(Chapter 4 but from Nick's perspective)

Possessive wasn't a word Nick would usually associate with himself, nor did radiate that kind of aura. However, when he saw Meisner in the loft and so close to Adalind, there was something a little beyond just jealousy. Despite the fact that neither of them had yet to admit to anything, he knew he loved her. Quite honestly, his feelings for her started growing when she made the sacrifice that she did for Juliette, even if she did it to save her hide.

What they had was complicated, given all the things that happened in the past. From trying to kill his aunt (and almost killing Hank) to taking away his Grimm abilities, never once did he think they would be anything but enemies. But honestly becoming a mother the first time around changed Adalind and even if what she did to him was revenge, even if they did what they did to protect Diana, it wasn't unjust. He didn't completely understand at the time, but now that he had a son he understood how much it would hurt if the same thing had happened to him. Being a father changed his perspective of things, especially when it came to Adalind.

What started off as protecting and taking care of her because she was the mother of his child morphed into something more. He was there for her because he wanted to be, he genuinely cared about her. Sleeping in the same room with her was far less awkward, and he didn't mind whenever she snuggled up to him in her sleep. Complicated didn't matter anymore.

He wasn't sure if the feeling was mutual, so when Meisner was close to her he wasn't sure if she instigated it or Meisner. Honestly, he probably would have eavesdropped if he hadn't been preoccupied with Kelly. The Grimm quietly threw the bag with the soaked diaper in the trash before clearing his throat.

"Please don't tell me something happened? As you can see Trubel is still recovering," Nick briefly squinted in Miesner's direction for a second, noting the change in Meisner's facial expression. "Or is there something I should be jealous about here?"

"Don't worry, nothing else has happened. I'll let you know if that changes, for now I just stopped by to make sure she was okay," Meisner briefly glanced back at Adalind, "It was nice catching up, I'll continue to keep an eye out for Diana. Take care of yourself."

Nick looked on as Mesiner left. Whatever conversation they were having, Nick obviously interrupted, probably something the other man didn't plan on continuing with him there. He wrapped an arm around her to pull her close to him just as Miesner was giving one last look before the door fully closed.

"So, he came to catch up did he? Is there something I should know about, hm?" He kept his arm wrapped around her. "How long was he here?"

"He was pretty much here the entire time you were with Kelly." Adalind didn't seem to be pulling away, in fact she seemed pretty comfortable. "He definitely was here to catch up, actually kind of surprised me. Wanted to know what was going on between me and you, if he had a chance of getting with me."

The Grimm couldn't hide his discomfort at that and frowned. From what Adalind had told him, she had gotten relatively close to Meisner before. So he still had feelings then. Unconsciously as he squeezed her slightly, maybe from nerves and hearing what her response was.

"Funny, I didn't take him as the relationship kind of guy, seems more focused on his work and everything else," He cleared his throat once more, probably making the situation a little awkward. "So, if you don't mind me butting in, what you tell him was going on?"

Adalind turned to face him, moving even slightly closer than before as she nervously traced a pattern on his chest. "It kind of surprised me too, but I couldn't lie about how I felt.

Her answer didn't exactly ease his discomfort because it didn't completely answer his question. On the flip side, her gestures was giving off a totally different signal. He felt like he needed answers. "And how do you feel? About me? About him?"

"I turned him down the easiest way I could." Blue eyes looked up to meet grey as her hand rested on his chest. "There was a time where I would have said yes to him but I love someone else. I love you, Nick."

Nick's breath hitched at her admission. No mistake about it, her answer was exactly what he wanted to hear. What he needed to hear. Without warning Nick took her into his arms, smiling warmly at her.

"You know, I was worried when I came out. I saw how close you were and I thought he was going to take you away," Nick said but there was relief in his tone, "I would have another regret if he succeeded because you know what? I'll say it. I love you too."

The Grimm pulled her closer and kissed her softly but passionately. He would have put more effort in to hold back but now that he knew the feeling was mutual there really was no point. Especially when she had no problem kissing him back.

When the kiss broke she looked shell-shocked. She shouldn't have been as surprised as she was, given that there were mornings where she'd wake up, cuddled right up to him. His body language never made it seem like he was uncomfortable or awkward either. This was a pleasant surprise.

"So what would you have done if you found him flirting in the act? You must have been real jealous with what you did see." She was teasing him now as her eyes didn't once leave his, but grinned. "You kind of squeezed me there at the end."

"Okay, I'll fess up, I definitely was jealous. Not ashamed to admit it I guess." He chuckled softly, "Did I? How bout that. Hope I got a message across either way."

"I didn't think you were the jealous type, I'll keep that in mind." She smirked and gave him another kiss. "Don't worry, I'm all yours, I promise."

Nick's only response was to pick her up and he started to carrying her to their room. Adalind let out a soft squeal at the action, which Nick found very adorable before his lips locked with hers. He could feel her arms wrap around him until he laid her on the bed on her back. Buttons were quickly undone and shirts came off but he paused before he went any further.

"Are you sure you're okay with this?" He wanted to make sure he had her full permission.

She grinned in response. "Do you even have to ask?"

I reworked it quite a bit because jealous Nick. (New collection coming soon~)