Chapter 2

“You are so awesome!!” Melody jumped on my ed to wake me the next morning. Luckily, I had only the one drink and did not have a hangover that would hated this method of wake up. I could therefore bask in the praises given to me by my friend as she jumped on the bed. She told me all about how Brian flirted with her and what a good dancer he is and how we are all going out dancing again tonight.

Jareth protested this plan when she informed the boys of her intentions at lunchtime. “Just cause you struck out last night doesn’t mean we don’t want to go out”

“I didn’t strike out,” he growled. “I just didn’t find anyone I wanted to drag home with us.”

“Whatever you say, but I am sure that by this time tomorrow some out of town chick with be sneaking her way out of your room.” She playfully stuck her tongue out at him, which resulted in an obscene gesture from Jareth, who then retreated to the game room until the evening; Brian joining him.

Melody and I spent most of our afternoon in her massive closet. I was told that my jeans and tank top were fine for last night, but not for this time. I was expected to wear a dress and look nice. Melody was also planning on dressing to the nines, to impress Brian of course. This was also a part of my plan. Step three, now that Brain had taken an active interest, it was time to reel him in with an outfit that would have him hard for her all night.

We were going to a more upscale club attached to a hotel downtown. If all went according to plan, Melody would be spending the night at that hotel with Brian. She wanted me too also look good enough to snag my own one night stand to keep me occupied. I didn’t tell her that I had an alternative plan of going back home and using the home theater for my own personal movie marathon, once everyone else had ditched me for their dates.

Melody and I had matching blow outs that had our long hair looking like “sex goddesses.” One of the things we had bonded over was caring for our long hair. Which happened to be my favorite feature about myself. She had a gold sequin bodycon tube dress and matching strappy high heels. I had found a pink halter dress that flared out at the hip and stopped just above my knee in the back of her closet. I was informed I could keep it as Melody was over her pink phase. “That was so freshman year.” I paired it with some simple nude pumps and matching clutch bag.

As expected, when we met the boys at the car, Melody got the reaction she wanted form Brian. He was utterly flabbergasted, but eventually managed to get out that he thought she looked stunning. She thanked him with a playful giggle and took his hand as they slid into the back row of the van together. I was pleased with the work I had done for my friend and how well it worked out for her, until I looked over at Jareth. The big bad wolf was looking at me like he could devour me whole. I looked away quickly, telling myself I was not feeling moisture in my private bits and moved into the middle row. I took firmly to admiring the view from my window and listening to the giggling and flirting coming from behind me. On occasion though, I saw Jareth in the reflection behind me. His gaze aways on me, and every time I saw that hungry expression I held my thighs together just a little tighter. I swear at one point he licked his lips and I prayed I wasn’t leaving a puddle on my chair.

However, he left me alone when we got to our destination. He went off to a group of women looking to be celebrating something. Meldoy dragged Brian to the dance floor and started grinding herself into him. I ordered another vodka tonic and sat at the bar watching as people came and went. In not too short a time I spied Brian and Melody in a heated make out session on the dance floor. I grinned to myself as she whispered in his ear and then they left, presumably to “get a room.” I looked down at my drink, planning to finish it off and then call a lift home. An older man in a suit then took the stool next to me and slid another vodka tonic to me. “I hope you don’t mind, but I asked the bar tender what you were drinking.”

“Oh thanks, but I was just about to leave.” I down the last sips of my first drink and move to slid off my stool. The man moved his arm around me to keep me in my spot. “Oh don’t leave on my account. Just share one drink with me and then you can go. Nothing more. I Am just traveling alone and would love some attractive company to sit with for a moment.” He smiled gently at me. He didn’t look bad and seemed to be in an income to afford this place. Though I knew better than to think that someone had to look like a creep to be one.

“I suppose I could stay while you have your drink.” I stirred the straw in the drink he had given me. I planned on just playing with it a bit while making some small talk. I hadn’t seen this drink poured, so I wasn’t about to actually drink it. I could at least give a kind smile and brief conversation to a stranger, before making a graceful exit.

