Olivia

"Jess, come on its freezing outside!"

"So?" She popped her head out of my closet and narrowed her eyes at me. "It's a Saturday night, the first Saturday you haven't worked late in weeks. And we both leave in three days for Christmas and won't see each other for a week. We are doing this."

"Jess."

"Jess me all you want but I'm still taking your ass out tonight. You can either do it willingly or unwillingly. Your choice."

Aside from the fact that I was exhausted from work today and this week, it was freezing outside. It snowed last night and it already looked windy. Going out did not scream fun to me. But I knew Jess was right.

We haven't really seen each other in a few weeks and with Christmas literally days away we wouldn't until New Years Eve. So despite not wanting to go out I begrudgingly got up off my bed and went to help Jess find me an outfit to wear.

After at least 8 veto's on every outfit Jess handed me I finally agreed on an outfit. Although it wasn't Jess's first choice. But no way was I about to freeze my ass off in a tiny dress in this weather. At least with this 'dress' I would be somewhat warmer.

With a promise to be ready in fifteen minutes Jess finally left my room. While I didn't really want to go out I couldn't deny the little bit of excitement building inside me. I has been ages since we've been out and after a long stressful week maybe I did need this.

Feeling a bit more excited, I quickly changed out of my fuzzy PJ's and threw on the cute yet simple sweater dress. I forgot I had it stuffed at the back of my closet until Jess pulled it out. The cute maroon color fitting for the time of year. I already knew I was going to be thankful for the turtleneck and thickness of the dress.

(Thought why not add a pic. Plus I love the color of the sweater dress and the bootsss)

It wasn't exactly fancy but we were only going to the bar a few blocks down the street. I only agreed to go if we didn't go to any club, not fully in the mood to have some random guy grind against me all night. Plus the bar wasn't sleazy like some Jess and I have been to. We'll go for a few drinks, maybe play some pool, and then come home.

Deciding to make the dress a tad bit fancier I grabbed a pair of knee high black suede boots. I've spent a lot of time in these dancing on the dance floor with Jess. Plus they'd at least keep some of my legs warm.

Knowing Jess and her punctuality I quickly got to work on my makeup. I was going to keep it light but figuring this would probably be my last time 'dressing up' for a bit I decided to go all out.

For the first time in ages I actually did my makeup and eyeshadow. Matching the shades to my dress fairly nicely if I say so myself. By time I was done I had a beautiful smoked out eye that made my green eyes pop.

"Not bad." I commented at my reflection. Working at the bakery there was no use getting dressed up or having makeup on. By the end of the day I'd be covered in flour and dough, so there really was no point. And there really wasn't anyone worth dressing up for.

Unless you count Logan. My inner voice said. Nope, I wasn't going to think of Logan tonight. I already thought about him all day at the bakery, I wasn't about to do it now.

Because he worked all week I practically had to threatened him not to come in today. He didn't even need to come in and having him work on the weekends made me feel even worse about it. He had to have better things to do than spend his days working at my bakery.

Of course only a few hours in I found myself missing him. Didn't help I had Tory asking me questions left and right about him. I even had a few customers ask about 'the attractive young man working here'. It almost would have been easier having him work.

But tonight was a 'Logan free zone'. I was going to go out with my best friend and enjoy it. And I was going to look hot while doing it.

With that thought in mind I gave my reflection a firm nod before turning on my heel and heading back to my room for my bag.

Almost like we timed it, Jess and I walked into the living room at the same time. Of course only Jess could pull off a look like hers.

I couldn't tell if it was a dress or shorts and a cute top but whatever it was she looked amazing. Everything about it screamed Jess. Her short black hair hitting her jawline.

"You are going to freeze your ass off."

"Beauty is pain, my love." Was all she said as she pulled on her knee length coat. Couldn't exactly argue with that. "Now let's go find some men to buy us drinks."

She flashed me a wide grin. I held back a groan knowing my idea of a quick drink and coming home was now out of the question.

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"Another one?" The bartender questioned as I placed my empty beer bottle down. I opened my mouth to decline but hearing the giggle of my best friend next to me I changed my mind.

