It's my first full day at work and I'm so nervous. I get ready and put on jeans and a tank top. After fixing my hair and make up, I head over to the bar. I walk up to the bar and say hi to Amber.

"Hey there!"

"Hey girl, are you ready for your first night?"

"As ready as I'll ever be."

"Hey Daisy!" Jim says as he walks up to us. "So I am going to start you off in the VIP lounge. It's a lot smaller and fewer people. I don't want to overwhelm you on the first day."

"Thank you."

"Amber, show her where the lockers are and get her what she needs."

"Alright boss, let's go Daisy. Let's get you started."

She takes me in the back and shows me my locker. Then off to the storage room to get my apron. We head back out to the front and Amber gives me a shot for confidence she tells me. I put on my apron and I head up to the VIP area. There are just a few people there as I get started and the customers so far are very nice. The evening goes on and I am getting the hang of it. Before I knew it, it was last call and soon the bar was closing. I was sitting and counting out my tips and couldn't believe what I had made. My tips were pretty good and I was happy. I would be able to save enough quickly to get an apartment and get away from the hotel.

"So how was your first night?" Jack asks as he sits across from me.

"It was actually pretty good. I really liked it. Thank you."

"Well, the nights will only get busier from here. I will keep you in the VIP section for now. I think after a week or so, I think you should be able to handle the floor too." I hear Jim say behind me.

"Thanks guys, see you tomorrow." I grab my things and head back to my room. Stashing away my tips I take a shower and then crawl into bed.

Jack's POV

"So what do you think of the new girl?"

"I think she will be great. She is very shy though. I hope with experience she will open up." Jim says

"There is something about her. She seems like a wounded tiger. I see a fierce girl there but something is keeping her caged." Amber says as she sits down next to us.

"Let's get this place cleaned up so we can get out of here." I mutter as I get up to finish cleaning up before we leave.

Daisy's POV

The week had flown by and it was now Saturday evening. This was a huge night for the Crystal Palace so I thought I would wear something cute.

I wanted to be comfortable since I knew that tonight was going to be crazy. I finish getting ready and head into work. I am greeted by Amber as I head back to put my things away in my locker and head back out.

"You are so lucky to have VIP. You will get to hang out with the whole band."

"What?"

"Smash, they will be there tonight since they are performing. All that hotness in one room. Oh my god!"

She starts fanning herself and I just have to laugh. The evening starts slow but around Nine o'clock it starts filling up and I am running like crazy. I see one table with a velvet cord wrapped around the area and I wonder if that is where the band will be. As I head back to the bar with the orders I see them setting up the stage. I get a glimpse of a handsome man bringing a guitar and setting it down. He stops for a second and slowly turns to look towards me and our eyes lock. It is the same man that helped me in the grocery store. His eyes are captivating. I quickly pull away and run to the bar to get my orders.

"Who is that?"

"Oh, that is Dustin. He is the lead singer. Do you like him or something?" Amber explains.

"No, I was just curious." I say as I blush, taking the drinks heading back to VIP as I hear her laugh. Ten o'clock rolls around and the band starts to come on stage and get set.

"Good evening everyone! How are we all doing tonight? Are we ready to party?" Jack greets as the room erupts in cheers and screams. I stand and watch for a few.

"Alright, let's get this house rockin'!" Dustin screams into the mic as they start playing and I start swaying to the music. Amber was right. They are pretty good and I like them. I can't wait to hear more. Dusting knows how to move and I can't help but watch his body as he sings. I have to pull myself out of my trance and head back to my customers. The night flows on as well as the drinks. The night is rocking and some of the patrons get a little handsy with me and my anxiety starts to rise. I quickly head to the bathroom and splash some water on my face. I stand and stare at myself in the mirror and try to calm my breathing. Once I am calm, I head back out and the band is taking a break. I head back over and the empty table is now full with band members and girls that wanted to be with the band. Each one had a girl in their laps flirting desperately with them. All except Dustin, although there were girls trying to get his attention. I walk over to the table to see if they need anything.

"Hey Daisy, tell Amber to send up our usual, and keep them coming."

"Got it boss." I head down to the bar to get whatever their usual was.

"Hey, Jack said to send up his usual."

"Got it babe!" She places a large tray on the bar and starts to load it with beer and a large bottle of whiskey and shot glasses.

"Jack said to keep them coming."

"Yeah, I know. Just come back down when they need more." I pick up the tray and head back to the VIP. Once I get back to the table, I set down the tray.

"Here you go, gentleman. If you need anything else just let me know."

"Will do. Thank you." Elijah smiles.

"Thank you doll, are you alright tonight?" Dustin asks. I can't help the goosebumps that erupt over my arms as his raspy voice invades my ears.

"I am, thank you." I squeak out.

"You're new, aren't you?" Sam asks.

"Yes, I just started this week."

