Jess opened her eyes and glanced at the clock for the second time that morning, squinting in the brightness of the room.
6:34 am.
She took a deep breath, disappointed that they would soon have to get up in order to get ready for Cece's wedding. She reached with her hand and found Nick's, threading her fingers through his.
Smiling with his eyes still closed, Nick whispered into her hair. "This was fun."
Jess let out a giggle and shifted as best she could on the couch so she could see him. Nick pressed against the back of the couch, so she could lay on her back. He brought his hand to his head, raising up on his elbow. Staring down into her face, he smiled. "Sleep okay?"
She caressed his fingers and smiled at him. "Absolutely."
Nick let go of her hand and brushed his fingers across her forehead and down her cheek, moving a loose curl out of her face and smoothing it behind her ear. "I could get used to this."
She squinted her eyes at him playfully, speaking innocently. "Oh really? Used to what?"
He tried hard not to smile, but couldn't help but laugh at her adorable attempt to play it cool. "Waking up with you." He breathed in sharply, catching a quick glimpse of her eyes before avoiding her gaze.
Jess smiled and laid her hand on the side of his scruffy face. "Me too." Her hand slid around to the back of his neck as she pulled him down for a kiss. They melted into each other as Nick's hand traveled over her leg and under the robe she was still wearing from last night on the roof. She moaned softly as his hand made contact with the soft skin on the side of her stomach. She could feel his thumb gently rub across her abdomen near her belly button.
"Nick..."
He shifted, almost on top of her, as she raised her leg and wrapped it around his knees. She clutched the front of his robe, pulling him closer as his lips traveled down her neck.
"Jessica..." he mumbled between kisses. "You're so beautiful..." After pressing a few more kisses to her neck, he kissed her lips again quickly and leaned back to smile. "How did we finally get here?" His voice was soft and full of amazement.
She couldn't help but laugh. "I don't know, but it was worth it." She pulled him down for another kiss, before smiling against his lips.
Pulling back again, he gave her a questioning look as she bit her lip nervously. "Something wrong?"
Her eyes sparkled as she softly ran her thumb across his lips. She took a deep breath. "What if we went to Cece's wedding together?"
He stared into her hopeful expression as a huge smile came across his face. "Like a date, together?"
"Yes, like a date!" She laughed as she playfully swatted his chest. "You know, since you're my toilet brother and all."
"Very funny! You had nothing on but a TOWEL!" He let out a laugh and gently poked her side.
She tried to speak through her laughter. "Is that a yes?"
He gave her a quick kiss and continued to smile. "What do you think?!"
"Really?!" She shrieked in his ear.
"Of course, ya ninny!" He sat up as best he could and started to tickle her. She gasped trying to escape his probing fingers, but her back slide off the edge of the couch and she hit the floor. Nick quickly knelt down next to her, grabbing her arms as they both continued laughing. He held out his hand to help her to her feet, both of their laughter gradually dying down as they regained their balance and looked into each others eyes.
Both still smiling nervously, Nick reached out to fix a piece of her hair that had fallen across her face and tucked it behind her ear, pausing at her cheek before both his hands settled on her shoulders. She reached up and wrapped her fingers around his wrists as he leaned forward to touch his forehead to hers. He opened his eyes just long enough to see her eyes flutter shut as he softly pressed a kiss to her lips. Her arms made their way around his waist and she laid her head on his chest.
"I could get used to all of this, Nick."