AUTHOR'S NOTE: Okay, so I know some of you wanted this story continued. Sorry, but it won't be a chapter story. Instead, I give you a sequel. This takes place two months after the first chapter. So, Chris and Audrey aren't together. It's much longer than the first part.
It's was another typical Saturday night at The Grey Gull. The place was packed as usual with people drinking, dancing and having a good time. Nathan, Audrey and Duke sat on their regular barstools, at the end of the bar. Nathan on Audrey's right, and Duke on her left. They were celebrating Nathan being reinstated as Haven's Chief-of-Police. Until, a beautiful Brunette, Blonde and Redhead walked up to Nathan.
"How about a dance?" The Brunette asked. "My friends and I have always wanted to dance with the Chief-of-Police."
Audrey wanted to tell them to leave Nathan the Hell alone. But, she just sat there staring at her beer bottle instead. She was his partner and best friend. Not his Girlfriend. Two months had gone by since Nathan's drunken confession, and that amazing mind-blowing kiss. But, they never talked about it. So, if Nathan wanted to dance with women that looked like Supermodels. She couldn't stop him.
"Wow, sober Nathan can actually dance." Duke said surprised. However, Audrey had been oblivious to Duke. Her full attention on Nathan's every move. And, barely containing the jealousy she was feeling. Duke was amused by Audrey's reaction.
"What?" She snapped at Duke, when she finally noticed him staring at her out of the corner of her eye.
"Will you just get off your ass, and pull your man away from those women."
"Duke, let's get a few things straight."
"First, Nathan isn't my man. He's only my partner and best friend." Audrey said. Not sure if she was trying to convince herself, more than Duke about those facts. "Second, it's a party celebrating his reinstatement as Haven's Chief-of-Police. So, he can spend tonight with anyone he wants."
"You forgot the Third reason."
"There is no Third reason."
"Yes, there is. The only woman you want Nathan spending time with is you." Duke explained.
"Otherwise, you wouldn't be sitting here looking so obviously jealous."
"You had no problem, pulling Nathan away from this same situation two months ago." He finished. "So, what is your problem now?"
"He was drunk the last time." Audrey replied. "This time he is sober."
"That doesn't mean shit. You know how he feels about you." Duke said. "And, unfortunately I know everything that happened between you two that night."
"Which brings us to another point," He finished. "Please, get some girlfriends to help you with all your Nathan dramas."
"Duke," Audrey said. "Nathan and I never talked about what happened that night. He only thanked me for taking care of him."
"And, what's wrong with your mouth? You could've mentioned it, instead of sitting here complaining about it now."
"Go drag Nathan away from those women. Take him upstairs to your apartment." He said. "And, please spare me all the details."
"You make it sound so easy." Audrey said, staring at Nathan again. "I just don't want him to feel like the 'Rebound Guy'.
"Audrey," Duke said, pointing towards Nathan with the tip of his beer bottle. "That man has wanted you since you first arrived in Haven."
"Not needing you like Chris Brody. There's a difference between want and need."
"You may have only known Nathan for a year," He continued. "But, you know him better than anyone in Haven."
"And, you're the only thing that he can feel." He finished. "This is not a rebound situation. It's Fate."
There was a comfortable moment of silence between them, as they watched Nathan dance. Audrey made eye contact with Nathan, and he smile at her and she smiled back. Then, it happened. The three women that, had asked Nathan to dance each took a turn at grabbing his ass.
Duke looked at Audrey. He saw no more signs of jealousy on her face. No, she looked totally pissed off. He wasn't sure which would be worse. A sober pissed off Audrey, or a drunk pissed off Audrey.
"Please don't cause any major property damage, during the cat fight."
"Relax. You make it sound like I have no self-control." She said, getting off her barstool. "Besides, that's nothing to start a fight over. Nathan didn't feel it anyway."
"This should be interesting." Duke said, taking out his cell phone and selecting the video option.
Nathan had been watching Audrey, from the moment he stepped onto the dance floor. They never talked about the kiss or that night, but neither of them had made an attempt too. He didn't regret kissing her or, his drunken confession to her. But, they just acted like it never happened. He did feel a little responsible for Chris and Audrey breaking up, which was a wonderful thing as far as he was concerned.
But, he didn't think she would be jealous, especially after her recent breakup. Now she was walking towards him, looking pissed off. Pushing roughly pass anyone that got in her way. Maybe that kiss had affected her, just as much as it affected him.
Then, there she was. Standing on her tippy toes, hands cupping his face and kissing him. At first he was shocked, but quickly recovered pulling her close to him, kissing her back. Bending his head to, accommodate for her height.
Their kiss quickly intensified, as Audrey lightly sucked on his bottom lip, begging for entrance into his mouth. And, their tongues slowly tangoed together. Nathan moved one hand under the hem of her black tee shirt just enough to feel her skin, but not exposing her back. He was unaware that her hands had left his face and travelled down his body, until he felt a vice like grip on his ass. His eyes widen and his body tensed for a minute, surprised by her bold action. But, he never broke their kiss.
They were too lost in each other to care that they were standing in the middle of the dance floor. Oblivious to the huge crowd all around them shouting, whistling, cheering or applauding them. Duke smiled at them. Then, decided he was going to have a little fun with this. He walked behind the bar, and grabbed the bullhorn that was used to announce last call for drinks.
