"He was there at the competition, watching me." Quinn told her sister checking to see that he was still out of earshot.
"Maybe he wants to sign you."
"Why didn't he say anything then?"
"I don't know Quinny maybe he just thought you were hot." Haley said with a smile.
"One of the other gymnasts said he was bad news and that I shouldn't even bother."
"I've known Clay for a few years now and hes a nice guy."
Quinn glanced over to the bar where he was waiting for the bartender to finish his drinks. 'Maybe Haley's right maybe she shouldn't jump to conclusions just because of what one girl had said about the guy.' As she was watching him he glanced her way and their gazes met for the briefest of second before she looked away. As she and Haley took a seat Brooke joined them just as Clay stepped up behind her. "I know you said you didn't want me to buy you another drink but It was my fault so I believe I owe you this."
"Thanks." she said as he placed a new drink in front of her.
"Were gonna go dance and leave you two to talk." Brooke said leading Haley away from the table as Quinn gave her sister a look that said please don't leave me alone with him.
"I hope you weren't talking about me while I was gone."
"Well..."
"So you were talking about me? Haley must have told you a few things about me then?" he asked with a grin that could melt chocolate.
"Just that you were Nathan's agent and she also mentioned that you might be thinking about signing me. I mean it's what she said it's not like I was thinking it," Quinn muttered a little embarrassed at the way she was babbling on and on.
"What makes you think I wanted to sign you?"
"Well it's like I said it wasn't like I was thinking it Haley mentioned it and..."
"Go on." he said taking a seat next to her.
"Well you were staring at me the day I won and I've been wondering who you were."
"Yeah I've seen you compete a few times."
"How come I haven't seen you before then?"
"Maybe you haven't looked hard enough," he said as he got up and walked away as Brooke and Haley made their way back to the table.
"What was that about?" Haley asked watching him leave.
"I have no idea." Quinn said staring after him as he left Tric.
Quinn had a hard time enjoying herself after Clay had left, he had left her with a lot of questions. He never really said why he was watching her and the way he had just got up and left he alone at the table. It just made her think that maybe that Amy girl was right maybe she should just steer clear of him, she definitely didn't need drama in her life. Not with nationals so close, she needed to win to secure her spot as a pro gymnast.
That night she lay in bed thinking about him, even if she wasn't looking to become entangled in anything it didn't mean she couldn't appreciate just how hot he was. The way his blue eyes sparkled like none she had ever seen before. His sexy grin when he teased her about asking her sister about him, the way he... "Damn it Quinn he's just a guy." she said to herself as she turned over in bed with a sigh.
Meanwhile Clay walked back into the bar, he secretly hoped she would still be there but when he glanced over to the table they were seated at she was gone. Taking a seat at the bar he ordered another beer and he knew he wouldn't be sleeping tonight. Instead thoughts of a beautiful brunette would haunt his thoughts. Downing the last little bit of his beer he slapped some money on the bar and stepped out into the night. He made his way down to the beach where his rental house was located and that's when he noticed her the very woman who had captured his thoughts. She was standing a short distance down the beach standing bare foot in the sand, glancing out at the water. He watched as she lifted a camera in front of her face before taking a few shots.
He stood watching her for a few minutes captivated by the way she reached up to push a strand of hair off her forehead, the moon setting a vibrant glow over her hair. 'What is about this woman that fascinated him so much,' he thought to himself. He wanted to go over and apologize for earlier but he knew now was probably not the right time so he turned and headed home hoping he would see her again soon.
Quinn couldn't sleep so she quietly slipped out of the house, careful not to wake anyone. She had her camera with her as she headed down to the beach to take some shots of the water with the moon shining on it. She had always loved taking pictures as a hobby, when she had the camera she felt like she could capture life's special moments and true beauties. People used to ask her why she didn't become a model with her height and figure they thought she would be perfect for it but it was never something she wanted. She would much rather be behind the camera rather than the focus of attention which was funny since she was now a gymnast who was in front of the camera all the time. Leaning over she slipped on her shoes and made her way back to her sisters house. She hoped she would be able to sleep now without thoughts of a certain guy interrupting.
