See previous parts for disclaimers.
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We arrived at the club about twenty minutes later. The bar was ok, it had nice music, you could dance if you wanted to, but there was plenty of room to just sit down and talk if that's what you wanted. When we entered we searched for a table and the others all sat down, except for me. "So, my birthday, first round's on me. What'll you have?" I asked.
They all gave me their orders and I headed over to the bar. It was very crowded so I had to wait my turn. I was looking at the people dancing absentmindedly, until I found myself a small space to squeeze into. I turned my head to look for a bartender and my heart stopped.
***
Man, it's crowded tonight. All these people wanting their drinks and they're all yelling for me. Wait your turn people!
I poured some drinks and gave them to a costumer. The guy gave me money and I turned around to place into the register. When I turned back, I stood there in shock. There she was, the girl from this afternoon. Standing right here, in my bar. She was gaping at me with her eyes wide open. She is so adorable, I can't believe it.
I pulled myself together and made my way over to her, ignoring all the costumers that were trying to get my attention, putting on my most charming smile.
***
"Hey, nice to see you again." she said.
Lips! Move! Speak! I scolded myself. "Ehm, yeah, You too." I managed.
"Had any rude collisions with stupid jerks lately?" she asked.
I smiled shyly. "No, just this afternoon. But I had you to save the day."
"Anytime." she answered with a smile that turned me into mush. "So, what's you're poison?"
Right, drinks, that's why I'm here. I gave her the order and she took off to get them. I smiled at myself, when did I get this lucky? Please don't let her be straight.
She came back with my drinks and I handed her the money.
"So, what year are you in?" she asked.
"I'm a sophomore. And you?"
"I'm one year ahead of you." she said. "So, got a mayor yet?" she wondered.
I was about to answer that when I suddenly saw this woman behind her. She wasn't too tall, her hair was short and she didn't look at all pleased.
She tapped the object of my affection on the shoulder and she turned towards her.
"Young lady, we have more costumers in case you haven't noticed." she said angrily.
The beautiful girl rolled her eyes. "Yes Nicki, I'm on it." The woman gave her one last evil glare and then walked away.
"Guess I have a job to do." she said apologetically.
"Yeah, I guess." I said a little disappointed.
"So, I'll see you around?' she asked. Well, I think it was a question.
"Yeah, sure." I said. "Bye."
"Bye." she answered. I turned and went over to our table, still in somewhat of a daze. When I got there I sat down.
"Where did you to get the drinks? In Mexico?" Michelle blurted out.
"Huh?" I muttered.
"It took you like, forever." Grace said.
I let out a deep sigh. "You are not gonna believe this."
***
I think I'm gonna kill Nicki. Why am I stuck with a horrible boss like that? I finally get to talk to this incredible girl and she has to come and be a bitch. I'm serving the costumers but really, what's the point? They just keep coming.
I had just given a girl some beers when Nicki came up to me and told me to grab a crate from the back. I nodded grumpily, and made my way to the storage area. I moved some crates to get to the one I wanted and made my way back to the bar when I suddenly bumped in to someone. Of course it was Nicki.
"Katie, watch where you're going will you? Be careful with that." she said annoyed.
God, why does she hate me so much? "Yes, your majesty." I muttered under my breath.
"What was that?" she stopped me. "You have got to do something about your attitude. You're being way too smart for your own good." She gave me another angry stare. What have I ever done to her?
"Whatever." I walked past her and put the crate down on the floor. I looked up, to see where that girl had run off to. My eyes scanned the room. There she was, sitting with three other girls. God, she is amazing. She's beautiful, pretty and she has this really cute shy smile. I hope one of those girls isn't her girlfriend.
"Katie! Crate!" A loud voice broke me out of my daydreams.
I turned my attention back to the crate, shooting daggers with my eyes at Nicki, while I placed the bottles in the right places.
***
"You are so lucky." Grace said, smiling. "That's such a coincidence." She turned her head towards the bar, searching for the girl. "So, what's her name?"
Shit. "Ehm, I sort of still don't know yet."
All three of them looked at me as like I forgot to grow a brain somewhere along the line.
"She was suddenly called away by her boss." I exclaimed, seeing their faces. "There was no time. Give me a break, you guys."
Susanna spoke up. "So are you ever planning on asking her about it? Or is she gonna be the mystery girl for the rest of your days?"
"No, I'll ask her. If I ever talk to her again." I sighed. How could I forget to ask for her name? What the hell was I thinking? Well, I wasn't thinking at all really, I mean, who could think with her right in front of you?
