It was about half 12 when we headed out for some air. I only knew this because happy hour began at 12 and half the club was already mortally drunk.
A small gathering blocked the doorway as we struggled to get into the street. I could hear raised voices and the smell of cigarette smoke lingered even in the freshest of air.
Some guy viciously grabbed my arm as we pushed through the crowd to get to a less concentrated area of the road. Giving him some serious verbal abuse I eventually broke free. I hated places like this, I could think of much better ways to spend my Thursday nights then being pushed around by some self loving drunk. But what else can you do when your friends force you out?
Some techno track came onto the sound system. Everyone headed back into the club like a swarm of flies. As did my friends, jumping up and down pulling me along by the sleeve of my jacket.
“I’ll just stay here for now, need some air” I replied, hoping that they would leave me so I could go home.
I laughed as they ran off giggling like a group of little school girls.
I stood there on my own, looking around getting my bearings when someone came over and tapped me on the shoulder.
“You look lost. Can I help you?” his voice was deep and full of concern.
I turned around to face him, “its okay thanks. I’m just not really into this whole, clubbing scene.”
He laughed. “It’s not all bad. Although I could think of better places to be.”
He looked me in the eyes. “You don’t know who I am, do you?”
I sniggered “yes. I know who you are.”
He looked at me in shock. He opened his mouth to say something, but I rudely interrupted.
“I’m quite a big fan, huge fan of your music actually. I think it’s great.” I felt proud of myself at how casual I was being.
He looked at me in amazement. “Well there’s a first. For a moment I thought you were in one of those ‘we hate Axl’ cults”.
I burst out laughing, my casual act had just been lost.
He put his hand on my lower back and slowly came closer. “Can I walk you home umm...”
“Hollie” I replied. “Hi, im Hollie.”
tbc...
