Jury Duty

"Well, well, well. Jessica Day, breaking the law! Never thought I'd see the day!"

Nick heard Jess sigh loudly into the phone, making him chuckle.

"C'mon, Miller. Did you really think I would be able to go a whole month without checking in on you guys? I know how much you need me."

"Oh, absolutely not. I'm actually surprised you lasted as long as you did. 3 whole weeks, Jess. I've gotta say, I'm pretty impressed."

"Well... I might miss you. Just a little bit."

"Yeah, Jess. I… we miss you too."

Nick didn't want to let on just how much he missed her. Since the day she moved in, the longest amount of time they had gone without seeing each other was 7 days when he gone to Chicago and she had gone to England with her pretty boy English ex-boyfriend for Christmas. At least then he had somewhat of a distraction being with his crazy family, but he still found himself thinking about her at night when he was all alone in his childhood bedroom. Remembering the previous Christmas when she had come home with him. Every time he closed his eyes, he could almost feel her small, warm body pressed up against him.

Being in the loft without her there just felt… Empty. The days seemed shorter and the nights when he was trying to sleep seemed so much longer. He would toss and turn, thinking about what Jess was doing at that exact moment. Was she thinking about him? Was she sleeping? Was she doing other, more… naughty things all alone in her hotel room? Those thoughts always lead to some careful attention from his right hand which would eventually lead to sleep, but most of the time he found himself sneaking across the hall to her bedroom just for the reassurance that, despite the fact that she wasn't currently there, she was coming back.

"So how is everything going in the land of 4D? I'm assuming Schmidt and Cece haven't driven you completely insane with their wedding planning? I haven't seen anything in the news about any murders, so unless you did a really good job of hiding their bodies…"

Hearing her laugh again for the first time in weeks made Nick's heart skip a beat in his chest. God, I wish I could hear it in person. I'd give anything to see that beautiful smile right now.

"No, Schmidt has been surprisingly chill about the whole thing. It's actually kind of scary. I'm actually convinced that Cece has been slipping some Xanax into his coffee in the morning."

"I don't know, I think it's… When you know, you know, right? He's been in love with Cece for so long and he's just… ready. Cece just has that calming effect on people."

Nick scoffed into the phone. "Seriously, Jess? This is Schmidt we're talking about. It's gotta be the meds."

"Yeah, you're probably right."

Nick listened to her laughter, suddenly realizing he hadn't smiled or laughed this much since before Jess left for Jury Duty. He knew it wasn't normal to need your ex as much as he needed Jess, but despite the fact that she is his ex, she is also his best friend. He needed her more than he had ever needed anyone in his entire life.

He wondered if he would always feel this way or if the day would come where she would leave him for good and he would have to let go. He still loved her more than anyone or anything in his entire life, but he knew that was something he would have to take with him to the grave. They had their chance and it didn't work. For now he was just incredibly grateful to even still have her as a friend. He would take anything he could get as long as it meant he got to keep her in his life.

"How is Jury Duty going? Is it everything you dreamed it would be?"

"Oh, um… Yeah, it's great. It's really… great."

"Seriously, Jess? You sound miserable. What's up kid? I thought you loved this kind of stuff?"

Jess sighed loudly into the phone. She sounded so lonely and it broke Nick's heart.

"I do, you know I do. It's just… It's so lonely, Nick. I'm around people all day but it's not like I'm allowed to make friends with any of them. I even tried to make friends with the front desk lady at the hotel the other day but she just looked at me like I was a crazy person. The last person I hugged was Cece right before I left, you know how much I need hugs, Nick! I love hugs! The only good part is that they double booked my room so they gave me an upgrade. I've got this big fancy suite with a big fancy bathtub, a fireplace and a chaise lounge next to my big king sized bed that I get to sleep in. Alone."

"A what lounge? Isn't that one of those weird tantric sex chairs that Schmidt wanted when he went through his Sting phase?"

"Ugh, tantric sex isn't weird, Nick! It's actually very romantic. It's supposed to make you and your partner feel closer than ever, it's actually very sweet. Although, I do agree that hearing Schmidt talk about it constantly was pretty awful. Not anything I want to picture him doing."

"I mean I guess. It could be fun. With the right person of course."

"Nick Miller. You DID read that book I kept in my secret drawer. I knew it!"

Nick scoffed into the phone. He was caught. Shit.

"Okay, yes. I did. But to be honest, at first I was more interested in those toys you've got in there. I mean picturing you using those on yourself, Jess… damn."

