“***** it.” She says getting up. On her way to the door she grabs her keys.

***

“***** it man, go ask her to dance or something.” Harper says growing tired of standing and watching Lisa from a distance.

“You sure? You’ll be ok?” Christine says.

“I’ll be fine. Go for it.” Harper nudges her friend away.

“Ok.” She smiles and walks off.

Harper makes her way back to the bar finding an empty barstool to call home. She rests her elbows on the bar and rubs her eyes. The desire for sleep quickly overpowers her. She fights the urge to rest her head in her hands and keep her eyes closed. She moves her hands to her neck and forces her eyes open. She feels someone sit down next to her but makes no attempt to see who it is until she hears the familiar voice.

“I’ll have what she’s having.” Shane says to the bartender.

Harper slowly lifts her head and turns it, resting it on her hand. She gives Shane a sleepy, yet ***** smile. “Hi.”

“Hi yourself.” Shane smiles. She feels her pulse racing. “How are you?”

“Tired.” Harper says sitting up straight in an attempt to appear more alive.

“I can see that.” Shane just wants to scoop her up in her arms and take her home and put her to bed.

“How are you?” Harper’s voice says lower then usual from her lack of sleep.

“Good.” Shane smiles. “What are you doing here if you are so tired?” She is hoping that Harper will say she was looking for her.

“Got dragged here by my friend Christine so she could mack on some chick.” Harper takes a sip of her drink. She sucks on a small ice cube hoping it will wake her up. “Had I known that was the case I would’ve gone home instead.”

“I’m glad you didn’t.” Shane sips her drink.

Harper smiles as she feels her body warm with Shane’s words. Harper just sits and looks at Shane. Her brain’s filter is off because she is so tired. The longer she stares the warmer the blood pumping through her veins gets.

Shane’s mind is racing, along with her heart. She can’t take the staring, it’s too intense for her. She bites her bottom lip until it hurts to keep her lips from moving to Harper’s.