A/N: I only own the OC
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Candice came over and called Becky to come over too. They both left the kids with their husbands claiming it was a much needed girls night. I didn't care if they had brought their kids but I just needed some support right now. I couldn't exactly go to Michael about it.
"So, wait, his dad wanted you to talk to him?" Candice asked me for the third time as we sipped on margaritas, and I nodded.
"That's not what I'm stuck on... I'm stuck on that he kissed you." Becky said and I sighed.
"I don't know. I do know that I actually got to tell him how I felt. It sucks because everyone, and I mean everyone, can tell that she's horrible for him. I think he even knows it but doesn't want to be alone." I said and they both nodded.
"His dad really hit him?" Becky asked me and I nodded.
"I can admit that scared me a little." I said and they both nodded.
"Did Dexter ever hurt you?" Candice asked me and I shook my head no.
"Honestly, he was a gentleman. He really was... he just couldn't tell me the truth." I said and Candice rubbed my back.
"Would you go back to him?" Becky asked me and I shrugged. I would love to say no, but even after today there is still a part of me that loves him. It's a small part of me, but it's definitely there.
"Ok, enough of being confused as fuck... let's go out." Becky said and I chuckled.
"Where?" I asked her and she thought about it for a second.
"They always have music at the Mill top, Tradewinds, or let's just go act like we are 20 again." Candice said and I sighed. I knew they were down for it as they looked at me.
"Alright, let's go raid my closet." I said and they cheered as we are all about the same size. Becky decided on my purple Herve Leger Sweetheart Icon dress and black booties. Candice was already wearing black skinny jeans so she put on a one shoulder satin blouse that was light pink. I somehow let them talk me into a one shoulder cutout mini dress that was teal with some black flats. We were a walking neon sign.
"Ok, pregame at the club! We will fit in." Candice said after we got ready and took some pictures. They sent one to their husbands and I sent one to Michael. We walked over to the club and as soon as Braun saw us he immediately escorted us to the VIP table. I already knew this was going to be an interesting night. Johnny had just gotten here after dropping Quill off and I knew he would be over shortly.
Michael POV
I wasn't working that night and I was glad because I couldn't concentrate when I saw Jodi in that outfit. I knew she was going out and I didn't want to sit here.
I changed and headed to the sea wall. I still hadn't explored too much but I knew where to find food, where not to go, and so far didn't have to avoid too many people. It was much different from Ohio.
I finally walked over to the No Name Bar. I grabbed a beer and was sitting at one of the front tables when someone sat a beer down in front of me. I was surprised to see Elias across from me. I knew he was off tonight as well.
"Did Jodi bring you here?" He asked me and I chuckled.
"No, she told me to avoid it. I listen so well." I said and he chuckled.
"Still an improvement from her last one." He said and I shook my head.
"I met him once and that was enough." I said and he chuckled.
We had another beer and sat around talking. I hadn't talked to many people and it was nice to go out with a guy just to drink. Jodi was out with the girls and that meant I had a free night.
Elias talked me into going to Tradewinds. We were having fun, listening to music, drinking, and avoiding the drunk women. I was having fun when Elias groaned, and motioned to the door. I looked over to see Dexter, Jodi's ex boyfriend, walk into the place.
"Should we go?" I asked him and he shrugged.
"I don't plan on engaging him." He said and I had no plan on doing the same.
Jodi POV
We had fun at Meehan's. They had music outdoors and we were having fun. We finally stumbled out around 11pm when we saw Michael and Elias walking past with ripped clothes, busted lips, and Michael had the beginnings of a good shiner.
Becky wolf whistled at them and they spun around as we stood there. Michael gave me a smirk and Elias shook his head.
"You went to Tradewinds?" I asked them and they both chuckled.
"I didn't know he was going to be there." Elias said and I shared at look with Becky and Candice.
"Tell us about it over a beer. It's a fire pit kind of night." I said and they all nodded. I stopped in the club and told them to come over when they closed since we closed early on Tuesday's.
Becky and I changed when we got back and Candice put in shorts. Michael and Elias got the fire pit going as we brought out beer. I handed one to everyone.
"To good friends." Elias said and we all clinked our bottles. I was sitting in Michael's lap as we sat around talking. Cash, Charlotte, Dax, and Austin all came over a little later.
"Who did you get into a fight with?" Cash asked when they sat down and I handed him a beer.
"Yeah, you didn't tell us." Candice said as I looked at Michael.
"You can't kill me." He whispered to me as Elias started talking.I shot him a confused look before turning back to Elias.
"We were in Tradewinds and having a beer... Dexter walked in. He didn't see us a first which was our plan to just avoid him. He finally saw us, made a beeline, and started saying shit. I'm not sure which one of us actually swung first, but it started a good brawl. Michael here is a hell of a fighter." Elias said and I pursed my lips, but I honestly couldn't be mad at them. They didn't start it.
"Well, sorry Jodi, you weren't the only one who got to hit him today." Becky said and I chuckled.
"Wait, you hit him too?" Michael asked him and I quickly took a drink as everyone chuckled.
"I might have slapped the taste from his mouth." I admitted and I wasn't sure how Michael was going to react, but I was surprised when he pressed his lips to mine... which caused everyone to cheer. I wasn't sure what I was doing most days or if I was on the right life track, but right now things felt good.
