for, lover (Completed; editing)

Chapter 13

Tony dances even better than the last time thanks to him only being slightly buzzed. At first I was hesitant when he tries to put his hands on me so we can dance together but I end up giving in after the first couple of songs.

He doesn't try to force himself on me and still keeps his distance to make sure I'm comfortable. I've loosened up a little bit after each song and drink I feel coursing through me.

"I'm going to get another drink!" He yells and walks away, leaving me to dance by myself.

The room is starting to become a little hazy. I need to cut myself off from drinking soon but I should at least finish my $10 drink. I walk to the table and drink the rest of what was left. Maddy runs over to me and snatches my arm.

"Hey! Me and Ben are heading out for the night. Are you going to be okay by yourself?"

The whole point of her coming tonight was to keep an eye on me. Leaving me alone with the guy I'm not supposed to be on a date with totally defeats the purpose of that.

"If you're leaving I should probably go too."

"We're going back to Ben's place. I'm spending the night."

"Oh."

"We could give you a ride but it's not even that late and you should have a good time. Tony seems like a really nice guy."

I sigh and look away from her.

"Okay, fine. I'll just get a ride home from an Uber."

"Keep your location on so I know where you're at." She tells me and runs off to Ben who is impatiently waiting by the door.

I roll my eyes and sit down at the table when Tony walks back over to me.

"Everything okay?"

He's visibly concerned and sets his drink down before even starting it.

"Yeah! I'm okay. Maddy and Ben left."

"Without you?"

I laugh under my breath and nod.

"What great friends you have." He says.

I lean back in my chair and stare at the wall. A part of me wants to stay and enjoy my night of freedom but the more tipsy I get, the more sad I feel. Alcohol doesn't usually have that effect on me so I don't know what changed. I think I have an idea why, I just won't admit it to myself.

"Do you want to take a walk?"

A walk would be nice. I probably just need some fresh air.

I agree to go off with him so he downs his beverage and walks me out of the building. I went from being paranoid about this man to leaving a public setting with him not really caring what could happen. I'm just so sad I can't even function correctly.

"What's bothering you so badly?" He asks me.

"I'm just...trying to get over some things. I get a little down sometimes. I'm sorry."

"You don't have to apologize for being upset, Bree. I completely get it. It was really nice of you to agree to come out here with me though. I'm having a great night."

He flashes me a smile and points his attention back to the city lights.

"I am too. I really needed to get out, I was just hoping the longer the night went on I'd forget about all of my drama for a minute."

He chuckles while shoving his hands in his pant pockets.

"I'm sorry I couldn't be a better distraction."