(Nikki's view)

The next morning I jolted awake to the sound of loud music blaring from the speakers, I curiously rolled off the couch, and made my way into the kitchen.

What I saw made me stop, and smile. There was Nicola washing the dishes and singing. "Damn, she's got a beautiful voice." I thought as I stayed where I was for a minute longer.

Nicola must've spotted me, because she stopped singing and came over to me. "Morning Nikki, looks like you've got bed head." She teased, and I blushed.

"Morning, I woke up 'cause I heard loud music blaring from the speakers this morning." I said, causing her to giggle.

"Whoops, I forgot to turn down the speakers before bed last night." She giggled, as she reached around me to grab a cup.

"Well, sorry about that." She said, and I smiled at her. "It's cool, but next time give me a heads up." I said, and she grinned.

"Alright, I will." She said, as one of her hands reached for mine. "I've got to admit, it was really funny to wake up to the sound of loud music." I said, and she smiled at me again. "Actually Nikki, I've been meaning to tell you something." She said, and I felt my heartbeat increase slightly. "What is it?" I asked, as I took her hands into my own.

She didn't say anything at first, but then she leaned forward and pressed her lips against mine.

I let go of one of her hands to run my fingers through her long black hair.

My eyes closed, and I moved my other hand to cup her face without breaking the kiss.

Nicola tugged on my hair making me let out a muffled moan of pleasure, and I broke the kiss only to move my lips from hers to her neck making her breathing hitch.

"Nikki," she whispered, and my eyes met hers awaiting an explanation. "I just wanted to say that I really like you." she said, and I chuckled, and I stopped kissing her neck and cupped her face with a hand. "I like you too, hell, I-I love you." I said, and she smiled at me.

"I love you too, Sixx." She said, as she hugged me. I kissed the top of her head, and she giggled. "I'm going to let you in on a little secret, ok?" I said, and she hummed in agreement.

"I wrote a few songs in the album about you." I confessed, and she smiled at me.

"You're so sweet, thank you." She said, and I smiled at her.

I smiled, before kissing her again with everything I could muster.

Nicola and I broke our kiss as soon as we heard footsteps coming from the hall.

We both turned as a very sleepy looking Tommy came in from the hall. "Morning Tommy," Nicola said, and he gave her a sleepy smile. "Morning, Nikki Ruelle." He said, as he messed up her hair affectionately.

I nuzzled my face into her neck, whining softly into her ear and she pressed a quick kiss to my cheek. "Nikki, shhh... it's ok I'm not going anywhere." She soothed, and I gave a soft purr as I continued nuzzling her neck.