From the street, a neon sign could be seen flashing saying "Roxys". A large crowd was gathering outside and cars were pulling up to the building one at a time. It seemed to be even more crowded than usual and the bouncers and greeters were in full force. And Jake couldn't actually believe he had gotten talked into being a part of this madness. All he wanted to do was stay home curled up by a fireplace maybe do some reading but instead was in a place that was anything BUT peaceful. Well, there was one good thing about the chaos though; at least it would prevent him from thinking about the mysterious red head from the Christmas performance the other night. Even though he kept telling himself that it was a one-time situation he couldn't get her out of his mind. Her tongue was sharp enough to cut through glass and she had rejected him but he was still bewitched by her. He could see her bluish green eyes, her red hair being held by a bow, her pouty lips as she confronted him, the curves on her body that hugged the gown she had been wearing.

"Jake?"

Jake blinks his eyes as he is brought back to reality. "What?"

Tom puts his hand on his shoulder. "You're holding up the line, bud."

Jake nods his head. "Oh yeah, right." He pulls out his ID and shows it to the bouncer. After being motioned in by the bouncer he lets out a sigh.

"You ok?" Tom asks him with a concerned look as he steps behind him.

"Yeah, yeah I'm fine." Jake answers. "Let's….let's get crazy."

"Yeah! That's the ole Jake I know!" Tom answers slapping him on the back. "Now come on, the girls are waiting for us inside." He continues talking, pushing Jake deeper inside the chaotic club. "I'm telling you man her friend Allison is hot man! She'll make you forgot about all of your troubles."

"I bet." Jake answers as they come to a stop at a table in front of them where two young blonde girls are sitting.

One girl is wearing in a short black spandex dress and other a mini skirt and see through top. The girl wearing the spandex rises and waves to Tom. "Tom!" She then walks over to him planting a passionate kiss on his lips.

Jake clears his throat obviously uncomfortable with the scene in front of him and the other young girl. He smiles at her as he extends his hand. "You must be Allison?"

Allison smiles at him taking his hand. "That's right and you're Jake?"

"In the flesh."

Allison pulls on his arm bringing him down to whisper in his ear. "I like men who talk about flesh."

Jake shivers slightly completely taken by surprise at this woman's voracity. "Well, it's ah nice to know you have your standards." He looks toward Tom. "Tom! Buddy? Don't just stand there all day have a seat and join us!"

Tom pulls back from Arlene's lips. "Plenty of time for that later, baby." He whispers before slapping her on the ass and taking a seat.

Jake looks around trying not to acknowledge Tom's behavior and to change the subject. "So, Tom what's with all the people in here tonight anyway?"

"Huh? Oh I guess there's some kind of contest or something? Singing or something like that? I'm not sure."

"Could be interesting." Jake replies trying it ignore how close Allison is to him. Wait was that her hand on his leg?

A man steps out onto the dance floor."Good Evening guys and gals and welcome to Roxys special contest tonight of the battle of the stores!" The announcer stops as the crowd applauds. "Some think that all stores out there are the same but tonight's contest is to show the complete opposite! To show that some stores have more talent than just mere salesmanship! So without further ado, sit back and enjoy and we'll see just who comes out on top!"

Backstage, it is just as chaotic as it is in the front if not more so. Girls and guys can be seen scurrying about putting on make up and costume touch ups. It's obvious there is a lot on the line here besides winning. It's also about reputation. I never thought I would say this but I'm actually glad that we are the last act to perform. Gives us time to psyche up a little more.

I look in the mirror as I go about adjusting my long hair and top. If my mother knew what I was wearing she would be blushing right about now! And to be honest I wonder myself why I am wearing it! Then again, this number couldn't be pulled off in heavy clothing either. And I want to win this one for Jenn and "Practical Magick" more than ever! I turn to Jess. "What do you think?"

Jess studies me for a minute. "Hmmm…more cleavage." She undoes my top and then reties it showing more of my chest. "There we go."

"You do realize that compared to you and Arls I look like a complete hussy right?"

Jess grins. "True but you are the lead singer and get to have…." She clears her throat. "All the fun remember?"

"Yeah, yeah." I let out a sigh as I stare at myself in the slutty top and mini skirt. "I look like I should be outside standing on a street corner!"

"That's the idea!" Jess replies nudging me playfully before putting on some lipstick.

It's then that Jenn comes walking in. "Oh girls!You look GREAT! The crowd won't know what hit them!"

"I don't know if that's good or bad Jenn." I reply looking back at her. "Jess, Arls and I all look like two bit whores! And ESPECIALLY me."

Jenn adjusts some of my make up slightly. "And that is precisely what those stupid bitches from those other stores WON'T expect. Which is exactly why it's perfect!"

"What exactly are we competing against anyway?" I ask looking back at her as she helps me with my eyeliner.

"Well so far it's been Britney Spears numbers, Madonna, The Supremes and some other acts I've never heard of. But I'm telling you that your number will just BLOW them out of the water!" Jenn listens toward the front. "Oh it sounds like they are ending the number so you'd better get ready!" She pulls back and looks at me. "Perfect, Dana! Now, I want you to go out there and show them what sisters are made of!"

Arls and Jess both come up and well all put our hands together. "Sisters forever!"

