We sit for ages, not talking, just hugging. He shivers and snaps me out of my dreamworld. "Jon" I whisper. "I'm ok" he says, kissing my head. "Kinda like being alone out here with you. I've missed you." "I missed you too" I admit. "Really?" he asks, looking down at me. "You didn't show it." "I don't let my emotions show while I'm at work" I say. "My private life should never get in the way." He nods, standing up. "Come on" he says, holding out his hands. "Let's go back inside." I smile, letting him pull me up. His arm is around me straight away. "Back where it belongs" he whispers, holding me close as we walk back into the bar.
Lex rushes over to us as soon as she sees us. "Everything sorted?" she asks. I nod, looking up at Jon. He smiles at me and nods. "It's getting there Alexa" he says. "I think we'll be ok." She looks at me quickly and I nod. "Good" she says, hugging us both. "I, uh, need somewhere to stay tonight. Dolph and Denise have, um, plans." Jon laughs, looking at me. "You staying with me?" he asks. I shake my head. He looks at the floor, unable to hide the look of disappointment. I put my fingers under his chin and lift his head. "You're staying at my hotel with me" I say, looking him in the eye. "Let Lex have your room for the night." He hands her his room key straight away. I smile and hug him tightly. "I love you" I whisper. He bends down and kisses me softly. "I love you too Lora" he moans. "More than you will ever know." "Lora!" Finn calls over. I look away from Jon and spot Finn by the bar. "You've been requested!" he yells, pointing at the karaoke. I groan as Jon laughs. "Go on" he says, kissing me. "I'm going nowhere." I nod, catching a glimpse of Renee at the bar, empty beer bottles in front of her and another in her hand. Jon kisses me again, tearing my gaze away from her. "Ignore her" he warns. "She's got in the way enough. This is about us now." I nod, kissing him back softly. "She's not in the way anymore" I whisper. "I love you." I pull away from him and head for the stage. "Hey again" the DJ says, grinning as he hands me the microphone. "You've been very popular, I think just about everyone has put your name down for this." I groan as he laughs. "One song" I say. "That's all they're getting." He nods, handing me the book. "Any preferences?" he asks. I glance at Renee slyly, thinking, the perfect song popping into my head. I check through the book to see if it's there, grinning when I see it. I point at it and the DJ nods. "Get ready" he says as he picks up his microphone. "Guys n gals" he says. "You wanted her, you got her! It's Lora!" I swear Jon cheers the loudest. I grin as I glance at Renee, she's openly staring at Jon. The music starts and she freezes. Kelly Clarkson, I Do Not Hook Up.
Oh sweetheart, put the bottle down
You've got too much talent
I see you through those bloodshot eyes
There's a cure you've found it
Slow motion sparks
You caught that chill
Now don't deny it
But boys will be boys
Oh yes they will
They don't wanna define it
Just give up the game and get into me
If you're looking for thrills then get cold feet
Oh no I do not hook up, up
I go slow
So if you want me
I don't come cheap
Keep your hand in my hand
And your heart on your sleeve
Oh no I do not hook up, up
I fall deep
'Cause the more that you try
The harder I'll fight
To say ... Goodnight
I can't cook, no, but I can clean
Up the mess she left
Lay your head down and feel the beats
As I kiss your forehead
This may not last
But this is now
So love the one you're with
You want a chase
But you're chasing your tail
A quick fix won't ever get you well
'Cause I feel the distance
Between us
Could be over
With a snap of your finger...
Oh no
Oh no I do not hook up, up
I go slow
So if you Want me
I don't come cheap
Keep your hand in my hand
And your heart on your sleeve
Oh no I do not hook up, up
I fall deep
'Cause the more that you try
The harder I'll fight
To say...
'Cause the more that you try
The harder I'll fight
To say... Goodnight
Oh sweetheart put the bottle down
'Cause you don't wanna miss out
I finish the song and hand the microphone back, heading straight back to Jon. As he hugs me, we're pushed from behind. "Ignore it" he warns, watching as Renee pushes her way through the bar to the door. I nod. She's not important. Not anymore. "Can we go?" I ask. He looks down at me, nodding slowly. "I think we should" he agrees. "Go and tell Lex. I'll meet you outside." I nod and kiss him before heading over to where Lex is stood with Dolph and Denise.
"Nicely done Ambrose" Dolph says, high fiving me. I grin and look at Lex. "We're leaving" I say. "You ok here?" Denise grabs my arm. "We've got her" she says. "Go make things right with your husband." I frown at her. "Nick, I mean, Dolph, explained a few things" she says. "You need to stop letting her get to you." "I'd love to" I say. "But believe me, until she stops breathing she's gonna be a pain in my ass, and my marriage." "Only if you let her" Denise says. "She annoys you so easily because you let her. Ignore her. Her trolling on the internet means nothing as long as the one she's intending to piss off ignores it so it has no effect. Think about it." I nod, knowing she's right. "Thanks Denise" I say before looking at Dolph. "Can we keep her?" I ask. He grins, looking at her shyly. "That was kinda the plan" he whispers to me. I grin. "Good" I whisper back. "I'd better go. Take care of Lex for me." He nods and waves as I head outside to Jon. Oh, and apparently Renee too.