The words left his mouth before his brain registered what he has just said. His face burned in embarrassment and she couldn't even see him. This conversation was not one they should be having at all, why did he even bring up something sexual? Idiot.

"Oh god… I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have…"

"It's okay, Nick. Really. I mean, I still think about you sometimes when I'm… yah know, using some of those toys."

Nick's eyes almost popped out of his head. He couldn't even process what he was hearing. She still thinks about me when she's maturbating? Seriously? He had no idea how to respond to that so he just said the first thing that came to his mind.

"Jessica Day, you naughty girl!"

"Ugh, shut up! You know it's hard for me to talk about this stuff. Our sex was just… You know…"

Nick was sure that Jess could hear him smiling through the phone.

"Amazing?"

He heard the smile in her voice as she responded to him.

"Yeah, really amazing."

They both smiled like idiots, letting the others words soak in. It was silent for a couple minutes, but not uncomfortably so. Finally Nick broke the silence, the need to tell her how much he missed her consumed his entire body.

"I really miss you, Jess. I'd give anything to get one of your amazing Jessica Day hugs right now. The loft just doesn't feel the same without you."

"I really miss you too, Nick. I… I'm about to really break the rules here by asking, but…"

"What is it, Jess?"

"Do you want to come hang out with me for a little while? I know I'm not supposed to do this, but I could really use some company right now."

"I, uh…"

Nick's heart was racing. He had never known Jess to break any laws, ever.

"You know what? Nevermind. It was a stupid idea. I could really get in trouble and…"

"Jess, shut up. Tell me what hotel and your room number. I promise I'll be very sneaky. No one will ever know I was there."

Jess squealed into the phone so loud that Nick had to pull it away from his ear. He smiled and shook his head, grabbing a pen and a piece of paper off his desk to write down the address.

Twenty minutes later, Nick found himself walking down the hallway of a fancy hotel feeling more nervous and excited than he had been in a very long time. He approached her room, lifting his hand to knock when suddenly the door flung open and he felt a small hand grab his shirt, quickly pulling him into the room with such force that he almost fell on his face.

"Jesus, Jess! Calm down no one…"

The words died on his lips and his jaw dropped as he took in her current attire. He was expecting your typical Jessica Day pajama outfit but this… Fuck. He let his eyes drink in the heavenly sight before him. Her beautiful bare legs. The incredibly short baby blue satin nighty that hugged her perfect curves just right. Her hardened nipples threatening to poke through said nighty. Her soft chocolate curls hanging down around her shoulders. Those perfect pouty red lips he had kissed so many times in the past and those big, beautiful blue eyes. God, those eyes.

"Nick, are you okay?"

Her raspy voice broke him out of his trance. He squeezed his eyes shut and cleared his dry throat in hopes of being able to form some sort of response but failing miserably, so instead he held up his hand, asking for her to give him a minute without actually having to speak. Jess just tilted her head and gave him a confused look.

Nick walked into the bathroom, turned on the faucet and splashed some cold water on his face before cupping some in his hands and taking a drink. He dried his face off with one of the hand towels and walked out of the bathroom to find Jess lying on that weird sex chair thing next to the lit fireplace. Besides the light from the fire, there was one other small dimly lit lamp next the large bed. The soft glow of the fire on her alabaster skin made Nick's heart stutter in his chest. He had no idea how he was going to get through this night without touching her.

"Nick, what's going on? Are you okay? You look flushed, come sit with me."

Nick walked over to the lounge and sat down near her bare feet, watching carefully as Jess sat up and took his hands in hers, making him face her as he threw one leg over the lounge so he was sitting with his legs spread. Jess scooted forward so she was between his legs. Sitting Indian style, she set her knees on his thighs. He kept his eyes on her face, having an internal battle with himself to not look down in fear of seeing her panties or… not panties and attacking her like some sex crazed animal. She smirked at him knowingly.

"Sorry… Um, yeah I'm fine. It's just, Um. This is new." He gestured towards her outfit, feeling his face burn in embarrassment. Damnit, get it together Miller. He swallowed loudly and let his eyes wander. He could see her nipples through the light material and he felt a dangerous stir in his pants.

"Oh, yeah it is! What do you think? Much better than one of my pajama outfits that you always hated, right?"

"Jess, I never hated your pajama outfits. I was just being mean because I didn't want to admit that you were right about Caroline. Which, thank you for that again by the way. I knew it would've never worked out, but I'm really glad I had you to push me in the right direction."

