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"So, I want to know more about you, Owen" I said before stuffing my mouth with a fork full of salad.
"What do you want to know?" He asked with a mouth full of cheeseburger.
I chewed, swallowed, then took a sip of my iced tea.
"I've known you for 6 months now and I still don't know anything about your childhood or where you are from. In less than a day you learned all about my childhood from my overtly talkative mother" I said making him chuckle.
We were both were sitting in an outdoor table at a local cafe, that allowed us both to see the bustling streets of downtown Hollywood.
"Well, this city and area is a far cry from my childhood. I grew up in the Mountain states. Bounced around from Utah to Colorado, and eventually stayed in Nevada until I joined the Navy" He said.
"Navy family?" i asked, wondering why he moved a lot.
"No, just my mom bounced from job to job to support us" He said with a shrug making me nod.
"I hope you don't think I'm some trust fund kid" i said making him laugh.
"Oh I totally do" He said with a smile.
"I'm a true Chicago, Caneryville, girl at heart. All of this is just my exterior. What you see back at my little bungalow in Isla Nublar is my interior. My heart. I like the fancy stuff here and there, but if it were up to me, I'd totally move to the mountainside of California. I love being surrounded by trees and ecosystems" i said
"Then why don't you? Or why didn't you?" He asked.
"My mom, sister, nephew, and brother are out here. When my brother and I were here, we all used to have dinner every Sunday night as a family before I started travelling" I said.
"So you enjoy living on the outskirts of the park?" He asked
"Oh yes! I'd die having to live with Claire's people in those executive suites, or in the employee dorms" I said making him laugh.
"Your brother enjoys the luxury" Owen said.
"Jakob loves it because he's not used to it. I'm sure he'll get over it quickly. Plus he's back on with Claire so ya know" I said
"They're dating, like together?" He asked surprised.
"Yep, hopefully it'll last longer than a month" I said making him laugh.
"Jules?" A voice shout out. We both turned our heads to the corner of the street. A young guy, salt and pepper hair, fit, and tall was walking towards the both of us. I recognized him.
"Oh my god! Justin!" I exclaimed getting up. He engulfed me in a massive bear hug that lifted my feet off the ground.
Justin was my friend with benefits. We two had known each other for years. Justin was an LA firefighter by day and an excellent bartender by night. We had met at the bar he works at years ago.
"When did you get into town?" He asked setting you down.
"Um, this morning! We're only here for the weekend. Justin this is Owen, Owen this is Justin" i introduced as Justin and Owen made eye contact. They shook hands.
"You guys work together?" Justin asked
"Something like that" Owen said with a smirk making you chuckle.
"Are you working at SUR tonight? Skye booked us a table" i said
"I am! I'll see you guys tonight then! First round of drinks will be on me!" He said happily.
"Thanks Justin, I'll see ya later" I said giving him a hug goodbye.. He shook Owens hand one more time before walking off.
I sat back down with a big smile on my face.
"Fuck buddy?" Owen asked making you choke on your iced tea. He laughed as you coughed out the tea to catch your breath.
"Jesus, Owen. And yes" I admitted, making him laugh harder.
"How did you know?" I asked.
"He looked at you like he knew what was under there" Owen said pointing to my busty chest. My cheeks flushed pink.
"You jealous or something?" I shot at him.
It was his turn to choke on his drink making me smirk
"Wanna bet, in 3 months time i can get you in my bungalow completely naked?" He said, completely serious.
"Are we really having this conversation?" I asked not sure if you should laugh or be surprised.
"Yeah, I bet 3 months" he said. Before taking the last bite of his burger.
"Yeah, well, I bet I can get you in my bed in the next 3 weeks" I countered making his eyes go wild
"I'm not that weak, are you sure you don't want to extend it? " He asked
"You've been dying to get in my pants. 3 weeks, you'll cave" I assured.
"If I win, you have to take me out on a fancy and expensive dinner date" he said
"If I win, you're doing the raptor stool samples for the next 6 months" I said.
He stuck his hand out for me to shake which I did.
I took Owen hiking for a bit before coming back to the loft around 5pm. Both of us were exhausted.
I laid out on my giant couch and flipped the TV on.
"We have to be at SUR at 8, so if you wanna nap or whatever do it now" I said to Owen before he disappeared into the bathroom. He came back out and sat on the couch. He lifted my extended legs and then plopped them back down on his thighs.
"Finally got to see your whole tattoo today" he said pointing to my exposed rib cage.
"Oh yeah, it hurt but is worth it. It's Darwin's tree of life. I got it while in college" I explained turning to the side so he could see it
He was about to say something but an advertisement for Jurassic world came on the TV and it caught both of your guys' attention. The advertisement mentioned a new attraction by the winter of 2015 That was 6 months from now.
"Are they breeding a new species?" I asked Owen.
"First time I'm hearing and seeing this" he shrugged.
It gave you an uneasy feeling but you shrugged it off and closed your eyes.
Two hours later Owen was shaking your shoulders to wake you up.
