Just A Glimpse...

Stormy Memories

Nicholas pov

I wake up to the sound of thunder and rain. It's only around 2 in the morning. I've hardly had any sleep yet I know that with all of this noise I'm going to be up for ages.

As I see the lightning strike flash bright through the curtain I feel Jessica move and cuddle further into my chest. I look down at her and can't help but admire her beauty. Most girls insist on wearing make up whenever they're in the presence of others or spending hours getting ready to look perfect, but here we are at two in the morning and my sweetheart looks as beautiful as ever with her hair in a loose ponytail and my shirt.

Another crack of thunder and I see her face twist into an uncomfortable expression as she moves some more. I adjust us so that her head rests on my chest and my arms hold her as close as she can possibly be. She doesn't think I know this but I've heard her saying that she feels the safest when she's lying in my arms with her head on my chest so that she can listen to my heartbeat.

I am so lucky to have this amazing girl in my life and that she feels so safe in my arms. I remember all those years ago when we were in the starting phase of our love story, we had decided to have a movie night. That was the night that I knew I would always love and protect her...

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5 years ago , 13 August 2014

"Nick! Stop it! L-let go of me!" Jessica manages to say in between her giggles. I laugh, continuing to tickle her. "Nope! Not until you say that I'm the hottest man in the world," I say. She rolls her eyes still laughing under me as I am leaning over her seated figure ticking her sides with no abandon. "Ok, ok stop for a minute! Nick you-" she starts and I stop and wait expectantly, "You don't really expect me to lie do you? How can I tell you that when I promised to never lie to you?" she continues innocently with a twinkle in her eyes.

I roll my eyes and grin, "Well I guess that just means more fun for me." I lean lower to get into a better position to tickle her and it's only when I look back at her face do I realize how close we now are.

Just as I was about to start ticking her again, I'm surprised by the feel of lips on mine. My eyes close automatically as I feel Jess kiss me. After my momentary shock is over I quickly join in as our soft kiss becomes a passionate loving one. When she finally pulls away she rests her forehead against mine, both of us breathing heavily trying to catch out breaths, and says, "Nicholas King is the hottest, most sexiest guy in my world."

Damn, I love this girl.

Wait.

Love?

I mean we've only been dating for just over 6 months but we've known each other for years. Could I love her?

"Hello? Anyone there?" Jess asks, snapping her fingers in front of my face. "Huh? Yeah Jess?" I say in reply. "I just said that we should probably go start the next movie. What were you thinking about?" she asks.

"Nothing for you to worry about," I say kissing her forehead as I get up. "I'm going to go get some more popcorn. You can go ahead and pick the movie." "Babe, you went last time let me go. Plus it's your turn to pick." she says getting up as well.

"Any movie?" I ask. She nods hesitantly as she walks out of her room. I know just the movie! Jess loves watching all those murder mystery movies so I'm sure she'll love a horror movie and if she doesn't at least I'll have an excuse to hold her in my arms.

I start it and hit pause just as Jess walks back in with a huge bag of popcorn. She goes to her side of the bed and gets in as I press play and quickly make my way next to her. "So what are we watching?" she asks while munching on some popcorn.