It was now 9:30pm. Dave had finished his duty as bouncer, and headed over to them.
"Tough work."
A group of guys in the corner had set up a sculling competition involving a funnel and keg.
"I could use a drink," he said, watching them.
"Dave, don't," Joy said.
"Im coming with you!" Jackie shouted.
"Oh no, you don't," Torrie said- but Jackie and Dave were already walking over to the corner. Torrie sighed. "Bags not to look after her tonight. I already gave her a warning."
"Hey, whoa, nuh uh, Im not doing it again…I did it last year!" Joy protested.
Christy got up and walked towards the bar. John was still there, looking as bored as ever, watching other students laughing, talking, drinking and dancing.
"Hey, thought I'd come keep you company."
"Yeah, I was planning on taking a break soon. Anyway…how are you?"
"Fine and yourself?"
He laughed.
"No, I mean…how are you, like after that fight…"
"Oh…"
Christy had forgotten about the fight between Batista and Hunter the other day. She had almost been avoiding the subject, but John had already brought it up.
"…I was just doing what was right, you know," she talked over the increasing shouts coming from the far corner.
"Yeah, but you could've been hurt," he said, a worrying look coming across his features. "Hunter is a big guy. He doesn't care that you're a…" He went silent.
"That im a what?" Christy asked in a teasing voice. She knew very well he was going to say 'girl'.
"…a…a bit smaller than he is."
Christy scoffed.
John made a funny, impatient noise. "No one else is gonna come in here for a drink. Might as well leave. They can make their own drinks," he said, closing the door. He stretched his arms up.
"Uh, Christy…do you want to go for a walk?"
"Yeah sure," she smiled.
They headed out the main door back into the almost dark corridor. The music was slowly fading away as they walked.
"Hey, do you want to listen to some of my music I've recorded? It's not the best…but uh…oh you don't have to-"
"Are you kidding me? Id love to."
He grinned as they headed up the stairs. As they rounded the corner, the irreplaceable sounds of Stacy's tones reached their ears.
"Don't you worry about it, ill take good care of him."
John and Christy had intruded onto a situation taking place. Stacy and Dave were heading off down the hall away from them, while Joy was sobbing uncontrollably on the floor. Christy rushed over to her.
"Oh no, here comes Christy to save the day," Stacy said, waving her arms in the air.
"What do you think you are doing?" John asked, angrily.
"John, hey!" Dave shouted. "What's up my homey G?"
Christy, while comforting Joy, stared up at Dave. He could barely stand up.
"What have you done to him?" John asked her.
"I didn't do anything…just keeping the ball rolling if you know what I mean," She smirked.
Dave suddenly blinked, and put his hands to his head as if in pain.
"Why? Did you throw Randy away already?"
"Randy will not find out," she said, her jaw clenched.
John started to walk towards a confused Dave.
"Stacy, you had better find some other plans, cause Dave aint joining ya tonight," he said, throwing her a disgusted look and grabbing Dave's arm.
She scoffed and slammed her shoulder into him as she passed. She threw Christy a dirty look.
"Wouldn't get too attached if I were you, Hemme," Stacy whispered over her shoulder.
Christy looked up startled, as John walked over with Dave.
"We need to get you back to your room Dave…what happened?"
Dave didn't say anything, but was staring down in shock at Joy.
"Wha…what happened?" Christy asked her. She shook her head, and stood up.
"I…Im going to bed. Night." She brushed past Dave.
As Joy headed up the second flight, Dave finally spoke.
"Wha…what happened?"
"Dude, I think you did something to Joy. She seems really pissed…"
"What did I do?"
"Dunno…we just came."
Dave scratched his head, and stood motionless for a few seconds.
"I need to talk to her. Night guys," Dave said quietly, staggering away.
