It’s After
Every time I saw her she stole my breath away. Her hair was all fluffy and her face was makeup free. She wore leggings and an oversized packers shirt and she'd never been more beautiful to me than in this moment. I let her go and she grabbed my hand and pulled me further into her heavenly smelling apartment. It was so her. Micah was already in the kitchen pulling ingredients from the fridge while the guys sat at her island bar. I took a seat beside Louis while she joined Micah.
"So....On the menu today is Belgium waffles, pork and turkey bacon, home fries, eggs cooked how you like, grits, homemade biscuits, sausage, mixed fruits, and yogurt. Sound good?" Jazz asked.
"That sounds AMAZING love. Much much better than anything we could've bought." Zayne said practically drooling.
"What he said. We appreciate you both doing this for us. I can't even remember the last time someone cooked for us." Niall said.
She chuckled while getting out her waffle iron. "Yeah Harry might've mentioned it. Since you guys are here for almost a month just shoot me a message and let me know when you're in the mood for some food made with love. Micah and I will see what we can do about it." She looked at me and winked.
The atmosphere was so relaxing. The door to her patio was open and letting in the fresh spring air. There was low music playing. It sounded like H.E.R, which totally fit her vibe. I could hear her lowly humming along as she moved effortlessly moved around. She engaged in conversation with the boys and I tried to keep up with what was said but I was too entranced by her to really add anything meaningful. After a little bit the food was done and she led us out the patio door to reveal this cool setup. She had this huge table out back with a sun tent over it. It had the most breathtaking view. There were also speakers out there so the music flowed nicely.
"You guys take a seat. Everything's ready we'll just bring it out." She placed a huge plate of waffles on the table and turned to go back. Once all of the food was there she sat plates in front of each of us. "Okay guys I have apple, orange, grape, and pineapple juice. I also have water or champagne if you'd like a mimosa."
"Mimosa please." We all answered.
She threw her head back and laughed. "Mimosas it is."
Once everyone was settled we dug in and if it all possible I would've married her right then. From the way I kept catching Zayne stare at Micah I'm sure he felt the same. Jazz sighed as she sat back and closed her eyes as she ran her hand through her hair. My ears perked up when I heard "free fallin" flow through the speakers. I stood and held my hand out to her. She looked at me but took my hand without hesitation.
"Dance with me princess." I pulled her up into my arms and rocked us both side to side slowly. I forgot that we weren't alone the minute she laid her head on my chest and closed her eyes. I closed mine too and stayed in the moment, enjoying it with every fiber of my being. It was over way too soon as I heard whistling and calls coming from the boys. She laughed and buried her face into my chest. That seemed to be her favorite place. I didn't mind at all. I twirled her and lead her back to the table just as Micah came back with a guitar in his hand.
"Alright alright. You know what time it is." He said trying to hand it to her.
"Mi....no."
"When you forced me to build this space for you, I told you that whenever we used it you had to play for me after as payment for my slaving.....it's after." He held out the guitar again and this time she took it.
"We're gonna talk about all these hidden talents you have later." Zayne said to Micah who simply smirked at him.
"Umm....I have no idea what to play since I wasn't actually planning on playing at all." She side eyed her friend who blew her a kiss and winked. "Let's see....".
She begin to strum chords that I recognized as "hard Place" by H.E.R.
Wanna believe what you say
But I hate you on most days
You've been testing my faith and my patience, yeah
And you know that I be head strong
But you know that you be dead wrong
Telling me to relax when I'm reacting
But I, I'd rather fight
Than lose sleep at night
At least you're all mine
And if I have to choose
My heart or you
I'm gonna lose, yeah
What if nothing ever will change?
Oh I'm caught between your love and a hard place
Oh I wish there was a right way
I'm caught between your love and a hard place, oh
Whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa
Do I even have a choice when
I'm gonna have to pick my poison
Yeah you hurt me so good, it's so good
And even when you 'cause tears
You're the one who wipe them away
Maybe that's the reason I stay, I stay
But I, I'd rather fight
Than lose sleep at night
At least you're all mine
And if I have to choose
My heart or you
I'm gonna lose
What if nothing ever will change?
Oh I'm caught between your love and a hard place
Oh I wish there was a right way
I'm caught between your love and a hard place, oh
Whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa
What if nothing ever will change?
I'm caught between your love and a hard place
Ooh I wish there was a right way, yeah
I'm caught between your love and a hard place, ooh whoa ooh
Whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa
Oh I'm caught between your love and a hard place
Oh I wish there was a right way (whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa)
I'm caught between your love and a hard place, oh
Whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa, oh oh whoa
I'm caught between your love and a hard place
What if nothing ever will change?
I'm caught between your love and a hard place
"Hell yeah!" Liam jumped up and clapped.
We all clapped and complimented her on her beautiful serenade. It wasn't often that people sang for us, we were so use to singing for them. This was much appreciated.
"You guys are lucky. Didn't take me near as much as convincing as it would have if you weren't here." Said Micah
"Oh yeah? Don't sing much do we?" I asked peering at her through my smirk.
She grinned sitting her guitar down. "No..... Seems I do only for you."
What was that loud thump?