Inked Creations

CHAPTER TWO: "Ladies Night"

I wipe down my final client's arm with solution and a soft paper towel, revealing fresh ink. An intricate swirl of vibrant color creating a galaxy from the shoulder down to the elbow. I give one last wipe down and grab a cover.

"You sat like a champ for this, girl" I say to the young woman in my chair as I tape the covering over the fresh piece. I get her wrapped up and paid up.

As I get my station cleaned up, Kaylee peeks her head in with a shit eating grin on her face. "Hey darlin'. So I know this week was kinda shit..." she smiles widely and plants her ass on my stool. "Between crazy Coffee Lady and shit for brains, since it's Friday....I think we need a -"

"Please don't say we need a ladies night, Kaylee." I cut her off without even looking up. I grab the sanitizer and spray down my chair. I toss a few more paper towels in the can and peel off my gloves, tossing them in as well.

I look over to her and see her giving me a look, with her lips pursed up and eyes wide. Her hands are tapping on her knees as if she's trying not to say exactly what she is planning on saying.

"....No. Not a ladies night....a women's evening! We need a women's evening." She looks exceptionally proud of herself as she stands up. "I think some fun would do you some good. We can go out and dance and flirt with women! We are both single....so lets mingle!" She does a little booty wiggle and winks at me, hands up in the air. "Pleeeeease?"

I sigh heavily and chuckle at my idiot best friend. God I freaking love her to death. I throw my hands in the air dramatically and say "well, your majesty. Who am I to deny such a request from my queen?" I do a deep bow, and straighten up laughing.

She claps her hands excitedly, bouncing on her toes. "Oh this is going to be the best!"

Her eyes shimmer with glee as she smiles at me. "I'll come by the loft to pick you up at 9 tonight! Be sure to wear your tightest, sexiest dress. You know, the one I bought you." Flashing me a wink, she steps out of my room, leaving me shaking my head with a grin.

I hear her holler from the reception area. "I'm heading out! See you in two hours!"

The door clangs shut, and I sigh. I know she means well, and I always enjoy our nights out, but I definitely was looking forward to a quiet night at home alone....with Sergio, my cat.

I grab my bag and head towards the front door. Clicking off the lights, I stand in the dark for a moment, and take a deep breath. "Okay universe" I say out loud to noone. "Please let tonight go well." I step outside, locking the door behind me.

-TWO HOURS LATER-

Standing in front of my mirror, I adjust the simple strapless midnight blue dress that Kaylee demanded I wear tonight. The inky blue velvet hugs every curve of my petite frame, causing me to feel essentially naked in the clingy fabric. I admire the way my ink stands out around the dark blue.

Nodding in approval of myself, I turn and pad my way across the loft to my kitchen area. I tug open the fridge and grab my yellow water bottle. Cracking it open, I take a sip and turn to look around my loft. I was fully intending to stay home tonight for a movie and ice cream with Sergio, who is currently sound asleep on my pillow. But, if my best friend needs a wing woman after such a brutal breakup, who am I to turn her down?

I chug down the remaining water and set the bottle on the counter. As I make my way across the loft to my closet, I hear the front door open and look over to see Kaylee looking stunning as usual. Her short brown hair is tousled, looking cute but sexy. She's got on a tight, midthigh, red dress with sleeves that come down just below her elbow. The plunging neckline comes down enough to show off her impressive chest, but not far enough to eliminate the classiness of the dress.