These Foolish Things

Chapter 1: Strangers In The Night

                                                                  (Mavis and SJ 's POV) 

Its funny how  things work out . You think that your college sweetheart would be your forever person but life has other plans . Mavis grunted as she lifted a heavy box into the back of SJ's black Audi '' SJ and Mavis were together for 4 years . They were happy but eventually decided they were better off as friends . '' Damn Cece what the hell you got here ?' Its so heavy '' Its my sketch books and the CDs you gave me  but I think its almost everything though . Thank you for helping pack up my shit.'' Its the least I can do since I'm kicking you out of my apartment '' Thats  true you are so terrible to me '' SJ smirked  ''Well you did keep stealing my lighters and clothes '' SJ chuckled '' Im going to miss you and your sarcastic comments '' What me ? '' Sarcastic ?'' I don't know what you are talking about I'm a fucking delight '' SJ chuckled and playfully shoved Mavis '' Ill miss you too CeCe  '' Is that everything ? '' Are  you sure you don't want to stay one more night ? '' I have the guest room '' Mav's I love you and appreciate  it but its ok I'm going to book a room  plus you have work in the morning and I got to job hunt ' Mavis nodded '' Can we take a break ? '' I need a cigarette '' sounds good I could use a joint myself ''' Can I borrow a lighter ? '' She pulled out a cigarette and lighter  '' She watched SJ roll  a joint  '' Here you go '' She borrowed the lighter and lit her joint and Mavis's  cigarette '' She took a slow drag off of her cigarette '' I should really quit these things   but  its hard when you grow up with parents and a brother who smokes '' We all have our vices '' Puffs of smoke filled their air . '' Do you want  to grab some  food let me pay you back ''Im thinking of grabbing a drink and you don't have to thank me '' Im going always be your friend CeCe '' but why don't we meet up this weekend ? ' Maybe grab dinner and watch a movie  '' I might fly out to see my mom and step dad and Ryan '' Sounds good '' Tell Ry I said hi and your parents too . WIll do I better book a room and get out of here '' I will see you soon Mav's love you '' I love you too CeCe '' Here have some money for a room for a couple of days '' Mavis you don't have to do that '' Its ok take it hun  '' Thank  you '' Dont mention it '' She finishes her cigarette and pulled her into a tight hug . Her raven hair tickling her cheek '' Mavis towred over her slightly '' Have a good night and try not to get too drunk '' SJ pulled off as Mavis hurriedly dashed into her apartment to get ready  for the bar . there was a little kaoreke bar on 8th Street that had decent drinks . She changed into a black romper and black pumps that elongated her legs  and a choker . She quickly swipes on a red lip and a smoky eye '' ( a hour later ) The smell of cheap cigarettes and cologne invaded her senses . She lived in California for the past 5 years and still wasn't used to the crowds and the people there . She grew up in Haworth , New Jersey which compared to LA was fairly small . She moved here to follow her dream of becoming a writer and singer songwriter . She had a few small gigs but nothing huge . She was starting to regret coming there but she powered through the crowds and smell  walked up to the bar . The bartender was a tall slender man with light brown bushy hair and thin framed glasses '' What can I get you  ? '' A Southside martini extra dry please '' Sure that will be  8$ . She hands him the money and looks around the bar . The bar was filled with drunk women and men looking to their money and a certain body part . She pulls out a cigarette as the bartender handed her the drink . She sips it slowly letting the liquid burn her throat feeling her body slowly relax . A familiar song started to play . It was strangers in the night by Frank Sinatra . It was the first song she learned to play on the piano when she would spend summers with her grandmother . She noticed some guy was starting to sing alone '' She rolled her eyes ''' Great another Sinatra wannabe ''  She downed her drink and took another long drag off of her cigarette '' she closed her eyes letting the nicotine fill her lungs  ''  

                                                                    (Seth's POV) 

