Song: My Dilemma by Selena Gomez

I am surprised that Vincent is not here. I make my way to the kitchen and start fixing plates. I can't believe I passed out on him last night; he must think that I can't hold my liquor, which is somewhat true because I really don't drink and to be honest I just turned twenty. I am surprised that they just let me walk right on in last night without even checking but I guess since he said it was alright they didn't even bother. ReAnn just turned twenty-one so that's a plus for her.

I know he knows how old I am because it's on my job application that I filled out but I guess it doesn't bother him that I was drinking. I was also a little shocked that he didn't try anything. Hell he could have taken full advantage of the situation and he didn't.

We are super busy tonight; we usually are on Friday and Saturday nights, which I like because the time goes right on by. However when my phone keeps vibrating it's not like I can just stop at any given moment to answer the damn thing. When I take a restroom break I pull it out to look to see who in the hell keeps texting me.

ReAnn has texted me like a hundred times. She wants to meet up at the club again tonight. I don't mind going but I can't be doing this every freaking night that she is here. There is also a text saying that she is swinging by the apartment to take a shower and get ready. I gave her a key yesterday because she is planning on staying for a few days. But now I start to have a feeling that it is going to be more than just a few days because she is seeing Gabe.

 When I clock out for the night, I go straight home and she is still there waiting for me. I happen to look down at the floor and she has clothes here and there thrown about. As I make my way to the bathroom where she is putting on makeup, I pick up each clothing item. By the time I make it there my arms are somewhat full. "ReAnn...I love you I do but please don't trash my place."

"I was going to pick it up; you didn't have to do that."

"Yeah...yeah...yeah. Hey I need to take a quick shower."

"So come on in; I won't look."

"ReAnn, you look beautiful. Please let me take one real quick."

She huffs and goes to the living room. No sooner than I am out she is back in there. "Hey you want me to do your makeup for you?"

"I got it and by the way don't expect me to do this every night."

"Oh...Ana...live a little."

"I am living, it's called adult-ing. I just can't do this every night with you. Especially on school nights alright. And while we are talking about it how long are you planning on being here anyway."

"Well, I was thinking. Raine is gone now and you are all alone. You have the extra room and technically you had told your dad I was living here anyway."

Dear lord what is she getting at just say it already.

"So...what if I moved in just until I can find a place; I will help with the rent and other stuff." I look down at her mess on the bathroom sink. "I will clean up after myself too." She starts to put away all her makeup.

I roll my eyes at her and take a deep breath.

"You know you love me. You know you want me too; come on it will be fun. Hell you won't even know I'm here."

"I have a feeling that I am going to regret this."

She reaches over and embraces me. "God I love you, now let's do something with this face."

"There is nothing wrong with my face," I snarl at her. But she starts on the foundation and works her way until I look like a runway model. She even does my hair and picks out my outfit, this one thin blue dress to that shows off a little bit more than it should but she is right yet again I look fabulous.

"Damn...you are one hot little lady, now let's go."

By the time we get there it is going on eleven. We walk right on in again like we are famous. It's nice knowing people. We are greeted at the main door and the guy takes us right to the VIP area. Gabe is already there with a few of his friends. I look around and Vincent is no where around. I don't even bother asking where he is. I mean it's not like we are seeing each other.

ReAnn grabs my arm and we head down to the dance floor. Gabe tags along of course. They are dancing together but she pulls me in to dance with the too. Some guy comes over to me and starts dancing so of course I dance with him.

He is a great dancer. He is a lot skinner than Vincent but not like Raine. He has muscular arms but they are thin and brawny. He has short wavy hair and brown eyes that do not have that spark. He is really nice looking but there is something about him that really doesn't grab my attention. I know that sounds a little messed up but he is just not really my type, however he does have some nice dance moves.

We finish the song and he is talking in my ear so that I can hear him over the loud music. "You want to grab a drink?"

"Uhm...I...I don't know. I'm here with my friend." I point over to ReAnn. He sees her grinding with Gabe.

"You guys know Gabe?"

"Maybe...why?"

"Oh...nothing...are you with him too or just your friend?"

