Thirty-Five

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Leah

Flashing lights, the scent of alcohol, music loud enough it vibrates the floor beneath my feet was all I took in the moment I stepped in. The dark club was filled to the brim with people. Each person enjoying the moment they were in. Drinking, dancing and socializing.

Kayla's arm snaked into my own and interlocked loosely as she guiding me through the large crowd and up to the bar. Trust me, if she wasn't there I probably wouldn't make it past the entrance.

"What can I get you ladies?" The bartender shouted over the music. He was kinda hot. Screw kinda, he is hot. Early twenties, tall, tan and dark blonde hair. Tattoos lined his forearms.

Tattoos=hot.

Kayla gave him her award winning smile. "Two vodka crans, please?" She ordered batting her eyelashes.

Hook, line and sinker. He was captured by Kayla's charm and it was written all over his face. She always had this way to charm a person. I mean how do you think she got me to be her friend? And it wasn't the cool toys she use to bring to school.

"You got it, beautiful." He said sending a wink her way before turning back to the bar to make our drinks.

I nudged her arm. "What was that?"

Kayla smiled. "He didn't ID us now did he?" She asked giving me a mischievous wink.

Oh she's good.

"Here you go ladies." The hot bartender said handing us our drinks, but not without giving Kayla a smile that was more than just friendly. Oh, he's a flirt.

"Girl, he's hooked." I told her taking a sip of my drink. The cool sweet drink burner slightly as it traveled down my throat. It felt refreshing.

"Perfect. That means it will be much easier to get drinks tonight." She said swaying her body to the music.

"Oh please. Don't tell me you didn't like what you saw." I told her deadpanned. I know my best friend.

"Now, I didn't say that." She glanced back to the bartender.

"So, you wanna tell me how you know the bouncer?"

She stir the straw around her drink thinking back to the memory. "We actually met in a home improvement store. Mom sent me to get another can of paint for the never ending project. I couldn't find the right type and saw me struggling. So, he helped me and then starting telling me about his painting project and the differences between flat, semi-gloss and gloss paint. And then he mentioned that he worked at this club and I should check it out."

"And here we are. Look at you with the connections." I teased her.

"You know your girl can hook it up." She said boosting her ego.

"Okay, bring it back down big head."

She pouted and I laughed.

I really did miss my best friend.

Kayla downed her drink in one go and order us two shots of tequila before I knew it. Impressive.

She handed one to me. "Let's have some fun." She said clicking her shot glass against mine. "Cheers."

I guess let's have some fun.

I drank the shot in one go causing my face to contour from the taste. It burned my throat as it went downs

Whoa. That's strong.

How do people drink that?

I took a few sips of now melted and diluted vodka cran to help. It relieved some of the taste and burn.

Kayla grabbed my hand. "Let's go dance the night away!" She yelled and tugged me to the crowed dance floor. Of course, I had no choice but to follow her.

She twirled me around once we were in a space causing me to laugh. We started to sway our bodies to rhythm of the music. Slowing letting it take us over.

Hips swaying, arms moving, drinks flowing. I don't think I ever let this loose before and it was fun.

Fun to be loose. Careless.

Fun to be a bit reckless.

I felt the warmth of the alcohol coarse through my body. I was probably on my fifth drink in at this time. But honestly I lost count.

Kayla danced her way off the floor to get us another round of drinks. She was like a machine.

I didn't have care in the world at this point. Dancing alone was what I would do. As I continued to dance, I felt like there were eyes on me. That feeling that someone is just staring at you. That lingering feeling.

I looked around to find exactly where it was coming from or if I was imagining it and were met with a pair of intense hazel eyes.

Everything was at a standstill.

For that one moment, everyone froze, the music stopped and I was captured. Lured in by his gaze.

Those hazel eyes. Those beautiful hazel eyes. I would know them anywhere.

A devious smile made its way to my lips. The thought of being a tease entered my mind. It's definitely true, that alcohol was liquid courage because I wouldn't have the ounce of confidence to do this.

I continue to sway my hips to the music in a sensual way. Allowing my hands to move down the curves of my body slowly.

Those hazel eyes darkened.

He leaned back in his seat and took a sip from the drink in his hand. His eyes never leaving mine enjoying the sight in front of him.

He stood up and slowly made his way towards me. His long strides made my body fill with anticipation.

His arm snaked around my waist pulling me in close. "You shouldn't be here." He whispered into my ear. "Especially when you look like that" He muttered even softer, never meaning to meet my ears. The scent of his intoxicating cologne filled my senses.

A smile made its way to my lips. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him closer. "I could say the same thing. But this time just dance with me."

Jace's eyes never left my own. His hand slowly moved from my waist to my hips. Every movement sent electricity through my body.

I turned around with his hands still on my hips and my back against him. I started to sway my hips to the music and he followed my lead.

Never in a million years would I have thought I would be here on the dance floor with Jace Emerson.

This isn't a dream is it?

Jace dipped his head down tracing his lips against the curve of my neck causing a shiver to run down my body. "You really shouldn't be here." He whispered again.

Yup, this time I can't deny it

Alcohol=courage.

I turned around to face him. Our bodies were so close not even a pin could make it through. I felt his hard chest pressed against my own. Our hands not daring to move from where they were placed.

I leaned forward, our lips mere centimeters away from each other. His grip on my hips tightened.

"And why is that?" I asked running a finger along his clenched jaw. Teasing was part of the game, right?

"Leah." He said softly pulling back slightly to my disappointment.

I masked my disappointment with a small smile. "Love, do you know where you are?" He asked. The look on his face seemed like reality tumbled back to him. His eyes focused on something behind me.

I furrowed my eyebrows. "Jace, I may have had a few drinks but I know where I am."

"You need to leave now." He said sternly. His eyes focused back on mine. All the playfulness was gone in an instant.

"No." I said standing my ground. I was not going to leave just because he said so.

"Leah, this isn't the time to be stubborn."

"I'm not leaving until you tell me what's going on. Why do I need to leave? I'm actually having a great time." I said starting to fumble a bit with my words.

Jace placed his hands on my shoulders and look me in the eyes. "Do you know who owns this club?"

"No, Kayla and I just came here because it's suppose to be the best new club on the scene. Funny story actually, Kay-." I started to tell him, but he interrupted.

"Leah, Dominic DeLuca owns this club." Jace said slowly. I froze at the mentioned of that name.

Suddenly all the alcohol I had consumed was drained out of me and a sober harsh reality hit me hard. "What? Wait, what did you say? "

"Dominic DeLuca owns this club and-" Jace stopped mid sentence. "Fuck."

"What? What is it?" I asked frantically and unsure of what was happening.

"And he just entered."

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