A Night Out

A Chapter by Zariah Rangel

*Friday*

I'm getting ready to go hand in my paper. I can't wait for my feedback.I love hearing what people think of my writing. I slip on my sneakers and walk out the door.

I get back home around three because my professor wanted to read it right then and there.He said it was amazing. I got a perfect grade it. Anabel is home, reading on the couch.

"Ana, lets go out tonight.." I says jumping onto the couch,

"Why?"

"because.. I past my final paper, and you deserve a night out.."

"Fine.......but I'm picking the place."

"YES!!!" i give her a big hug and hop off the couch so I could pick out everything I want to wear. She said she wants to go out to some vampire night club thing she heard about so I guess its corset day.

We get ready around seven. I'm wearing my black corset and black, shinny spandex pants with my stilettos.The only thing that wasn't black on me was my lips, that I coated with bright red lipstick, and the bottom of me heels. On the other hand, Anabel was wearing dark purple. She had me do her hair and make-up. She's been going to clubs like this for a couple years now, I've only been to a club like this about three times. I have no pockets, expect in my jacket so I have to keep my phone in hand all night. I honestly don't mind. I don't feel like losing it again.

We get three around nine forty. They're handing out mask to everyone who walks in. We walk to the front of the line since Anabel knows like everyone. We get inside and sit at the bar. The lights are dimmed. The music is blasting.

"What can I get you two lovely ladies!" the bar tender shouts over the music.

"Can we get two gin and tonics...each!" I yell back. Anabel looks at me in shock.

"Alright..." he makes us our drinks and I chug my first one with no problem. I got to grab my second one and Anabel grabs my hand.

"Slow down a little we just got here dude."

"fine fine, I'll sip this one..." I take about two sips but I still chug it. Anabel laughs.

"f**k it..." she grabs her and chugs them one after another.

"WHOA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" i scream as she slams the second glass on the bar. I suddenly felt a hand on my hip. A man was standing next me, smiling.Why does that smile look so familiar? He leaned in next to my ear and whispered 'hello'. All I could do is stare. Who is he. He sounds like a voice I'v heard before. Wait I have heard this voice before, I've seen this smile.

"Its Jeremy right?" I whisper back.

"you remember me?"

"how could I not, you returned my phone to me.."

"oh, Hello Ember.."

I giggle a little and smile back at him. His eyes are beautiful. Gray.

"didn't see you as the type to be into this stuff.." i say sipping my drink.

"well we did only talk for about five minutes..but yes I am..never seen you here before, I recognized your friend..she's been here a few times."

"yeah...I usually just go to regular clubs"

"well I'm glad you came..want to dance.."

"sure.."

he takes my hand and leads me to the dance floor.I can feel the bass running through me. It feels so good. At first we just dance a couple feet from each other but after a few songs we're dancing on each other. It feels like everything is going in slow motion but time is passing by so fast. He has his hands gripping onto my hips. My arms are around his neck. Our eyes haven't left each others. Its like he's looking into me. I know one thing. This man is beautiful. Our faces are only a few inches away from each other. I want to kiss him but I'm unsure.

After an hour of dancing we sit back at the bar.

"so...."

"so.." I repeat back.

"Can I get your number.."

"sure.." we swap numbers then I feel a tap on my shoulder. Its Anabel.

"hey lets gt out of here.." she says.

"hello Anabel..."Jeremy says to Anabel. Her eyes get wide.

"H-Hi...come on Ember..."

"Fine....bye Jeremy.."

"Until next time.." he kisses my cheek and lets me go.

Anabel and I go outside and hail a cab. We hop in and I go off.

"whats your deal...."

"stay away from him..."

"what ?!"

"he's no good Em..."

"what that f**k does that mean.."

"he plays mind games, and he's dangerous.."

"dangerous how...."

"dangerous to an innocent like you..."

"Oh please I can take care of myself...."

"seriously Ember that dudes bad news..."

"how do you know this.."

"word gets around"

"so you want me to stay away from someone because of gossip."

"girls have killed them selves over him."

I say nothing back. Could this be true. I'm supposed to go out with him tomorrow. I can't just blow him off for no reason. No I won't blow him off. I actually like him.

*Saturday Night*

I'm getting ready for my date wit Jeremy. I don't know what I'm going to say to Anabel.I mean I told her I would stay away from him but I just can't, he is way to mesmerizing. I'm not wearing anything special. Simple dress and black toms. My hair is down. I grab my leather jacket and just before I open the door Anabel walks out her room.

"going somewhere?"

"just going to walk around...need some air"

"you really are a bad liar..you're going to see him aren't you.."

"okay........yeah I am..."

"CHRIST! What did I say yesterday..."

"you're not my mom Ana...."

"fine but I warned you..."

"whatever..." I slam the door shut and run to the elevator. I put my jacket on. I feel like this is taking forever. Finally I get down stairs and my face lights up to see Jeremy with a lily in hand.

"Hello Ember...."

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