New Habits
Twelve.
I click out of my messages, after ending my conversation with Demi, who has grown to become my best friend in this small little town in the short time of a month since our shopping spree. I've gotten used to the routine of staying here in Nick's home, but I'm determined to find a job before too long because sitting around this house the majority of my days by myself will possibly drive me up the wall. I glance at the clock that's lit up on my phone and grin, anytime now Nick will be getting home from work.
I sit patiently on the couch, listening carefully until I hear the gravels crunching underneath the wheels of Nick's vehicle. I peer outside the window, and watch as he pulls himself out of the vehicle and starts walking toward the door. Once he's inside the house, I get up from my position on the couch and walk over to him, kissing him quickly.
"I'm so glad you're back, I was going out of my mind. Can we do something this afternoon?" I ramble, looking at him hopefully.
"I'm already one step ahead of ya babe," he says, showing off the movie that's in his hand. Miley examines the cover, instantly recognizing the look of it, a horror movie.
"So, is this the ordinary man coming out in you?" I ask, a slight smirk settled on my lips. He just chuckles, throwing his around my neck and guiding me on into the living room. He lets loose of me when he's closer to the television and pops the DVD into the player. "I'm going to make some popcorn," I announce, walking into the kitchen and over to the counter where I've saw the popcorn residing before. I take a bag out of the box, place it inside the microwave and allow it to pop away. When it's done I take it out and walk back into the living room where Nick is already lounging on the couch, taking up the majority of the sitting area.
"That smells good," he grins, taking it from my hands and taking a handful to eat.
"Are you going to let me sit down?" I ask, motioning toward his spread out body. He doesn't move an inch; he just pats the space that's in front of him. I roll my eyes playfully and snuggle myself into the curve of his body. He wraps his arm around my waist and kisses my cheek before eating another handful of the popcorn. I grab the remote from the table in front of me and click the play button, then quickly getting back inside the hollow space that I've made myself.
"You're not going to get all freaked out because of this movie are you?" he asks, looking at me concerned.
"Why would I do that?" I question.
"Because it's a scary movie, and most girls get a little freaked out, or sometimes they completely freak out," he informs me.
"I'm not like most girls Nick, I think I can handle a scary movie," I tell him, looking him straight in the eyes before looking back at the television screen.
Halfway into the movie and I can't stand the sights that are rolling around on the flickering screen. It doesn't help that the setting of the movie is out in the middle of the county, exactly where I am in this exact moment. I've managed to turn my body around and stuff my head into Nick's chest, while his arms are wrapped securely around me.
"Are you okay, Miles?" he asks, backing away from me the slightest bit possible so that he can see my face.
"Yeah, yeah I'm fine. Is it almost over?" I ask, my voice trembling just a tiny bit.
I really can't believe that I'm reacting this way, I never imagined that I would ever freak out over a made up scary movie. I guess that's what I get for watching chick flicks my entire life and never venturing off to take on a scary movie and what it's made of.
"It's about halfway done, do you want me to turn it off?" he asks, but I know that inside he really wants to finish the movie, and he's only asking me that from the inside of his very kind heart.
"No, it's fine, really, I'm fine, you can watch it," I say, my voice muffled because I've pushed myself back inside his chest. I relax slightly, but only slightly, when he starts to rub circles on my back and kisses my neck sweetly two times.
The movie finally finishes and I hesitantly stand up from Nick's secure hold, I glance around the room, and check down the hallway before I think that the house is partially safe and announce that I'm okay again, although I'm not quite sure that I've recovered back to my normal self just quite yet.
"I'm going to go change into my pajamas," I say, and then I think about it, "And then I'll probably just go on to bed," I tell him, realizing that if I sleep then I'll be able to ignore the scared emotions that running around in my head right now.
"Okay," he says, standing up from the couch and wrapping his arms around me. He lowers his lips onto mine and allows our lips to move together for a few seconds before he pulls away, "Sleep tight, and if you need anything you know where I'll be," he says, pecking my lips one more time before removing his grasp on me and allowing me to go on up to my room.
Once I'm inside the room I check every crack and corner there is, making sure that there aren't any creepy guys ready to attack me once I turn my back. I'm still jittery but I manage to turn the light off and race to my bed, snuggling up in hopes that the spooks won't come out tonight.
I glance over at the clock glaring in my eyes; its midnight and I still haven't been able to fall asleep. Instead of even really trying to sleep I've been shifting my head from side to side, almost peeing my pants every time I hear the hardwood floor cracking. I glance across the hallway at Nick's closed door, I hate to wake him up, but at this rate I'm never going to get any sleep.
I look around the room quickly, making sure there isn't anyone there before I hop out of the bed and slightly jog down the hallway to Nick's door. I open it as quietly as I possibly can, looking in at his sleeping figure. Walking across the floor I step on a more than just a little creaky floor board and he jerks awake, squinting his eyes at me in the dark. I jump into the bed, wrapping my arms around his neck.
"I'm sorry, I couldn't sleep and I'm scared," he laughs loudly, wrapping his arm around my waist as he pulls my shirt up slightly to rub my cool skin with his warm hand. Then he kisses my forehead, letting his lips linger there for a slight moment.
"Oh, Miley you sure are something," he tells me, and I can't help but blush. I know that I must be acting like a scared little kid right now and that's embarrassing, but evidently scary movies just aren't my cup of tea.
"You'll keep me safe, right?" I ask, looking up at him with wide eyes.
"Of course babe, I've got a gun in the closet if I need to use it," he chuckles, leaning down and kissing my lips lightly. I smile at the touching of his lips and pull him in even deeper, biting down on his lip slightly. He groans lightly, and pull his lip away, pecking me on the lips twice. "You're driving me crazy," he announces, so obviously I've found his turn on…
"Sorry," I whisper, snuggling deep into his chest.
"Hey Miles?" he says, continuing to rub my back with his warm hands.
"Yeah?" I reply.
"I know this is kind of sudden because we've only been dating for a month, but Miles, I've been thinking and I love you," he announces and I bite down on my lip when I feel the smile fluttering onto my lips. I remove my face from his chest, looking deep into his eyes.
"I love you too Nick," I say, my smile growing wider with every second that passes. It seems as if a ton of bricks have been pushed off his chest and his smile emerges. He pulls me close to him and kisses me again, allowing our lips to move in sync with each other.
It feels as if I've finally met the boy of my dreams. And I can't help but think about the future, and all the wonderful things we'll do together.
A/n: It took me a while to get this one out, but I hope you like it. It's Niley fluff, basically. I just kind of wanted to advance in their relationship in this chapter. Drama's coming soon :D.
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