Jess placed and hand on her chest, feigning flattery. "Oh, why of course Nicholas! That's what I'm here for." Nick shook his head and chuckled. God, I missed her. "I know, Jess." Nick placed his right hand on her bare thigh, lightly caressing her bare skin as they smiled at each other. He expected her to flinch or pull away but instead she took his left hand in hers and scooted herself closer to him. His eyes dropped to her mouth as she bit her bottom lip, completely mesmerized by her pearly whites sinking into the flesh of her perfect pout.

"I really missed you, Nick." Jess was so close now that he could feel her breath across his lips as she spoke. "I really missed you too, Jess." And suddenly her lips were pressing softly against his. He couldn't believe it, her soft lips so sweetly pressed against his was something he never thought he would get the pleasure of experiencing ever again.

Slowly he began to deepen the kiss, feeling her mouth open up to him. Her sweet, velvety little tongue gently brushing against his. Jess reached up and grabbed his shirt, leaning back and taking him with her. Once her back was resting against the lounge, she spread her legs, welcoming him in between them. Nick ran both of his hands up her sides, brushing her hardened nipples with his thumbs causing her to whimper into his mouth. He was hard the moment her lips touched his, but that sound alone made his cock throb with need. He didn't want to rush this, though. Sure, she had made the first move but he needed to know that they were on the same page, one-hundred percent.

Reluctantly, he pulled away. Chests heaving as they both tried to catch their breath. "Jess, are you sure you want to do this? I know you've been lonely, but… with you this could never not mean anything to me. I can't do this with you and then go back to being friends, Jess. I just can't."

Jess placed her hands on his cheeks, her eyes were shimmering with un-shed tears in the dim light of the fire. "I want this, Nick. I want you. Being away from you these past few weeks has really made me realize that… Whenever I think about the future… Whenever I picture myself as an old woman knitting in my rocking chair, the person I see when I look over at the recliner next to me… It's you, Nick. It's always been you."

Nick smiled and kissed her softly. "Me too, Jess. Even when your wrinkly and your boobs are sagging down to the floor." Jess swatted playfully at his chest. "Hey! They've held up pretty damn good so far if I do say so myself!" Nick shut her up by pressing another soft kiss to her lips. "They have, Jessica." He said as he gently cupped her perky breasts in his hands. "Oh yes, they most definitely have."

Nick stood up suddenly, pulling his green t-shirt over his head and tossing it to the ground. He unbuckled his belt while sliding off his shoes and socks, pushing his pants to the floor as soon as they were undone. Once down to just his boxers, he sat back down, throwing one leg over so he was facing Jess with his legs on either side of the lounge. He grabbed her smooth calves and placed her legs over his. He locked eyes with her as he began gently massaging her legs remembering their earlier conversation on the phone about tantric sex, knowing this particular piece of furniture could very well work in their favor.

Keeping his eyes locked on hers, he worked his hands slowly up her shapely legs until he reached the lacy waistband of her panties. He pulled them down and tossed them over his shoulder, focusing on the task at hand. Starting again at her ankles, he worked his way back up to her core. He could feel the heat of her arousal the closer he got and it was driving him crazy.

Finally reaching his destination, he began massaging her glistening pussy lips, something he remembers reading about in that book Jess had hidden in her secret drawer. Something called a "Yoni Massage".

"It's all about taking it slow. Eye contact is key to feeling fully connected with your lover. It's not a race to the finish, it's all about connecting on a higher, spiritual level. Start with a sensual massage or simply just snuggling close and caressing your partner's bare skin."

Nick Miller was not a guy known for his patience, but the way Jess' eyes fluttered shut, the way her lips parted and her breathing became heavier as his fingers caressed and massaged her sensitive core, well… He was pretty sure he could do this for as long as she would let him.

"Oh, Nick… that feels so good."

Nick leaned forward and kissed her quivering lips as he curled his middle finger from his right hand up inside of her soaking wet pussy, finding her g-spot immediately while caressing her nether lips with his left. "Keep your eyes open, I want you to look at me, sweetheart." Her sparkling blue eyes were full of arousal and heavy lidded. He knew she was close, but he wasn't going to bring her over the edge just yet.

He pulled his hands away from her center and took the bottom of her blue nighty in his hands. He loved it on her, but he loved her naked even more. She sat up and allowed him to pull that satin material over her head. Nick quickly stood up and pushed his boxers to the floor. He took Jess' hand in his, making her stand. He sat down in her place and pulled her down on top of him. Jess instinctively reached for his member with one hand while wrapping her other arm around his neck, ready to sink down on his throbbing pole, but it wasn't time for that just yet.

