Road Trip

38- Surprise Surprise

Jessica moved so that she was straddling Harry's lap, her hands moving from his hair, to the hem of his shirt, pulling at the material.
Slowly, almost reluctantly, Harry put his hands over her and stopped her from removing his shirt. He gave her one last lingering kiss before pulling apart, putting an inch or two between them.
"Not now." Harry said softly, entwining his fingers with her.
"Why not?" She whined breathlessly. "I want this and I know you want it to, don't you?"
"Of course I do." Harry responded quickly. "But not like this." Jessica pouted and made to move away from him, but Harry simply tightened his grip around her hips. "Stay." He pleaded quietly, his hazel green eyes staring deep into her own.
Without a word, she closed the distance between their bodies and snuggled into his warm embrace, their bodies fitting against one another as if they were parts of a whole. It didn't take long for Jessica to fall fast asleep, Harry soon after.

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"Wakey wakey lovebirds!!" Niall sang out as he walked towards them.
Jessica groaned and snuggled further into Harry's side. "Go away, annoying leprechaun."
Harry chuckled as he cracked his eyes open and propped himself up on an arm.
"Who da hell're you calling a leprechaun?" Niall exclaimed, indignantly.
"You. Now go away." Jessica mumbled as she rolled over, facing Harry's tattooed chest.
Just as Niall puffed out his chest and began to protest, Harry quickly amended. "Niall, you know she didn't mean it like that. Calm down. Just give us a moment, we'll meet you at the car."
Niall looked like he still wanted say something, but after Harry gave him a pleading look, he stopped himself and grudgingly turned to walk back to the jeep.
"We need to wake up, love." Harry said softly.
"Why?" Jessica whined.
Harry bit back a smile. "Because we need to get back on the road."
Finally opening her eyes, Jessica looked into Harry's. "Can't we just stay here for a little longer?" She pled.
Smiling down at her, he gently said. "No love, we can't. But don't worry, Niall and I have something planned for today."
Suddenly alert, Jessica looked at him suspiciously. "What is it?"
Harry chuckled. "It's nothing bad, don't worry. It will be fun."
Still giving him a skeptical look, Jessica reluctantly sat up and wiped the sleep out of her eyes. Her mouth fell slightly open as she stared at Harry as he removed his shirt. Jessica coughed and shook her head, attempting to distract herself from staring too hard, but failed miserably as Harry felt her burning stare and smirked at her.
"You know, I've heard that if you take a picture, it will last significantly longer." Harry whispered loudly, trying to hide his smile.
Turning red, Jessica threw him a withering glare. "Shut up Styles." He grinned and ruffled his hair before offering his hand to her. Still glaring at him, she placed her hand in his as he helped her up. They walked back to the jeep, Harry walking to the back to find a clean shirt to change into as Jessica went to the passenger's side door and climbed in.
"Stop making so much noise!" To whined, covering her eyes.
Niall glanced at her sympathetically as he gathered her into his arms.
"No one's making any noise TJ." Jessica replied.
"Then why is my head pounding every time I hear even the quietest noise? I feel like everything is spinning." TJ moaned in agony.
Jessica rolled her eyes and massaged her temples. "It's called a hangover. People who drink excessively get them, especially if they chugged half a bottle of Siroc."
"Niall dared me! I'm not gonna back out." TJ pouted and crossed her arms. "I ain't no lil bitch."
Niall looked sheepish. "Sorry babes, it was in the heap of the moment."
Jessica stared at him. "'Heap' of the moment?"
Niall nodded. "S'what I said."
TJ giggled before wincing at the sudden pain in her head. "It's 'heat of the moment,' not 'heap," Niall."
Niall simply shrugged. "I say tomato, you say ketchup. Same difference."
"You said the saying wrong." Jessica pointed out.
"What the hell? Course I didn.'" Niall replied.
But before Jessica could correct him, TJ shook her head. "Don't bother."
Niall looked between the two in bewilderment before shaking his head in resignation. "Americans."
"Are we ready to go?" Harry asked as he nimbly slid into the driver's seat and brought the engine to life. A chorus of "yes's" replied back.
They drove for some time until Jessica sat up straight and turned to Harry.
"Hey, what surprise were you talking about earlier?" She peered curiously at Harry. "The one that you said you and Niall have planned." She added.
Harry glanced at her and flashed her a mischievous grin. Niall giggled. "It's a surprise." Niall answered.
"But Niall, I hate surprises." TJ pouted. She scooted closer to Niall and snaked an arm across his chest. "Couldn't you just tell us anyway?" She looked up at him through her lashes and let her fingers lightly trace his lips. "Please? For me?" She added softly.
"I-uh-well-" Niall stuttered, the blood rushing to his face as his eyes focused on TJ's plump lips.
"C'mon Nialler, just tell me." TJ urged, inching her face closer to Niall's, their lips only centimeters apart.
"Niall don't you say anything!" Harry warned. He shook his head in disappointment. "I swear mate, you turn to mush when she talks to you. It's like you're putty in her hands."
It took a minute or two before Niall tore his gaze from TJ and realized Harry was talking to him. "Wha'dya say mate?"
Harry shook his head again. "Point proven."
Jessica rolled her eyes and sighed in frustration. "Just tell us where you're taking us already. Literally, the suspension is killing us."
"Can you not even?" Harry asked, a smirk playing on his rosy pink lips.
Jessica bit back a smile. "I literally can't even."
"Well you're just going have to wait." Harry chirped as Jessica sighed heavily and rolled her eyes.