From what was supposed to be a one time fling at a party quickly turns into a constant booty call, Gauge and Chloe learn that life without each other isn't a life either of them want to live.
Ashley and I quickly get ready and I put on something a little more causal.
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We head into the subway to some underground bar that is close to wherever this party is. The city is alive at night and I can't wait to experience everything about it. We flash our I.D's and a smile at the bouncer before entering the bar the smell of smoke instantly hitting my nose. Ugh I miss smoking. I stopped a year ago and at this moment I can't exactly remember why. We order a few shots and at this point they're going down like water. Ashley and I are both feeling pretty tipsy now and we decide to head to the party. Our walk consists of giggles and taking candid photos of the city and each other. If someone didn't know any better they'd think we were a couple. Ashley was actually the first girl I'd ever dated. We were friends and after I came out as bi to her things changed. We tried dating and found our chemistry in friendship was much stronger and we didn't want to throw that away. Honestly I believe that it turned out the way it should have because she means so much to me and I can't imagine life without her. We finally make it to the party and we both smile at each other before walking in. Ashley greets the people she knows and I introduce myself to a few. "I'm gonna go find a drink" I yell over the music. "Okay!" She hell's back. She's in some conversation with a photography she's worked with before. I make my way through the crowd and to what looks like a bar. I grab a cup filling it with some kind of tequila and soda, taking a big gulp before filling it up again. As I look around I catch the gaze of someone already looking at me. He's tall with brown curly hair and freckles. Although it's dark I can clearly see how attractive this guy is and let me tell you, it's been a while for me. After my ex and I split I've been on zero dates however I guess you could say I've turned into a fuck girl or hoe or whatever you'd want to say. Although since planning this move, I've been a little too distracted to think about sex. With or without feelings attached. I watch as the guy nods his head to what seems like a door before walking out of sight. I do my best to follow and end up walking through doors that lead to a balcony. I see him standing against the railing, cigarette hanging loosely in his lips. I slowly walk up to him leaning my head back to be able to see his face before pushing some of his hair out of his face. My hand slowly moves down his face and lightly takes the cigarette from his mouth and put it in mine taking a long hit. I lean back against the railing and smile at his expression. "You mind?" I ask sweetly as though I have already taken it. "Not if you give it back. I'd love to have my lips wherever yours have been." He smirks. "Mmhmm" I nod and smirk to myself. We sit in a comfortable silence before I drink the rest of what's in my cup. I take a last long hit of the cigarette and hand in back to him before walking back inside without a second glance at him. This is the game I play. The hard to get if you will. Only give them a taste then they want more. "Oohh who's that" ashley asks knowing what I'm doing. "Don't know but hot right?" I shrug and laugh. "Gauge" I turn around to see him standing behind me. He sticks a hand out for Ashley to shake. She does and smiles before walking away. "And you are?" He asks innocently. I eye him up and down before saying "Chloe" He laughs. Like an actual genuine laugh that makes me smile in return. "What's so funny" I ask "You just don't look like a Chloe that's all" he shakes his head slowly. "Hmm what do I look like then" I retort thinking he'll say something cheesy like my next girlfriend or something. " a star. And i don't mean like celebrity. You look like a star. A shooting star." He says nonchalantly. I'm taken aback at the confidence and thought in his voice. We hold eye contact for a few mor second before I nod. "I like that." I say. He smiles back. "I need another drink want anything?" I say before things get to awkward. "Just a beer for me, star" he smiles and I turn on my heel and walk towards the bar. I take another shot before grabbing a beer and a monoco for me. I smile at my nickname before returning to Gauge.
