I don't know why I am starting another new story but I am so I hope you will like it. This is part 1 of the opening to the story, it was too long as a single chapter so I had to split it in two. If there is sufficient interest I will get part two posted next week.

Having spent most of her summer either packing boxes or unpacking boxes Stephanie was ready to cut loose and maybe meet some new people too so tonight she was going out to a club and was going to forget everything and enjoy herself.

Getting out of the shower she immediately went to her closet and searched through her dresses looking for the right dress for her evening out and smiled when she saw it immediately grabbing it and walking back over to her bed throwing it on top before she pulled some lingerie out of the drawers and began to get dressed.

As the bottom of the dress hit her thighs as she pulled it on she looked at herself in the mirror smiling at what she saw and doing a little twirl, it showed off her legs just enough without it being too short and slutty. If she was going to get out of the house tonight she was going to have cover up a bit further though so she got some leggings out of drawer where she had neatly folded them up and pulled those on so her parents wouldn't pitch a fit and then she would take them off as soon as she had left and was out of sight.

Once her clothes were right she sat down to do her hair and make-up before she went to her closet to find some shoes to match her outfit setting on a pair of ankle boots that had a stud detailing around the top and looked quite sexy.

Giving herself one more once over in the mirror she was satisfied with how she looked so turned and grabbed her bag from the top checking she had money before she put the strap over her shoulder and picked up her phone walking out of the room as she sent her best friend a quick text:

I'm on my way out for the night but we should catch up tomorrow.

As she reached the bottom of the stairs she slipped her phone into her bag and resisted rolling her eyes seeing her Mom stood there, "where do you think you are going young lady?"

"Out. You dragged me here at a time in my life where stability is key so I am going to go out and see if I can meet some people who actually live here so I know someone and don't spend the entire year alone. I'll be back by one."

Not allowing her Mom to say another word she exited the house slamming the door as she went, she wasn't going to let her parents put a dampener on her evening though, she was going to have fun.

Following the directions his mates had given him Paul groaned when he arrived at a club, he knew he said he was easygoing about where they met up but they knew he wasn't big on clubs so he wasn't sure why they insisted on here. Pushing his way inside the club he immediately grabbed a drink at the bar before he began to look around for them immediately spotting them all at a table not too far from the bar. Setting his beer down he took a seat so he was facing the bar, "a club? Seriously?!"

Laughing they all shook their heads at him, "we just thought it would be good for you to get out and meet some people your own age."

Rolling his eyes he took a sip of his beer, "but yet here I am with you guys who are in a permanent teenage state of mind."

Reaching across the table Shawn pinched Paul's cheek, "aww, we're sorry Paulie . . . we're sorry that you got old so early in your life."

Slapping his friend's hand away he was not impressed, "shut up. Let's just enjoy this night before we all split up and go back to our own lives again."

That was one thing all five of them could agree on so they toasted to that and began talking and catching up.

Chewing on her lip nervously as she stood behind a couple of girls having their ID checked watching as they got then got denied for being under-age she stepped up fully prepared to have to show her ID but all she got was a smile and a wave on into the club. Smiling brightly she nodded at the doorman, "thank you. Have a good evening."

Entering the club she stopped briefly at the edge, it was so full and loud, she had definitely never been anywhere like this in her life but it was a new city, new experiences and she was going to enjoy every single one of them. Walking over to the bar she smiled politely at the bartender, "I'd like a beer please."

Surprised that a beautiful young woman wanted a beer he was taken aback slightly, "beer? Glass or bottle?"

Smiling she nodded her head, "yes beer and bottle please. I find it is the safest drink, there is the less chance of my drink being spiked with a beer bottle."

"Well it is nice to see someone looking out for their own safety. One beer coming up."

Getting her purse out she paid for her drink before she picked up her bottle and turned around leaning against the bar taking in the sight before her.

Ever since she had walked into the club she had caught his eye, he thought for sure she was meeting a friend but most likely a boyfriend judging by how hot she looked but she wasn't looking at her watch at all, she was seemingly happy and content just stood there watching everybody else. Feeling himself drawn to her he excused himself from the table with the excuse of getting another beer and walked up to the bar standing beside her, "I'll take a beer and whatever the beautiful lady is having."

She had spotted him as he walked towards her and she had to try not to check him out as she wasn't here for that. When he stood beside her she paid no attention to him because he wasn't the first to do that and he wouldn't be the last but when she heard him say 'and whatever the beautiful lady is having' she turned her head to look at him briefly wondering if he meant her but quickly dismissed that thought as he wouldn't think somebody like her was beautiful and looked back towards the dance floor wondering how long it would take her to pluck up the courage to go out and dance.

