Love Though Any Time (27/?) Torchwood NC-17
Chapter Twenty Six
Emmett
I woke up to a sharp kick in the leg, opening my eyes fully I saw James thrashing violently in his sleep. Piercing screams escaped from his mouth, suggesting that he was in pain. I had never seen him like this before as some nights I would wake up to him moaning and groaning in his sleep but it would never be violent. I took him into my arms and tried to calm him down.
“Shhh, I’m here,” I told him calmly and started to stroke his hair, “I will always be here for you.”
It seemed to be working as the struggling started to decrease and the screaming was reduced to quiet moans. A few minutes later I was met by his soft blue eyes. Tears had started to form.
“I’m so sorry,” He apologised, “It was such a wonderful night and I ruin it with my inner demons.”
“No you haven’t,” I assured him and held him closer in my arms, “I’m here for you,”
He started to sob into my chest, the tears feeling a cool touch on my warm skin. I started to stroke his hair again, holding him close to me. I really felt for him because of the dreams I would have sometimes after surviving an air battle or training exercise. I never liked to live with them but I did. I kissed him softly on the forehead.
“Would you like to talk about it?” I asked calmly. I felt him shake his head.
“Still a little shaken,” He answered, “I remember it quite clearly but....”
“It’s alright, just tell me when you’re ready,” I replied not wanting to push him, “This feels nice, just you and me in each others arms.”
James nodded, “What do you love about me?”
I thought about it for a moment, “I love that you are an Australian, that you are handsome, you are an intelligent man who doesn’t judge people and most of all I love that you patiently waited for me.”
James smiled but I could still see tears in his eyes, “I love you for your old fashioned attitude, that you love me for who I am that you will support me through the good times and bad and I love your singing voice and great dancing skills.”
I laughed, “Cole Porter does that to me,” I explained, “I only sang because the words came to me through the love I have for you.”
It was James’ turn to laugh, “Please don’t go all cheesy on me.”
“I’m afraid love does that to you,” I replied with a grin.
James kissed me deeply on the lips before tumbling on top of me. He moved down a little to plant butterfly kisses on my stomach. I watched him for awhile as he seemed to be enjoying his task. I smiled as I didn’t mind since it felt quite nice.
“Would you like to move in with me?” He asked a little later.
“Huh, what do you mean by that?” I asked quite puzzled. James smiled and moved up a little towards me.
“Well the beginning, you were only living here until we found you somewhere proper to live,” James replied with a smile, “All of us didn’t know at that time that we would fall in love, so would you like to live here permanently?”
I sat up and grinned, “I would love to, and I think I’ll get used to waking up next to you everyday.”
James sat up and kissed me deeply on the lips again, “I think I will too.”
“Want to shower together in the morning?” I asked with a seductive grin.
James pushed me back down on to the bed, “You always come up with the best ideas.” He told me before kissing me on the lips.