Alyssa awoke with a start, feeling warm breathe on top of her head. As she opened her eyes she came face to face with a neck and she froze. Oh god. She panicked and pulled her head back and away careful not to wake the figure beside her. She let her eyes adjust to the darkness from the closed denim curtains. Sitting up she looked down and saw a silent and sleeping Nick. She let out a breath and climbed out of the bed slowly making sure she didn't wake him.

Alyssa tip-toed quietly out of the room and into the kitchen and began to pull out the makings for pancakes. It was the least she could do for Nick since he had took her into his home. She began to mix the batter and turned in the stove.

Nick woke up to a sweet aroma and the sound of footsteps in his kitchen. He looked around the room and noticed he still had his work clothing on and he wasn't in his own room. Nick furrowed his brow, stood up and followed the smell to the kitchen.

When Nick entered the kitchen he was faced with a brunette dressed in her Pajama pants and a tight white t-shirt. She had her iPod in her ears and she was making pancakes. He could hear the music through the head phones and approached her pulling on one side of the cord. She turned to him and smiled.

"Good morning." She smiled and flipped the last pancake onto the pile beside her. "Pancake," She offered holding the plate out.

"Did you make these?" He pointed to the pile in front of him.

"Nope, I snapped my fingers and they appeared." She teased waving the spatula in her right hand.

Nick smirked, "they look good." Carrying the plate to the already set table as Alyssa tidied up and joined him, placing a large bowl on the table in front of him along with the syrup.

"Hey, I didn't know there was anything to eat." He said pointing to the bowl with the fork before he speared a few pancakes.

Alyssa smirked, "there wasn't really, it's just a fruit salad and I found some Betty Crocker pancake mix in your cupboard, and voila." She said and picked up her knife.

"You know, I've never had a Woman cook breakfast for me." He said thoughtfully.

"Except your mommy," She teased.

He nodded and gave a quiet laugh, "Except my mommy, ok. You know you better watch it, you and your smart mouth." He gave her a warning look and pointed his fork at her.

She smirked and raised her eyebrows, "Or what?" She egged him on.

"Ok, ok. Or I'll turn off the hot water next time you go over 5 minutes in the shower. How do you last longer anyways? Don't you prune?"

Alyssa laughed and shook her head. "Nope we used to have a pool in my backyard and I'd swim for hours until my father came home, and uh Nicky you really do need to pick up groceries," She changed the subject and took the last bite of her pancake.

Nick nodded. "I was going to go today, wanna come with me?" He asked.

Alyssa nodded slowly, "sure." She said and returned to the pile of fruit on her plate.

They ate together in a silence, every once and a while looking up and smiling at the other.

Finally, Alyssa got up and collected her and Nick's plate as he grabbed the fruit bowl and the empty pancake plate and loaded the dirty dishes in the dish water with some help from Alyssa.

Alyssa began to walk towards the bathroom, "Oh no you don't Lys, and I'm going first."

Alyssa smirked and picked up the pace as Nick walked behind her. As Nick approached Alyssa quickened into a fast walk and laughed at Nick's threats behind her.

"I made breakfast."

"So? You take longer." Nick reached for her hips to pull her back but Alyssa thrust forwards and squealed opening the bathroom door, but didn't close it in time, for Nick had gotten in too.

Alyssa turned around and placed her hands on her hips and stood in front of the shower, standing her ground.

"I'm not leaving." Nick said.

She huffed. "Neither am I."

Nick crossed his arms.

"Fine," She said stepping into the shower and closing the curtains.

Nick's eyes widened as he saw pieces of her clothing drop outside the shower and his eyes nearly popped when he heard the shower go on.

Nick pulled off his shirt and his pants, "Two can play at that game." He whispered and pulled off his socks but left his boxers on.

Alyssa felt a cold gust of air behind her and felt the curtain sway she figured Nick had left and closed the door but was proved wrong when she saw arms go past her and picked up the shampoo she had just used. She whipped her head around and was faced with Nick, eyes shut tight.

"Holy shit Nick!" She squealed and tried to cover herself.

"Hey I needed a shower too and you're not the only girl I've had in my shower."

Alyssa felt a something drop in her stomach. "Charming," she mumbled.

Alyssa faced Nick and began to rinse her hair not caring if he did in fact open his eyes or not.

She reached for the conditioner just as Nick announced he needed to rinse. She moved out of the way as she applied the conditioner to her head and began to run her fingers through her hair. As Nick was rinsing he couldn't help but peak at the woman who's back was to him. She was a lot smaller then her Pajama pants and sweat pants had let on, as she was perfectly formed in everyway. He saw as she began to turn around and shut his eyes again.

"You looked." She smirked and looked down at his boxers.

"I-I did not." He lied.

"Liar,"

"I'm not lying." He lied again

"Tell your friend that. Nick, I need to rinse." She stated.

Nick was sure his face was red, and having Alyssa's body grace his as they switched spots wasn't helping his situation. He knew this was a bad idea but didn't care.

Nick faced the wall and began to search the tub ledge for his soap. His eyes wondered to the tub floor and up a pair of legs, her back was to him again. He watched as she soaped her self non-chelantly with her sponge and felt a surge of energy rush through him.

Nick had had enough. He approached her back, placing a hand on each hip as he felt her jump a little and waited a few seconds expecting her to swat his hand away and give him an earful. She didn't. He slowly leaned forward and placed a lingering kiss on her shoulder as he felt her shudder under his touch. He watched as she placed her sponge and bath gel on the little shelf in front of her. She turned her head and met his eyes and she searched for an explanation.

"Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you are?" He asked softly.

She looked at him and slowly shook her head. "You're the first." She reddened a bit.

"Well, you are." He said and leaned forward, but stopped in inch from her face.

That's when he saw it again, fear crossed her face but she didn't budge. He leaned on a little closer as he slowly spun her around to face him. He didn't look down just straight ahead into her dark green eyes. She blinked once and closed the gap between them, laying a soft kiss on his lips. She began to pull away but Nick leaned in further, yearning for more. She complied, pressing into him as his tongue sought for release. She parted her lips and let him enter as he pulled her closer to him. She placed her arms around his neck and ran her fingers though his hair as held her tighter and had released a soft moan that soared through her. Just then Alyssa felt the water turn cold on her back and she yelped as she clung to Nick who in turn reached forward and turn both knobs. As Nick stood up Alyssa subconsciously crossed her arms over her chest. Nick turned back to her and leaned in pecking her lips.

"Go get dressed, we're going shopping." He said bringing his hand to her cheek and running his thumb across the soft, damp skin.

Alyssa nodded wordlessly and stepped out, grabbing the closest towel and wrapping it around her self.

She turned to Nick, "and you?"

"I have something I have to take care of." He said pulling the towel front of him.

Alyssa turned with a smug look on her face and left a frustrated Nick alone.