Toys are for Kids

4

The annual Christmas party was here. I went to Barry's house to see what he was wearing last night with Ian's permission. He was wearing a dark blue suit with some brown Stacy Adams. I even did his hair. Since his hair is curly, I just added some mousse and made sure the curls were defined. He trimmed his ratty beard himself giving him a sophisticated, clean look. It made his face look more muscular and slim. Right now I was in the work bathroom fixing my hair. My mid length brown hair down, parted to the middle. I was wearing a black midi bodycon dress that Ian didn't really approve. But I wanted to look my best for tonight.

I walked out and ran into Isaac who wasn't paying attention. "Watch where you're goin-" He then looked at me for a second almost like he was amazed. I just walked past him unamused and went to my desk. Barry came up to me, "You look so gorgeous. Your fiancé is a lucky man Lena." He joked. I smiled, "Isabel is going to be the lucky one once you finally talk to her tonight."

He blushed making me playfully push him, "Stop it. She's going to love you, hot stud."

"Thanks for being a good friend. You've been like the only friend here that I've had in my 2 years working here." He sighed pulling me in for a hug.

"Why does everyones story here sound so depressing." I muffled into chest before I pulled away. He laughed, "Because everyone is literally soo busy they don't have time to socialize here."

"So what you're trying to say is that I'm not busy enough here?" I joke sitting down. He leaned against the wall with a smirk, "Eh."

Isaac came over to his desk which Barry was in the way of. Barry moved over slightly so Isaac can get inside. I looked at Barry holding in my laughter. He looks back at me, rolling his eyes playfully. After a few minutes of silence I spoke again, "What do you want for lunch today? My treat."

I heard Isaac snort lowly, "Can you guys stop flirting in this area? Some of us have work to do."

Barry continued to talk, "Let's go to The Grille and get some garden burgers before the party." Isaac opened his mouth but closed it, almost like he was thinking. He turned his back to us and continued to type. I got up and slapped Barry's arm to leave.

Isaac

My face went into my palms wearily as I listened to Mr. Jennings talk about last years rates. The look on all of my colleagues faces could tell they were irritated as well.

"... And with that, This meeting is adjourned. Let's be great this year guys." He clapped making me look his way.

I was the first one out the door heading for my cube quickly. My chest was hit by something small. "Watch where you're goin-" I stared at the stupid girl who actually looked decent for a change. I snickered in my head, then wiped it off. She just stared back plainly and brushed past me walking. The dress she was wearing definetely complimented her body shape. I guess she's alright looking when she dresses up.

She walked at a steady pace in front of me. Maybe I should pick on her about how average she looks... She sits down and Pelkins rushes from behind me to talk to her. I stop in my tracks watching them. As a minute passed I realized I didn't care about the stupid girl, my seat was calling my name. When I sat to do my work, they were loudly discussing lunch plans.

"Can you guys stop flirting in this area? Some of us have work to do." I snorted in annoyance. Barry continued to talk, "Let's go to The Grille and get some garden burgers before the party." I almost snapped on him until I heard party. The annual holiday party? They were going?

My eyes wondered as the stupid girl and Pelkins walk away. They seemed to have become really close. I wonder if they are together. Maybe I'll ask Isa slyly. I got up from desk and walked to my sisters area. Her curly hair was in a sleek low ponytail. "Isa?" I said getting her attention. "Hm?" She asked not looking up at me. I coughed,"Is your friend going to the party with Pelkins?" She narrowed her eyes as she looked up.

"Why do you care?" A smile formed on her face. I made sure my face was blank, "Because I wanted to talk to him about something but she's probably going to cling to him all night."

She sighed, "Well FYI she'll probably cling to me not him so he's all yours."

My eyes widened, "You're going?"

She giggled,"Um of course. Didn't I tell you?" I shook my head in annoyance, "Of course not. Now I really have to go." But then I thought about how the stupid girl being there too. "Fine. We don't have to go. I'll just tell Lena-"

"Not even necessary. Just be ready to go when I say so." I interrupted walking away before she replied.

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Orgasmic ass burgers.

I swear these were the best garden burgers I've had since I was a kid. Barry was looking at me amused, "Geez slow down." He smiled with a mouthful of burger. I playfully cringed, "Don't talk with your mouth full." I took a fry a dipped it in my milkshake. He stopped eating to stare at me, "Um what do you think you're doing?" I began to chew on the sweet and salty fry, "Um eating."

"That's just disgusting. Fries with a milkshake?" He grimaced continuing to eat his burger. "It has this nice salty and sweet taste to it. Try it." I said dipping another fry inside the shake. He shook his head, "I like my fries only salty. But did you see Isabel today?"

I nodded slurrping some my milkshake, "She looked hot today." He squealed excitedly, "The way that dress made her boobs look so-"

"I'm still a girl, remember?" I interrupted throwing a piece of lettuce that had fallen off the burger at him. He shrugged, "Um I know. It's just that you have boobs too so I didn't think it would make you," He puts his fingers up, " 'cringe' ."

"So I don't wanna hear about how good another girls boobs are. That's like talking abt dicks-"

His eyes widened, "Hey Hey Hey. Alright I get your point. You didn't have to put dicks on the table." We looked away for a second and then laughed loudly.

Around 5:30 everyone at the office was pumped. Barry told me, they were decorating the upstairs loft. I felt like I was back in college again. Isabel took her hair out of her ponytail and shook it out. Her natural curly hair frizzed out. Now I see what Barry was talking about with her dress. The dress was burgundy and sort of short. It stopped at her mid thighs. The top part of the dress was split down the breast part, kind of exposing her two perky boobs. I mean you couldn't see anything but it was enough.

"Isabel, I'm pretty sure all the guys hit on you today." I said walking up to her. She smiled, "OMG. Soo many guys complimented me today. They asked me to dance with them during the party and stuff."

"What'd you say?" I asked hoping she said 'No' to them. She shook her head, "I said no. They are just now noticing me because I dressed provocatively today. In all honesty I think Pelkins look really handsome today..."

I cheesed, "Really?"

Her face scrunched, "Why are you smiling?"

"Nothing. I think you should talk to him tonight." I suggest casually. She hesitated, "I think he has a crush on you. I mean I know you're about to get married but-"

"NO. Oh no. We just became really close as friends." I butt in rolling my eyes. Do people really think that Barry and I are together? "My brother said he needed to talk to him so I probably shouldn't be around."

"What did he need to talk about?" I questioned.

"He didn't say. But he also asked me if you and Pelkins were together... I thought that was pretty weird." She added making me nod my head slowly.

"Well dont worry about your brother. Just talk to Barry and have a good time." I said walking away to the elevator. Now how in the hell am I supposed to distract that asshole for the whole night.