Lets go find a table, I suggest. We find a table in the back cornerIll be able to scope out everyone from here. I stand here looking around the room, absorbing the ambiance and energy.

When will Shane be here, Dana asks. Shane is coming? Shell have everyones attention. I better get a little attention of my own before she gets here.

I didnt know Shane was comingI guess I should have assumed though, huh? I think this will be a night filled with a lot of fun.

I dont know, Alice tells Dana. You know Shaneshell be here when the party really picks up. When the party picks up?

I dont know, it looks like things are picked up already. I look around again to notice a few ladies looking at me. I could use a drink, I say, what can I get you two?

Surprise me, Alice requests.

Ill take a triple Tequila shot, Dana flirts with getting hammered. Oh, and a beer to chase it down, she jumps in just before I turn to the bar. I look at Alice and roll my eyes. Well have to keep an eye on that girl tonight.

Ill be right back, I say, leaving the table on my way to the bar. I stroll through the crowd catching a few eyes in the process. Hi, says one woman. Hello *****, says another. One woman after another seems to be hitting on methis feels good. Last time someone hit on meBette and I took him home. Boy was that a disaster! Oh God, Im even wearing the same shirt. Thisll be differentthis time its women hitting on me. This really does feel good. I cant remember the last time Bette just flirted with meno agendano reasonjust flirting for the sake of flirting. I approach the bar and ask for Danas shot and beer then tell the barkeeper to give me two more of anything she wants. The bartender turns to make the drinks as I turn to watch the dance floor. I feel my body moving with the musicmy foot tapping alongand my mind flowing into the escape of the sounds. I soon feel a tap on my shoulder and turn to see the drinks I ordered. Handing my money to the bartender I ask her what the mystery drinks are.