Dark Paradise - Joel Miller x OC

Party like it's Summer 2013 - Part 1

"What a name choice..."

The two brothers stand in front of the poster imagined for the party. From outside the building, they can already hear the bass of the music. When they open the door, they discover a staging worthy of their rare club outings, many years before. Moving lights, fluorescent neon lights behind the bar, a large dance floor surrounded by numerous seating areas, the place has nothing to do with its usual state.

In a corner of the room, Joel sees Chloe on duty, a tray in her hand. He waves to her before settling down with Tommy on one of the benches set up for the occasion. She joins them with a big smile on her lips.

"Party like it's Summer 2013, really, that's the name you give to your party?"

She laughs mischievously and raises her hands in an innocent gesture. Despite the music playing loudly, they discuss for a few moments, about the layout of the room, the patrol. From a distance, she sees Derek waving behind the bar, overwhelmed by the orders.

"I must leave you, duty is calling. It's hot, don't you think?"

Without giving them time to answer, she heads back to the bar, removing her sweater, revealing a tank top. Its low cut under the arms shows off the outer line of her breasts. Joel quietly bites the inside of his cheek. He's sure she waited until he arrived on purpose to show off her real outfit. First confused by this sexy sight, he then frowns.

Is that ink he sees there, below her left breast? He hasn't see her naked for several days, has she come under Cat's hands again in his absence? He only returned the day before from his patrol. Chloe was already sleeping peacefully. He had contented himself with placing a kiss on her shoulder before falling asleep soundly, hugging her, exhausted from this new trying outing.

When he woke up, she was already gone, leaving him a message on the mirror. It has become her new routine since they got together. Before, she often left some near his mug or his plate. But now that the words are much more intimate, she changed the place, too worried Ellie might stumble upon them.

Behind the bar, Chloe gives discreet glances at Joel. He's not showing anything, but she knows he's already seething. After years of deprivation, sleeping by her side every night, in a safe environment, had awakened his carnal appetites. She's even surprised he didn't wake her up the night before. He will surely regret it, she didn't plan to spare him during this evening that she imagined from A to Z with the help of her friends.

The man approaches the bar, not taking his eyes off her. Cat is there of course, admiring her work so well presented. Joel orders a drink while listening to the tattoo artist talk about her latest work. After taking a sip, he nods at Chloe, asking to see this new fantasy. With a fake innocent look, she lifts her arm to reveal the skin. He reads aloud. Sweet AF.

"And why a bee?

-Because Honey, I'm sweet as fuck."

He looks at her for a second before laughing out loud at her mischievous look. Definitely, she would never cease to amaze him. You taste so sweet Honey Girl. Those are his words. He should probably be concerned that she marks her body with references that he had before. But right now, he doesn't care. She is radiant and seems to have the time of her life. He won't take that away from her.

"So, what's your plan for tonight?

-Do I need one? Drinking with Tommy and watch you going crazy, I guess.

-You're the crazy one. Ain't you gonna dance?

-Did you forget who you're talking to?

-Listen to me good Joel. By the end of the night, I'll have you dancing like you're 20 again.