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Alice took in the extremely high ceilings, and her eyes trailed up pillars that lined the sides of each wall like the ones in the hallway. The inside was dimly lit by small wall lamps, and tealight candles in tiny, glass holders filled with glistening pebbles that lined the countertop of the bar. There were groups of people sat at small tables across from the bar as well as some dancing, and goofing around in an open area. Indie music that bled into the more alternative genre filled Alice's ears, and she couldn't help but subtly move her head to the beat. The bar was growing on her quickly because they were playing The Neighborhood, one of her favorite bands. The atmosphere was modern, but still managed to come across in an elegant, classy manner. The girls slowly made their way over to the bar, and sat on the tall, black leather stools before it. A gorgeous woman with icy blonde hair was making drinks behind the counter. Her hair was pulled up neatly into a high ponytail, her bangs slicked back in a voluminous finger wave. A sleek, black dress hugged her frame flatteringly, and rested just above her knees. When the woman handed off the drinks she finished making, she caught sight of the three girls sitting at the end of the bar.

"Hello, girls," She started once she arrived in front of them and sat a menu she had picked up on her way before them, "Can I start you any drinks?"

Alice picked up the menu, holding it so Elena and Anna could both see as well. Her eyes skimmed through the drink list before settling on one that piqued her interest.

"I'll try the 'Persephone' drink," Alice replied with a soft smile, excited to tasted the lavender-pomegranate flavor it advertised. The drink title practically sold it to her, she had always adored the character of Persephone.

"Of course, dear," The woman responded before turning her attention to Alice and Elena, "What about for you two lovely ladies?"

"Can we get three shots of tequila?" Anna asks with a smirk. Both Elena and Anna give her a playful side-eye, "What? Someone has to get this party started!" She gasps, feigning innocence. This makes the bartender let out a chuckle, and it infects them all.

"I'll get a raspberry margarita on the rocks," Elena chimes in.

"Alright, girls. I'll get those right out for ya'," The bartender states before turning and grabbing glasses to begin their order.

Elena leans over to Alice and Anna before mouthing, "The bartender is so hot."

The two girls giggle at her, and nod in agreeance. She was incredibly beautiful. Speaking of hot people, Alice decides to let herself actually take in the other people at the bar. It was quite packed since it was the weekend. Her gaze glazed passed other groups of girls, some couples, and people swaying to the music on the dance floor with their drinks in hand. Her eyes halted suddenly on a man tucked back in a corner, sitting alone at a table with booth-like seats. He was reading a book with an old fashioned glassed filled with what looked to be brown liquor. It was the same man she saw earlier across the street. So she wasn't crazy after all. Alice averted her eyes back to her friends, the last thing she wanted was to be caught gawking at a stranger. The bartender returned to them, she places three glasses of ice water in front of them as well as three small shot glasses. She poured them full of tequila skillfully, not spilling a singular drop. When she finished, she then presented Alice and Elena with their mixed drinks.

"Is there anything else I can do for you guys?" She asks with a sweet smile.

"I think we're good for now!" Anna replies, and the two other girls nod in agreement and thank her.

"Would you like me to leave your tabs open?" The blonde calls to them as she begins wiping down the other end of the bar.

The girls chirp some 'yeses' and the bartender nods in response. Alice takes a sip of her drink and suddenly there are stars in her eyes. It had to, hands down, be one of the best drinks she has ever had. "You guys have to try this," She beams and passes it to Elena. Elena takes a sip and her eyes widen, "Oh my god, this drink is sexy," she gasps out.