The Screwdriver

chapter one

elliot pov

*ding*

My phone alerted me saying that there was a text. But from who? No one ever texts me. College kids don't communicate. I can only think of one person that texts me. Jenny..

Jenny is that friend who will never let you go. But in a good way. She shows her love while you unconditionally do.

I poke my head through the shower curtain and pick up my phone with my wet hands. Multiple notification banners covered my lock screen.

They we're all from Jenny. The banners read "meet me at the bar downtown" "don't pussy out on me this time" "if you don't go, I'll disown you teehee" "I'll be there in 5 since you'll probably set me up"

Seeing those texts made me roll my eyes. I didn't want to go out, it was like a chore.

I texted Jenny back with "ok fine, just give me 10 minutes to get ready."

After sending that text, I quickly got out of the shower and dried off. I walk back to my room and got dressed. As I was getting dressed, i saw this figure staring back at me outside my window. He was tall and built. The man was wearing all black. And he was just staring. I didn't want to jump to conclusions so I just brushed it off.

After getting dressed, I walk to the kitchen to make myself something to eat before I leave.

As I was about to open the fridge, I heard a honk. I poke my head out of my condo window and saw Jenny in her car giving me the finger.

"HURRY THE FUCK UP, MY FUTURE HUSBAND MIGHT BE AT THAT BAR" She yelled.

I sigh and roll my eyes.

I grab my phone and bag and head out the condo. While I was exiting out of the main door, I saw that man again. But now, I can clearly see his features. He was a white male with a tan. His face sunken like a ship. He looked like a nice man, but all he did was stare.

While I walk to the car I made sure to not take another look. I got in and got settled. I looked to my right and saw him in the side mirror.

He was waving goodbye...

-

The bars bright neon signs flashed. It hurt my eyes.

The signs read "Pablo Loves You"

Jenny stopped the car and got out. As I did the same. As we approached the main entrance of the building, the bouncer greeted us.

He was a nice looking man. I just wish I had gotten his number.

Jenny and I enter the building and see countless of people. There's was almost no space to get through. But then, Jenny saw two open seats at the bar. We sat down and got settled.

"Elliot" Jenny said while standing up and fixing her black slip dress.

"Yea?"

"I'm going to the ladies room, do you mind ordering me a drink?"

"I don't mind"

"Tequila on the rocks" Jenny replied while walking away.

I sigh in boredom.

"Why does she keep dragging me out all of the time? It's like annoying. I didn't want to be out tonight, I just wanted to stay home and sleep. Am I her only friend or does she like to mess with my he-"

"Am I interrupting something?" The bartender said while cutting me off. "Can I get you a drink?" He added as he leaned on the bar counter.

Not to toot my own horn but it seemed like his face was getting closer to mine..

It was hot, but imagine dating a bartender.. that's so gross.

"U-uh..i-i-" I stutter trying to get a single sentence out. My face got warm and started to turn red. I was so embarrassed.

"I'll give you a minute." The bartender said as he walked away grinning. It was a cocky grin.

So Hot.

-

Its been 6 minutes and Jenny still hasn't come back to the bar. I start to worry.

I look around to see if she was anywhere in sight. She was. She's on the dance floor grinding up on some guy.

"ELLIOT COME ON THE DANCE FLOOR AND DANCE!" She yelled over the loud music. I shook my head and turned back around only to see the bartender right up against my face.

"Do you want to order now?" He said while leaning back.

"A Screwdriver, and Tequila" I replied quietly.

"What was that Elliot?" He asked sternly while giving a cocky grin.

How did he know my name? It's kinda creepy, but hot at the same time..

"Can I get a Screwdriver and Tequila on the rocks ?" I say loud and clear.

"Coming right up...cutie" the bartender replies and winks.

My face burns up and turned pink again.

"I like when i make your face turn pink" the bartender says as he was shaking my cocktail.

I hear footsteps coming from behind me. I thought it was Jenny so I didn't bother to look behind me. But then, suddenly the person started to grope me. And I for sure know that Jenny would never do that.

"Hey Baby, you remember me ?" The Man whispered in my ear. I turn around to see who it was.

IT WAS THE MAN WHO WAS LOOKING AT ME WHILE I WAS GETTING CHANGED..

"Sir, please leave me alone" I say as he starts touching my privates through my jeans. "S-stop" I try to pull away but his grip was too strong.

"Don't try to pull away now my little slut" He whispers in my ear as he starts to unbutton my lightwash jeans.

I glance up and I see the bartender. He looks furious.

"Get your fucking hands off of him!" The bartender says as he jumped the counter. He pulled the man away from me and started to punch him. His face got all bloody and puffy.

"Bartender stop! He might bleed to death." I yell as I try to pull him away from the man.

(keep in mind that everyone at the bar was staring..)

"Well he shouldn't have touched you like that! Let me break his nose first and then you can pull me away." He stopped punching and looked at me.

I gave him this look. A sad look.

"Fine. I'll stop. SECURITY! GET THIS BUM OUT OF MY BAR. NOW!" He yelled.

"Sit down, I still have to make your screwdriver."