“What’s your name?” I ask, not looking directly at him.

“Tyler. You?”

“Olive.” I spun the drink some more and thumbed at the condensation.

“That’s a beautiful name.” he said, inching closer. He hadn’t moved the arm he had used to confine me to my seat yet.

“Do you not like your drink?” He asked. Damn it, he noticed I hadn’t touched it.

“Just might have already had enough” I tell him and smile sweetly.

“Aw, but you said you would share a drink with me. You can’t let me drink alone.” He slid his hand that was around my waist down to grope at my butt. I moved my hand over his to remove it.

“I think I am probably done for the night.” I slid my legs to the side in another attempt to leave when he grabs at my thigh. Tight enough to make me wince. He leaned. in closer to me.

“I think we are just starting our night.” He went to move his hand farther up my thigh and under my skirt. I grabbed his hand again to stop him.

“Let me go, or I will scream” I tell him firmly. He was opening his mouth to say something when he looked at something behind me. At the same time, I felt a warm presence at my back. Jareth wrapped an arm protectively around my waist and leaned down to speak in my ear.

“You ready to go baby?” He said loud enough for Tyler to hear him. He then also placed a gentle kiss on my neck just below my ear. I gave an involuntary sigh and leaned into him as Tyler quickly removed his hand from my leg.

“She didn’t tell me she was with somebody.” He explained, clearly a little frighten by Jareth’s sudden appearance. I don’t know if it was the drink or the flustered look on Tyler’s face, but it made me want to have some fun, and I got the distinct feeling that Jareth would play along. I reached an arm up to stroke my hand through his soft black hair while looking Tyler in the eye.

“That’s because catching me doing something naughty makes him hot.” Tyler swallowed hard. I felt Jareth tug me tighter to him and start trailing kisses on my neck.

He hummed against my throat and said. “Such a naughty girl. Do you want him to watch while I punish you?” He moved his other arm around me now. Holding me against his firm chest. I was still facing Tyler, who was sweating now. I smirked and let my legs fall open just a little.

“I want Tyler to be punished too. You know how I like it when you take another man as your bitch.” That made the poor man jump right out of his seat and stumbled backward.

“I don’t want to be a part of any weird sex games. You’ll have to find somebody else. G-good night.” As soon as he was out of sight I could no longer contain my laughter. Jareth had played his role perfectly and I will never forget the face that poor guy made. Best way of getting out of an icky situation ever. Jareth thought it was equally as funny because instead of kissing my neck he was now laughing just as hard into my shoulder. He pulled away and came to sit on the bar stool previously occupied by Tyler. He was shaking off the last bits of his laughter and wiping tears from his eyes.

“Oh my gosh that face. He probably thought I was going to take him right here over the bar.” He got out, leaning an arm on said bar.

I took a couple big deep breaths to control my own laughter. “Thanks for the assist. I think I needed a good laugh.”

“Me too.” he said. “I am glad I stuck around long enough to partake in that.”

“Were you going somewhere?”

“Someone wanted me to share their room tonight, but I wasn’t interested. I was thinking of a polite exit when I saw that guy getting handsy with you.”

“You’re welcome for the assist with your own exit then. We will probably not see Melody and Brian the rest of the night.”

“I assume that was your doing?”

“Nope. I just may have encouraged it.”

“You are a terrible influence.”

“Thank you. Do you have any plans for the night?” I asked casually as I finished ordering my ride on my phone.”

“Not really. I assume your own plans did not involve a one-night stand with a stranger.”

“No. I am not into that. I was going to go back to the house and use the theater room.”

“Yeah? What are you watching.”

I shrugged looking at the confirmation screen, my ride was 15 mins from arriving. “Probably a horror movie. Or two.”

Jareth sat up a bit straighter and added. “Well I have a good collection to pick from. Are you in the mood for, slasher, supernatural, psychological?”

“Do you have sci-fi horror?”