As he looked at her, he felt his breath hitch in his throat. The simple outfit she wore was nothing special, but it was enough to render him speechless for a few moments. The dark denim jeans hugged her hips and the baby blue sweater highlighted the tinge of blue that sparkled in her eyes. She'd worn her hair down, just the way he loved it. It was only when he noticed the curious look on her face that he cleared his throat and was able to find the words to speak.
"Hey there. I know I'm a bit early but are you ready to go?"
"Sure, let me just grab my coat and we can be off." She said.
Jack stepped inside as Sue held the door open for him before going to retrieve her coat from her bedroom. He spotted Lucy sitting in front of the TV, watching another report about the kidnappings of the women.
"Hey Luce."
"Oh hey Jack, I didn't hear you come in."
"I just got here."
Jack watched as Lucy turned off the TV and slowly approached him. He could tell by the look on her face that she was about to give him "the talk". He inwardly groaned as she opened her mouth to speak and then he was unable to stop the smile that crossed his face when he heard Sue returning from her room, scuppering her friend's plans.
"I'm ready." Sue said as she came to stand beside Jack. "Shall we?"
"We shall." Jack said as they both turned a small smile crossing his face when he placed his hand at the small of her back, feeling the slight shiver come from her body.
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After a couple of minutes Jack and Sue left the apartment building and approached his car. After unlocking the vehicle, Jack moved forward to open the passenger door for Sue and was rewarded with a radiant smile which made his heart flip-flop. Straightening once she was inside the car, he took a few deep breaths, trying to steady his beating heart. Closing her door, he quickly went round to his side and climbed in, turning to face her when he heard her speak.
"So Mr Hudson, where are you taking me?" She asked with a smile.
"Patience Miss Thomas. You'll find out soon enough."
Jack laughed at the face she pulled as she stuck out her bottom lip, pouted and crossed her arms over her chest. She looked so sweet as she tried to turn her eyes on him and he almost caved and told her everything. Images of his lips on hers entered his head and he closed his eyes briefly before pulling himself together, fastening his seatbelt and moving off into traffic.
They drove for about half an hour. As he drove, Jack found it difficult not to watch her as she peered out of the passenger side window. He couldn't see her face clearly but by the look of her profile he was sure she was smiling. Seeing the lights about to turn red, he slowed the car until they came to a stop. They stayed silent as she just turned to look at him and smiled.
Jack jumped when he heard the horn from the car behind, seeing the lights had turned green. Pulling away, he drove for a few more blocks before turning into the parking lot, finding a space and turning off the engine. Unclipping his seatbelt, he gently grasped her hand to get her attention.
"WE'RE HERE." He signed.
Sue smiled at him and climbed out of the car. He watched as she instinctively walked to the back seat to let out Levi before she realised that he wasn't with them. As he got out the car, he saw the expression on her face change and knew that she much be missing her faithful friend. Levi was such a huge part of her life, and not having him with her must have been hard. Walking to stand beside her, he gently touched her arm as she looked up at him.
"Hey, you okay?"
"I'm fine Jack. It's just a little strange not having Levi with me."
Jack saw the flash of sadness in her eyes and slid his arm round her shoulder, pleased when she accepted his gentle embrace. They parted after a few moments and it was only then that Sue realised where they were. The sadness in her eyes was soon replaced by one of excitement.
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