I couldn't believe I let myself be drug out tonight. I force a smile at my best friend as she leans towards me"Hey Raine This guy, I think his name is John, wants me to dance with him so I'll be back later. Try to enjoy yourself in the meantime. You deserve it!" my best friend, Michelle, says as a handsome man drags her toward the mob of sweaty and grinding bodies. She turns around and her long brown hair bounces as she walks away. She sways her narrow hips as she walks, then I see her sparkly red dress disappear into the abyss.
I sit at the bar, utterly alone. I can't believe Michelle would leave me tonight. After the day I've had I'm surprised she left my side. To be fair though, she's a little more than wasted.
Earlier today, I called her to come hang out. I just finished arguing with my ex about who gets to keep what as he finished moving out of the apartment we shared just a few short months ago. A lot of it was easy to sort through, but we fought over who got to keep the stuff we bought together. It was a long day of him trying to win me back and me trying to get him the hell out. Cheaters don't get second chances.
I came to this bar in a hope to get really wasted with Michelle and then go home to eat take-out and watch a movie. Typical, right?
I'm pulled out of my thoughts by a voice coming from my right.
"Howdy there, is this seat taken?" says the voice, with a slight Southern drawl. I look over at the man and blush from just the sight of him.
He has deep blue eyes that sparkled,His hair long blonde and curly which matches the scruff on his face, giving him a sort of rugged look. He's well built, at least six foot and muscular.
He has a black cowboy hat on with a blue loose plaid shirt that has the top two buttons unclasped. He's wearing dark blue jeans and cowboy boots to match his hat.
"Oh, um, no. Go ahead," I say awkwardly. I don't normally like country boys, but this man seems to have something special about him.
He chuckles, "Alrighty then. So what's a pretty little lady like you sitting all alone in a bar like this?" he asks, putting on some charm.
I'm not what I perceive to be "gorgeous". I have black,wavy hair that reaches the middle of my back and deep blue eyes that I've been told twinkle in the moonlight. My body is pretty curvy; 38D cup breast and a round ass that jiggles with my every step, but a slender waist. I'm five foot ten, even out of my boots.i feel like a amazon in a crowd of pretty and petite ladies so why me?
I'm wearing a peach spaghetti strap sundress and dress boots.
"I was with my friend, but she ditched me to go dance. So now I'm just sulking to myself. Until you came along, of course," I reply.
"Why would you have any reason to sulk?" he asks.
"Well, today my ex grabbed the last of his things from what used to be our apartment. It was pretty stressful. Don't get me started on him trying to get me back; the subtle touches, the I'm sorry's, the I still love you's... the whole nine yards. The asshole cheated on me then had the nerve to try and get a second chance... I'm sorry, you probably don't want to hear about my ex," I say, embarrassed I just told a total (hot) stranger about the happenings of today.
"You never need to apologize to me, I understand the need to let it out. I went through a similar situation not too long ago," he replies.
"Is that so? How long ago, if you don't mind me asking?"
"Two years ago, we had been dating almost three years. It takes a while to move on, but you'll get there. How long ago did you two break up?"
"Six months ago. He was too afraid to ask for his stuff back until now. I've had enough time to rebound and mostly get over his sorry ass. I can't help but wonder, though, what I could've been doing with my spare time for the four years we were dating," I reply. I spent some time gathering myself after the break up and found myself quickly falling out of love with him. All it took was me reminding myself that he isn't shit.
"Bravo to you for being able to get over a loser so fast," he says, smiling a genuine smile that could make any girl swoon.
"Why, thank you," I smile back.
"How rude of me, I haven't properly introduced myself. I'm Adam, and you are?" he asks.
"I'm Raine, nice to meet you Adam," I reply, holding out my hand for him to shake. He takes it, but instead of shaking it he turns my hand so my palm is facing the floor and kisses it softly. I feel a tingle run from my hand straight to the apex of my thighs.
"The pleasure is all mine, Raine" he says. I blush for the second time and look away quickly, gently pulling my hand away too. He grabs my chin and turns my head to look at him.
"Don't hide that beautiful face of yours, darlin'. It's too extraordinary to be tucked away," he smiles again. I nearly melt.
"I've known you for less than five minutes and you're already giving me butterflies," I think to myself. I pull myself out of my fantasy and realize that I actually said it out loud! "Oh I said that out loud, didn't I? Uh, heh, that's embarrassing," I say meekly.
"Don't worry, I thought it was quite adorable," he replies. He moves closer to me and stares into my eyes.
"Hi," I say stupidly.
"Dance with me,Darlin' please?" he asks politely.
"Here? In this crowded bar,with everyone watching?" I ask anxiously
"Unless you'd rather go somewhere more private," he suggests, standing up to pull me towards the doors.
"Oh! Yes, yeah, sure," I stutter. He simply smiles and leads the way to parking lot holding the door for me.
"Now we're alone, no one but you and me" he holds up his hand"wait we need music ,I guess right?he softly chuckles.
He climbs into his truck to turn on the radio and the song spills out into the night air.
He's flying high tonight
He's got a brand new lover
Here you come a-runnin'
You're looking for some cover
I know you're sad and lonely
I know you're feeling blue
You miss him so much
Oh let me get to close to you
Oh, he ain't worth missing
Oh, we should be kissing
Stop all this foolish wishing
He ain't worth missing
I know your head is turning
I know your heart is burning
Girl, you gotta listen
Don't you know he ain't worth missing
You know I'm here to save you
But you ain't through crying yet
Look at your pretty face
All red and soaking wet
I'm gonna try and make him
Just a memory
Come on baby, let's get started
First thing you got to see
Oh, he ain't worth missing
Oh, we should be kissing
Stop all this foolish wishing
He ain't worth missing
I know your head is turning
I know your heart is burning
Girl, you gotta listen
Don't you know he ain't worth missing
If you need someone to hold you
Someone to ease your pain
Well, I'll be holding steady
Girl when you get ready
I'm gonna show you
Love is a good thing
Oh, he ain't worth missing
Oh, we should be kissing
Stop all this foolish wishing
He ain't worth missing
I know your head is turning
I know your heart is burning
Girl, you gotta listen
Don't you know he ain't worth missing
Oh, he ain't worth missing
Oh, we should be kissing
Stop all this foolish wishing
He ain't worth missing
I know your head is turning
I know your heart is burning
Girl, you gotta listen
Don't you know he ain't worth missing
We slowly sway as he holds on for a couple minutes after the song smells faintly of pine and he places a kiss on my forehead before pulling let his tailgate down so we can sit and talk.
"You're so beautiful, raine" he says, pushing some loose hair behind my ear." I know you are just getting over someone, I don't want to rush you but,I would like to take you on a proper date".
"Yes ,I would love that" I say softly. With that, he leans down and presses his lips against the back of my hand. He rests his hand on my cheek and draws my face in closer kissing me with a fiery passion I've never felt before.
"Let's get you back in before your friend gets worried" he says holding my hand as we walk back towards the bar.I giggle "I doubt she has even noticed I'm gone".
"Oh,You'll have to give me your number so we can set up our date," he replies. He hands me his phone and I type in my number quickly.
"I'm gonna text myself so I have yours too," I say. After I finish, I hand him back his phone.
"How bout one more kiss, for the road?" he asks. I grab his face and kiss him. This time his kiss is soft and slow, giving me a different kind of rush.
"Goodnight, Raine," he says with a big grin.
"Goodnight,Adam "I reply. He tips his hat, opens the door for me to walk back in. I watch from the door as he gets in his truck and pulls away.
I lean against the cool tile wall and sigh. I can already tell that that man is something different. I'm so excited to find out what that 'something different' is.
