A/N: Hey! See, I said there would probably be another chapter again this week and here we are ;-)
I have more of an idea where the whole story is heading now, and Rachel already knows it because I kinda told her, but I'm not telling the rest of you guys yet ;-)
Again, this chapter doesn't have a certain song I recommend with it but if you want to listen to something, this ( post/34157487040/zoes-playlist-listened-to-during-fic) is the playlist of songs I listen to while writing. I do mention a couple of songs that are in the background but it's up to you if you listen to them.
Loooooots of dialogue and little things in this one!
Enjoy!
Jess was leant against the back of her door and sighed, sliding down and sitting on the floor. Nick walked over to his bed and sat down on the edge. Jessica Day, you don't realise what you do to me, he thought to himself.
Nick and Jess hadn't really been alone since what happened. It had only been 3 days since, but it just normally felt like they were alone.. together.
It was Saturday, 9am, and all the flatmates were awake, because today was the day of Jen (Asian Jess, as they referred to her) and Paul's wedding. The whole gang were going, not really to support Paul, but because it was open-bar. Cece had arrived, with Schmidt opening the door pretty much in the instant in which she had knocked. She was dressed in a simple purple dress with black detail which matched with Schmidt's black suit and purple tie. Winston had headed to Shelby's insisting that they would meet the rest of the gang there. Jess was wearing a blue dress, covered in small white polka dots and carried a matching purse. Her hair was swept to one side. As she walked into the living room, Nick had to try and keep his jaw shut.
"Wow, Jess," Cece said, going over to hug her best friend, "You look amazing!"
"Right back at you, Ce!"
They hugged and Cece turned round, looking straight at Nick who was still staring at Jess. She coughed, and Nick shook his head out of the trance he was in.
"Er, yeah, Jess, you look really.. nice." Nick said, trying not to say too many words – even though there would never be enough words to explain how beautiful she looked.
"Why thank you, Mr Miller!" She curtsied.
Nick looked away, laughing at her softly, the smile remaining on his face for the next few minutes.
The car ride to the church was fun. Schmidt, Cece, Nick and Jess were all in Jess' car, singing along to whatever came on the radio. Nick was driving, Jess in the passenger seat and Schmidt and Cece were sat in the back.
Winston and Shelby were waiting outside of the church for them when they got there, and they all walked in as a group. Paul was by the door, greeting them as they entered.
"Ah, hey guys! So glad you could all come, especially you Jess. You really did play a big part in this, I can't thank you enough." Paul said, and Jess told him it was nothing.
They wondered into the church and took their seats, and then appeared Jen. She looked beautiful, and the whole gang were waiting for Paul to start ugly crying at the altar – and that happened.
The reception was a huge disco, playing cheesy pop hits and 80's classics. There was a huge buffet at the back right next to the bar – many trips would be made to there during the night.
After all the speeches were made and the bride and groom had their first dance, they made their way onto the dance floor, well, 'they' being Jess, Cece and Schmidt. They danced to what felt like every song ever recorded while Nick, Winston and Shelby were all still sat down, watching the rest of their group and constantly running up for more food and drink.
Then, (I've Had) The Time Of My Life came on. The song most associated with the first week of Jess living in the apartment.
Nick was just coming back from getting another drink and upon hearing the lyrics "Now, I've had the time of my life…" rolled his eyes. He got back to the table, placed his drink down and was just about to sit down when Jess pulled him onto the dance floor.
"Come on Nick!" Jess insisted.
"Really Jess? I don't need to hear this song again – I've heard it enough times to last a life time. There's actually a call I should make…" he said, pulling his body away from her.
"Nick! You will stay on this dance floor for this song or you will pay for it."
"Fine." He agreed, secretly wanting to know how he'd have to pay for it if he didn't accept.
Schmidt and Cece moved closer towards them. "Jess, how on earth did you get Nick to stay on a dance floor for more than two seconds?" Schmidt questioned.
"Ah, just my womanly charms." Jess winked, nudging Schmidt's arm. She moved closer to Cece taking her hands, and they began dancing.
Schmidt leaned over to Nick who was stood right on the edge of the dance floor, watching Jess, waiting for a moment where he could escape, "You going to dance with your woman then?"
Before Nick had time to reply, Schmidt was running back over to Cece and Jess and pulling Cece away, taking her further into the dancing crowd. Jess turned around.
"Let's dance then, Nicholas." She said, holding out her hand.
He reached out taking her hand, and she pulled him onto the dance floor. They both just stood there, staring, breathing, watching.
Until, Nick raised his hands to beside his head and began doing chicken beaks. Jess joined in, both of them laughing, and then the song finished.
"Well, thank you very much for dancing will me, Miller!" Jess said with a smile on her face, going to walk past him back to the table for the first sit down she'd had all night.
"Oh, Jessica, I'm not finished yet," He grabbed hold of her arm, pulling her back to in front of him, "May I have this dance?" He bowed and held his hand out.
"Oh, you may Nicholas." She said, curtsying and taking his hand.
They pulled closer together and Nick wrapped his arm around her waist while she did the same to him. The song that was currently playing was "Everything Has Changed" by Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.
Jess gradually got closer and closer to Nick until she had her head resting against his chest, and they rocked back and forth together, and didn't stop, even though 3 more songs passed.
Schmidt and Cece had made their way back to the table to where Winston and Shelby were.
"Are those two really not together?" Shelby asked with a confused look on her face.
"We can't believe it either. The other day I literally caught them about to kiss but they made up some lie about Jess' belt. I mean, they fit together like puzzle pieces." Winston replied.
"We need to set them up." Schmidt said.
"Hey, give them a week or two – something is bound to happen in that time. If it doesn't then we'll plan something, okay?" Cece said, looking at them, waiting for an answer.
They all nodded in approval and continued watching their friends rocking back and forth of the dance floor.
The last slow song finished and 'I Blame You' came on, Nick and Jess moved apart slowly. They looked into each other's eyes, a small smirk appearing on Nick's face, "Thank god there's no paint or coffee around this time!"
They both danced to the song – with the occasional twirling around of each other in amongst the laughter, and they gradually moved back towards the table where the gang who all had smiles on their faces.
"Hey, guys! Wait, what are you all smiling at?" Jess asked, looking confused.
"Oh, nothing, just enjoying the music choices…" Winston said, looking back and forth between Nick and Jess.
They had no idea what was coming.
A/N #2: Whey! I enjoyed writing this chapter, it was rather fun! But yeah, I liked having the rest of the gang involved with what was happening and it seems like they might have more involvement in the future.
I have a rough idea of what the next chapter will consist of, and I'm pretty sure it's going to be like part 2 of this chapter, but don't hold me to that, I'm more than likely to change my mind.
Anyway, thank you ever so much for reading and all the support I've had so far – you guys are the best. Please review and rate and I'll try and get the next chapter out as soon as possible. Bye for now!
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