He felt her eyes on him briefly but when she didn't say anything he turned his head towards her, "I was talking about you you know." Using this as an opportunity to shamelessly check her out he continued, "the lady with brown hair and wearing a black dress that shows off her legs and all of her curves topped off with some sexy boots with stud detailing."

Blushing she turned to the side to face him, "were you checking me out?"

There wasn't a chance for Paul to answer as the barman cleared his throat, "do you want a drink or what?"

Biting down on her lip she smiled coyly, "I don't accept drinks from strangers."

Turning to his side to face her he smirked, "my name is Paul, I am twenty four and I am a teacher. There, now you know stuff about me so I am not a stranger. Would you like a drink now?"

Giggling she blushed a little more nodding her head, "I will have the same again please."

Lifting his hand he brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear, "so can I get your name now or would you prefer to go by 'beautiful lady' all night long?"

"Well as nice as being called 'beautiful lady' would be I think that as you were kind enough to buy me a drink you deserve to know that my name is Stephanie."

As her drink was set on the bar she immediately picked it up and put her thumb over the top covering it so nothing could be slipped into the bottle.

Initially he had thought she was twenty one but watching her with her drink he thought she had to be a lot older but just looked incredibly young, "it's rude for a gentleman to ask a lady her age so I won't do that but I would like to say I admire how smart you are when it comes to your drinks."

Blushing she shrugged her shoulders, "I have a kind of much older brother, he's really protective of me and sat me down as soon as I hit the age to be going to teenage parties and really explained to me that I should watch my drinks, I should never put them down and if I do and I leave it I should never pick it back up again, it is better to lose it than for my family to lose me. What he said is why I drink beer somewhere like this, it's so crowded but I can completely cover the top so nobody can do anything to my drink."

"Your brother is pretty smart. I think personal safety should be taught in schools but that's the teacher in me."

Moving a small step closer to him she smiled, "so what made you want to buy me a drink? So many other people have stood beside me buying their own drink and haven't paid me any attention, not that I was looking for it though."

Turning around so he was facing the club he rested his elbows on the bar, "it's stupid, you don't want to hear it."

Taking a chance she slipped her arm between his arm and his body and linked her fingers with his, "I wouldn't have asked if I didn't want to hear it."

He liked that she was flirting back with him and taking chances so he gripped her hand that was in his, "you were warned. I saw you walk into the club and I couldn't keep my eyes off of you but I thought a beautiful woman like yourself would have a boyfriend so I thought you were waiting for him or friends but when you didn't seem bothered by the time and weren't looking towards the door I reasoned that you must be alone. It's been a while since I've been to a club but I thought I would take a chance and come and talk to you and I am glad I did."

Moving her lips to his ear she whispered, "I'm glad you did too." Pressing a kiss to his cheek she leant back where she was and took a swig of her beer.

If she was going to play things like that then he was going to up the stakes too and turned to the side facing her keeping hold of her hand using his other hand to turn her head towards him, as soon as she was looking at him he leant closer and kissed her passionately.

Feeling his lips on her was an out of the world experience, all of the boys she had kissed up until this point didn't come anywhere close to matching this kiss. Returning the kiss she cursed the fact that she had a drink in her hand so couldn't use it to hold onto him but she did pull the hand that she was holding behind her back as a hint as she let go of his hand and then slid it behind his neck holding him close as she returned the kiss with equal passion.

Losing breath he reluctantly pulled back a little from the kiss smiling when he heard a little moan of protest escape her lips, "hmm, you taste so good and you are an amazing kisser."

Blushing she couldn't help but bury her face in his neck in embarrassment taking the opportunity to inhale his sweet smelling cologne.

Tickling her lower back with his fingers he smiled, "don't be embarrassed, it's a very good thing to be complimented on how good a kisser you are."

Slowly pulling back from his neck she eventually moved her hand from his neck to holding onto his bicep as she downed half of her drink quickly because she had never been in this position before and she didn't know how to react.

Seeing that she was quite shy and nervous he realised that he was probably coming on too strong for her, "I'm sorry if I'm making you uncomfortable. Shall I leave you alone?"

She didn't even need to think twice about her answer, "no! I like being around you. Can we go and have a dance?"

Nodding his head he smiled at her, she was just too adorable, "we can do whatever you want."

Smiling brightly she put her beer down on the bar and grabbed both of his hands and dragged him onto the dance floor.