The first time I saw him

For me sitting at home on a Saturday night is completely normal. I have a few friends but they are all into going out just about every night and partying. I go with them occasionally but for the most part I just sit at home and read a book. A book, especially a romance one, is my happy place. My friends keep asking me how I expect to meet someone and have some romance of my own if I just sit at home and keep my face glued to a book. I guess in reality it is easier to sit here and imagine me being the main character in the book instead of going on and having that chance of facing rejection. Rejection is something I am just not good at.

Just as I am about to sit down on my couch and open up my current read, my door bell rings. I already know it is Jennifer and Kassie. I look down at my phone to see that it is 7:30. Yep they are right on time to begin their begging of the night.

I open up the door for them to see Jennifer and Kassie both wearing very short dresses with their cleavage showing and stiletto heels.

“You two look like y’all are getting ready to work the corner.”

“And you, Whitney, look like you are homeless.” Kassie throws back as I step back to let them both inside my home.

“Tonight, we are not taking no for an answer. You will be going out with us. So either you can go upstairs to find you some clothes that you want to wear or I will be picking out the sluttiest thing that I can find.” Jennifer stops in the hallway and puts her hand on her hip, glaring at me.

I groan. “Why can’t you two just let me live my own little fantasy reading my book?”

“Ok, so I will be picking then.” Jennifer goes up my stairs and into my bedroom as I follow behind her. Kassie is right behind us.

“Ok, stop. I will pick out my own clothes. I am not dressing like you two. I need to leave some imagination for the men.” I pull Jennifer away from my closet so that I can go through my clothes. “Y’all go down stairs and I will be down in just a little bit.”

Jennifer smiles at Kassie and then back at me, “That’s what I thought. We will be waiting.”

I flip her off and she laughs before the two of them are heading back downstairs.

I was not looking forward to any of this. I am not lying when I say, I really hate going out. It is even worse when it is with Jennifer and Kassie. They get a little too wild for my liking.

After looking thought my clothes for a few minutes, I finally pull out a black shirt that hangs off of one shoulder with little jewels outlining the top. I then go over to my dresser and pull out a mini jean skirt. I may be showing skin but at least I am not showing off my boobs like my friends. I also go with a pair of flats. I am only 5’1” but I don’t like adding to my height. My hair is currently pulled up in a bun on the top of my head so I let it down and fluff it out some.

I turn around and look at myself in my mirror. I look good enough for me. The girls won’t be too happy, but hey they better be glad that I am even going with them this go around. I grab my phone case that has slots for my money and cards and head downstairs to put my phone into it.

“Ok ladies, I am ready.” I say as I enter my living room. The two of them look up and Jennifer automatically rolls her eyes. “You would go with something so simple and plain.”

“At least she is coming with us” Kassie says giving me a wink.

“I am not driving. Since y’all are forcing me to go out, I have decided I am at least going to get a little tipsy.” I tell them as I cut my lights out and we walk out the door.

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We end up in some club that just opened 2 weeks ago. It is outrageously packed. I mean to the point that the line is wrapped around the building with people waiting to be able to get inside. I’ve heard that some people have been coming every weekend since opening and have yet been able to make their way in because of how many people show up and stay inside until closing.

“It doesn’t look like we will be getting in tonight.” I tell them as we are about 100 people back from the opening. Before either of them can reply I am bumped into by this tall gorgeous hunk of a man. He reaches out and grabs me before I fall to the ground. He pulls me into him and I swear time has frozen. His eyes are a bright shade of green.

“Babe! Come on.” A girl that’s with him squeals and pulls him away from me. He gives me a small smile before turning and walking away with the girl that is pulling him towards the entrance. I watch them as they go up to the bouncer and the bouncer automatically lets them inside.

“Wow. He was hot.” Jennifer said pulling me out of my thoughts.

“He was alright.” I reply and look around as I notice the line hasn’t moved an inch.

Twenty minutes have passed and I think maybe another 10 people if that have been let into the club.

“Excuse me, I think you are the lady I am looking for. Did a guy bump into you out here earlier?” An older man taps my shoulder.

I turn around and look at him. “Yes, about 20 minutes or so ago.”

“Ok, great. He described you perfectly then. You and your two friends can come on in with me. He wanted me to tell you he was sorry and hoped that getting you guys inside was apology enough.”

I smile at him as my friends squeal! “Hell yes! Apology is definitely accepted.”

We follow the guy to the front of the line and inside the club. There were plenty of moans and groans as we made our way inside from people who have been standing outside longer than we have.

“Alright, you ladies enjoy your night now.” The man smiles and walks away from the three of us.

“I am so glad that guy about knocked you over!” Jennifer yelled above the music that was currently playing.

“Come on, let’s go dance.” Jennifer grabs our hands and pulls us behind her to the dance floor.

I kept looking around for the guy that had bumped into me, but it seemed he was no where around. He was probably having sex with that girl in a bathroom or something. That is normally how it goes when a guy that good looking comes around.

I push the green eyed goddess out of my head and begin dancing with my friends.

Just as I was about to tell my friends I was going to get something to drink, I felt a pair of hands on my hips. Turning around I come face to face with talk dark and sexy again.

“You.” I smile and stop my movement.

He chuckles and leans down so that I can hear him above the music. “I’m Ethan. I’m sorry I almost knocked you down earlier. I’m also sorry I could not get to you sooner to apologize.”

I was about to speak but then it hit me. He is Ethan. He is the owner of this club. I thought he looked familiar.

“Can I get you something to drink? On me of course.”

I took a step back from him so that his hands were no longer touching me. I knew I should say no. I knew I should have just went back to dancing with my friends, but stupid me agreed to let him get me a drink.

I nod my head and follow him to the bar.

“Hey, Josh! Get this lady, here, what ever she wants to drink. She is drinking on me for as along as she is here tonight.” Ethan turns around and faces me, “So, I never did catch your name.”

“I never told you.” I smile as I turn to face the guy that he addresses as Josh. “I’ll take the strongest thing you have.”

I turn back to Ethan to see him studying me. “My name is Whitney.”

Ethan smiles once again. “It’s a pleasure to meet you Whitney.”

My thoughts go back to earlier and the girl that he had come here with. “Aren’t you here with your girlfriend? Shouldn’t you be getting back to her?”

Ethan chuckles, “I don’t do girlfriends.”

“Ahh, yeah. That’s right. You only fuck girls and move on to the next the next day. I’ve heard all about you.”

“You know not everything you hear is always true. Yes, I like to have sex with women. But they know that is all it will be. They know not to expect any more. I’m 32 years old and a very successful man. I don’t have time to be tied down to anyone. That doesn’t make me a bad person.”

“Well then, I guess you are wasting your time standing here chatting with me. I will not be your next fuck.”

I see something flicker in his eyes but it was gone just as quick as it had appeared.

“See that’s where you are wrong, Whitney.” He leans in closer to me. “You will be my next fuck, as you say. But it will happen on your terms. I won’t touch you until you are begging me to do so. And trust me, you will be at some point. Maybe not tonight, but you will see.”

Ethan smelt amazing and I could feel my insides turning as his breath from his whisper hit my ear and cheek. My face was on fire.

Ethan finally pulled back. He had this smirk on his face as if to say, “you will see”

“You are wrong, you know. I will never beg for you. It’s going to be the exact opposite.” I take a step closer to him so that my boobs are pressed agains him. “Game on, pretty boy.”

I step back, chug the rest of my drink, and walk back out to the dance floor where my friends were still dancing.

I look back to where I left Ethan standing to see him staring at me. Complete shock on his face.