Dare to dream [Book 1]

Chapter 13 - Another chance meeting

The next few days seem to pass in a blur after our big night out and I prepare myself for the week ahead.  Tomorrow I'll be dropping into Music Box for the day and start working on the books for Jarrod,  He's asked me to check everything over, give him an update and start arranging whatever needs to be setup at the store. I also need to start thinking about the auditions as the last few weeks have also flown by so quickly, that I meed to work out what song I want to sing.  I'm still undecided and just thinking about  that alone is making me a little anxious.

I pull out my cell phone and give Alicia a call as I need her advice on what I should sing.  I tell her about some of the songs choices I'm considering, so we decide to meet up for a drink.  I think I need to unwind, especially after all the excitement over the last few days and it will be a nice finish to my week before I start work tomorrow.  She also mentions that Miles will be there, so it will be good to catch up with him again.  We've not spent alot of time together lately and I think he's been missing me.  I could really do with the distraction as I'm hoping Alicia can ease my nerves about the auditions and take my mind off Shayne.  

I can't stop thinking about him.  

About an hour later I arrive at Club Vixen and I see Alicia in the far corner playing pool with Miles.  She spots me as I enter the club and gives me a big wave as I head over to join them at the pool tables.  Miles and Alicia are teasing each other as Alicia is currently wining the current game of pool.  On the way over I decide to take a detour and head over to the bar and grab a drink, whilst I wait for them to stop arguing and finish their game.

I feel someone touch my arm and I smell his familiar scent, I know it's him and I turn to see Shayne standing next to me.  

Breathe...   

I smile at him and he smiles at me in return and says,  "you look like you could do with one of these", as he hands me a cider.

Taking the drink from his hand, our fingers touch and his hand lingers a moment longer than necessary as I say, "thank you, you're so sweet".

I stand there riveted to the spot, staring at him and I don't dare move because he is standing so close to me.

He smells so good...

"Would you like to play a game of pool?", Shayne asks.

"I'm not very good, but I'll try", as I nervously giggle 

He grins as he leans in closer, "I can teach you", he says

"Ok", is all I can manage.

I can't tear my eyes away and all I can smell his scent...he's having quite an effect on me.

I boldly grab his hand and he sqeeezes it and stares at me with a cheeky grin on his face that makes me blush  

Breathe...  

I feel so nervious around him as it's been along time since anyone has had this affect on me.  But tonight I'm feeling a little brave as I really like him.  I lead the way slowly making my way through the club, taking my time to head over to the tables where Alicia and Miles are playing.  

His hand feels nice and warm and it fits so nicely in mine.  

I think he can sense my reluctance to rush over as I walk very and stop several times whilst making my way through the crowd.  Each time we stop I feel the heat radiating from him, as he takes the opportunity to stand so close to me.  I'm certainly in no rush to get to the others.

We finally make out way over and reach the pool tables, where Miles is gloating because he just won the game and Alicia is poking her tongue out at him.  As we approach, she gives me a knowing look and I feel the heat in my cheeks rise again, so I look at the floor.  Miles resets the table as we decide to play a game of doubles, it's then I realise, Shayne and I are still holding hands.