"Ah there you are, fashionably late. But fine. We just got the drinks." Announced Jade. Jo and Zaf pulled up a chair. Zaf sat next to Adam.
Ruth sat with her scarf on.
"Ruth take your scarf off. You look beautiful"
"I'll take it off later" Ruth didn't really want to show her graceful neck. The girls talked and cracked jokes. While the boys chuckled at various things.
"So Jo. What took you so long to get here apart from the bathroom incident?" Winked Ros.
"Nothing. Strangely"
"But you're not really together, are you" Pointed out Ruth.
"Give it time" Assured Jade.
Harry and Malcolm talked about each others wedding plans. Whilst Adam and Zaf talked about…
"Nice shirt"
"Thanks Mate" Zaf looked at Adam. Something strange was the feeling. He stared at Adam. The longer he looked, the stronger it was. But he didn't know what it was. It could have been the drink. Zaf had some more. It was hardly going to make it worse.
Adam watched Zaf take a drink. The way he sipped the glass was weirdly encaging another emotion. The same when he looked at Jade. Adam shook his head. But couldn't help but look at Zaf.
The bar got busier and busier. People piled in. But you could still move. Harry and Malcolm bought the third go of drinks to the table. The list never really changed:
Ros- White wine
Ruth- Red wine
Jade- G&T
Jo- Lemon twist
Harry- Whisky
Malcolm- Red wine
Adam- Becks
Zaf- Carlsberg
The only time the change, was when they asked each other what they were drinking and decided 'Oooo.. I might have that'
Ruths neck was on full show. All the men that went past looked at her exposed skin and either winked or smiled. Much to Harry's fury. Ruth liked it although felt a little uncomfortable simultaneously.
"They're eyeing you up Ruth!" Ros had to shout the music was so loud.
"I know. Feels nice. I feel sexy"
"You look sexy" Ruth smiled at Jades remark.
Harry stood up and put his jacket on. The rest of them done the same. Checked to see if they had everything and walked away. Zaf and Adam walked beside each other.
Jade picked up Ruth's scarf.
"You dropped you scarf"
"Thank you" They stepped outside and were instantly shivering. The cold slight film of frost wrapped round them. Harry saw Ruth and gave her his jacket. Again.
"Right. What about we go to The George"
"Yes. Great idea"
"Right Taxi"
"No come with me and Malcolm" Ros asked Adam and Jade.
"Its fine"
"Or how about you come with us?" Adam looked at Zaf. He wondered. Jade had already decided to travel with Ros and Malcolm. And Jo. Who wanted to discuss plans for Ros and Ruth's weddings. Adam smiled and got in Zaf's car.