Seth began singing feeling a little nervous '' Strangers in the night exchanging glances ''Wondering in the night ''' What were the chances we'd be sharing love '' Before the night was  through '' The song ended with a few claps filling the room . He walked  up to the bar noticing a young girl sitting alone . She had beautiful black wavy hair that fell below her shoulders and legs for days . She wasn't like the typical women he would see in places like this . He didn't know why but he the urge to talk to her . '' He cleared his throat '' May I join you miss ? '' she frowned slightly she was hoping to be left alone and avoid any creeps hitting on her ''  Knock yourself out '' She didnt make eye contact and twirled the harsh liquid in her glass . He sat down and noticed her perfume lingering in the air . It was floral and a mix of amber and vanilla and jasmines . It was intoxicating '' Can I buy you another drink Mam  asked the bartender? '' Before she could answer Seth inturupteed '' Let me  buy you a drink miss ? '' She turned around '' Look buddy'' She paused and bit her lip . The guy looked familiar but she couldn't place why '' All she knew was that he had to be the sexiest man she has ever seen . He had dark brown eyes that were like raw honey . The smell of his cologne enveloped her senses . It was  heady and earthy . He bit his lip , She was stunning and her eyes were deep blue like the ocean '' He could easily get lost in them '' S-So that drink ? '' She snapped back to reality . Y-Yes you can '' She was never nervous around  men but there was something about him . '' Whats your poison ? '' A Southside martini extra dry '' One Southside martini extra dry and a jack on the rocks  '' . They sat and talked for what seemed like hours . what's your name beautiful ? '' Im Mavis Adams and you ? '' Seth Macfarlane '' Her jaw dropped . she was sitting there talking to Seth Freaking Macfarlane . She's had a crush on him since high school '' Its nice to meet you Mr. MacFarlane '' He chuckled '' Call me Seth  Miss Adams '' Mr Macfarlane is my father . '' Ok Seth and you can call me Mavis '' they talked and sipped on their drinks ''Can I buy you another drink ? '' Oh I shouldn't . I have work in the morning and honestly  I'm a little tired . I helped my  Ex move thier  stuff out of my apartment  '' What do you do for work ? '' Im currently a writer and singer songwriter for paramount records '' I bet you have a beautiful voice '' Ive also noticed you have a little  bit of a accent '' where are you from ? '' Im from  New Jersey ' I moved out here after college to follow my dreams ''  Its cliche I know but its true ''  He chuckled ''' Ive never been there but if its nearly as beautiful as you I bet I'd love it there '' she blushed feeling her cheeks  turn red '' She couldn't help but stare at his lips .  She wondered if they taste as good as they looked '' T-Thank you Seth you are very sweet '' You are welcome and I bet you are too '' He blushed realizing how that sounded . I meant you are too ''  He wanted to pull her to him and kiss her drown in her taste and smell . She was beyond gorgeous  and absolutely sexy . Out of all the bars he could have gone to he was glad he walked into that one . Without knowing it then and there he  was meeting the one who would turn his  whole world upside down '' Could I walk you to your car  Mavis ? '' Sure I would like that Seth '  He paid thier tabs they headed out to the dark parking lot .  '' My car is right over there ''  She pointed to a dark purple mustang GT '' Damn that's a sexy car '' Perfect for a sexy woman like you '' T-thank you '' She's my favorite gal '' After a few minutes they arrived at her car . she leaned against the car fumbling for her Keys '' She felt him inch closer to her , his lips inches from her's . He towered over her small frame . It took everything inside of her not to jump into his arms and wrap her legs around his waist filling the gap between them . She didn't know if it was the alcohol or the smell of his cologne but she was feeling light headed . '' I should  head home and get some sleep '' Yeah its late '' He didn't want her to leave  he wanted to give into his urges and kiss her over and over again and pin her against the car . He knew if he kissed her he wouldnt be able to stop '' She was the type of woman he could get addicted to . '' can I see you again  Mavis ? ''  I would like that '' Im free this Saturday '' Sounds good ill pick you up at 7:00  ' There's  a nice restaurant I want to take you to '' See you then Seth '' It was nice to meet you '' It was my pleasure Mavis '' Goodnight Seth '' Goodnight beautiful '  She watched him walk to his car as she got into hers . '' This man was going to ruin every other man for her ''