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I nodded, happy our banter didn’t end.
“Don’t go killing anyone while I’m gone.”
“Don’t worry. I already have my sights on you.”
Licking his lips, he smirked. “I’m looking forward to it.”
Once he was gone, I sat at the bar, checking my social media for I don’t know how long. All of a sudden, a random guy spilled his drink down the front of my dress.
“Shit!” he exclaimed. “I’m a clumsy fuck. I’m so sorry.”
I jumped off the barstool, wiping away the liquor. It was so cold against my heated flesh.
“Don’t worry about it. I’m fine.”
“No, it’s not fine. Let me make it up to you.” He nodded to my empty glass. “What are you drinking?”
“You don’t have to do that.”
“I want to. I feel horrible. It’ll make me feel so much better.”
“Honestly, it’s not a big deal. I’m wearing a black dress. You can’t even see there’s a drink on me.”
He smiled. “Don’t make me beg.”
I sighed, reluctantly giving in. “Okay. I’ll take a water.”
“Water? You’re at a party. How about a beer?”
“I don’t—”
“Bartender!” he shouted over the crowd. “I’ll take two Coronas!”
I looked around for Caleb, but he was nowhere to be found.
“Here.” The guy brought my gaze back to him, handing me the beer.
“My name’s Ryan.”
“I’m Evie.”
“Evie? That’s a beautiful name for such a beautiful girl.”
“Thanks.” I smiled, sitting down. “I’m actually waiting on someone.”
“I’ll wait with you.”
“Oh, you don’t need to do that.”
“I want to. It’s not every day I meet an Evie.” He clinked his beer with mine. “To new friends.”
“Right…” I brought my drink up to my lips, taking a few sips.
We talked for a bit before I needed to use the bathroom. Excusing myself, I made my way over there, but I started to feel drunk which didn’t make any sense. I barely drank any of that beer.
Needing to find solid ground, I placed my hand against the wall in front of me, whispering, “What’s happening?”
“Hold onto me, Evie.” Ryan was unexpectedly standing beside me, holding me up.
