The Invitation

"Well, that's twice you've popped up out of nowhere and if you don't live in this area," she paused, "I'm starting to think you're stalking me," she continued as she crossed her arms.

"No. I'm not stalking you," he chuckled, "Not tonight at least. I was just hoping to get a drink."

"Oh," she paused, "Well like I said the bar closes at two but you can try Black Cherry."

"No, that's okay."

"What? Changed your mind,"she said raising a brow.

"No, I'm still thirsty," he replied with a devilish grin, "they just don't offer what I want."

"Alright then," Chloe said brushing past him, "Well I have to go before I miss the last bus back to the east side. Maybe I'll see you tomorrow? You know before closing time," she chuckled.

"That's a possibility," he grinned.

"Well take care," she said as she turned out of the alley to head down the street.

Ethan slowly walked to the edge of the alley as he watched Chloe briskly walk towards the bus stop. He found her to be attractive. He had never seen anyone so beautiful, who radiated with innocence. However, she seemed to be disarmingly unaware of her own prettiness, even at two in the morning. He hadn't meant to startle her but her sweet smelling scent filled the air and it was intoxicating and made him act impulsively. He would have to be more careful not to allow himself to be detectable when he approached his prey.