Classic Rock Imagines

Syd Barrett #7

Because I miss Syd and I couldn't help but think about him all day today. Shine on you painter, piper, seer of visions, legend, miner for truth and delusion, my inspiration for anything and everything musically and last but not least, my diamond💙

"Syd?" You whispered as you quietly shut the door behind you.

The room was dark and elongated, stretching far beyond your vision. The windows gave little light into the, what looked like, golden hallway you ventured down, turned your head left and right to find him. There was an old fashioned looking couch near an open window and you could see his curly hair resting on the arm rest. You smiled to yourself as you silently wandered over to him.

He was resting peacefully, his eyelashes rested so delicately on his rose tinted cheeks and his lips were slightly agape. You knelt down next to him and gently brushed some of his messy hair out of his face. You smiled as he stirred, letting out a soft gasp before his eyes slowly started to open. He had that sleepy look about him, but it didn't take away the excitement in his eyes when he saw you.

"You're here," he said softly, making your stomach twist at the gentle way he spoke.

You nodded your head, "Of course I am, where else would I be?" you replied.

He reached out and pulled you up next to him, holding you close to his chest and breathing you in.

"I've missed you, more than you can imagine," he said as his fingers ran through your hair, making your eyes flutter shut with pleasure.

You lifted your head, your eyes still wanting to take in every detail of him, as if it was your last chance.

You let out a little laugh, "I haven't been gone long."

He smiled, yet there was a sadness in his eyes as his hand brushed your cheek, "Time moves differently for me, love."

You furrowed your brow, but before you could ask what he meant, his lips met yours, and you gladly responded to his gentle, yet urgent movements. His hands held your face as his lips pressed firmly against yours, and you held him a little tighter. His kiss was so calming and his touch so electric, it was the perfect combination, pure bliss. He leaned his forehead against yours as his lips slowly broke away from you. His thumb brushed against your skin, making you blush in his warm hands.

"You know I have to go now," he whispered.

You were confused, but felt an almost knowing sadness fall over you, as if it wasn't the first time he'd said this, "Syd, what are you talking about?"

He gently shook his head, "You'll know if you put your mind to it," he said, making you lift your head.

He smiled back at you, his eyes looking the way you'd looked at him before, just taking each bit of you in.

"I'll see you again soon, I promise," he said, his image fading away to your confusion as he spoke, "I won't be long."

You shook your head, confused and unable to see him now, and you reached out for his warm embrace again, unable to recapture how it felt to be wrapped in his arms. Suddenly the golden room no longer surrounded you, the couch was a bed and your eyes shot open to reveal the familiar ceiling of your bedroom. You felt your heart sink as you realized he was no longer there and that your dream come true, really hadn't happened at all. You turned your head, hoping maybe he'd be by the window, but instead in was an empty chair next to a table with your songbook resting on it. You sighed as you lifted yourself out of bed and moved towards the pen and paper on the table. You tilted your head, intrigued by the scribbled lyrics you had forgotten you'd written the night before.

I said I wouldn't be long.

Your eyes widened and you gasped a bit as you thought about the world you were in just a moment ago, and you longed for him. But, he said he wouldn't be long, didn't he?

This is based on a dream I had this time last year. I still remember most of the details and don't think I'll ever forget them, just like I'll never forget him.

I still have all your requests and am working on them asap. Just thought I would post something sweet for            Syd. ❤️💎