I decided the interrogation was over so I asked Susanna about her boyfriend. They'd been together for about four months now and he was really a cool guy. Susanna was head over heals in love with him. My diversion worked and soon we were chatting about all kinds of stuff. I was participating in the conversations, but I couldn't help staring at the bar every once and a while. Well, all the time actually. There were still a lot of people there, but sometimes I caught a glimpse of her. I even thought I saw her staring back at me once or twice. I took a bathroom break and when I came back, Michelle had gone for another round of drinks.
Couple minutes later, Susanna suddenly hit me on the arm. "What?" I asked.
"Shut up." she said. "Mystery girl coming this way."
I felt my heart in my throat immediately. I turned my head and indeed, there she was, headed straight for us with a tray in her hand.
"Hey there." She said, cheerfully smiling at me. She put down four small shot glasses and I looked at them and then at her confused. So did Susanna and Grace. Michelle just smiled devilishly.
"Now why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?" she asked me, a playful tone in her voice.
I gave Michelle a quick evil eye and then looked back at my woman.
"These are on me. Lemon drop shots, hope you like it." she said, holding a fifth one in her hand. "And happy birthday to you." she adds with a wink.
I'm supposed to do something right about now but I can't get my mind to work. Oh, I remember. Talk.
"Ehm, thanks." I smile sheepishly, picking up the glass. She taps her glass against mine and throws it down her throat. I follow her lead as I do the same. So do my friends after also thanking her.
Ok Jess, now's your chance. "So, ehm." I started. "What's your name anyway?"
"Oh how rude of me, we haven't even been properly introduced. I'm Katie." she said sweetly and offers me her hand to shake. I take it and I can feel the softness of her skin underneath my fingertips as I repeat her name in my head. Katie. It sounds beautiful. Well, everything about her is beautiful.
"I'm Jessie." I said. "Thanks for the drinks. That's so nice of you."
"Hey, no big deal. I mean, it is your birthday. Plus it was a good reason to get away from my evil boss."
I chuckle. "Yeah, I hope I didn't get you into trouble before."
"Nah, don't worry about it, she's always on my case. Plus, it was worth it." Another wink, and I can just feel my face turn bright red.
"Mwuah." Way to go with the Neanderthal-language, Jess! That'll get her to like you.
"Right. So ehm." I mutter, trying to come up with something really intelligent.
She's just standing there and I can just tell she's cracking up inside, enjoying my lack of speech. She then turns her head towards the bar. "Well, I better get back there, or else I will get into trouble."
"Yeah, sorry bout that."
"What? About me getting into trouble, or me leaving?" she asks suggestively.
Wow, she's direct, but in a way I kinda like. I see an opening this time. "Both." I said, while I looked straight up in her eyes.
She smiled a warm smile at me. "Well now, I'm gonna remember you said that." And with that she turned and left.
I sat back in my chair, still trying to figure out what exactly had happened here. She was actually flirting with me. Suddenly I hear voices around me.
"Jess, way to go." I lifted my head and saw Grace, Michelle and Susanna looking at me like I had just won the lottery or something.
"She totally likes you." Grace said.
Susanna chuckled. "And hey, I ain't no expert on the girls department but I think she's a pretty good catch. She looks hot."
We all turn towards her, our faces shocked as this is not something Susanna would say.
"What? I can't say that? Why can't I say that?" she exclaims.
Michelle is laughing her ass off. "Suzie, you crack me up."
Poor Susanna looked puzzled. "Well, I wasn't trying to. Just letting Jessie know I like this girl. She's nice."
I couldn't help but smile at her expression. "Thanks, it's just that, I never thought I'd hear you of all people say that a girl could be hot."
"Yeah, it's more something I would say." Michelle chuckled.
"Look at that, you pulled a Michelle." Grace giggled.
"Whatever." she said although she chuckled a little herself as well. She got up. "Who's up for another round? That Lemon Drop Shot hit the spot."
We all nodded and agreed as Susanna went to get our drinks.
I look at Michelle. "I can't believe you told her about my birthday." I said.
"Hey, it just slipped out." she answered innocently. "Besides, it worked out just fine, didn't it?"
I give her a playful push. "You're a shit." I add playfully, though I know my face tells her otherwise.
About half an hour later I decide it's my turn again to get the drinks. Really, it's Grace's but I don't care. It just gives me a reason to go over there and talk to her. To my gorgeous mystery girl who now has a name. Katie.
