Dark Touch

The Right Person

"I can't believe he brought that witch here and didn't tell you before she just popped up!" Hannah argued as we sat at the crowded club, waiting for Ben's band to come on stage. It had been a long week with having to listen to Cheyanne and Henry reminisce about old times and work in her office about the research. He stole kisses from me every now and then in secret, but besides that, I had been left alone to do my work.

"I don't know. I just feel like they might be.. Rekindling or something," I said, crossing my arms, thinking about how close they seemed.

"I mean it's obvious they used to have a thing and were much more than partners. If you want him, you better stake a claim, Angel," Hannah remarked as I sighed and shook my head.

"I don't know how to do that! I mean I honestly just wish I could get in on the research. I mean Henry tells me tidbits, but Cheyanne barely looks my way," I said, taking a small sip of my drink.

"She's just jealous of a natural beauty like yourself," she responded, rubbing my shoulder, smiling at me in reassurance. Just then the lights dimmed and Ben's band walked out. As he played the guitar and the music blared I didn't pay attention to much besides Ben, sweating and glistening. Hannah leaned over to me, close to my ear. "See the drummer!" She said as I looked over to the muscular guy with the curly man bun.

"What about him!" I yelled back as she gave a devilish smile.

"I need you to do me a favor!" She harped back. "There's a house party after this and I was hoping you could keep Ben occupied while I have some time with the drummer!" She asked as I raised my eyebrow thinking of her suggestion.

"I.. I don't know," I responded, not really feeling comfortable being used to distract a guy.

"Look, Ben has been asking about you since he got back so don't think i'm trying to actually distract him. I just think you need a distraction yourself from Henry. I mean it's not like you guys are dating, right?" She asked as I remembered his words. 'Taking it slow' Is what he said. That definitely didn't mean dating.

"Yeah... Right," I said, nodding my head looking back up at the stage at Ben who continued stringing the electric guitar looking our way and winking at me. He definitely looked more in his element and I had to admit I was itching for some fun considering it had been a week since I had done anything with Henry.

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As soon as I got alone with Ben I felt instant regret as we sat in one of the bedrooms next to each other in a much different way than usual. "I'm sorry, Ben. I just... I don't know what's going on with me," I said, shaking my head into my hands.

"Oh,don't worry about it. Do you want to tell me what's on your mind?" He asked, leaning back as I relaxed at his reaction.

"I just... there's a guy," I said as his eyebrows raised in realization. "And I think I really like him and this... this just doesn't seem like something I should do," I said as I bounced my leg anxiously.

"Yeah, that happens when you're into someone for more than just sex. Being with other people just doesn't seem right. So who is the lucky sucker?" He asked.

"Ummm... well, his name is Henry. He uhh, we work together," I said, ignoring the part where I told him he was my boss.

"Interpersonal relations can get sticky. Be careful there. Als,o guys don't like to feel like they are being outsmarted and I know that's gonna be hard for you," he said as I shook my head.

"No, he likes when I know things he doesn't. And I feel the same way. It's all new and all but still, until I figure out if we are actually seeing each other, this should wait," I said looking down as Ben sat back up with a smile.

"Well, why don't we go play a game of beer pong then. Maybe you have some of that beginner's luck," Ben said, patting my thigh as he hopped up. I smiled and nodded my head taking his hand as we made our way out of the bedroom. It felt like the right choice not kissing Ben. As fun as all the experimenting was, I felt ready to move forward with Henry alone. The learning was over and now it was time to work on the emotional part of being with a person.