She gave him a confused look, but he just smiled and gave her a soft kiss. He took his member in his hand and placed it between their bodies so it was sticking straight up, the feel of her soft stomach against his cock was almost enough to make him blow it then and there. He pulled her as close to his own body as he possibly could and ran his hands up and down her smooth back. Looking deeply into those blue eyes that he had grown to know and love so very much, he spoke from deep within his heart.

"I love you, Jessica Day. I've never stopped loving you and I will love you for the rest of my life. I promise you, I will love you forever."

Jess smiled at him and leaned forward, kissing him slowly. A kiss full of passion and love. A kiss that said more than words ever could. She pulled away for just a second. "I love you too, Nicholas Miller. Forever." And dove back in for more. Neither of them had any idea how long they had been kissing, their bodies fully connected in every way except for one. Nick shifted a little, bringing his hand down so he could slide himself inside of her. They moaned simultaneously, the feeling more intense than either of them ever imagined it could be. Maybe this tantric thing wasn't so weird after all.

Jess slowly began to ride him, lips never parting until it all became too much. She pulled away, both of them gasping for air, foreheads pressed together. Nick pulled away a little and opened his eyes to find Jess already looking at him. Their chests pressed together, hearts beating together as one. Jess continued to move on top of him. So slow, so passionate, so...

"Oh god, Jess. I'm gonna…"

He whispered before she pulled him impossibly closer. He felt her nails digging gently into his back as their bodies began to shake. Nothing had ever felt this good. Sex with Jess has always been amazing, but the connection they had made tonight was unlike anything he had ever felt. It was…

"Yes, Nick… Yes. Uh! I'm…"

Nick wrapped his arms around her hips and held her down on him as he came inside of of her. Jess' walls were fluttering wildly around his cock as she milked him dry, crying out loudly before he took her mouth with his own, kissing her deeply as he shot his hot seed inside of her.

They continued to kiss as they both came down from their high, still completely wrapped up in one another. They kissed until the need for air became too much. They pulled away from each other, both with impossibly big grins on their faces.

"That was…"

"Yeah, it was really…"

They chuckled, both completely at a loss for words. Nick slowly pulled himself out of Jess and swung his legs over to the side of the lounge, Jess still in his lap. He wrapped her legs around his waist and picked her up, carrying her over to the king sized bed. He pulled the blankets back while holding her up with one arm. He laid her down looking down just in time to see her giving him one of her mega-watt Jessica Day smiles and crawled in next to her. Turning onto his side, he pulled her body as close as his could. Nick buried his face into her fruity smelling chocolate curls and she buried her face in his neck, both of them inhaling deeply. Taking in the scents of each other that they had both missed so very much. They laid in comfortable silence for a while, caressing and stealing tiny kisses, just enjoying the others company. Nick looked over at the clock next to the bed and saw that it was almost 4 am. He knew Jess had court in the morning.

"Jess, It's 4 in the morning. I should probably sneak out pretty soon here. I don't wanna get my girl in trouble. I just got you back, I can't have you going to jail on me."

Jess chuckled and lifted her head from where it was buried in his neck. The sight of her mussed up hair and swollen lips made Nick's heart flutter.

"You're not going anywhere, Mister! You can't just break a girl with amazing sex and then leave her. You're staying right here with me, you can sneak out in the morning after I leave for court."

Nick chuckled and kissed forehead "Are you sure, Jess? I really don't want to get you in trouble." Jess gave him one of her scary teacher looks. "I said you're staying and that's final. Got it, Miller?" Nick raised his hands in defeat. "Okay, okay… I'm staying!" Jess smiled in triumph and laid her head down on his chest, kissing his bare skin she snuggled in close.

"Jess, how much longer until your done with this whole jury duty business?"

"Umm, about two more weeks."

"Ugh, How am I supposed to last two more weeks without you?"

He felt her smile against his chest.

"You don't have to."

"What do you mean, Jessica?"

"You're just going to sneak in and come sleep with me every night here until I'm done."

Nick chuckled and shook his head.

"Jessica Day, You're a very bad girl! Breaking the law just for me."

"Yeah, but you love me."

"Yes, I do. Very much."

Jess lifted her head and smiled down at him.

"Well that's good, you know why?"

"Why, Jess?"

"Because I love you too and you're the only person worth breaking the law for."

Nick pulled her back down to him and kissed her hard on the mouth. Pulling away from the kiss, he snuggled her in close.

"G'night, Day."

"Night, Miller."