Week Four

Song Inspiration: Can't Say No by April Smith


I feel a tingle up my spine as soon as you enter the bar. Glancing up, my eyes immediately zero in on yours. That sexy smirk I adore so much is plastered on your face as you saunter my way. Your broad shoulders fill out your black t-shirt very nicely, and I know it's only a matter of time before I give in to your advances. Not that I'm really trying very hard, it's just fun to tease you.

A customer calls for my attention, and sadly I turn back to my job. The next time I have the chance to find you in the crowd, you're sitting with a group of mutual friends. Your eyes meet mine once again, and it's like kismet—the way we can sense the other's presence. You wink and then glance away. This game of cat and mouse is getting old.

By the time my shift is over, you've made your seat at the bar, patiently waiting for me to finish.

"Hello, beautiful," you whisper as I lean into your side.

The feel of your lips brushing against my ear sends a hot fire through my veins. I look up at you through my eyelashes coquettishly.

"What took you so long to say hello, sailor? You know where I've been."

That smirk is back, and my insides melt.

"I know, but I hate bothering you while you're working."

"You're never a bother," I reply, completely honest.

And then you look at me like I'm the most precious thing in the world, and it is then that my decision is made. No more games, no more waiting. I push up on my tip toes and brush my lips against yours softly. Your eyes widen in surprise just before your lips widen into a grin.

"Is that what I think it means?" you ask, a hopeful tone in your voice.

"If it means that you'll be taking me out to dinner, then yes. Yes it does."

Laughing, you reach out and pull me into a hug. "I've been waiting for months to take you out. I'm glad you finally saw the light."

I rest my head against your chest, enjoying the way your heart beats steadily against my skin. "I am, too."

You ease away, tugging on my hand in the process. "Let's go then, I'm starving."

The twinkle in your eyes lets me know that it's not just food you're talking about. And I am more than okay with that. I can't wait to start on this new journey with you. You know, after all, I can never really say no to you.