The Intern (BWWM)

Chapter 37

And of course, it was Zach.

What on earth was he doing here? This wasn't on Leilani's game card for the night...

However, Zach did indeed work in the digital media realm. The two of them bumping into each other should not have been so incredibly hard for Leilani to believe.

"You're not 21." Zach joked, nudging Leilani's arm. To her surprise, he gently pulled her in for a long, warm hug. Leilani took a good whiff of him and smiled.

This man smells amazing!

She had gotten so used to Carters dark and musky. Zach smelled much more young and inviting. This was much more deep and soft. She couldn't describe it much more than that.

Leilani finally managed to get her way out of their embrace after she had realized her mind wondering all over the world about Zach's smell.

Leilani looked up at Zach and tried not to cheese too hard. "It's good to see you." She let out, honestly. For once.

"I'm about to go, actually..." Zach trailed off. "But, You know, my older brother is having an after party at the Ritz." He informed her.

"Oh, really? I'm with my best," Zach placed his arm around her waist, "she can come too." He had cut her off.

"We just got here." Leilani tried to tell him.

Zach laughed a little. "I said after-party, dear." Is he flirting? Leilani couldn't really tell. He watched her facial expressions shift. "Hopefully, I'll see you there." And with that, Zach exited her atmosphere, leaving behind the aroma Leilani still hadn't yet identified.

Noelle located Leilani shortly after, near the stage. She handed her a martini glass filled with a cloudy yellow liquid.

"Lemon drop." Noelle stated with a smile, holding up her glass. Leilani lifted hers as well, "cheers!" The girls gleamed in unison before taking a sip.

Leilani wasn't sure how Noelle had even gotten them drinks, considering their age but hey, they were on vacation.

As the girls danced and made it halfway through their glasses, Noelle decided to quiz Leilani.

"Was that Zach I saw you talking to?"

"Yes."

"Girl."

"What?" Leilani downed the rest of her drink. She wasn't uncomfortable, however she was unsettled with her feelings at the moment.

"Well?! What did he say?" Noelle wanted all the details. She definitely noticed how reluctant Leilani was to release herself from the hug.

"He invited us to his brothers' after party." Leilani said simply.

Noelle smirked, "oh, we're going to that party." Noelle secretly knew that Leilani was curious about Zach. She always kept an eye on her when they were out together. After watching the two of them interact, she figured it wouldn't hurt to encourage her friend to explore the possibilities.

"We don't have to..." Leilani trailed off, her fingers fidgeting with her outfit.

"I know." Noelle shrugged. "This party is over in an hour. We'll do one more drink and head out." She laid out their plan of action.

"Okay."

"Wait, where's the party again?" Noelle inquired.