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I’m mesmerized by the way her body sways to the music.  It’s like she’s the only one in the room.  Everyone around her has disappeared I soak her in.  Her hair is wavy and the way her hands are tangled in it makes me wish it were my hands.  What the hell is wrong with me?  Who am I kidding, this girl is beautiful and there’s no way I deserve her.  I don’t usually go for women in the club but I can tell right off she’s not like the others.  She has a certain innocence about her, yet it’s more than that.  I can’t describe it but I know she’s special.  Brian catches me looking.  Great.
        “Find someone that caught your attention I see,” he nudges me.
        “Whatever man, knock it off.” I shrug.
        “Hmm…she is a fine looking specimen.  Look at those curves, those should be illegal,” he winks.
        “She’s mine.” The words come out all on their own.  Brian and Jax burst out laughing.  Perfect.
      Who am I kidding; I don’t stand a chance with a girl like that.  I saw her friend hand the bar tender a black visa, you only get those when you’re rich.  I should know, I have one.  Girls like that look for rich men, they seek them out like missiles.  She will probably take one look at me and think I’m some mindless college jock with no money and run for the hills.
      Luckily, I like a good chase.  Game on.
     

 
    Chloe
     
      Once we arrive at the club I instantly regret my choice of being Miss Susie Sunshine.  I should have just told her no, or even a no thank you.  As my new friend drags me through the club doors, the sound of some stupid Hip Hop song echoes through the room.  There are bodies of people everywhere, bumping and grinding into each other.  I feel Katie beside me start swaying her hips into me, attempting to coax me into moving with her.
        “Wow there is a crazy amount of people in here,” she shouts to me over the music.  “Let’s get some drinks.”
        “Uh-I’m only 19.” I say as she pulls me toward the bar.
        “Oh don’t even worry about it, watch and learn bestie,” she replies with a smile.
      We grab some empty seats at the bar, as I watch Katie I quickly figure out how she is going to get us drinks.  She leans over the bar, pushing her cleavage up as she dips her head toward the bartender.  The burly man behind the counter is clearly not looking at her face as she speaks softly into his ear.  She runs her pink painted index finger down the stubble on his cheek and bats her eye lashes. 
      A few minutes later some sort of fruity mixed drink is placed in front of us and Katie hands the man a black credit card.
        “Keep a tab and keep them coming would you sweetie,” she oozes as she takes a sip and smiles at me.  This girl is going to get me in some serious trouble. 
        “I have a feeling this isn’t the first time you’ve done that,” I say.
        “Oh trust me, I’m the best kind of friend a girl can have,” she smiles, “Now come dance with me.”
      I am dragged yet again, this time to the dance floor.  I haven’t danced in years, I used to do ballet.  I love to dance, but now it just feels awkward to me.  Before I can protest and retreat my hips find their rhythm all on their own.  I guess dancing is like riding a bike, you never forget.  I am lost in the music before I have time to process anything else.  My eyes are closed and my hands are in my hair as my body moves along with Katie’s.
      People are watching us but for the first time in years I don’t care.  There is only me, Katie and the intoxicating rhythm of Beyonce’s Flawless leading my body.  Not normally my style but my body doesn’t seem to care.
      My mind is so focused on the music that for once I am actually having fun.  The songs ends and Katie tugs on my arm and motions back toward the bar.  We return to our seats, I sip my drink and can immediately taste the vodka so this must be a