"Well, it's good to meet you. About time Jack gets some new meat in here." Sam says with a cheeky grin.

"Watch it, Sam. Be nice to the girl. She is not just meat." Dustin fires back with a glare.

"Okay! Sorry Daisy."

I just shake my head as I walk away and check on the other tables. It was soon time for the band to head back to the stage. As I turn to watch them, I see Dustin turn and give me a small smile and heads on stage. The place is rocking again and they sing a few of their new songs. It's about another hour or so and they head back to their table for another break. I already have what they normally order sitting at their table when they arrive.

"Damn, she is awesome. Can we keep her?" Elijah says as he sits down at the table and grabs a beer.

"Well, I plan on it if she can handle it." Jack smiles.

"Awesome, I like her!" Sam adds as he plops down next to Elijah.

"Thanks doll, we really appreciate it." Dustin says as his fingers brush against my arm and my skin is on fire from his touch.

"You're welcome. Have to keep the house band happy, right?"

"Aww, I love her already." Sam says with that goofy grin splashed across his face. His hand clutching his chest and I can't help but laugh.

"Hahaha, I will check on you all later." I walk away to the other tables and feel arms grab me and pull me into a lap.

"Hello gorgeous, how about we have some fun together." His breath smells of cheap liquor and stale cigarettes. I hold back the urge to vomit.

"I don't think so. Let me go."

"Aw, come on. You will enjoy yourself."

His hand starts rubbing up my thigh and he tries to kiss my neck. I start to panic and I can't breathe.

"No, please! Let me go!"

"Stop squirming, you'll like it."

I scream and try to escape his grasp. His hands tighten around me and I can feel my skin bruise. I keep struggling as he tries to feel me up. I soon feel two strong hands pull me from the drunk man's grasp. He stands up quickly as Dustin pulls me behind him.

"Hey, she's mine!" he slurs as he stands up and pushes his chest out trying to look menacing.

"She belongs to no one but herself. You can't force yourself on anyone. We don't do that here in our bar. Now get the hell out!" His chest is seething as he stands above the drunk man. I can feel all of his muscles are tense as he holds himself back from beating the guy.

"You can't make me. You don't own it!" The guy comes back at him.

"But I do! Now get out, and don't come back!" Jack says as he storms over to us.

I can't breathe and I quickly run out the back door and leaning against the wall, I slide down to the ground with my head in my hands. I can't breathe and the more I try, the more I can't breathe. I barely hear the door open and close. I feel someone kneel in front of me. He places his hands on either side of my face and makes me look at him, then taking my hand and again placing it over his heart.

"Doll, look at me. Feel my heartbeat. Now breathe with me. Remember how we did it last time. Just breathe, in and out, in and out." I listen to him talk and feel his heartbeat slow as I will mine to mirror his. My breathing slows as he places his forehead against mine.

"That's it doll, relax. It's going to be okay. I got you. Are you okay?"

"Yes, I am now. Thank you." He helps me up and takes my hand as electricity shoots up my arm. We head back inside as Amber runs up to me.

"Babe, are you okay?"

"I am now. Thank you, Dustin."

"No problem, I will see you later." He says as he heads back to the VIP and I instantly miss his touch.

"I was worried about you."

"Just had a panic attack, after that guy grabbed me."

"I'm so sorry. I hope that doesn't deter you from working here."

"I don't think it will."

"Let's get back to work."

"Got you." We head back to our stations and finish out the night. I didn't have any other mishaps throughout the night. The guys performed again one last time and ended the night. I couldn't help but watch them as they were on stage. Watching him sing as his skin glistened with sweat. I was drawn into his emerald eyes and I got lost for a few.

"I think you have it bad for a certain bad boy." Amber said as she walked up behind me.

"No, no I...I" I stammered as my cheeks heated up.

"I think you do. You are at a loss for words."

"No, he was just nice to me. Helped me through a moment."
Okay, say what you want. I know what I see."

Finally the bar closes and we start to clean up as the guys pack up their stuff. When I am done, I sit down at the bar and count out my tips.

"So did you do well tonight?" Amber asks as she sits down next to me.

"Holy crab, I've got eight hundred dollars here."

"I told you the weekends were slamming."

"This is awesome!"

"Well, we are about done here. The guys are having an after party. How about you come with me?"

"Not this time. I really want to get home. I am tired."

"Aww, come on. It will be awesome." Sam says as he walks over.

"Not this time, darling. I am beat."

"Pleeease!" He begs me.

"Leave the girl alone. If she wants to go home then let her." Dustin says as he smacks the back of Sam's head.

"Thank you."

"Maybe next time?"

"Maybe."

I gather my things and head home. Once I am home I stash my money away and change into my pajamas and crawl into bed exhausted. I quickly fall asleep and my dreams are filled with the dark haired bad boy of a certain band.