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You pull into the parking lot of the Aurora Bar. The night sky above you is illuminated by bright city lights and you park hastily. You sigh nervously and run a hand through your hair.
This is going to be your first time meeting your Duskwood friends, after all this time. Finally, after finding Hannah and the unfortunate suicide of Richy who turned out to be the Man Without A Face , here you were.
You check your appearance in your car mirror before nervously making your way inside. You spot your friends instantly. You take a deep breath and approach them.
"Hey guys!" You say cheerfully.
They turn to you and Jessy is the first to embrace you. "Mc! It's so nice to finally meet you!" You hug her back and then it's Lily and Hannah's turn to greet and embrace you. You chit chat for a while before turning to the bar where Dan and Cleo were.
"Hey Jack Daniels" You give Dan a fist bump and then a polite wave to Cleo. You were never particularly close to her as you were the others. You made small talk with all of them when Phil emerged to the inside of the bar. He serves Dan another beer before turning to you with a big cocky grin.
"Ahh so the famous Mc finally comes to my bar! What would you like?" He asks, still smirking.
"Give me a shot of Whiskey" you reply and begin to rummage through your bag for some cash when he stops you.
"Don't worry mc, it's on the house. It's the least I can do after you proved my innocence and got me out of the slammer."
You were about to protest when
he then leans in closer over the bar surface to your ear. You feel his hot breath and he whispers slyly
"And I'd love to show you my gratitude in other ways too.."
You laugh nervously, feeling uncomfortable and look to Jessy and the gang hoping for someone to save you from Phil's flirting. Yet they were too caught up talking to Hannah. You look back to the cocky bartender who was staring at you , waiting for an answer. You sigh and roll your eyes "Phil, you know I belong to someone."
"Mmh well I don't see him anywhere."
He says looking around teasingly and chuckles before stopping and you see his eyes flicker upwards and open widely.
Suddenly, from behind, you feel two arms wrap around you protectively and an alluring cologne fills the surrounding air.
"Are you sure you don't see him, Phil?"
A familiar voice asks the bartender sternly, threateningly. You knew who it was instantly. "Jake!" You turn around in his arms and return his affection, hugging him tightly.
Phil lifts his hands up in a surrendering gesture and walks away to serve the other customers.
"Sorry, Mc I wanted to do this differently." He murmurs to you.
You pull away and gaze at your lover. You couldn't believe you were finally meeting him. You took in his appearance.
He was tall and lanky with a pale complexion that told you he rarely saw the sun. He had messy black hair that you so desperately wanted to touch. The whites of his eyes were reddened with lack of sleep and the dark circles underneath them further confirmed the assumption.
He was perfect. Just how you imagined him.
He blushed under your gaze and smiled shyly which you returned.
"Actually, this is exactly how I imagined meeting you. Don't you remember?"
You say as you play with the strings of his hoodie. You're bodies were so close together. Neither one wanted to be apart.
He looks confused for a second when the realization hits him and he nods.
"We're in Duskwood together.." He starts.
"You take me into your arms and you smile shyly.." you continued and he embraces you again. His gaze burns into you, his eyes are glossed over with admiration and adoration.
"...And ..I- I kiss you..." He whispers softly. He swallows nervously then leans in slowly. It feels like your heart is going to jump out of your chest. You lean in, meeting him half way and your lips finally meet.
His were chapped but soft and they glided over yours with desire. You wrap your hands around his neck to deepen the kiss. In that moment, the world around you truly disappeared and it was just you two.
Finally you both pulled back for air and his face was red and he wore a goofy grin. You giggled at his flustered behavior.
"Would you like to go get that Chinese food now? I wasn't really feeling the bar anyway.." you suggested as you took his hands into yours.
"Yes I'd like that.'