Only at that point, after Tessa had flashed him another beaming smile, did Nick unwrap his protective arms from around her petite body. Giggling as she too finally let go of him, Tessa cast a quick thankful glance at Mia, who just winked and smiled back, before stepping away down the hall, soon disappearing into the bathroom. Rooted in place, his mind working overtime to process all that had happened in the last few minutes, Nick was caught somewhat by surprise when he felt Mia's elbow nudging his side and bringing him back to the present moment.

"It's a good thing that Ashley is asleep..." the busty brunette mused, a...