Riley leaned against the wall, while his whole house partied. His depression showed on his face. Earlier he had asked Willow for her help and she had refused. She had explained that she didn't want to lead Buffy into another relationship until she was ready. He understood, but he still felt terrible. The other guys had dates or where in the process of meeting new girls.
Just then Forrest and Graham walked up. "Hey man!" Graham greeted him. Forrest didn't bother with pleasantries, he hit to the heart of the matter. "Man, we have got to get you a girl. We can't have you mopping over this freshman, move on, Look around you could have your pick." Forrest was scanning the room for seemly single women, "Look over there," indication a small group of unattached ladies "There are three excellent choices, if you get to work now, one of them could be yours!"
Suddenly from out of now where they were interrupted. "Yeah, get to work now Farm-boy, cause you have to get up bright and early to milk them cows!!"
Riley turned to face the girl who had called him Farm-boy and instantly he recognized her. "Cat, Oh my god!" Riley grabbed on to her and hugged like there was no tomorrow.
"Jesus, Riley, leave me a few ribs. I might have to walk home you know!" The girl was freed from the bear hug and straightened her dress. Riley looked down ... .. her very tiny dress ... Riley's mind drifted along with his eyes up the dress to the cleavage it revealed. Forrest nudged Riley, "Hey, aren't you going to introduces us?"
"Sure, sorry. Graham, Forrest this is Cat an old friend of mine. Cat this is Forrest and Graham, two of my frat brothers"
"Hi, nice to met you guys" Cat extended her hand. Forrest the born flirt took it and kissed the back, "The pleasure is all mine." Graham just gave his casual "Hey!"
"So, up for a dance?" Cat had spoken to Riley but Forrest answered, "I will, Riley here can't dance" he was prepared to take her out onto the dance for but she had remained where she was and asked him.
"What do you mean he can't dance, he dances! I've seen him!" as Cat spoke the words, Riley started to blush. He stammered out "No, no I don't dance, can't dance" He was at a total loss as to what Cat was talking about.
Before he realized what was happening, he had be dragged along with Forrest and Graham to Cat's new place. They were seated on her sofa and the TV and VCR were ready to play. With the push of a button, they were treated to the splendor that is Riley, dancing his heart out to the Denise William's tune, "Let's Hear it for the Boy!"
Riley was so embarrassed he couldn't speak, but when he did, boy they would definitely hear from him!
TBC