I laugh, almost choking on my own laughter. "Just her."

"Then let's get a drink."

I follow him over to the bar and he gets me a mix drink and him a beer. "Thanks."

"You are very welcome, so what is your name?"

"Katana and you?"

"Neil. So do you come here often; I don't think I have ever seen you here?"

"Then that's a no," I laugh again. "We came last night and my friend ReAnn really liked it so here we are."

"Oh! Well then you want to dance again or get out of here."

"Dance!" I tell him because I have no clue who this guy is and I be damned if I am leaving with him...not happening. I have no intensions on being with him in any kind of way. I feel safe on the dance floor because ReAnn is here and if I start to panic I can get her to help me out.

We make our way back to the dance floor and start dancing. He seems to be getting a little too close to my liking. I don't mind dancing but you don't have to try to touch every part of my body by doing so. I have to push him back at one point because he is getting so close that I can feel his breath on my neck.

"I need to go to the restroom. I'll be back." I tell him just so that I can get away from him. I make my way to the back of the Club and the line is like freaking crazy. I don't understand why at all these places the line for the girls are ridiculous and the guys...nothing. If I could get by with it I would run in there but I decide to stay in this line to make him wait longer, hoping that when I do go back out he has moved on to someone else.

When I come out he is nowhere in sight, thank goodness. I don't see ReAnn either so I go up to the VIP lounge. They are both there practically making out on the sofa. "Dear lord...get a room." I slap her on the bottom to get her attention.

"Hey....watch it!" She looks over at me and smiles. "Where were you anyway?"

"Had to go to the little girls' room. Are you getting ready to go?"

"Not yet." She gets off of his lap to sip her drink. "One more dance please."

I groan, "Sure one more and let's get out of here it's getting late."

She laughs, "Ana...it's only one. You act like you have to get up early in the morning."

"Maybe I do." Nevertheless, I let her drag me down to the dance floor. I am getting down to the music when I bump into someone; I just know it's going to be the guy from earlier...damn he found me again.

However, when I turn to look up at the person all I see is that grin. My eyes trail up to meet his stormy eyes and they are almost filled with mixed emotions; I am speechless. I don't know why he takes my breath away but he always manages to do it.

"Dance with me." He grabs my hands and swings me out and then back into him, pulling me into his grasp. He smells of expensive after shave as I breathe him in, waking up all my hormones in my body. I should not be having these thoughts about him. I can't be thinking this way about him. Damn...ReAnn...her words keep playing in my head. 'You know you like him. I know for a fact he likes you. You should take advantage of that' and so on.

I let him captivate me. Why, I have no idea why. There is something about him that lures me into him and I can't seem to take my eyes off of him. We let the song end and another begins. He guides me like my body just knows how to respond to his like a freaking symphony. This time when the song ends we go up to the VIP area.

"Can I get you a drink?" he says as he gestures for the girl to come over to take our order.

"Actually I think I had enough but thanks."

"Can I have my usual and get her a virgin daiquiri." I just look up at him and smile. When she brings the drinks over he hands her a nice tip. I don't say anything as I take the straw and sip the ice cold liquid down.

 After a few awkward moments I finally get up the nerve to talk. "I'm sorry about last night. I usually don't drink and had one too many, thanks for getting me home safe."

"No problem."

"And thanks for putting me to bed...and...and..."

"I'm not that kind of guy. You were passed out. I could have taken full advantage of you."

"Yeah but you didn't, so thank you."

"You're welcome." He grin again.

ReAnn interrupts us. "So are you ready to get out of here. I thought about going home with Gabe, hope that's ok. You good to drive home or you need me to call Uber?"

"I will be fine."

"I will make sure she gets home alright." Vincent smiles. He stands up to shake his brother's hand and then he reaches down for my hand and pulls me up. "My car is just right out front."

"I have my car tonight, I should be fine."

He shakes his head. "How much have you had to drink? Really I don't mind. I can have one of the guys drive your car home alright."