***
We arrived at the club about twenty minutes later. The bar was ok, it had nice music, you could dance if you wanted to, but there was plenty of room to just sit down and talk if that's what you wanted. When we entered we searched for a table and the others all sat down, except for me. "So, my birthday, first round's on me. What'll you have?" I asked.
They all gave me their orders and I headed over to the bar. It was very crowded so I had to wait my turn. I was looking at the people dancing absentmindedly, until I found myself a small space to squeeze into. I turned my head to look for a bartender and my heart stopped.
***
Man, it's crowded tonight. All these people wanting their drinks and they're all yelling for me. Wait your turn people!
I poured some drinks and gave them to a costumer. The guy gave me money and I turned around to place into the register. When I turned back, I stood there in shock. There she was, the girl from this afternoon. Standing right here, in my bar. She was gaping at me with her eyes wide open. She is so adorable, I can't believe it.
I pulled myself together and made my way over to her, ignoring all the costumers that were trying to get my attention, putting on my most charming smile.
***
"Hey, nice to see you again." she said.
Lips! Move! Speak! I scolded myself. "Ehm, yeah, You too." I managed.
"Had any rude collisions with stupid jerks lately?" she asked.
I smiled shyly. "No, just this afternoon. But I had you to save the day."
"Anytime." she answered with a smile that turned me into mush. "So, what's you're poison?"
Right, drinks, that's why I'm here. I gave her the order and she took off to get them. I smiled at myself, when did I get this lucky? Please don't let her be straight.
She came back with my drinks and I handed her the money.
"So, what year are you in?" she asked.
"I'm a sophomore. And you?"
"I'm one year ahead of you." she said. "So, got a mayor yet?" she wondered.
I was about to answer that when I suddenly saw this woman behind her. She wasn't too tall, her hair was short and she didn't look at all pleased.
She tapped the object of my affection on the shoulder and she turned towards her.
"Young lady, we have more costumers in case you haven't noticed." she said angrily.
The beautiful girl rolled her eyes. "Yes Nicki, I'm on it." The woman gave her one last evil glare and then walked away.
"Guess I have a job to do." she said apologetically.
"Yeah, I guess." I said a little disappointed.
"So, I'll see you around?' she asked. Well, I think it was a question.
"Yeah, sure." I said. "Bye."
"Bye." she answered. I turned and went over to our table, still in somewhat of a daze. When I got there I sat down.
"Where did you to get the drinks? In Mexico?" Michelle blurted out.
"Huh?" I muttered.
"It took you like, forever." Grace said.
I let out a deep sigh. "You are not gonna believe this."
***
I think I'm gonna kill Nicki. Why am I stuck with a horrible boss like that? I finally get to talk to this incredible girl and she has to come and be a bitch. I'm serving the costumers but really, what's the point? They just keep coming.
I had just given a girl some beers when Nicki came up to me and told me to grab a crate from the back. I nodded grumpily, and made my way to the storage area. I moved some crates to get to the one I wanted and made my way back to the bar when I suddenly bumped in to someone. Of course it was Nicki.
"Katie, watch where you're going will you? Be careful with that." she said annoyed.
God, why does she hate me so much? "Yes, your majesty." I muttered under my breath.
"What was that?" she stopped me. "You have got to do something about your attitude. You're being way too smart for your own good." She gave me another angry stare. What have I ever done to her?
"Whatever." I walked past her and put the crate down on the floor. I looked up, to see where that girl had run off to. My eyes scanned the room. There she was, sitting with three other girls. God, she is amazing. She's beautiful, pretty and she has this really cute shy smile. I hope one of those girls isn't her girlfriend.
"Katie! Crate!" A loud voice broke me out of my daydreams.
I turned my attention back to the crate, shooting daggers with my eyes at Nicki, while I placed the bottles in the right places.
***
"You are so lucky." Grace said, smiling. "That's such a coincidence." She turned her head towards the bar, searching for the girl. "So, what's her name?"
Shit. "Ehm, I sort of still don't know yet."
All three of them looked at me as like I forgot to grow a brain somewhere along the line.
"She was suddenly called away by her boss." I exclaimed, seeing their faces. "There was no time. Give me a break, you guys."
Susanna spoke up. "So are you ever planning on asking her about it? Or is she gonna be the mystery girl for the rest of your days?"
"No, I'll ask her. If I ever talk to her again." I sighed. How could I forget to ask for her name? What the hell was I thinking? Well, I wasn't thinking at all really, I mean, who could think with her right in front of you?
