After an agonizingly long amount of work on my hair and face I gather the courage to face Josh.
He's stretched out on the couch and looks up as I come in.
"Well there's my gorgeous best friend."
I can't help the blush that spreads across my pale skin as I look down to avoid his gaze.
Fuck me he wasn't making this crush thing any easier. "We should uhm go."
He nods, taking my hand and dragging me out the door. As we walk he doesn't let go of my hand, instead brushes his thumb over my knuckles and gives me a cheeky grin.
The whole time my stomachs in knots and I'm practically swooning. "So about earlier I..."
He laughs gently, shaking his head. "Its okay I've seen tons of girls naked but you are definitely one of the better ones."
He winks and I kick him lightly in the shins.
"Perv!"
Where was this flirtiness coming from? I liked it....okay loved it but it was confusing as hell nonetheless.
"Mm sorry can't help it, you're my best friend but you're my hot best friend." I roll my eyes, opening the door to Marky's and stepping inside.
"Joshua Franceschi are you hitting on me?" He wiggles his eyebrows mischievously, leaning down to whisper in my ear softly.
"Guess you'll find out." His hand slides down to my bum, giving it a light squeeze before joining the boys at the bar.
Sweet Jesus the things that man does to me. Or will do if I'm lucky. Fuck what am I saying? I was nobody's one night stand. Not even his.
Marching up to the bar, I order a few shots and a beer. Dan and Max join me, each giving me a hug before downing the shots I'd ordered.
"Okay now which one of you is gonna pay for those?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.
Max smiles nervously, backing away slowly with a quick "Love you Claire Bear." Growling, I pull my wallet out but a hand covers mine before I can reach for my credit card.
"I got it love." Dan pays the bartender and buys another round of shots.
I grin,"Aw looks who's being a gentlemen this evening my little Daniels growing up."
He narrows his eyes, passing me a shot. "Here. I like you better when you're drunk."
I scowl at him, tipping the drink back into my mouth and grabbing my beer.
Before I can get a witty reply out a high pitched giggle rings through the bar and I turn my head to find its source.
My heart drops when I realize what it is. Or who it is. It's a tall, gorgeous redhead.
She's pressed up against the wall, a man pinning her there, their heads close together.
Josh.
Oh.
Biting my lip to keep the tears at bay I turn back to Dan who's giving me a look of sympathy. Him and Max know about my crush.
Although looking at him with that twat now I can see it's not just a crush. It was more than that.
That's why watching him hurt so much. Calling the bartender back I shake my hair out as I finish three more shots.
"I think we're gonna need a few pitchers of beer, some Fireball and what the hell gimme four more shots of Tequila straight please."
He laughs, "My kinda girl. I'll get that right out for ya."
I smile gratefully, finishing my beer. "You want anything Danny?"
He shakes his head, "Claire are you okay?" I close my eyes for a moment.
No.
I was not okay.
Not in the slightest bit.
"Dan. Can we just have fun tonight? Not worry about anything till tomorrow? Please?" He leans over sighing and kisses my head.
"Yeah babe, we can do that." I hand him a shot, glancing back over at Josh. Him and his redhead are escaping to the bathroom.
Shrugging to myself I sip my beer and give my full attention to the one who actually wants to spend time with me.
~
I run up the stairs, stumbling and giggling as Dan chases me. I quickly unlock the door just before he grabs my waist from behind.
I squeal, slurring my words slightly. "Dannyyyyy nooooo." He laughs, shutting the door behind him and throwing me onto the couch.
"Ooh but Claire you look so pretty." Attacking me with kisses, he starts at my neck trailing them further down as he slips my dress off.
Through the fogginess I don't bother stopping him.
Even the sober part of me wanted this.
Needed it.
Needed to forget Josh and remember that there were other guys out there.
He runs his hands up and down my sides, mumbling against my skin."So beautiful."
I moan, tugging his shirt off and finally letting our lips meet. And it goes on.
Until I wake up the next morning with a massive hangover and so, so many regrets.
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This chapter was kinda long but yeah
Hopefully you enjoyed Dan and Claire's moment. If I could write smut I would but I'm saving you all the trouble of not.
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