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Someone You Loved

"Okay ladies, let's make this a night we won't remember," Sammy says laughing.

We all laugh with her. We walk up to the bar. The name's Hell's Inn.  It is a rustic looking bar. Log cabin like build with a red sign that is lit up with the name in yellow. The lights flicker on the sign which gives me the chills but everything in this town is dark and sinister so it doesn't surprise me at this point.

The bouncer takes our I.D's and stamps our hands.

I felt out of my element immediately. As soon as we walked in, all eyes were on us. I immediately feel naked. You know those dreams you have where you are walking in a crowd naked? That's exactly what it feels like.

Like they can see through you.

Sammy bumps her shoulder into mine.

"Let's get drinks!"

We walk up to the bar and I have no idea what to order. I haven't drank since my 21st birthday at Applebee's.

"I'll have a long Island," Sammy says

"I'll have a bud light," Heather says

"I'll have a Alabama slammer," Macie says

"What about you the bartender says"

"ummm.. I have no idea what do you recommend?"

"She will have an Alabama Slammer," Sammy says winking at me

"Umm okay. I guess I'll have one of those"

The bartender nods and starts making our drinks.

I look around. The bar is smoky, making me crave a cigarette which I haven't had in over four years. Logan didn't like me smoking. Ugh stop talking about him Amelia. Jesus Christ. We are trying to forget him.

There are 2 pool tables, a dart board, a dj, a dance floor and 15 tables.

Sammy pays for my first drink which is good cause I'm in between jobs so even going out tonight seems silly to me but I need. We find a seat by the dancefloor.

"Here's to us the prettiest ladies in here," Sammy says putting her drink up

"Cheers," all of us say.

I take a drink and it tastes just like kool-aid. I could easily drink twenty of these.

"We should dance!," Heather says.

We all get up and start heading to the dance floor.

"So What" by Pink comes on and we start belting the lyrics laughing and dancing.

Sammy pulls out her phone and takes pictures of us.

This will be a night we remember through pictures for sure.

We head back to the table. Sammy lights up a cigarette and I immediately want one.

"Can I have one of those?"

"Certainly! I had a feeling you'd want one so I bought you a pack"

"I f*****g love you," I said

"Give me one, " Heather whispered

She hadn't had a cigarette in years either.

The front door opens and I am mesmerized.

The hottest man I've ever seen walked through the door. Tall, black hair, with the lightest color of eyes I've ever seen. We make eye contact. I can feel my heart flutter in my chest. He's beautiful.

"Amelia, earth to Amelia."

"Huh, s-sorry. Did you see that guy?!"

"Oh yeah hunk alert. If you don't go get him I will," Sammy said.

Ugh that made my heart sink. She's so heartless sometimes.

I chug my drink down immediately needing another one.

"I'm gonna go get another drink, anyone need anything?"

"Nope, go get em girl," Macie says smiling.

I gulp and walk up to the bar next to Mr. Sexy.

My heart is pumping out of my chest. There's no way he's interested in me. I'm nothing. He's got everything going for him. He would probably be more interested in Sammy. Ugh why can't I be pretty like her.

He turns around and grins.

I half smile. I feel like I'm gonna puke. Omg I have like died and gone to heaven I swear.

"New here?"

"N-no I've l lived he-here all m-my l-ife. Fi-rst time here though "

"The names Tristan. Nice to see a new face "

"Amelia," I said nervously

"Well Amelia, you have a great night," Tristan winked and stroked my shoulder. I felt instant electricity go through my body

"You want another one sweetie?," the bartender said to me.

"Huh? Oh yes please "

"You don't usually drink do you?"

"No, ma'am I don't. "

"Let me get you something that isn't as strong. Slammers creep up on you. Another one of these and you'll be on the floor"

"Thank you"

The bartender brings me a yellowish orange drink.

"Here you go, let me know what you think, " she says

I take a sip, it takes like orange

"It's good! What is it?"

"It's called s*x on the beach " I blush. What a name.

"how much do I owe ya,"

"Nothing, Tristan took care of it." she winked

"Oh okay well tell him I said thank you!"

I walked back to the table and the girls were all smirking

"How'd it go?," Sammy asked me.

"Good I guess. His name is Tristan. He paid for my drink I guess "

"Oh he so wants to f**k you," Heather said

"No way. There's no way a man like that wants to f**k a girl like me. Nope. No way"

"Shut the f**k up Amelia. You're drop dead gorgeous. Of course he wants to f**k you. He'd be stupid not."

"Well there will be no f*****g tonight, not that kind of girl. Maybe another night"

We all laugh

A few hours pass and all of except for Rachel are dancing our hearts out. Rachel is too busy looking at her phone . I should have know she was up to something because as soon as she put her phone down Adam and Logan walked into the bar.

"What the f**k?," I said

"You've gotta be f*****g kidding me," Sammy says

"What is that piece of s**t doing here?!" Heather says

"Well that's a b***h move," Macie says

"No f*****g kidding. Why would she do this. Oh my God. What the f**k am I going to do. I gotta get out of here. I can't be in the same room as him!"

"f**k no. That son of a b***h isn't running our night. He's done destroying you. "

"What the f**k do we do?"

"I got a plan. Macie you go distract. Amelia go to the bathroom until I tell you to come out. Heather you guard the bathroom door. "

"Ugh why?!"

"Just trust me"

" Fine," I said and ran to the bathroom hoping Sir ass face didn't see me.

This is just ridiculously. Like seriously. What the f**k am I supposed to do.

I gotta get out of here. Why does he insist on ruining my life? What the f**k what Rachel thinking?

