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“ jessica rabbit ? ” nick muses , not at all disguising the amusement that dances across his features as he analyzes her own . “ you know , i can’t say i’ve heard that one before . now you’re just playing with my heart . i was fine with ron weasley , ‘cause you know , powers and all … but now ? i’m feeling degraded , ” the redhead feigned in a seemingly serious tone , accompanied instead by an amused grin and a fit of laughter . could he help himself ? not at all . nick was a little tipsy admittedly , but nowhere near enough to not know what he was doing , nowhere near as drunk as his last usual encounters . tearing his gaze away to glance at the bar she’d led him to . it’s only when he turns back around that nick is truly surprised with her confidence . confidence that only causes his smile to deepen , if possible . curious , amused eyes search her own , before placing the cash on the table . “ can i get a sapphire martini ? ” the pink-haired beauty was full of surprises . nothing could surprise him more , however , than the fact that he actually wanted to get to know her . besides a temporary fling , nick was entranced at their chemistry . it was a little unsettling … the notion that he was falling f or someone right before his very eyes . he had no idea what the hell he was supposed to do or say . despite the fact that he wasn’t entirely sober , he was nowhere near as intoxicated or as messy as their every other interaction with previous women . and while alcohol could’ve helped eased his nerves , nick wanted to be as balanced and alert as possible . and yet , he still couldn’t help but feel a little hazy around her , particularly as she lowered herself towards him n ow . “ maybe ‘ difficult to impress ‘ was a little harsh . you know you’re own worth , ” ( and a damn well valuable woman she was ) “ … and i admire that . “ despite the light tone of his voice , there was no denying the fact that both were engrossed in the inevitable chemistry between them . how could he ever convince this girl to give him the time of day ? his ego was deflated ; and the challenge felt surprisingly good . they’d met on a whim , and yet ... there was some comfortability behind it all . how could he let her go when he was undoubtedly and unequivocally into her now ? when she woke parts of him nick never knew existed ? when she caused a stir in him that was utterly addictive ? “ can i kiss you right now ? ” he didn’t expect the kiss to lead into anything more . tonight , he just wanted to take her all in . and for the first time in his life , nick’s insides did something of a leap as he awaited her response , the magnetising energy between them suddenly all too much to bear as he leans forth . this was the start of something new … and boy , was he ready .