Just Us

Chapter Five

Caleb

Whoa. Totally a girl I would take home tonight. If she'd let me. I may be a man whore, but I do not force anything onto any girl. That was wrong.

I layed on the charm. Flashing my best smile towards Melinda. She smiled back, lovely. She wore a stunning dress in a deep shade of blue. I loved it. She looked like she belonged in a movie, as the star actress. All the attention was definitely on her.

"Can I buy you a drink?" I asked.

"I won't say no to that." She joked.

I smiled, she's funny too. The bartender caught my eye. Deb, I had slept with her two weeks ago. Deb smiled at me, I smiled back and ordered our beers. Deb flirtingly, set the drinks in front of me. I quickly glanced at Melinda and her eyes narrowed. She could tell something was going on between us.

I paid Deb and handed Melinda her drink. Her beautiful full lips touched the rim of the cup and she sipped her drink. I couldn't help but notice she was wearing lipstick, in a bright shade of pink. And it looked amazing on her.

Joey had already left me with Melinda, and she didn't seem to like the fact that her friend had left her alone with me. Melinda looked uncomfortable, so, I tried making small talk.

"What brings you to Texas?" I asked, looking towards her.

"Problems at my old place." She answered simply.

Bad relationship. I could tell, and I totally understood. I nodded and looked around for something for us to do together. Maybe bring her spirits up a little.

My eyes landed on the dance floor and I smiled. A little dancing never hurt anyone right?

"Would you like to dance?" I asked as I stood up.

A startled look spread across her soft face and she shook her head. "No thank you."

I grabbed her hand, "Come on, live a little."

I pulled her out onto the dance floor and said, "Just don't think. You'll be fine. It's just us."

She nodded nervously and began swaying her hips. I watched as she put her hands in the air and moved them side to side. She looked so good I couldn't help but laugh. I held her waist and swayed with her.

She but her bottom lip and closed her eyes. Wait why?

"Why did you close your eyes?" I asked her over the music.

"I don't know it just felt right..." She answered.

I could feel myself start to heat up. Honestly, I didn't know it was because of all the dancing or because of how hot she looked. I shrugged it off and continued to dance with her.

What an amazing night...