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“Would you like to dance?” he asked, turning to face me. I couldn’t help but nod. He led me to the dance floor sliding his arm around my waist and pulling me close. Cassie saw us and smiled. The feel of his hand on the small of my back gave me butterflies. I placed my hand in his palm, our cheeks touching. His chest pressed gently against mine, and I hoped he couldn’t feel my heart pounding in my chest.
“You look really good tonight,” he said, turning to look at me.
“Thank you.” I blushed. “So do you. I like that colour on you.”
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r eyes locked for a long, tense moment, and then he spoke.
“Sorry about the other day at the gas station—”
“Don’t—mention it.” I interjected shaking my head, dismissing it. I looked over his shoulder at the other couples as they gazed into each other’s eyes. My heart sank.
“I’m not—sorry that I ran into you, though,” he whispered, his breath tickling my neck. I choked back the gasp that tried to escape. I moved closer to keep from looking at him, and then I felt his cheek against mine again. The song ended abruptly as the DJ made another announcement.
“That’s all, folks. Drive home safe. Cabs are out front, and we hope to see you again tomorrow night for karaoke!” He cheered. The music stopped completely after that, and all that could be heard was the chatter of the crowd. The staff started cleaning up and bouncers rounded everyone up, leading everyone to the front door. Nick still held me in his arms. Our eyes locked again, and I was inching closer, wanting to feel his lips on mine.
“Ready?” he asked staring. I smiled then nodded.
“Where’s Mike?” Sam asked.
“I don’t know. He was with some guy earlier. I guess they haven’t come back,” I replied, looking around.
“I’ll wait around for Mike. You guys go ahead,” Jennifer said, a look of worry on her face.
“Are you sure? I could—”
She interjected, “No, its fine,” she said, then walked away, but I didn’t want her to be alone. What if Mike had left already? I followed her to the bathroom.
“I will wait with you just in case Mike doesn’t come back.” I touched her shoulder.
“Thanks, Lauren. You’re a good friend.” She sighed, relieved. “I just have to use the bathroom. I’ll meet you outside.”
“Okay,” I said and turned to leave. When I got back to the table, I was surprised to see Nick still waiting there. “Hey.” My brow furrowed.
“Everything okay?” he asked, walking over to me.
“Yes. I’m just going to wait outside with Jennifer, make sure Mike didn’t ditch her,” I replied as I put on my jacket.
“Are they together?” Nick asked.
“I don’t know for sure. I think they are definitely sleeping together.” I shrugged. “Why? Are you interested?”
“No, just curious.” He shook his head.
“Sure, sure.” I laughed, and then turned to walk to the door. Nick grabbed my hand and reeled me in to him. His lips touched my ear as he whispered.
“I’m more interested in who you are seeing.” I didn’t know what to say he caught me off guard. I backed away and continued to the door thinking it was just the alcohol talking.
Jennifer, Nick and I stood outside by the curb for Mike, who had been taking an awfully long time. Then Jennifer went inside. I peered through the window and I saw her and Mike arguing as they walked towards the doors. I smiled and turned to Nick. “Guess we can head out. Thanks for waiting with me.”
“Anytime.” He said, stepping off the curb, almost falling. “Shit.” He turned around, confused. “I think the bartender has my keys.”
“You’re not driving,” I said, looking around for Cassie and Charlie, who hadn’t even said good-bye before leaving. My brow furrowed, curiously. “I’ll get your keys, but you’re not driving.”
“Lauren,” Jennifer said as she came out. “Can you give us a ride to the hospital?”
I spun around. “Of course. What happened?”
