"Jaelynn, you can at least try and look like you are having a good time."

I looked over at my best friend, Rylee, and sighed. I knew that she was doing the best that she could by getting me out of the house but frankly, I would much rather be at home with my nose in a book.

"Rylee, I am trying to have a good time but it is hot as hell in here and I really don't care for this song. "

"Well, instead of just standing here all awkward and shit, why don't we grab a cod beer and have a seat?"

"I have cold beer and seats at home. Why do I have to do that here?"

"Jae, seriously. I am trying to prevent you from becoming a 24 year old hermit. Now come on and let's have some fun." Before I could protest again, Rylee grabbed my arm and was dragging me over to the bar. She managed to find a couple of seats and we quickly took them. "Two Coronas, please?" Rylee called out to the bartender who acknowledged her request and placed two ice cold Corona beers in front of Rylee and I.

"Now what if I wanted a Sam Adams?" I said slowly drinking my beer.

"God, you are such a sarcastic bitch sometimes, Jae." Rylee laughed as she tossed some money down on the counter.

"Yeah, I know. That's why you love me." I smiled.

"Yeah I guess," Rylee said. "maybe after a couple of beers you will loosen up and we can have a good time."

"If you want me to have that good of a time, you are gonna have to up the alcohol content on these drinks." I said continuing to sip my beer.

"Girl, I am starting to wonder if you are a lost cause," Rylee shook her head "I'm gonna head to the ladies room, when I get back, we are going to get dancing."

"Only if a decent song is playing." I said

"I will also go talk to the DJ and make sure he plays some Rihanna. She always gets you dancing." Rylee took off to the ladies room leaving me at the bar in the packed and hot club. I scanned the place looking around at all of the people having a good time. I could see a few more people at the front door coming in and some the of people already inside started to cheer loudly. Must be someone important, I thought as I downed the last of my Corona. I was still thirsty.

"Hey! Hey Bartender! Hey! God dammit." either she couldn't hear me or she was ignoring me. "Hey! Bartender!" still nothing. I gave up and continued to sit and people watch as I waited for Rylee to return. While I was waiting for her, I noticed that some guy had came over and sat down at Rylee's seat. I knew that it didn't have her name on it, but it was still annoying that this guy had just sat down and didn't even ask if the seat was taken.

"Hey," I tapped the guy on the shoulder. "my friend was sitting there,"

The guy turned to face me and damn it I know that it is a cliché but I swear I heard birds sing and I felt butterflies in my stomach. This guy was gorgeous. His blue/green eyes are the first thing that I noticed. He kind of had a baby face but it was chiseled. I usually am never at a loss for words, but damn it, this time I was.

"I'm sorry. I guess I should have asked. I can move." the guy said

"No!" I said a little too quickly for my liking. "I mean, it's not like her name is on the seat or anything. Feel free to sit here."

The guy nodded "Cool. You, uh, want a refill on your drink?"

"Are you offering to buy me a drink?"

"Maybe."

I smirked and thought it over. I was still thirsty and I couldn't get the oblivious bartender's attention. Maybe mystery man could. "Okay, sure. You can buy me a drink. I'll take a Sam Adams. Boston Lager."

"You got it." Mystery Guy waved quickly and of course, the bartender looked right at his direction. "I'll take a Bud Light and the lovely lady over here will take a Sam Adams, lager." I put my head down and smiled. Mystery Guy passed me my drink. "Here you go."

"Thanks. Now am I allowed to know the name of the guy that bought me this drink?"

"Only if I am allowed to know the name of the lady that I just bought a drink for."

I laughed "I see how it is," I paused to take a drink of my beer. "My name is Jaelynn."

"Jaelynn. That is a very beautiful name for a very beautiful lady."

"You need to stop," I said again, aware that I could feel my cheeks getting warm. I cleared my throat and tried to focus "So, you know my name. What's yours?"

"Fair is fair. My name is Cody. Not has fancy as yours."

"I happen to like your name. It's easy to spell. Mine gets butchered so damn much."

Cody laughed "Yeah, at least I got that going for me." He took a sip of her beer before he continued. "So, what are you up to this evening?"

"My friend dragged me out of the house. She said that I needed to get out and have some fun."

"And how is that going?"

"Well, I am having fun now." I said coyly. Yes, I was flirting. I blame the Sam Adams.

"Would that have anything to do with you talking to me?"

"Maybe, maybe not."

"Oh, it's like that?"

"Yeah, it sure is. Now, what are you doing here tonight? Waiting for your girlfriend to get out of the restroom?"

"Not even close, Jaelynn. As a matter of fact, I just got out of work. I came here to unwind a bit before I head home."

"And how are you doing with that?"

"Much better all of a sudden."

"That wouldn't have anything to do with me, would it?"

"Maybe...maybe not." Cody laughed. "See what I did there?"

I smiled. Cute and sarcastic. I liked that. "Yeah, I see what you did Two points for you."

"Alright! I got a couple of points. Just 98 more to go,"

"Give or take a few,"

"You're funny, Jaelynn." Cody said giving me a smile. God, even his smile was amazing. His teeth were so straight and white. He really looked like he could be some sort of model. Maybe that's what his work was. If that was the case, I probably should just give up while I was ahead. If Cody was a model, I had no chance in hell. "But I got a feeling your friend might be coming back from wherever she went, and I don't want her to get upset."

"Oh, you are leaving?" I asked. I cringed internally as I heard the sadness in my voice.

"Yeah but don't worry. I will be around here. See you around, Jaelynn." Cody got up and winked at me before he headed off to the other end of the club. As soon as he left, I could see Rylee standing about five seats away with her hands on her hips and a look on her face. Damn it, I was busted.

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