She really wasn't the kind of girl to do this, she thought to herself for a moment. Despite how attractive he was he wasn't really her type. Military beef cakes were just as dense as their muscles usually. Cute and undeniably sexy but with little left to be desired. That was a bit harsh but she knew it would always end in trouble, or that she was just a fun play toy for some on leave boy wanting to feel special but had no intention of sticking around.
It really came unexpectedly too. She had men approach her sure, what girl didn't have men occasionally drop gross lines and waste their time? This time was different, in fact it was such automatic attraction that it was embarrassing. For days military had been around. It wasn't official of course but the looks of these men screamed military in every way. Tall and broad, enormous in pretty much every way. Highly intimidating but also very macho and annoying.
This bar was a place she went to often as it held a weekly comedy stand up night. It was nice to sit and sip a drink after work her place being so nearby made it even more convenient. But other than that she really didn't come to places like this. Especially as now it was full of burly and rowdy men laughing and heckling the acts.
Brawny but well meaning a few tried to talk to her but her own tact quickly sent them back as she had no interest in them. She did enjoy looking at them as much as they did her though. Who wouldn't? It was all just harmless fun and when one leaned over to tell her something that made her laugh and shake her head at him her eyes caught sight of another man across the room who was staring straight at her.
An incredibly handsome broad face looked at her with a clearly interested expression. The difference in it from all the others was how much smug confidence exuded from it. That matched with white hair was enough to keep her gaze on him for longer than a second. His mature appearance told her he wasn't some 25 year old rookie and that was incredibly hot.
'Damn-'
She thought looking away back to the stage making an impressed face, he deserved it as it was clear he, and all of them, worked hard for their physique. All of these men were muscular but somehow the toned curve of his arms stood out to her more than the others. Maybe it was the veins or just the way his legs were splayed out so comfortable and inviting that made her shudder a bit inwardly. And that goddamned stare like he didn't care to hide his intent whatsoever was insanely attractive. Sipping her drink she tried not to think about it but could definitely feel his gaze not coming off her.
Those arms and the sheer size of him, from what she could see even just sitting down he was an enormous man. Dirty thoughts flashed through her mind which she quickly dismissed. But god did it work. The idea of a man so much bigger than her and the feeling of his large thighs and arms around her was an irresistible daydream.
Of course it was just a passing playful thought and she went back to watching the act having spaced out not even hearing the last joke. Another laugh rippled through the bar, she smiled and lifted her glass to drain the last of her drink wondering if she should head out or see if any of these guys would buy her chili fries after some flirting.
Another glass set down by her with a fresh beer from the bartender. She glanced over confused for a second,
"Oh I didn't order this-"
The bartender grinned leaning over knowing she was having just as much fun teasing the men around as she was.
"He did."
She jerked her chin over to the man and slid it over. She sounded teasing and was a bit jealous of the attention she was sure to get from the man.
"You want it?"
She asked a bit more serious wanting to be sure that she was fine with it, wanting to look out for another woman. Looking to where she had gestured sure enough it was the man this time his posture has shifted to looking more relaxed and he sipped his own beer glancing back to her like he expected her gaze. She grinned at his boldness and how he acted like he already knew he was getting what he wanted. As cheeky as his direct and smug energy was she was absolutely all for and could tell by his presence alone that he was an interesting man that knew what he was doing.
Reaching over she took hold of the glass and smiled at the bartender in thanks.
"I'm good yeah thanks!"
The bartender left with a knowing grin as she lifted the glass to her lips and took a sip while turning back and looking at the man directly. Their eyes met and in hers she gave him a coy look deciding she wanted to see where this went. She felt a bit brave today and to be honest it felt great to let loose and feel all of this attention.
She felt sexy and confident not that she never did, but going out and flirting as she was tonight wasn't something she did often. Being so center of attention and just genuinely enjoying herself was a newer feeling. So when he actually stood up and she saw him stand to his full height of well over six feet she couldn't hide how her heart stopped for a second almost squeaking in mild shock and fear. Maybe she was biting off more than she could chew.
