New Years' Eve
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Nick and Greg had always made the annual trek to the bars on New Years' Eve night. At first it had started as a guys' night when Warrick was around. A night that the guys would be on the prowl for women who were eagerly seeking to find their midnight kiss. This year, however, Greg had changed the tradition by inviting Morgan.
"I'm going to be the awkward third wheel now." Nick whined, and Greg sighed. The men were grabbing a cup of coffee as their shift had just ended. They were trying to figure out what their evening plans would be.
"No, you won't. Morgan said she didn't have any plans so I invited her." Greg defended, Nick sighed as they walked towards the locker room. The closer they got to the locker room they could hear Finn and Morgan talking and laughing about something.
Greg felt like he had done his friend wrong by giving him such short notice that a girl would be intruding on their guys' night especially given Nick's recent break up but he couldn't have said no to Morgan. However Greg knew once Nick got a few drinks in him that Nick's night would turn and hopefully for the better, because it often did.
"Hey ladies." Greg said as he went to his locker and Nick sat down on the bench looking at everyone.
"Finn, what are you doing for New Years?" Nick asked smiling.
"My plans fell through. Why?" Finn asked curious as she turned to lean against her locker.
"Wanna come out with us?" Nick asked giving her a winning smile.
"Sure." Finn said smiling.
"I can pick you up on my way to the bar. Let's meet up around ten-ish." Morgan said, and everyone nodded in agreement.
09:39pm Finn's Condo… Morgan knocked on Finn's door slightly giddy and excited about the night to come. Finn answered the door but it was evident that she was still getting ready or at least adding the final touches to her outfit or make up.
"Look at you." Finn said looking at Morgan as she did a little twirl. Morgan had a subtle sequin top covered by a leather jacket with skinny jeans and heels, with make up to match. Finn was wearing a long sleeve blue v neck shirt with jeans and heels.
"I'm excited." Morgan squealed.
"This is going to be fun. Get some drinks, flirt with some guys, and dance." Finn said and Morgan chuckled.
"You've never been out with Nick and Greg before. It's like going out with your older brothers." Morgan chuckled as Finn was finishing her makeup.
"Then why are you excited?" Finn teased as Morgan blushed.
"What do you look for in a guy?" Morgan asked eager to change the subject as she waited for Finn.
"I don't know… I've dated such douche bags in the past, so I'd want a nice guy but they're kind of boring. I would like a guy who's nice, caring, funny, a splash of crazy to keep me on my toes, and he can't be a yes man." Finn said thinking hard for a brief moment. "What about you?"
"I need a goofball, someone spontaneous, funny, be able to comfort me, and a loveable." Morgan said looking at her phone.
"Let's pretend you didn't just describe Greg Sanders." Finn chuckled.
"Well, what about Nick you seemed to ask him pretty quickly?"
"Nick is nice and all. He's good looking, and nice, but he's missing something for me." Finn chuckled coming out ready.
"That splash of crazy?" Morgan teased.
"Yeah, something like that. And doesn't he have a girlfriend?" Finn asked.
"No, Greg said they broke up."
10:12pm Downtown Cocktail Room… Morgan pulled into the parking lot and saw Greg and Nick talking outside. Greg was wearing polo with a hoddie, wore jeans and sneakers. Nick had a black dress shirt untucked with jeans, and boots. The way the men talked was that of long time friends, laughing and joking about nothing.
"Hey ladies." The men said in unison. They greeted each other with hugs.
"Let's start drinking." Nick cheered as he opened the door for everyone.
"You sound like you got a plan." Finn chuckled.
"Sure do. Just try to keep up." Nick said winking at Finn. The bar wasn't too crowded, especially for a special Vegas night, but no one was complaining.
"Let me get whatever on the draft." Nick ordered as he sat down at the bar.
"Let me get two shots of tequila. One for me and one for my friend." Finn said looking at Nick, as she sat next to him.
"Can I have a strawberry martini?" Morgan said smiling as Greg moved next to her.
"Guinness, please." Greg said shyly.
"Wasting no time." Nick said smiling.
"Just try to keep up." Finn teased, Nick smiled.
"Nothing good comes from tequila." Greg said shaking his head.
Nick and Finn dinged cups and took the shots. They grimaced from the tequila. The duo stared at each other as if in a western duel waiting for the next cowboy to make their move. Nick motioned for the bartender to give them two more shot. The pair did the shots just as easy as before. Just as Finn was going to motion for more Greg came and saved the day.
"Easy you two. We still have an hour and a half before the New Year. You can chase the worm another day." Greg said a she encouraged them to pace themselves better.
"Greg, let's dance." Morgan said pulling him away.
"Wanna play pool?" Nick asked smiling. Finn nodded. It was a little more awkward between Nick and Finn than it was for Greg and Morgan. Greg and Morgan whether they admitted it or not had a mutual attraction for each other. While Nick and Finn not so much, this was there first time hanging out outside of the lab.
The pool game served as a better icebreaker then bum rushing tequila shots. Nick and Finn were talking and joking with each other and none of it was about work or dead bodies which was a rarity for them. Nick was smiling, as Finn laughed as she was winning.
"Winner!" she exclaimed happy. Nick hung his head briefly in defeat but then graciously high-five Finn.
"Alright, good job." Nick said chuckling as they walked to the booth Greg and Morgan had a commandeered.
"Who won?" Morgan asked smiling.
"Me." Finn said as Nick pointed to her.
"So, Nick, Greg was telling me about how this was your annual guys night?" Morgan said with a slight hint of judgment in her eyes. Nick looked at Greg in disbelief.
"Yes, it was, but I don't mind hanging out with you ladies. After the last few weeks I've had, I just needed a good night out." Nick said giving a small smile.
"So what you guys would go out looking for sluts?" Finn asked, the fact that she was buzzed allowed her vocabulary to relax a little.
"Well, when you say it like that it sounds terrible." Greg defended.
"Look at how some of these women are dressed, you can figure out why someone is at the bar, just by their behavior." Nick said in the same breath. "But, I'm not tonight, in respect to you ladies." Nick said he was a little tipsy.
"Oh my…" Finn laughed.
"It's a lot easier then you think." Nick said smiling as the bartender dropped off another round of drinks.
After more drinks, and some bar games like pool and darts, the group found them tipsy signing the songs that the radio sang in the middle of the dance floor. They were all relaxed and enjoying themselves and the company in a different light. This allowed the pairs to be more comfortable with each other. Finn and Nick became a little more giggly and closer as the alcohol took its affect. Greg and Morgan's feelings for one another needed little provocation.
"One minute!" Finn shouted as they watched it on the jumbo TV screen. They watched as the ball continued its journey downward.
"30 seconds." Another bar customer said excited.
"10… 9… 8… 7… 6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1!" everyone in the bar yelled in unison. However before Nick could tease Greg and Morgan as they were locked in an embrace sharing a passionate kiss, he felt Finn grab the collar of his shirt and pulled him into a fiery lustful kiss as well. Nick raised his one hand in celebration all while still kissing Finn. When Nick and Finn broke, Greg and Morgan were looking at them surprised.
"Where to now?" Morgan asked trying to break the awkwardness.
"The night is young and we don't have to work in the morning. Let's keep going!" Nick said excited as he raised his drink.
Small multichapter fan fic for the holidays! Please Review!