Overprotective

11. Good Morning

POV - Jax

I woke up and immediately noticed her. She was lying on my chest and breathing softly. My own breathing hitched as I took in the beauty of her sleeping features. My eyes wandered over her and I quickly realized she was using me as a giant teddy bear. Her head was on my chest, her hand on my lower torso, and her leg thrown over my own. I hummed in content I didn't mind being her cuddle buddy if it meant waking up like this more often.

"Jax..." She muttered my name in her sleep.

I smiled with a soft chuckle. I wondered what she could possibly be dreaming about with me in there. She stirred slightly in her sleep and I held my breath hoping not to wake her up. I wanted to stay close to her like this for a while longer before she went back to being stubborn and keeping her distance. I frowned at the thought of her keeping a distance. Just then she moved still deep asleep her hand lowered on my body. I blushed and felt my breathing hitch as her hand got closer to my...well you know. Luckily she stopped moving her hand resting on my waistband. I listened as she once again spoke in her sleep.

"D-don't kill me..." She mumbled in a whiny tone.

Immediately I felt rage boil inside me. Why was she saying something like that? I swear if there was anyone she was worried might hurt her I would kill them. My jaw clenched as I closed my eyes and tried to calm down. After a few seconds I was relaxed again listening to her soft breathing as I closed my eyes wanting to just enjoy it. A few more minutes passed though before I felt her stir awake and yawn. I kept my eyes closed as she sat up sightly being gentle probably trying her best not to bother me.

"Good morning, cutie." I mumbled as I opened my eyes to look at her embarrassed and shocked expression.

"I thought you were asleep! I mean...uh good morning. How long have you been awake? Oh god was I snoring?" She said in a panic.

"Don't worry. I haven't been awake long. You didn't do anything weird while I was awake." I muttered watching sadly as she put space between us.

"How are you feeling? I mean how are your wounds doing?" She asked quickly moving the subject from waking up together to my injuries.

"I'm doing fine. Hurts a lot less today." I muttered running my hand through my hair as I sat upright a jolt of pain going through me.

Nova jumped up and rushed to my side as I winced.

"Hey! Be careful!" She exclaimed her lips in a firm line as she studied my face.

"I'm fine I already told you." I said as I stood up.

Nova's hands flew to the bandages and she smoothed her hand over them gently before frowning and looking up at me. I blushed slightly as I looked down at her wit her hands on my partially bare torso.

"I need to change your bandages before you go anywhere." She muttered grabbing my hand and dragging me into the bathroom where she grabbed the first aid it she used the night before.

I groaned watching her as she tried her best to be gentle as she removed the bandages I had on. Once my torso was uncovered she ran a hand over my abs and inspected the wound she stitched from before. She seemed content with her work as she moved on and started wrapping my torso up again. Once she was finished I couldn't help myself as I picked her up and sat her on the counter. She looked shocked as I cupped her cheek.

"Thank you for helping me out again." I mumbled with a small grin as she looked away blushing.

"It's nothing. Just this once I had no choice. I won't be helping ever again." She said her gaze returning to mine.

I paused hesitating slightly not knowing whether I should take the chance to kiss her or not. I tilted her chin towards me and I smirked watching her blush as I ran my thumb over her raw lower lip. I had noticed she often bit her lip so no wonder it was like this. I closed the gap between us kissing her softly before pulling away. She stared back at me embarrassed as I spoke.

"Sorry but I figured a kiss was a good way to repay you as well as thank you for helping whether you're going to again or not." I said with a chuckle.

"Whatever." She muttered breathlessly.

I couldn't help but grin as she jumped down from the counter and took off. She wasn't as angry as I expected her to be and I was overall intrigued. I smiled as I left her room going to get a shower in my own before getting dressed and checking on Nova again. Today I had made plans for us to go out and meet up with her friend Jessica at the mall and I couldn't wait to surprise her. I quickly got my shower then dressed in some jeans and a t-shirt.

"Nova? Can I come in?" I asked as I knocked on her bedroom door.

"Yeah!" She called out and I walked in.

She was wearing another one of my hoodies and nothing else. I rolled my eyes knowing she really did need to go out to the mall to buy some new clothes. I leaned against the wall as she stared me down before snapping at me.

"What do you want?" She asked crossing her arms.

"I have a surprise for you." I said watching as her eyes lit up.

"A good surprise or a bad surprise? Just tell me what it is already!" She said with her eyes narrowed.

"I'm taking you to the mall to meet up with Jessica so you guys can shop together." I said with a chuckle.

I frowned when I saw an upset look on Nova's face.

"What's wrong? I thought you'd be excited to go out." I asked confused.

"I have no money!" She whined pouting.

I scoffed and shook my head. I was planning on paying the entire time but she hadn't realized. I guess I should've explained that to her.

"I'll pay for everything. Don't worry about money." I said smiling as Nova's eyes went wide.

"Wait really!? Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She said jumping up and down with excitement.

I chuckled as she hugged me. She didn't realize it yet but I would do absolutely anything for her. All I wanted was to see her happy, to see her smile. For me that was the most important thing in the world and I would let no one get in my way.