"Rise and shine drool face, it's 7" he said. He was already dressed in dark wash jeans and grey Henley. I got up and stretched. Owen couldn't help but stare at julissa's bare stomach. He suddenly wasn't sure if he was able to keep his bet going.
"I'll be ready in half an hour" I said before going to your room to change. I threw on a mesh bodysuit that showed off my busty chest in a Lacy bra. And a black pencil skirt that hit at the knees. I put some beachy waves into your hair and did a smokey eye with a nude lip. I put on a pair of black heeled booties and walked out. Owen was going through his phone but stopped and stared at you with his mouth open. I smirked.
"I might just win that bet" I warned walking to the door
.
"Keep trying, but I will admit, you look damn sexy" he said, making me blush. I smiled and thanked him.
"Let's go before your jaw actually hits the ground" I said as you both walked out.
SUR was busy but the hostess led you to a table where Skye was at. She was sipping on a vodka soda when she saw you approaching.
"15 minutes late, no big deal" she said sarcastically as she hugged me.
"LA traffic" i shrugged as she greeted Owen.
"Severide is bartending" Skye said, referring to Justin by his last name. I turned around to see him behind the bar with a few women ogling him.
I smiled and shook my head.
"you seem to not like him?" Owen asked Skye.
"Did you meet him?" She asked
"We ran into him during lunch yesterday" I explained.
"Well to answer your question, I don't like him" Skye admitted making me roll my eyes
"Explain, I want to know why" Owen asked loving that it was making me uncomfortable.
"It's either him chasing Julissa or Julissa chasing after him. I don't know why you can't just find a nice man and stick to him" Skye said to me
"Maybe I don't" I replied back
"Yeah, why can't you find a nice guy?" Owen asked sarcastically pointing to himself
"Oh my God Owen, get over yourself" i said, annoyed as Skye and Owen laughed as the waitress came over.
"Hi, compliments of the bartender" she said placing a bucket off ice that held an expensive bottle of champagne.
Dammit, Justin. I thought, turning around. He gazed at me with his sexy grey eyes. I waved and mouthed a thank you.
"So now you have to sleep with him tonight" Owen joked making Skye laugh.
The conversation flowed for the next three hours along with many drinks. Owen was slightly red in the face, and I was definitely feeling it after multiple Jack and cokes.
Skye left at 10, needing to relieve the babysitter since her husband was out of town.
"It's just me and you kid" I slightly slurred tapping Owens nose.
He leaned in close, pushed my hair behind my ear and whispered "I think your boyfriend is jealous"
I giggled and looked back to see Justin looking pissed in my direction.
"He's got a temper, Grady. So watch it" I explained softly pushing Owen away
"If I can handle blue, I can handle him" Owen said
"Oh, I miss her!" I exclaimed as the waitress brought another Jack and Coke and instead of Owens regular Budweiser. She placed a pink martini in front of him
"I definitely did not order that" Owen said
"Compliments of the bartender" she said, giving him sorry eyes.
I laughed in disbelief of Justin's attitude. I took the martini and eyes Justin. I chugged the drink as he watched then flipped him off.
"Careful, Dr. Parker, I heard he's got a temper" Owen laughed. I shrugged and chugged the jack and Coke against Owens protest.
"Slow it down there" he said amused.
"Lets get out of here" I said.
Owen graciously paid the tab and helped my drunk self up.
"I hate wearing these shoes" I muttered, wobbling outside.
"Julissa, wait" Justin called out.
"Oh, here we go" I heard Owen mutter under his breath. I had to grip Owen's forearm as we both turned around to face Justin.
"Hey, let me take you home? I'm about to finish my shift" Just said reaching out to grab my free hand.
"She's fine bro, I got her" Owen intervened, pulling me closer to him.
I noticed the sudden change in Justin's body language. He was about to blow off.
"Justin! It's fine! I have to go home now, I have to be at work in the morning" I somehow managed to get out, while stepping in front of Owen.
"Whatever Julissa. You come back into town with a new guy, and just act like I'm nothing now" he replied dramatically.
"Oh my god Justin. Grow a pair of balls, you and I are friends" I reminded, getting upset.
"And you two?" He questioned.
"Mind your own business" Owen snapped.
"Boys! Stop!. Justin go back inside before you lose your job and Owen, go get the damn car!" I snapped.
They both glared at each other one more time before going separate ways. I signed and leaned up against a light pole, waiting for Owen to pull the car up front.
The drive back to the loft was silent until we got inside.
"Owen, i'm really sorry" I said, pulling my booties off.
"It's my fault. I got aggressive when I shouldn't have" He said
With my booties off, I was a solid foot shorter than him.
"Come on, we have a long day ahead tomorrow" He sighed, gently pushing me towards the bathroom.
I cleaned off my makeup, washed my face, and brushed my teeth before letting Owen into use the bathroom.
In my room, I relaxed in a pair of booty shorts and an over-sized t-shirt. The moment i laid down, my eyes shut and sleep came pretty fast.
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