LOUISIANA SKY (COMPLETE)

13. Friends

SKY POV

I was a little hesitant going back to the Firefly Festival after all these years, but it wasn't the memories attached to them that was holding me back. I just never really saw a reason to go anymore. But, I really liked Henny and he was so nervous in asking me that I happily accepted the invitation.

Luckily, I finally did laundry and had tons of outfits to choose from. "Ugh, I guess this will do", I sigh to myself. I throw on a pair of jean shorts and a white flowy tank top. I decide to style my hair a little and head to the bathroom. As I'm brushing, I can't help but to revert back to the moment Dallas and I shared last night.

For the first time, I saw him in a different light. A light where he was funny and charming and smart. We talked about movies and in true Dallas fashion, made fun of my choices. We talked about food and Luciole and our hobbies. I found out he liked nature. I wasn't a big fan, but I was willing to try for him.

I shake the thought from my mind as reminders of how selfish and aloof he was with me. He did this all the time, he'd pull me in with asshole charm and fuck me til I forgot my name. Then he'd kiss me gently before kicking me out only to do it all over again. I slam my brush down in frustration and anger when I hear a knock on the door.

"Hi, Sky", Henny greets me as I open the door. His eyes widen as he gives me a once over. "Wow, you look beautiful!"

My cheeks flush at his compliment, he was just so sweet.

"Shall we?", he says, bending his arm out.

I loop my arm into his and shut the door.

"We shall", I smile.

***

The festival is exactly how I remembered it. There were tons of tourists flocking the venue, the music was loud, and kids were running around like crazy.

As we reach the venue, Henny immediate beeline's it to the beer stand.

"Do you want something to drink?", he asks as we stand in line.

"Just a beer is fine", I smile. "Thank you".

Henny gives me a huge grin and orders for us. He pays for me and hands me my drink.

"You really didn't have to pay, we could have gone 50/50", I protest.

He just waves me away and smiles that infectious smile.

"I'm paying for everything tonight. I would never let a lady pay", he exclaims.

We walk around and play some carnival games throughout the night. I'm having such a wonderful time with Henny. He's been nothing but a gentleman all night and has been so attentive.

We walk around until I find ourselves back at another beer stand.

This is the seventh time we've been to a beer stand and it's only 9.

"Do you want anything, Sky?", he asks me for the millionth time.

"No, thanks", I shake my head. I'd only had one beer tonight. I wasn't much of a drinker, just the occasional night out with Lisa did it for me.

Henny reaches the front and orders four more beers.

"Whoa, don't you want to slow down a bit?" I ask, concerned.

Henny places the cups on the patio table beside us.

"I'm fine!", he reassure me as he begins gulping the beers down. "I'm a heavy weight, takes me a lot to feel anything. I just thought I should order up since the stands are gonna close soon".