Chasing The Impractical (Brian Quinn Story)

Take Me Home - Q

"What makes you happy?"

"You" I answered.

As soon as she answered I could feel her entire body tense up. After the broken window incident I had stopped the sleepovers and occasional kissing. She had a boyfriend, she had made her choice and I at least got to keep her in my life, if only as a friend. Tonight was the first time in ages I had got too close, I knew it was the alcohol and just my general lust for her, especially in that costume. Yet this time it felt different, she wasn't fighting it anymore.

Our moment was soon crashed when a very drunk and giggling Kirsten and Kate can dancing up to us.

"Come on you" Kate announced and grabbed Apple from me and pulled her back onto the dance floor. Listen however stayed behind.

"She just saw a picture of Colin basically cheating" she called out over the music.

"What, you serious?" I asked in complete shock.

"Yeah, I thought she'd be more upset. Can I tell you something?"

"Sure"

Kirsten leaned in a little closer and put her lips to my ear. "This is the out she needed. She loves you".

Quickly stepping back Kirsten giggled and then disappeared into the crowded dance floor. What had suppose to been an easy and fun night out was turning into a complete mind fuck. As I knocked back my drink, Sal appeared at my side.

"It's getting complicated again isn't it" he cringed.

"When is it fucking not" I grunted and ordered another beer.

"Want to know what I think?"

"No"

"I think you should take that other girl home, right now. Make your point loud and clear. Don't keep getting pulled into this shit with her. Keep her as a friend, sure, but stop constantly falling over her".

I just turned to give Sal the eye before quickly turning back to see Apple dancing. She laughing and swaying her hips from side to side as her eyes finally came to met mine. Quickly stopping her dancing she broke out into a full march towards me. I tried to hide my smile as I watched her try to keep a serious expression.

"Q" she announced when we finally reached me.

"Apple" I laughed as she drunkenly swayed in place.

Without another word, Apple suddenly launched herself into me and smashed her lips against mine. I was completely taken back at first and pretty sure my lip was cut from the sudden force of her slamming herself into me. I didn't care though and quickly wrapped both arms around her to bring her closer.

"Take me home Q".