throat and the emotive storyline. It got more moving as it went on, and I couldn't hide my emotions any longer as a single tear streamed down my cheek. Thankfully, Jessie was asleep still and was oblivious to it all. It was such a touching film, and was portrayed so excellently regarding the difficult topic of a long term illness. It was only one tear, compared to the bucketload I cried with Alice the last time. Even Alice was surprised at my emotional outburst at the time, and afterwards I felt I had to show my status by ordering the cleaning to be taken place, but Alice still couldn't take me seriously- the whole situation was pretty humilating even though we had known each other for so long. We laughed about the whole thing afterwards though, and it was added to one of many memories we shared together.
But that was all in the past, the future was now. Jess was still away to the world, deep in thoughts and dreaming. I twiddled Jessie's hair between my thumbs as her breathing became more relaxed, and kissed her forehead. I was so content sat here like this, hanging out, and being able to fully let all my worries escape. Jessie woke up then, stretching and turning round slightly, looking up at me. I hope I hadn't disturbed her, but she was the one more apologetic than myself. 'Oh my God, Ed, I'm so sorry for falling asleep- I must seem so rude and ignorant! I'm so sorry, I've not slept properly for a while and was so tired.. Trust me to fall asleep when we are meant to be spending time together! It's not that you bore me or anything I swear, damn I feel awful.." She sounded so flustered and annoyed at herself for drifting off. "Hey don't be silly! I am not offended in the slightest, we are still spending time together anyways. Don't worry your pretty little head, come here," I told her, picking her up to face me properly whilst she reacted in surprise as I moved her closer in so I could kiss her on the lips.
It was just then that I had an idea about our plans for next week, as Jessie told me how she didn't want to have to go already. It would be really nice for Jessie to come to a concert of mine, allowing me to return the favor from going to see her a few days back. It was a while seen she see had seen me do a gig and see all my friends again, it had been a crazy few months of late and all of us that went on the circuit together have had minimal contact. Jessie hadn't seen my new set, and I had a lot of new material since the last time, so hopefully she would enjoy listening to more recent songs. I knew her friends came to the last concert too, so suggested they could come if they also wanted. Clair and Holly were really nice, we had met a few times and they were bestest friends with Jessie, we all got along really well.
We talked about the finer details, exact times and the location of the club in London. I would get Mark or Stuart to forward me all the boring stuff like that so I could make sure the times I had told Jessie were in fact right, because knowing me I would probably have gotten something mixed up and confused with another gig, as we seemed to be doing a lot recently. I loved gigging though, the reaction of the crowd always excited me as it was quite often different, it was nice being able to see what songs different people preferred, and it was the best feeling in the world to hear a few in the crowd singing the lyrics back to me, or even along with me, something in which I could have only dreamt of a year ago.
Jessie's taxi that she ordered had just parked up outside, so she had to leave. She began taking the onesie off, but I made her keep it as I thought it really suited her and nobody else would make any use of it anyhow. She agreed to take it after double checking if I didn't mind several times, bless her, but did take it off anyways because the hotel staff and people waiting around outside may have given her a few funny looks heading back into the centre of London in a fleecy all-in-one. I saw her out, going to the front door to say a final goodbye. We gave each other a long, tight hug before another long and meaningful kiss. I felt happier than I had been for quite a while.
