Again I'm really sorry for the extremely long gap between updates. I had writers block as well as being sick all week. But I hope this chapter is worth the wait.
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Chapter 6: Is This A Date?
The world they had lost themselves in was suddenly broken when Nick was being called back into reality by Big Bob. "Nick, Nick I'm swamped back here." Nick shook his head waking him back into reality losing his connection with Jess. "Yeah Bob I'm coming." Nick looked back to where Jess was unable to see her. He made his way back behind the bar to help Bob, only to find Jess making her way to the bar herself. Nick got behind the bar filled orders quickly and efficiently once the back log was gone and there was only a few people hovering around the bar Nick made his way over to Jess.
"So what can I get this fine lady?"
"Oh well kind sir can I have a glass of your best pink wine?"
"Of course," Nick gave a fake bow, bending down to retrieve a wine glass. Once the wine was poured and Jess was taking a sip Nick finally took the opportunity to complement Jess on her appearance. Nick lent against the bar on his folded arms "You know Jess you look amazing tonight." Jess could feel heat rising up in her checks as a small pink blush covered her face. "Thanks Nick, you look good to." They both smiled at each other feeling a warm comfort in each other's company.
Conversation flowed easily like they had known each other for years. They talked about everything and nothing, from their days to random things that popped into their heads. During the conversation Nick had to tend to other customers, but every time he would find his way back to talk to Jess.
Before they knew it, it was 8:50 and Nick's shift was coming to an end, Nick looked down at his watch "Hey my shift is ending in a few minutes what you say to grabbing some late dinner?" After the question left his mouth realisation hit him to what he just said, did he just ask her on a date? Panic was all he was feeling "uhhh… we don't have to …. Uhhh it was just um a suggestion?"
Jess lent forward and put her hand on his "Nick I would love to." She gave a small smile making her eyes sparkle. Nick smiled back swallowing down a lump in his throat. "Cool, so uhhh let me find Mike to take over I'll be right back."
Nick walked over to Mike, saying to call him if anything goes wrong in the bar while he's gone and to put the money in the safe. Once all the bar business was taken care of Nick grabbed his jacket from his office and made his way back to Jess who was already stood coat on and bag in hand finishing off the last drop of wine.
"You ready Jess?"
She place her glass back on the bar "Yeah, let's go."
"So where do you want to go?" Jess asked Nick while making their way to the car.
"I don't mind but I know a great little diner that sells the best pancakes."
Jess gave a big smile "I love pancakes that sounds great."
"Great, it's nothing fancy but its small and the people are lovely I often go there when I've had a late shift."
"Don't worry about it being fancy I'm not really into that I always feel uncomfortable. But I don't really eat out much because I never have anyone to go with." Jess looked down feeling awkward when Nick reached over and put a hand on her knee "Well if you ever want to go out you can ask me." Jess smiled up at Nick "Well I might just take you up on that offer some time."
Falling into a comfortable silence they drove to the diner. After a 5 minute drive Nick pulled up to the side of it. Nick got out of the car and being the true gentleman he is opened the door for Jess. She blushed replying with a small gratitude. Nick continued with his gentlemanly act he opened the door of the diner, got them a table, and pulled out her chair. "So darlings what can I get ya?"
"Hey Betty, I'll have the pancake stack with a coffee thanks. What about you Jess?"
"Oh I'll have the same but with a tea thank you." With a smile the waitress left, leaving Nick and Jess alone with their thoughts.
"So…."
"So… How's Dana doing?"
"She's good she's 8 months on Monday so nearly time, I think she's driving Jamie insane though but I guess she has the right and everything."
"Good observation you don't want to tick off an emotional woman."
"Yeah I think their all ok and they've asked me to help less with Matt so I think they are spending more time with him which I think he appreciates."
"Oh I'm really glad he's a lot happier in class than he was the first few days at school."
"You enjoying the new school met any nice people?"
"It's wonderful; I forgot how fun it is to teach kids so full of life and imagination. Before this job I was teaching creative writing to adults, not the best job in the world when you can see they don't want to be there. And I met someone through the school not a teacher but he is related to one of my students."
Nick not being able to see through Jess' subtle words found a weird feeling in the pit of his stomach something some people call jealousy. "That's…umm… great."
Jess wondering if she said something wrong got a puzzled look on her face but just before she could question it the food arrived. "Here you go lovelies, two pancake stacks a tea and a coffee."
"Thank you so much." Jess gave her a warm smile; once she walked away Nick was still quite and just started awkwardly eating his food. Jess still feeling like she did something decided it was time to ask, "Nick are you ok did I say something?"
Nick looked up from his plate "Uhhh… No, I'm fine just kinda tired I guess."
"OK, but are you sure I didn't say something?" She thought everything was going great they had a great time at the bar, never once did it feel awkward, but now the tension in the room was unbearable. What could of she had said that made him close up?
"It's nothing Jess, I'm glad you've met someone that you like at school its great" Nick got quite again realising what he had just said, he really shouldn't of said anything.
Realisation washing over Jess' face reaching out she grabbed Nick's hand "Nick you know I was talking about you, Right?"
"You know it doesn't matter just ignore wh… wait did you just say you were talking about me?"
"Yes your one of the nicest people I have ever met." Feeling like she let on to much Jess retreated her hand to her lap and all of a sudden she found it very interesting. Nick feeling like an idiot didn't know what to say to make this situation better, "Oh I'm so stupid, but I wouldn't say I was that great, you're 1000 times better than me. I think you're truly amazing." Jess looked up from her lap and blood rushed to her checks, Jess shyly replied a small thank you; both locking eyes. "Uhhh … I think we should uh finish before they um get cold." They both let a small laugh out shredding the awkward tension that had fallen yet again.
It was about 11:00pm when they had both finished and were just kept talking. Jess looked down at her watch, "Oh it's getting late I should go because I have work tomorrow."
"I didn't even how late it got, do you have your car at the bar I can take you back there to get it."
"No CeCe dropped me off I thought I just get a taxi."
"Nah you're not getting a taxi I'll take you home,"
"Are you sure, I don't want to take you out of the way."
"It's no problem."
"OK, I'll just pop to the restroom and we can go."
As Jess walked off Nick went to settle the bill. "How much Betty?"
"$14.50"
Nick pulled out $20"So Nick I've never seen you bring a lady here with you, she must be special."
"Yeah she's really great she teaches at my nephew's school."
"Well I think you make a really great couple, and she seemed to really like you"
"Ya think, well I really like her." Nick felt a tap on his shoulder, "You ready to go Nick."
"Uh Yeah, see ya soon Betty."
"Bye honey's hope to see you guys again."
They were in the car Jess had just told Nick her address, and they were on their way.
Once at Jess' apartment complex, Nick being the gentleman he was got out and walked Jess to her door.
"I had a great time tonight Nick." They were both looking at each other "Oh I forgot how much do I owe you for the drinks and pancakes."
"Nah don't worry about it, it's on me."
"Thank you, you're too nice."
"So I guess this is goodnight"
"Yeah goodnight Nick"
"Goodnight Jess."
Nick leaned in to kiss Jess' cheeck he was pulling away still both very close to each other when their eyes travelled to their lips. Before they knew it lips were on lips, not sure who was the one who leaned first. Jess wrapped her arms around Nick's neck and Nick put his hands on her waist, trying to get closer to each other. Unknown to how long they were kissing they pulled away gasping for air. "um…"
"Yeah…"
"So goodnight Jess."
"Night Nick see you soon."
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