Finding My "Real" Man

Party time

Picture is off the outdoor kitchen/ bar area.
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I take a quick shower making sure to wash my hair good to get all the chlorine out. I step out drying off and throwing my hair up in another messy bun. I get dressed quickly in a pair of low rise lighter color cut offs and a black tank crop top that has a heart shaped flag in the middle. It might get a little chilly but if it does ill just go sit by the fire. I quickly put on some mascara and lip gloss and check the time. Right at 20 minutes. I smile to myself knowing I just proved him wrong.

I glance at myself in the mirror one more time dexiding to take my hair out and let it down to dry naturally before making my way downstairs. I make my way through the livingroom and into the kitchen. No one is in here though, so I make my way out to the deck. I see the guys stocking the bar and when they hear me they look up. Ryan smiles and gives me a nod before he goes right back to what he was doing, but Damon takes a minute to look me up and down. I can't help the blush that takes over my face. When his eyes reach my face agai,  he smirks.

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Damons P.O.V.

Ryan and I are stocking the bar when we hear the back door open. He nods and goes right back to working. I on the other hand cant help but check Andi out. She was right. Just about 30 minutes since I left her upstairs and here she is in front of us ready for the night. Its a simple look, low maintenanc,  just like she said,  but damn, she pulls it off well. I can'tt help but eye her from head to toe and back up again. She really is gorgeous and I can't help but imagine her wrapped around me.

I have never been someone who has been interested in relationships. I might go on a few dates here and there, but it's mostly always just been random hookups. Having one woman on my arm all the time, taking her out and spoiling her... that sounds like a lot of work, and it never really sounded like something I could do. But looking at her now... I'm thinking it might not be so bad if it's with her.

She snaps me out of it "Why don't you just take a picture Damon?" Shit... I guess I didn't realize how much I was staring. "Is that an offer gorgeous?" She laughs at that. God she has a beautiful laugh. "Well if it will get you to stop staring then go for it!" Well damn... I wasn't expecting that. I can't stop the small grin that forms on my face. She may just be able to keep me on my toes. "Don't temp me gorgeous." I see a blush creep across her cheeks again and damn she might be even cuter when she does that.

"Anyways... I can go ahead and make the lemonade. Is there anything else Y'all need help with?" She makes her way around the bar to gather everything she needs to make it.

"Pasta is done, I wont start the meat until people start showing up, I have the potatoes and onions cut for the potato salad but haven't actually made it yet so you could help me with that I guess." She smiles at me and I swear my heart speeds up. "sure let me make this real quick, then I'll help ya with that." I thank her and watch out of the corner of my eye as she makes it. I'm making mental notes so I can have it ready for her next time. Wait next time? Am I already planning on her being around more often...?

She mixes the lemonade and vodka together before blending up the strawberries and then mixing it all together. "Hey can I get a cup to try it?" She asks pointing to the stack of plastic cups on the other side of me. "Yes ma'am" I say passing her one. She gives me a questioning look as she pours a little in the cup to try. "Ma'am?" She asks.

I cross my arms leaning against the bar. "Something wrong with that? I mean, you are a woman, correct?" She takes a sip of the lemonade to make sure she doesn't need to add to it. "Well yeah but isn't that reserved for like moms and grandmas?" I chuckle "For me, it's just a respect thing. Ya know, no sir or yes ma'am. and I don't beat around the bush I give it to you straight. Everyone deserves at least that much respect, right?"

She smiles up at me then "I like that. I think there might just be more to you than I thought Damon." I smile back "There is a lot about me you don't know yet gorgeous."

She laughs "well... maybe I'll just have to get to know you a little better then."

"Oh, is that right?" She smirks this time "yes sir". I bite my lip. "Watch it now gorgeous. I might just like you calling me sir."

I hear her let out a hum "Well you probably shouldn't get to used to it. Something tells me you aren't big on girls sticking around for too long or getting to know you too well." I nod but smile "Hey now I'm not to old to learn new tricks." I shot her a wink before turning to walk inside to make the potato salad. She doesn't waist time before she follows and then deciding she does want to know me better.

"So if you're not too old to learn new tricks, how old are you exactly Damon?"

"I'm 28 gorgeous. How about you?

"24..." she trails off quietl,  almost like she is embarrassed about it.

"Something wrong with being 24?"

"uh... no... just kinda figured you would turn and run."

"Why would I? We are both adults and besides, it's not like I'm tearing your clothes off or anything."

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Andi P.O.V.

Now there's a thought. The idea of him tearing my clothes off and taking me right here in this kitchen... Andi NO! What is wrong with me. Even if he were to try,  I have to hold out. I refuse to be just another notch in his belt.

Damon clears his throat. "Where did you go there gorgeous?"

"huh... I'm right here."

"I meant mentally. You kinda zoned out."

"Oh, sorry... just... uh... Wondering where Kat is?" He gives me that yeah right look,"she went up about half an hour ago."

"Oh, ok. well, this is done. So... I'm gonna go check on her."

"Right, well, I guess I will go change and light the fire. Sounds like Ryan is talking to some people out there. They must be showing up already."

I talk over my shoulder as I make my way upstairs. "Alright, I'll try to hurry her up. See ya out there."

"Can't wait gorgeous" Ah! I swear I can hear the smirk in his voice. I need to talk to Kat Now!!