thanks you guys for the reviews. Hope you like this next one.. might still be a little short but I'm trying to write a chapter a day. Still not sure what direction i should take. any suggestions?

Ch 2.

The group of friends left the restaurant and decided to meet up at Gabe's apartment for drinks before the party. Catherine and Tess headed back to her apartment to freshen up and get ready for the night.

"Hey I'm borrowing some earrings." Catherine laughed to herself. Her friend was never the girly girl but she knows that Tess has her eye on JT tonight.

She checked herself in the mirror one last time. Tess insisted that she wear a dress tonight and picked it out. They decided on a red V-neck dress that hugged her body just right and black pumps. Good thing I worked out this week. She thought. She had light makeup on and red lipstick that matched her dress. She let her hair down and curled it at the ends. Tess settled on a short black dress that showed off her long legs with some silver strapped heels. "Let's go." Tess grabbed her hand and headed out the door. The girls decided to grab a cab so neither one of them would have to drive in case they enjoy the party too much.

As they headed up to Gabe's apartment, Catherine couldn't help but get excited. She knew that Vincent was going to be there tonight and couldn't wait to see him. She was intrigued by him. She cannot believe that she hadn't noticed him before especially if he had been friends with JT.

Tess opened the door and they both walked over to the kitchen. Gabe and JT were looking good. Jt wore jeans with a grey undershirt over a green button down shirt and black boots. Gabe is wearing his default outfit. Black vest over a salmon dress shirt, jeans and black long wings. They were both pouring tequila in shot glasses. Catherine looked around the room for him but Vincent wasn't there. She felt disappointed and she went over to JT and gave him a big hug.

"I'm glad you're here! Cheers!." as she clinked JT's shot glass with her and drank a shot. She thought about asking him where Vincent was but she didn't want to deal with Tess giving her a hard time and embarrassing her.

He probably has better things to do anyways. She thought.

"Where's the ice? Did you guys forget to get some?"

"Crap! Sorry Gabe. I'll get it! I'll just go to the store around the corner." Catherine needed to get some fresh air. Vincent not being there seemed to bother her more than she cares to admit and she needed to get over it. As she was grabbing her purse, Gabe stopped her.

"Do you need me to come with?"

"No you stay and mingle. But make sure you have a drink ready for me when I get back." Catherine gave him a smile.

She grabbed her coat and purse, left his door unlocked and got in the elevator. The elevator stopped at the ground floor, not looking up, she walked out but suddenly bumped into someone. "I'm soo sorry." She said as she looked up. She saw the familiar set of hazel eyes that made her heart skip a beat earlier that night.

"Vincent." She shrieked.

"Nice to see you too. Sorry I'm late. Traffic was a nightmare" Vincent stood back and took a second to take in the sight infront of him. He gazed at Catherine from head to toe. Beautiful. He thought. "Wow. You look amazing. Leaving so soon?"

Catherine felt shivers down her spine. He has this control over her that makes her weak in the knees whenever he looked at her.

"No. Tess and I forgot to bring ice and I volunteered to go get some." She managed to say trying to avoid eye contact.

"Looking like that?" He exclaimed. "Umm. I think u need a bodyguard. You're dressed to kill. I can't believe JT would let you go by yourself. Let alone Gabe."

Gabe? Why would he say that? Does he think that we're… ugh annoying..what a jerk! I can't believe he said that. Catherine kept this to herself .That was her biggest pet peeve. She hated when people always feel the need for her to be protected. She knows she is overreacting but now she just want him to go away. "First of all, I can take care of myself and GABE knows that. And JT is well..you know..distracted. Now if you don't mind, I'm not a damsel in distress and I don't need a body guard….just ice. "

Catherine started to stomped away from him but froze when she felt his hand tug on her shoulder. Vincent turned her to face him. He leaned closer and trapped her between him and the wall. He leaned in a little closer and Catherine could feel his breath on her lips. All she could think about was kissing him. He reached for her face and brushed away a strand of hair. He got lost in her eyes. He then softly traced her lips with his thumb. Catherine would've melted in his arms if the wall wasn't holding her up.

"I'm sorry. Looks like I've hit a nerve. Let me walk with you. I wont forgive myself if I let you walk alone and something happens to you. Please… for my sanity." He whispered softly pleading with her hoping she'll forgive him.

She leaned a little closer, almost brushing his lips with hers. "Fine. Apology accepted..and you're carrying the ice. Wouldn't want a damsel to carry such a heavy load." She chuckled.

This drove Vincent wild. He couldn't understand the desire he felt towards her. He had met her just earlier today and all he can do is think about what her lips would feel against his. No girl before had this effect over him. Sure he lust over women, but this was more…Lo.. he shook his head and he knew he had to back away from her before he couldn't control himself anymore.

He gave Catherine a smile and offered his arm. "shall we?"

Catherine giggled and reached for his arm. "we shall."

They walked down the street in silence. Catherine felt herself lean closer to Vincent. It was a chilly night and her coat wasn't really thick enough to keep her warm. Vincent noticed her shiver, lets go of her arm and put his hand around her waist and pulled her close.

From the corner of her eyes, Catherine noticed him looking at her with a smile on his face. She closed her eyes. She liked the feeling of being close to him. She wanted to remember this, just in case this ends tonight. She wanted to say something but didn't want to ruin the moment.

They got to the store and he held the door open for her.

"why thank you kind sir" she teased. Vincent bowed and flashed her with a smile.

She hasnt really had a chance to look at his face. His brown hair were perfectly disheveled kept falling into those hazel eyes. Not to mention the great body he had, he was every girls dream come true.

They headed for the counter and purchased the bag of ice. Vincent reached over to the cashier and grab the bag . Catherine headed out the door and held it open for him. They started walking back to Gabe's building.

"Sorry about earlier. Didn't mean to be so harsh".

"It's ok. You just broke my heart that's all. I didn't mean to upset you. Just that I know I couldn't let you go sorry if I came off like a jerk."

Catherine looked at him and didn't know how what to say. Vincent sensed that she was uneasy.

"You don't have to say anything. Just know that I'm here if you need anything".

Vincent was a breath of fresh air for her. She normally dated"bad boys" and they never really show her the kind of attention that he has in the small time that they spent together.

They reached Gabe's door and walked in.

"Look who the Cat dragged in. About time buddy". They all laughed.

"Good one JT!"