The window! I could climb out through the window

"Amelia?"

Yes the window is perfect. No one would ever see me leave. it's the perfect size!

"Amelia, come on. You're not escaping" Heather says dragging me out of the bathroom right into Tristan. Oh f**k

"I'm told you need my help. So let's dance "

Oh s**t. I'm going to kill Sammy.

Tristan takes my hand and takes me to the dance floor.

As soon as we hit the dance floor "You and I" by John Legend comes on.

Oh this is perfect. Definitely Sammy's doing.

"Relax, it's just a dance. Not like I'm courting you to bed"

I blush

Tristan puts his arms around my waist and pulls me into him.

My hearts beating a million miles a minute. I forget that Logan is even here.

Dancing with Tristan in this moment has me in a trance. It's like I've always belonged in his arms. He smells so good. So intoxicating. 

He pulls my face towards his, "Ready to show him what he's missing?"

I nod 

Tristan puts his lips to mine and kisses me. I feel his tongue in my mouth and before I know it our tongues are entwined and in sync with one another. It's like I'm floating in this moment. Like time is standing still. I wish this moment would never end. His breath taste like cinnamon.

He quickly pulls away

"Wow," he said

"Wow," I agreed

That was wow. completely breath taking. Completely perfect. Completely right. If love at first sight exists, this is it.

"Thank you for the dance Amelia. Have a great night."

I turn to walk away but turn back around and grab Tristan's face and kiss him with everything that I got. So much passion. Our tongues in sync again but fiercely this time.

I hear the girls cheering

Tristan quickly pulls away panting as am I.

"Thank you for the most unforgettable night of my life. Take care."

I walk back to the table

The room fills with our squeals and laughter

Tonight couldn't be more perfect.

"Amelia?" Logan says

"L-Lo"

"Logan. My f*****g name is Logan. Jesus Christ Amelia, how can you forget the name of the man you have spent 4 years of your life with?"

"Just as easy as you forgot you were in a relationship all those times I guess.."

"Ouch..," Macie says laughing

"Seriously, Together for 4 years. Barely broken up for a few days and your tongue is already in some man's mouth. Damn Amelia you move onto the next d**k real quick..."

"Just as you with all the women you put your d**k in while we were together for the past 4 years, just saying"

I hear the girls clap behind me.

"Seriously, Amelia I told you they meant nothing to me. You are my only one "

"Coughs, Bullshit, coughs," Sammy says

"Shut the f**k up. You're a w***e. Everyone in this bar knows it. You need to bud out of where you don't belong"

"And this whole bar knows your a cheating scumbag but hey that's none of my business. Oh wait it is, because Amelia is my best friend.."

I gave Sammy a high five for that one.

"Logan we are over. Go find something to put your d**k in and leave me alone "

"You're drunk babe. You'll wake up tomorrow and regret the things you've said and done. Lets go home and I'll make this right," Logan says pulling me towards the door.

"No I'm not going anywhere with you. Leave. I don't want you. We are over and have been over for awhile."

"Are you deaf man? She said leave her the f**k alone. Now quit touching her and get the f**k out of here before I make you."

"And just who the f**k do you think you are? Amelia is my girlfriend. Not yours. We have history. She just isn't going to throw that away for a tool like you!"

"Well judging by the way Amelia kissed me on the dance floor I think it's safe to say she feels otherwise. Isn't that right Amelia?"

"Yes." Wait? What Amelia? 

"Amelia stop playing games and cmon. You know just as well as I do you want me back.," Logan says nudging me.

"I said get your f*****g hands off of her. Are you f*****g stupid?," Tristan says pushing him into the door.

The bouncer grabbed Logan and threw him out.

"Tristan go cool off. Last call everyone. Get your last drink, drink it, and get the f**k out."

The girls and I gather our stuff.

"I'm so sorry Amelia. I didn't know Logan would act like that. I just wanted to see Adam."

"It is what it is. You shouldn't have told Adam I was here. You knew he'd tell Logan"

"I know I'm sorry."

"Alright girls let's just call it a night. We've had plenty to drink We can talk about this tomorrow. Have a good night Rachel"

Sammy, Heather, Macie, and I head out the door and up the street towards Sammy's.

"Amelia, wait!" I hear Tristan shouting.

I stop and turn around to see him right behind me.

"Tristan"

"Amelia, I'm sorry I lost my cool. I couldn't stand watching him put his hands on you. I wanted to rip his throat out. Please forgive me"

"You don't need to apologize. He shouldn't have acted like that or even showed up tonight. Thank you for coming to my rescue twice tonight. "

"Goodnight Amelia I hope to see you ag-"

Before he could finish I grabbed his face and kissed him fiercely. The next thing I knew our tongues were entwined perfectly but vigorously. I can't get over his scent. The cinnamon taste has me on fire. He's sexy, perfect. What I wouldn't give for more of this. But I can't, not tonight. I am not that kind of girl.

Before I can pull away, Tristan does.

"Goodnight Tristan, thank you for the unforgettable night. I cannot wait to see you again. "

I walk away

My girls are all smiling .

"Told you he wanted to f**k you"

" I think he wants to do more than f**k her "

"Did you see how protective he was of her. It was so cute and hot "

"Id like to more than to f**k him too. Id settle for the whole f*****g  thing though. That was hot

I'm far too drunk to engage in that now. Maybe tomorrow"

We all laugh. Yes tomorrow. Maybe I'll see him tomorrow. Maybe I'll never see him again. One things for sure I'd never forget Tristan. The man who made me weak in the knees.