It's then that Mary Walker comes up to us dressed in a scantily clad Madonna outfit. "Aww, isn't this cute? The witches are having a little get together before going on? Trying to do a last minute spell?"

Jenn looks back at Mary and whispers something while motioning with her hands.

"What are you doing?" Mary asks looking back at her.

"Nothing. Just avoid stepping near any buses." Jenn replies with a smirk.

"Very funny!" Mary replies back. "We'll see who gets to be a joke at the end of this contest! You're store doesn't have a chance in hell!"

"Who says that what I just did was a joke?" Jenn asks looking at her crossing her arms.

"You're dead!" Mary replies before storming off.

As soon as Mary is out of range, Jenn, Jess, Arls and I burst into laughter. "Yeah, I'll probably get a little karma for that it's worth it." Jenn replies grinning. "Oh! You guys are up!Go get em' girls!"

I turn to Arls and Jess and grin. "It's show time."

It has been an extremely long night for Jake being subjected to Allison's advances toward him. Even though he may object he is a male and only human. And it appears that Allison knows that as well. He would have to remind himself to kill Tom later.

The announcer comes back to the stage. "Well, well we've come to the final act for this evening. From the "Practical Magick" store we have the Magick sisters who warn you that a storm is coming in! So prepare yourself cause….it's Raining Men!"

The lights dim and the music and disco ball start up illuminating the dance floor. Suddenly three spots come up to reveal me, Arls and Jess before coming forward with radio mikes on our heads.

Humidity's rising,

Barometers getting low

According to our sources

The street's the place to go

Cause tonight for the first time

Just about half past ten

For the first time in history

It's gonna start raining men!

As the refrain begins three men appear from the side dressed in G-strings. Arls, Jess and I step away from each other leaving me in the front with a dark haired guy. Meanwhile the blonde and red head stay over by Arls and Jess as they continue to dance provocatively. I can sense from the audience that they are completely blown away by this exhibition of singing and dance. And I have to admit dancing provocatively this close to man is quite a change for me. It certainly does pay to have your choreographer one that is majoring in theatre though.

As Jake watches the stage he is completely mesmerized. He of course instantly recognizes the red head lead singer as the girl he can't get out of his mind. Only this time she is scantily clothed and dirty dancing with another man. He is spell bound by her lips and her body as it moves. Is this really the same girl from last night? The sight of a man running his hands down her sides is becoming too much for him. He is starting to imagine himself as that man and who is now holding her to him about to kiss her waiting lips. It's then that the number ends and the lights go out resulting in thunderous applause. He's then conscious of Allison's hand slowly sliding up his thigh and to his already prominent erection from the provocative display earlier. He closes his eyes and takes in deep breaths.

The announcer comes back to the stage. "Well, after our last act it appears that our judges have decided on a winner. And remember tonight's winner will receive three thousand dollars and also the right to perform here on a monthly basis with pay. As well as receiving other prizes." He pulls out an envelope and opens it. "And the winner of tonight's Battle of the Stores contest is….The Magikal Sisters from "Practical Magick!"

I scream as I grab onto Jess and Arls, jumping up and down. "Oh my god! We won! I don't believe it!"

"Come on out here and claim your prize girls!"

Arls, Jess and I walk back onto the stage and are shaking as we are presented with a check.

"Congratulations girls! You earned it!"

I run up and grab onto Andy who was my dancing partner and embrace him tightly. He then pulls me offstage and Jess and Arls follow us.

Jake watches everything from the table and pushes Allison's hand off his thigh before rising up. "I'll be right back. Have to use the men's room." He glanced over at Tom but found that he was too absorbed into making out with Arlene to care about anything else. All the better for him. He makes his way over to a table where the announcer is standing. "Hey, excuse me, I had a question in regards to the contest that just happened?"

"Sure."

"The winner?"

"The Magickal Sisters? Sure what about them?"

"What was the name of that store they represented?"

"Practical Magick." The announcer hands him a business card. "Here you go. Has the address and hours right on it."

"Thanks." Jake answers staring at the card before placing it in his pocket. "Looks like I have an errand to run tomorrow." The next thing he was conscious of was a hand rubbing his ass. He then felt it slink around toward the front and to his chest.

"I just had to come find you." Allison whispers as her hand wanders down to his crotch. "I was thinking maybe we could….have a little musical number of our own?"

Jake can feel his male hormones starting to take over as he feels Allison caressing the bulge in his pants. He needs this. "I couldn't agree more." He whispers back huskily.

Taking Allison by the hand he leads her out of the nightclub and hails them a cab. He tries to keep his composure as she continues to rub her hands all over him on the ride back. Everything that has been building up with him the past few nights is starting to come forth. After paying the cab he quickly rushes her upstairs and wastes no time in undressing her and then himself.

She thinks that as he fucks her that he is thinking of her. But he isn't. As he pounds into her relentlessly and finally reaches his climax he thinks of the red headed woman who has captured his heart and who he feels he must have. He collapses on Allison and runs his fingers through her blonde hair, which turn to red in his imagination. He then closes his eyes and lets out a contented sigh.

NOTE: I dedicate this particular chapter to my friend Jenn who didn't really care for the song "It's Raining Men"lol And also to Marika whose video of that song with Mulder, Krycek and Skinner was the inspiration for me choosing it for this chapter! Sadly I no longer have it but will NEVER forget it!