"Sure."

We had only been here all of twenty minutes before some guy swooped in on my best friend. They've been talking for the past thirty minutes, leaving me sitting here beside them. With the way they were talking and leaning in towards each other I might as well have been non-existent. At this point I was drinking by myself. Which was even more pathetic.

I didn't blame Jess though. The guy was super attractive. He screamed confidence and the first thought I had was 'he's a lawyer', which actually turned out to be true as I heard them talking. He was already perfect for my best friend.

"Thanks." I mumbled as the bartender slide another beer my way. I gazed around the bar, noting how busy it was. But then again it was 8 o'clock on a Saturday night.

So this is what people do on Saturday's while I am cleaning the bakery or trying new recipes.

All around me people talked and laughed. I couldn't help but feel left out as I sat here listening to my best friend flirt with some random guy. I should have known this was how the night was going to go.

Usually this is what happened when we went out. Either to bars or clubs. Jess and I would be alone for a little bit before someone came crashing in to flirt with my best friend and take her attention elsewhere. I'd sit back and listen to make sure things were going okay; all the while bored and alone.

Needing to use the restroom I went to tell Jess only to see her throwing her head back laughing loudly at something the guy said. Scrunching my nose I decided to leave her be. I was not getting in the middle of that.

Using the bathroom after having to wait ages, I shouldered open the door glancing down at my phone vibrating in my hand. All I saw was an incoming text from Aubrey before I collided with a hard body.

My heels chose that moment to twist, sending my body to the side. I knew I was going to hit the ground and all I could do was tense waiting for the impact, my eyes shutting.

Right as I prepared myself to meet the hard floor something, or rather someone, grabbed me by my waist and yanked me upwards. My head spun, I had the alcohol to thank for it as well as the sudden movement. My hands slapped against a hard surface as I squeezed my head shut, willing the dizziness to pass.

Only a second passed before I opened my eyes, meeting blue fabric before slowly traveling upwards. My eyes clashed with intense brown eyes. Eyes that I knew.

"Logan."

Of course the one night I told myself not to think of him, here he is, saving me from falling on my ass. He was the last person I thought I'd see here. Realizing I was just staring at him not saying a word, I took a step back out of his arms clearing my throat.

"Sorry didn't mean to run into you." God if I could get any more awkward.

"It's okay." His gruff voice washed over me. The side that missed him perking right up.

"Um, what are you doing here?" I asked, inwardly wincing at how bad that came out. Almost like I was accusing him of something. This was a public bar, not like I owned it. "I mean having a good night?"

"Just having a few beers with a friend." Something inside of me flared up at the word 'friend.' I knew it could be a guy but a small tiny jealous part of me imagined him here with a woman.

"What about you?" Logan asked, his eyes raking up and down my form. I noticed the way his eyes seemed to linger on the strip of skin that showed between the bottom of my dress and knee high heels.

"Out with a friend." I wasn't sure why I worded it like that but the jealous side of me almost wanted to see how he'd react. All I got was a blank stare. Figured. With the awkward tension rising between us I motioned back towards the bar.

"I better get back to my friend. I'll uh..see you later?" I prayed the last part didn't come out as pathetic as it sounded to my ears.

"Yeah."

Needing to get away I gave me a small smile before brushing past him back towards Jess. I dared a glance over my shoulder before I turned the corner. Logan stood there staring after me, his gaze dark and his hands clenched at his side. I hurried forward not wanting to overthink what that look meant.

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Of course Logan is there when Olivia is trying to not think about him. Think he is there on a date? Which one is going to get jealous first? Hmmm who knows *cue evil laugh*

With Christmas three days away (In the book) things are about to get good. Things will start picking as we go as well so prepare yourself for whats ahead!

Hope you all have a good weekend! Only one more week until Christmas!! How is that possible?! I swear this year went by wayyyy too fast. But I love Christmas and being with family.

Hope you all enjoyed these chapters. Any moment with Logan and Olivia are my favorite :P Love you guys!!!

<3 <3 <3

-Ken