NIGHT MOVES

DISAPPOINTMENT

Before I could utter a syllable Carv and Aud were demanding attention.

"Ray, take youh turn!" Carver called from the short distance he stood.

"You're cute in all Calv, but Ray's needed elsewhere." She patted his cheek before tugging on my sleeve.

"I'll play my round, then we're leavin'. Got it?"

"We're hydrated with full stomachs, but you're the boss." Carver shrugged

"You mind?" I turned to Calv as I scooted my chair backwards.

"Not at all, I might take a turn as well." He grinned as he followed my lead.

I stood and took the darts from Carver and took my stance in front of the board. I threw one after the other and received sixtey points.

"Woooooh! That was suuuuch a good throw babeeee!" Audrey thre an arm around my neck and under my good arm.

"Thanks, pheeww youh breath stinks." I chuckled as I tried to hold her up.

"Shhh, it's Calv the hotty's turrrn!" Audrey sloppily placed a finger over my lips.

I watched as Calv elegantly threw his three darts, landing him ninety points.

"Yay! Calv's the winnnerrr!" Audrey let go of me to clap obnoxiously.

"Hey, I thought you were my cheerleaduh!" I faked a frown.

"I'm always youh cheauhleaduh, but Calv needed one, so I borrowed myself." She slurred as she rested her head on my shoulder.

"I've had plenty of practice." Calv shrugged his shoulders as he shot me a smile.

"I think it's time to tuck you kids into bed." I announced as I lead Audrey and Carver back to our table.

As we were finished playing the round and beating my tipsy girlfriend and brother. I squared the bill and left a nice tip in the tip jar on the bartop. I then began the task of ushering my charges towards the front door. Out of nowhere Calvin appeared at my side and took Carver off my hands. Calvin and I exchanged a glance and he stepped out in front of me. We half dragged half carried the love birds to our golf cart. Though it took a bit more energy to get them situated in the seats. Yet once we'd get them seated they'd wiggle and slide out of their seats.

"I've got it, I'll return with some rope." Calv exclaimed before rushing back into his bar.

I had to keep an eye on both of their silly antics. I also had to make sure they didn't fall face first into the parking lot.

A moment later Calv appeared and together we quickly tied both of them down.

"I'll drive, Rayven." Cal crossed his arms with a steely stare.

"No thank you." I pulled at Aud and Carver's arms.

"I guess we'll walk then. It is a beautiful night." Aud sighed as she stared out the window.

"I won't accept a no. So I'll be personally returning you to the Noctua." Calv sternly pointed to each of us.

"No. I'm fully capable of drivin', as I've only had one beeuh." I stubbornly stood against Cal.

"Oh with what keys?" He dangled a set of keys.

I gaped and patted my body for any sign of the keys. When I turned up empty I gave Cal a scowl.

"It appears you have the uppuh hand this time." I walked past him as I tugged Audrey and Carver with me.

"I have a feeling you'll never allow me a repeat performance." He chuckled behind me.