Over The Ocean

Chapter 1 -The night out

Avi's POV

"I just don't like parties! There's too much people around..." I say to my sister as I cross my hands on my chest.

"Come buddy! Don't be a party pooper! " Kevin, my best friend, jumps on my back and I struggle to stay on my feet.

"Please! It's my birthday, it won't be that bad!" Esther begs.

"Okay, but I'm leaving at midnight!" I say and put on my jacket.

"Okay, Cinderella, now hurry up!" Mitch shouts and runs out of the hotel.

We all follow him. There's a fancy car waiting for all 6 of us.

"Happy birthday!" Scott, Mitch and Kirstie yells.

I must say that is one fancy ride.

"Oh my gosh! Thank you guys!" Esther throws her hands in the air and hugs those tree little monsters.

"We're going to the "Gold", the newest club in London! It has all the best dj's and I heard their booze is amazing!" Mitch tells us.

"Great!" I mumble under my breath as we get into the car. This is going to be a loong night.

Kate's POV

I take out my only club dress. It's just plain black body-cone dress. I got it for my 16th birthday from my sister. She's a party animal unlike me. I hate crowds. I prefer loneliness. She says it's because I haven't found the right guy yet." I haven't found any guys yet" I always laugh.

Today she made me go out. Her best friend is sick, but they got tickets to some sort of new age bar. You can't even get in there like in other bars. You have to have a ticket.

And now that I'm 21 for almost 6 months, she's pulling me out for first time. Well, she has tried over the years but it usually ended up with me dragging her home and holding her hair above the toilet.

"Do I really have to go?" I whine. I'm sitting in a chair in my sisters room as she's putting on my makeup, cause I don't usually do makeup.

"Yes! It'll be fun! Maybe you'll find your guy!" She's pretty excited.

"Yeah, right. My guy will definitely be at a bar. Don't you have other friends to go with?" I don't like the lipstick she is putting on me.

"Well, you won't find him in your room either. And I want you to come, stop moving!" She commands.

After several minutes she steps back,
"All done! You look so good!" She claps her hands.

I look into a mirror... " Okay, I'll give you that. You did a good job." I smile.

"I told you! Now let's go. We have to catch a bus!" She takes her purse.

"We're going by bus!? I can't be seen like this! Why can't I drive I won't be drinking!" Not the bus.

"Don't be silly! You will have fun. And just in case. We will take the bus." She takes my hand and we head out.

I feel embarrassed and look at my feet for most of the ride there. Then we have to wait in a incredibly long line, but somehow we finally make it inside.

"There's so much people here!" I yell to my sister trough the music. I already want to leave.

"I know! Isn't it great!" She takes me to the bar. And orders something. 

"Drink up!" She hands me a glass.

"No! I said I'm not drinking!" I exclaim.

"Oh, come on! It will loosen you up a little!" She yells. Quickly drinks her glass of that stuff and disappears in the dancing crowd.

"That's so much for staying by my side..." I slowly drink the awful tasting drink and put the glass down.

For someone who has never drunk it hits me in the head really quick. But I can still think okay for now.

I slowly walk to the side of the bar and order  a bottle of water. I don't want a headache.

There's a man, with long hair and beard sitting a bit further at the bar. If it wasn't for the alcohol wouldn't have said anything, but he looks interesting  and I feel brave.

"Hey! Looks like someone took you here against your will like me!" I giggle as I sit next to him.

"I'm Kate!" In introduce myself.

"Welcome to the introvert at the party club, Kate! I'm Avi!" He takes my hand and shakes it gently.

We start talking about how we got here and drink some wine. We laugh and talk about just stuff on the news our jobs and hobbies.

I start feel a little more dizzy and my head hurts from the loudness.

"I'm guess I am not use to this loud music and yelling!" I laugh.

"Yeah, my head kinda hurts. Wanna get out?" Avi looks at me and offers his hand.

"Sure!" I take it and we push our way out the club.

Once we're out, we walk far enough so we don't hear the music anymore.

"What should we do next?" Avi asks and looks at his phone.

"The night is still young!" He says.

"I'm kinda hungry!" We say at the same time and break down laughing. After were calm again we look at each other and nod in agreement.

We walk to the local restaurant I know for long time. I haven't been here since mom and dad... left This world, but I feel like I'm ready to do this. I stop for a moment before going in and take a deep breath.

"Are you alright?" Avi asks.

"Yeah, yeah. I'm fine. Haven't been here for so long. Old memories you know?" I smile and he smiles back.

We order our food and some more wine and return to our nerd conversations about art and culture. He's a pretty entertaining guy, well, of course he's a singer, he told me that. I might even heard some of his songs. I like to listen to all kind of music as I'm writing. I even went to music school  as a child. I liked music. But I guess writing got me first.

"Wow, we've been here for hours. I've better go get my sister." I say and ask for check.

"I got it." He takes out his wallet. Puts his credit card next to the check.

"No, let's  split it!" I say.

"My treat. " He gently pushes my hand away from the checkbook. I blush so hard I feel like my cheeks will burn off.

"Um, thanks..." I smile.

We walk out of the restaurant and back to the club. We have our tickets so we get in.

I now suddenly feel really drunk.
"I should get my sister." I start to look around. Avi's probably drunk too,  he takes my hand and holds it, looking at me in a drunken gaze. A slow song comes on.

"Dance with me." He says with glossy eyes and pulls me on the dance floor.

"Then I'll help you find your sister" He grins and comes closer. I give in. We forget about everything as we dance.

Before the songs last chord Avi leans in and kisses me.I would've pulled away, but we just click, so I kiss back. Were too drunk to realize we wouldn't do that on daily basis. We kiss and it tastes like alcohol and magic. I feel fireworks in me as I lean in and whisper 

"Let's go somewhere else..." He kisses my neck gently. Avi takes my hand and I follow him.