"Alright, break it up you two." Duke said, cell phone still recording the scene in one hand and talking through the bullhorn in his other hand. They turned their heads to look at him, still wrapped up in each other's arms. Nathan glared and Audrey looked annoyed at the unwelcomed interruption.
"I run a decent establishment here, and even though I'm all for public indecency." He said. "I don't think it is wise for the new Chief-of-Police to encourage it. "
"But, since we're friends, and I am happy that you two finally came to your senses." He continued. "I'm willing to let it slide, this time."
"And, if there's anyone here tonight that was involved in a certain wager a few months ago. Pay up suckers. I won." He finished. "Thank you, and enjoy the rest of your evening."
"Duke, you're no fun." Audrey yelled back, untangling herself from Nathan but still holding onto his left hand. Then, she looked at the three angry women.
"That Ladies, is the correct way to grab a man's ass." Without given the women a second glance, she led Nathan off the dance floor.
"I think you both owe me a thank you." Duke said when they reached him. "Now, get out of here. Someone is long overdue for some sexual healing."
"This is your last chance to call me 'Tin Man' or 'Wooden Boy'." Nathan said, wrapping his arms around Audrey's waist and a shit-eating grin on his face. "So, get it out of your system now."
"I was talking about me, not you Tin Man." Duke replied, pretending to be annoyed. "Your lady has kept the single and, not-so single women away from me all night."
"Do me a favor. Get her the Hell away from me." He continued. "And, go get the cure for your 'Pinocchio' syndrome."
"Though, I didn't think Audrey could be so possessive." He finished. "It would've been interesting to see how 'Drunk Audrey' would've handled that situation."
"Just took your advice, and was protecting what is mine." Audrey replied, and Nathan's arms tightened around her. "And, that was only borderline possessive."
"Now, something like this would be possessive." She moved out of Nathan's embrace, and cleared the area in front of her barstool. Then, she grabbed the bullhorn from Duke.
"Parker, what the Hell are you doing?"
"Nathan." She said, caressing his cheek with her free hand. "Do you trust me?"
"You know I do."
"Then, relax Tough Guy." Audrey said, playfully tapping his cheek. "Just help me stand up on the bar, and don't let go of me."
Nathan didn't ask anymore questions, because he liked that she was being possessive. And, was wondering what she was going to say. He also knew it took more than, three beers to get her drunk. So, she knew exactly what she was doing. Though, tomorrow's gossip might suggest otherwise.
He helped her stand up on the bar, his hands on her hips. And, Audrey smiled at the feel of his firm grip. Briefly imagining what that grip would feel like later, without her jeans in the way. By now, most of the crowd noticed Audrey standing on the bar. She stood there for a few minutes, scanning the crowd for the three women. Once she found them, she began to speak.
"This is a Public Service Announcement that, I'm only going to make once." She began. "So, listen up."
"See this Tall, Dark, and Handsome man whose ass looks great in jeans." Pointing at Nathan. "Haven's new Chief-of-Police, Nathan Wuornos."
"He's more than just my best friend and partner." Placing her hand on his left hand and, smiling down at him. Nathan just stared into her eyes, as if she had him in a trance. He couldn't believe that Audrey was publically confessing, her true feelings for him. That she was finally seeing him, as the man that wanted and loved her.
"So, this is just a friendly warning." She continued. "Leave you hands off him, or I will kick your ass."
"But, if you decide to risk it. At least make sure you grab his ass right, and get a reaction out of him."
"Those three women grabbed his ass tonight," Pointing at the three women. "And, they all failed miserably at it."
"Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your evening everyone." She finished. "I know we will."
The moment Audrey was standing on the floor again, Nathan immediately pushed her up against the bar. Trapping her there, between the bar and his body. And, she definitely wasn't complaining.
"You do realize that you ruined me for other women." Nathan said, his lips centimeters away from hers. "So, you're stuck with me." Giving her a short but sweet kiss. Just enough to leave her longing for more.
"Good," She replied, giving him a wicked smile. "That's the way it's meant to be."
"Let's go Tough Guy. I want to see just how well you can tango."
"Think you can keep up?" Nathan replied, grabbing her jean jacket and his light blue flannel shirt off the back of their barstools. And, Audrey handed the bullhorn back to Duke.
"Shouldn't I be the one asking you that question?" She asked playfully, taking Nathan's hand in hers.
"Ew! That's enough." Duke said. The expression on his face, as if he smelt something disguesting. "I'm kicking you both out."
"We love you too, Duke." The both said, walking towards the door.
"Damn, that took longer than I expected." Duke thought to himself, grabbing his beer bottle off the bar and handing the bartender the bullhorn. Then, he walked over to the table the three women were sitting at.
Maybe, someday he would tell Nathan and Audrey about his successful plan. How he offered the three women free drinks and meals, if they helped him out. If Nathan and Audrey wouldn't do anything about their relationship, than he would be forced too. Like any good friend would do.
However, the ass grabbing was surprising. Not on the three women's part, but Audrey's reaction to it. Maybe, He would threaten to put the video on YouTube. Just to see their reactions. All that really mattered, was that Audrey and Nathan were finally where they should've been months ago. And, he won the 'When will Audrey and Nathan finally come to their senses' bet.