I decided the interrogation was over so I asked Susanna about her boyfriend. They'd been together for about four months now and he was really a cool guy. Susanna was head over heals in love with him. My diversion worked and soon we were chatting about all kinds of stuff. I was participating in the conversations, but I couldn't help staring at the bar every once and a while. Well, all the time actually. There were still a lot of people there, but sometimes I caught a glimpse of her. I even thought I saw her staring back at me once or twice. I took a bathroom break and when I came back, Michelle had gone for another round of drinks.
Couple minutes later, Susanna suddenly hit me on the arm. "What?" I asked.
"Shut up." she said. "Mystery girl coming this way."
I felt my heart in my throat immediately. I turned my head and indeed, there she was, headed straight for us with a tray in her hand.
"Hey there." She said, cheerfully smiling at me. She put down four small shot glasses and I looked at them and then at her confused. So did Susanna and Grace. Michelle just smiled devilishly.
"Now why didn't you tell me it was your birthday?" she asked me, a playful tone in her voice.
I gave Michelle a quick evil eye and then looked back at my woman.
"These are on me. Lemon drop shots, hope you like it." she said, holding a fifth one in her hand. "And happy birthday to you." she adds with a wink.
I'm supposed to do something right about now but I can't get my mind to work. Oh, I remember. Talk.
"Ehm, thanks." I smile sheepishly, picking up the glass. She taps her glass against mine and throws it down her throat. I follow her lead as I do the same. So do my friends after also thanking her.
Ok Jess, now's your chance. "So, ehm." I started. "What's your name anyway?"
"Oh how rude of me, we haven't even been properly introduced. I'm Katie." she said sweetly and offers me her hand to shake. I take it and I can feel the softness of her skin underneath my fingertips as I repeat her name in my head. Katie. It sounds beautiful. Well, everything about her is beautiful.
"I'm Jessie." I said. "Thanks for the drinks. That's so nice of you."
"Hey, no big deal. I mean, it is your birthday. Plus it was a good reason to get away from my evil boss."
I chuckle. "Yeah, I hope I didn't get you into trouble before."
"Nah, don't worry about it, she's always on my case. Plus, it was worth it." Another wink, and I can just feel my face turn bright red.
"Mwuah." Way to go with the Neanderthal-language, Jess! That'll get her to like you.
"Right. So ehm." I mutter, trying to come up with something really intelligent.
She's just standing there and I can just tell she's cracking up inside, enjoying my lack of speech. She then turns her head towards the bar. "Well, I better get back there, or else I will get into trouble."
"Yeah, sorry bout that."
"What? About me getting into trouble, or me leaving?" she asks suggestively.
Wow, she's direct, but in a way I kinda like. I see an opening this time. "Both." I said, while I looked straight up in her eyes.
She smiled a warm smile at me. "Well now, I'm gonna remember you said that." And with that she turned and left.
I sat back in my chair, still trying to figure out what exactly had happened here. She was actually flirting with me. Suddenly I hear voices around me.
"Jess, way to go." I lifted my head and saw Grace, Michelle and Susanna looking at me like I had just won the lottery or something.
"She totally likes you." Grace said.
Susanna chuckled. "And hey, I ain't no expert on the girls department but I think she's a pretty good catch. She looks hot."
We all turn towards her, our faces shocked as this is not something Susanna would say.
"What? I can't say that? Why can't I say that?" she exclaims.
Michelle is laughing her ass off. "Suzie, you crack me up."
Poor Susanna looked puzzled. "Well, I wasn't trying to. Just letting Jessie know I like this girl. She's nice."
I couldn't help but smile at her expression. "Thanks, it's just that, I never thought I'd hear you of all people say that a girl could be hot."
"Yeah, it's more something I would say." Michelle chuckled.
"Look at that, you pulled a Michelle." Grace giggled.
"Whatever." she said although she chuckled a little herself as well. She got up. "Who's up for another round? That Lemon Drop Shot hit the spot."
We all nodded and agreed as Susanna went to get our drinks.
I look at Michelle. "I can't believe you told her about my birthday." I said.
"Hey, it just slipped out." she answered innocently. "Besides, it worked out just fine, didn't it?"
I give her a playful push. "You're a shit." I add playfully, though I know my face tells her otherwise.
About half an hour later I decide it's my turn again to get the drinks. Really, it's Grace's but I don't care. It just gives me a reason to go over there and talk to her. To my gorgeous mystery girl who now has a name. Katie.