Jessica places herself in front of the large metal door. Behind which is the loft and her new home. It's the second time in two months that she's been nervous to open a door. Even more so as the key she holds is the key to her new life. Winston, standing by her, places his hand on her shoulder hoping to send a surge of confidence through her.
"Um...Jess. I have work in an hour or so. Not to rush you."
"Haha sorry Winston"
Taking one more deep inhale, Jess places her key-newly pink and decorated- in the slot and forces the door open. Crossing the barrier, she plants herself inside and stands in the middle of the apartment. Looking around she's quiet pleased with the setting. Jess stands with her mouth wide like a child encroaching upon their first trip to an amusement park. Wow, it's big and beautiful.
"I can give you a tour if you'd like?"
Standing there, Jess makes the decision to explore independently. She likes to take things in slowly and this way she can quickly figure out where her own things fit into the building best surrounded by the men's objects. But first...
"No thank you good sir. However, just point me towards my sleeping palace." Jess always talks in weird ways. Sometimes voices and impressions but you can always count on her large vocabulary peeking through. With a laugh Winston leads her to a room that is hers. Along the way she has glances into the men's rooms and of course one catches her eye. Unfortunately she is whisked away by a rushing Winston.
"Your room is right here and the bathroom is down the hall. I'm going to take a shower and prepare for work, but feel free to check it out once I'm done in there. And Jess..."
Jessica looks up to meet his eyes. "Welcome to our home." He says with a smile before roaming down the hall.
Jess looks into her room. Her window presents her a lovely view of the city. She has a bed large enough for two people like the bed she once shared with her ex boyfriend. Or one large enough to sprawl out on eating ice cream and watching any movies starring Ryan Gosling. Jessica puts away a few things she brought with her. All her clothes and jewelry that fit into one suit case. She went over to her old apartment as quickly as possible, grabbing only essentials. Jess didn't want the pain of seeing her ex boyfriend's face. She did, however, leave him a note.
Dear Skanky Harlot,
Send my things to Cece. Unless your mistress has worn, touched, or thought about touching them. In which case you can burn them.
No longer yours truly, Jessica Day
Jess takes a trip around the building. Taking note first in the bathroom. She frowns a little in the absence of a bathtub but settles. On the towel rack there are three towels arranged sloppily, all except for Schmidt's of course. She hangs up her own light blue fluffy towel. She turns to another side of the yellow and blue tiling and finds her self in the mirror. After playing with a few of her curls, Jess places down her brush, tooth brush and other toiletries finding an empty cabinet. She decides again leaving feminine products in the bathroom for fear of upsetting the boys.
Jess then ventures into the kitchen. She hawks at a kitchen so astounding. There is sterling silver everywhere, a large sterling silver fridge, the metal sink and a metal island table. Under which a cooking tools along with a few bottles of liquor Jess assumes Nick uses to bring work home.
Already seeing the living room and the dull leather brown couch and several book cases, Jess moves to the room that caught her attention before. The one she can assume rightfully so is Nick's. Not wanting to impose on his privacy she only looks in at the door way. Clothes are in a disordered heap on the floor. A wide open closet exposes clothes loosely hung on hangers. One thing surely catches her eye. On the bedside table is a picture of a girl. Perfectly blonde hair blue eyes hugged closely to Nick. Jealousy begins to creep up though Jess can't place a reason to the feeling. There's a crack on the photo, though but Jess decided Nick's love life is none of her business.
"Cece, I'm here in the apartment alone. Come over, keep me company and help unpack. " Jess whines into her end of the phone. Winston left for work a while ago. Schmidt has been coming in and out, changing his outfit each time. And Jess has yet to see Nick again.
Once Cece arrives at the door, she too marvels the place. The rustic look the brick presents is just beautiful. And so is the man coming through the door.
"Hi Jess. Sorry to keep leaving you". Schmidt looks up from his set of keys noticing Jessica's companion. "But I see you can find your own buddies. Hi I'm Schmidt"
Cece smiles introducing herself before announcing her departure.
"Nice to meet you. I'm Cece. I was just leaving though." She turns her back and exits out the door.
"Jessica!" Schmidt whispers as though Cece was still in the room. "Why didn't you tell me you had such a gorgeous friend? Are there more secrets!?"
"Uh Schmidt you never asked and you haven't really talked to me much either. Not that I would allow you to have Cece. You seem to be a player."
He scoffs as if he is truly offended. "THE player Jessica. And I will have every delicious inch of her." Schmidt says walking backwards towards the door. Jessica wishes to herself that he does not catch up to Cece. But it's out of her power.
It's around eleven o' clock now and Jess is alone. After watching Dirty Dancing tears fill her eyes. It's so beautiful. She decides to head to the kitchen for a snack which is right when Nick comes through the door. Quickly wiping her face Jess tries her hardest not to make eye contact.
"Hi, Nick. Would you like a snack too" She stammers sticking her head in the fridge.
Clearly drunk, Nick stumbles his way over to her. He places a finger underneath his chin and lifts her face up to eye level. He places a wet and sloppy drunken kiss on her cheek. "Yes " he slurs " I would like a treat. Something sweet" he continues in a song song voice before sauntering off.
Jess stands alone in the kitchen shocked. Clearly, this sleeping with roommates rule has some loop holes. But hey every treaty has loop holes right? Jess follows Nick into the living room.
A/N please excuse any mistakes and the fact that this chapter is insanely boring. I can't edit because I'm leaving the house soon with 4th of July plans. Happy Independence Day. Be safe. :)