I don't say anything as we make our way outside. His driver opens the door for me to get in and he gets in the back as well. I hand him my keys so that one of his guys and drive my car to my apartment. When they pull up to my place, the driver gets out and opens the door for us. Vincent walks me all the way to my door. I don't ask him to come in and he doesn't ask to come in. I feel like he wants to kiss me but he doesn't make that move either.

"Well...goodnight. Call me if you need anything."

"Uhm...ok. Thanks again for bringing me home...safely."

"No problem."

And just like that he is gone. I know it sounds wrong but a kiss goodnight again would have been nice. I don't know why my body is craving his touch. But he doesn't even make a move. Maybe I am just imagining that there is something happening between the two of us.

Vincent Moretti:

I didn't plan on going there tonight, however when Gabe text me to say that she was there and some jerk is dancing with her I grab my stuff and go. Sure enough she is sitting at the bar and having a drink with some guy. I watch as they make their way to the dance floor. I watch as he keeps trying to pull her into him and she keeps finding ways to pull him away. When she goes to the restroom, it's the perfect time to confront him.

"I would appreciate it if you left Ana alone."

"I don't know what you're talking about...I don't know an Ana."

"The girl you were dancing with."

"Oh...Katana...what's it to you," he spats as he downs another shot.

"She is here with me. I just need you to go on and get out of here."

"Dude, I'm sorry if I was interfering."

"No problem man, now if you don't mind can you just go find another girl to impress."

"And what if I don't."

"Do you really want to find out?" I motion towards two of the bouncers and he looks over at them.

"Wait...I know you. You are one of the Moretti brothers, sorry man. I got to be leaving anyway."

"Yep, that's what I thought."

As he leaves the dance floor, I watch her come back out and look around the room. I'm not sure if she is looking for him or for her friend. She ends up going up to the VIP area. When she comes back down she is with her friend and of course Gabe is right on her heals. They are dancing and I just have to interfere.

God she is like an angel sent from heaven. She is so freaking cute in the little of dress that she has on. If she was mine she wouldn't be wearing that out in public that is for sure, it shows off way more than others need to see. I make my way to the floor and she has no choice than to bump into me.

When she turns to look at me at first she seems a little upset but then as her eyes trail up to look at mine it's like she is hypnotized and her eyes don't leave mine for a second. I sway with her to the music. I watch as her body practically melts into mine.

 I know she is too young to be drinking and when she reminds me I almost laugh, then ask Lizzy to grab me my usual drink and her a virgin daiquiri. I watch her as she takes a sip and then another. I want to talk to her however I am lost for words.

"I'm sorry about last night. I usually don't drink and had one to many. Thanks for getting me home safe," she says very sweetly.

"No problem."

"And...thanks for putting me to bed...and...and..."

Yeah, she was passed the hell out. I could have done whatever I wanted to her and she would have never known. I could have easily had my way with her but that is so not me. I hate guys like that and I know what she has been through in the past so I wouldnt dare think about doing that. "I'm not that kind of guy. You were passed out. I could have taken full advantage of you."

Her eyes go wide. "Yeah but you didn't, so thank you."

"You're welcome."

Her friend interrupts us. "So are you ready to get out of here. I thought about going home with Gabe, hope that's ok. You good to drive home or you need me to call Uber?"

"I will be fine."

"I will make sure she gets home alright." I tell her friend and then stand to shake my brother's hand. Then I reach down for her to take my hand. "My car is just right out front."

"I have my car tonight, I should be fine."

I don't think so, I know she has had a few drinks and there is no way I am allowing her to drive home in this kind of condition. "How much have you had to drink? Really I don't mind. I can have one of the guys drive your car home alright."

I take her home and walk her up to her apartment to make sure she is alright. "Well...goodnight. Call me if you need anything."

"Uhm....ok...thanks again for bringing me home...safely." She slurs over a few of her words and I can't help but smile.

"No problem."  I want to kiss her so bad however I just don't think that is what she wants so I don't. I don't want to ruin whatever this is between us and I will wait as long as I need too.  I decide to just leave instead.

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Author's Note: Sorry this chapter was so long...but wanted to capture the eventful night. Hope you enjoyed it. Any thoughts where this is leading...good or bad, I'm not sure at the moment.