Jess opens her eyes as the daylight seeps through the curtains. Her head is resting on Nick's chest, as it gently rises and falls at each breath he takes.
It would be a lie to say she hadn't thought of this moment before, she just wished it was under different circumstances. She wants to be there for Nick, as she knows deep down, he will be there for her if she needed him too. Thoughts of Shane start to creep back in to her head, but she immediately pushes them out. This is not the time nor place to bring up such a subject, Nick has more important things the think about. Nick, the man who is in mourning at the loss of his father. Nick, the man she cares for. Nick, the man who she is currently holding in her arms. Her lips curl upward as she breathes in his aroma and holds him tighter. Jess closes her eyes, listening to the sound of his heartbeat.
Nicks eyes flutter open when he feels Jess slightly stirring and squeezing him tighter. He looks down toward her, and sees her dark brown curls spilling over his body, and he picks up a lock of her hair, twirling the strand between his fingers. He looks down at her face, as she rests peacefully on him. God, she's beautiful. Nick starts to wonder what he has done to deserve the attention of this gorgeous woman. He has made so many mistakes, yet she accepts him for who his is, a little broken and all. Nick feels her stir once again as her hand moves down his arm and holds his hand. He turns his hand around so that he can hold hers back.
Jess looks down at her hand which is now holding Nicks. He flips his hand over to get a better grasp on hers, and she starts to play with his fingers. She is mesmerized by his strong hand and how she feels safe when he holds hers. She feels his free hand let go of her hair, and stroke her back, feeling his way up and down gently and precise. His fingers start to run up her arm, which sends her stomach a-flutter. She can hear his breathing rhythm quiver as her other hand runs across his stomach. "Jess" he whispers in earnest. Jess lifts her head so that she is looking at Nick directly, their faces inches away from each other. Nick swallows hard, reaches for her face and holds her in the palm of his hand. His thumb strokes her cheek as her big, blue eyes bore into his. "You're amazing" he says huskily, as they start moving toward each other. Just as their lips were about to connect, Jess pauses and looks deep into Nicks dark brown eyes, soaking in this moment. She closes her eyes, and lightly brushes her lips against his. They touch their foreheads together, breathing each other in. Just as Nick moves in for a deeper, more passionate kiss...
"Nick!" calls a voice outside the door. There is a small knock, as the door opens and his mother is standing in the door way. Nick and Jess both release each other instantly and look over at Bonnie, guilty.
"Oh. You're here." Bonnie deadpans at Jess. Jess' face collapses into her hands, in embarrassment and frustration at herself.
"MA! What are you doing?!" Nick yelled in horror
"Breakfast is ready. If you and your 'roommate' would like to come down when you're ready, it will be appreciated." Bonnie walks off, leaving the door ajar.
Nick and Jess stiffly lie there for what seems like a lifetime, in shock.
"Well, Hussy McGoodbottom" Nick says lightly "This won't be awkward at all"
Jess scrunches her face at Nick.
