One Night (5SOSFIC)

The Night is Young

It was nearly 11 pm as the three girls walked up to the bar on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Bedford. The elongated glass windows, revealed the large crowd of buzzing New Yorkers.

"Guys I don't know about this dress." Jenn says nervously while yanking down the hem of her dark blue dress. "You don't think its too revealing?"

"Jenn. You look good. Dont worry. And besides we are not here to meet guys. We are here to celebrate Lo!" Dana says smiling as she gently squeezes Laurens arm. "Oh! I spot a table. Why don't you guys grab it while I get us some drinks."

"Its so crowded in here." Jenn says sliding onto the bar stool.

"Well it is Saturday night in Brooklyn." Lauren says snarkily.

"Okay what is your problem? You just got a huge promotion! Why are you so grouchy tonight?"

"I just hate going out. Its not fun anymore. Too many creeps in this city, all with one common goal. To get in the pants of as many women as possible."

Jenn sighs. "Yeah i feel ya."

Dana walks back to the table with three vodka tonics. Jenn and Lauren are slumped over the table with their chins in their palms and discontent strewn across their faces.

"Okay what the hell happened? I was gone for like five seconds and now both of you look like you just saw a puppy die."

"Men." They groan.

"Ugh. Forget about them! We are here to celebrate our beautiful new vice presidential best friend!" Dana says raising her glass.

"You're right. No mopping. We're celebrating. To Lauren!" Jenn cheers joining the celebration. Lauren smiles and raises her glass as well. The three clink together and three girls smile while sipping their drinks.

"Celebrating are we? Might I join you ladies?" A tall, redheaded man with a mangily beard and raspy voice asks as he steps toward the table.

"Oh hell no. Look buddy, little tip. Shave the creepy beard, take a shower and then maybe just maybe you'll find a girl desperate enough to sleep with you." Jenn states bluntly. "Jennifer!" Dana yells, hitting Jenn's arm lightly and shooting her a look. "Dont be a bitch." She whispers. "What...ughmm she meant was that we are kinda having a girls night so we aren't really interested. But thanks for coming over!"

He shot them a dirty look before stumbling away.

"You know I did mean exactly what I said right?" Jen said sounded irritated that Dana had corrected her.

"Oh yeah. No I know. I just figured the evening might be nicer if he didn't want to mug you." Dana says taking a rather large sip of her drink.

ACROSS THE BAR

"Mate its easy. Especially with American girls. All you have to do is say hello and they'll go home with you. They have a soft spot for accents." Luke explains to Michael.

"Man i dont know. You know I can't talk to them. I just freeze up and get weird. How is anyone going to fall in love with someone who can only talk about.."

"Michael not every girl you talk to has to be your soulmate. You are just finding someone to take home." Luke groans.

Calum rolls his eyes and scoffs. "What?" Luke asks in an offended manner.

"Luke not everyone just wants to sleep around. Some of us actually want to be in a relationship with someone we truly care about." Calum

Yeah and while youre finding her, why not have a little fun? Am I right Ash? Ash?"

Ashton is staring off at three girls across the bar.

"Ashton!" Luke says trying to grab his attention.

"Yeah? Sorry. What?" Ashton snaps back into reality.

"Ash..." Luke says with a cheeky smile. "what were you....." Luke says catching where ashton was staring."Mike. Come here. Ash has spotted some primo material for you to test your game. You see those three girls across the bar?" Michael nods. "Okay. I want you to go talk to the one in the.."

"NOT THE GREY DRESS!" Ashton intrudes a little too loudly. Luke, Calum and Michael all shoot him a quizitive look. Luke turns back to Michael.

"Okay... the one in the black dress with the bangs."

"Okay." Michael says standing up, straightening his shirt.

"You got this mate." Luke says lightly rubbing Michael's shoulders and giving him a small pat on the back. "Go get 'em." Michael walks over to the bar and slides onto the empty chair at the table.

"Why hello ladies. Might I show you why Australia started out as a 'penal' colony?"

Lauren lets out a ridiculous chuckle and spits her drink across the table. "Oh my god you've got to be fucking kidding me."