I pulled my red dress down, to at least cover my ass. Luke was already downstairs waiting for me, probably talking with my mom about politics or something like that. He was damn serious on this whole going out for a bit of 'harmless flirting' tonight and honestly I would never admit it to him but I was dreading it. I was a jealous freak.. even though I go on at him for being too insecure when I talk to guys, I'm much worst when he talks to girls. Especially when he talks to the 'respectful' sort. Not the ones that would open their legs for anyone who looked twice at them. 'Good girls' flirting with my boyfriend made me nervous, the ones who look shyly into to their glass of wine when he gives them a compliment. They are the type that threaten us girls with boyfriends. That are boy will get sick of our antics and want a good girl for a change. Yes I was jealous at times but I was so much better at hiding that than Luke was.
I stared at myself in the mirror and snapped a quick selfie to send to my friends, honestly I look good and I can't let that go unnoticed.
"Mom is so pissed that you're going out on a school night. She's trying to talk Luke out of going". Lola waltzed into my room. I groaned as I put on my black heels.
"Well I'm going out with or without Luke", I explained and Lola giggled. "Well preferably with Luke as he goes back to college tomorrow".
Once I was ready Lola walked with me down the stairs telling me how Martin and Molly have already broken up because Molly cheated on him with another boy on their year.
"Wow molly gets around them fast", I sneered and realized that I use to be like that and probably still would be if I didn't have Luke.
"Perfect timing taxis here", Luke announced from the bottom of the stairs. His eyes not leaving my legs.
"Hayley what are you wearing?", my mother sighed when she saw me. "Put on a coat at least".
"Bye mom", I called and shut the door in her face. Luke grabbed my hand and pulled me into his chest.
"Okay I know we said a bit of harmless flirting but I'm already regretting saying that", he whispered his hand resting on my back. I pulled away from him and we both got into the taxi. Luke cleared his throat and told the driver where we were headed.
"Stop staring at me", I laughed at Luke whose eyes were still glued to me.
"I can't stop, you look sexy as hell", he mumbled into my ear, his hand squeezed my thigh a little.
"Luke, keep it in your pants", I muttered a laugh rising in my throat. He shrugged and lay his head on my shoulder. "You still want to do a bit of harmless flirting tonight?" I asked, I was hoping he changed his mind.
"Of course, lets see how jealous you get", he mumbled and I groaned internally. Fine we'll make it a game.
We eventually reached the club and I got out of the taxi first, Luke behind me.
"You ready for this?" He mumbled in my ear as we joined the small queue that had started to form.
"I'm gonna win", I smirked and he frowned.
"Wait and see baby", he chuckled and kissed the top of my head. We eventually made it into the club and I made a beeline for the bar, Luke had gone to scope the place out. I think he meant he was gonna look for some girls he wanted to flirt with. This was a stupid game, but it was quite amusing. I ordered a drink and when I looked up he was already having a nice old chat with some girl.
I giggled to myself and walked over to the lounge area where thankfully no one was seated. I took a sip from my pink gin and lemonade. I can't drink gin for the life of me, it makes me incredibly drunk too quickly. But that was the fun part.
"Hello is anyone sitting there". I looked up and shook my head. The guy was cute, he had one blue eye and one brown eye. "I'm Nate", he said and sat beside me.
"I'm Hayley", I muttered. I could tell he was older than me, he looked around twenty three.
"Are you okay? Any reason for sitting over here on your own?"
I pushed my hair behind my ear, this guy was making me incredibly nervous. I wasn't used to that, I was usually very confident.
"Umm just waiting for my friends to arrive", I told him and he shrugged pulling out his phone.
"I know same to be honest. The lads said they'd meet me here but it looks like I'm on my own", he chuckled but I didn't understand what he was laughing at. "Will you come out and dance with me until your friends arrive?" he asked.
"Okay fine", I giggled and took his hand. My confidence was growing again. I had the perfect guy to make Luke jealous off, I wanted to back out earlier but he said it'd be fun so now let's see what he thinks.
Nate lead me to the dance floor and my eyes scoured the room for Luke. I finally spotted him by the bar, the girl he was with earlier still sticking to his side but this time she was the one talking. Luke look bored, his eyes also searched the room and finally they met mine just as Nate placed his hands on my hips pulling me closer to him, I draped my arms around his neck and winked at my boyfriend. His jaw was clenched, he had never seen another guy touch me like this with him sitting just across the room.
"Hey do you want to go outside to smoke?" Nate asked me.
"Sure let's go, I need some air anyway". We walked out together and sat on a bench outside, he placed his jacket over my shaking shoulders and a few minutes later Luke walked out. This time he was with a pretty girl, the quiet type. The ones that seemed to be drawn to Luke whether we were at a small little house party or out in a club, the good girls seemed to like Luke. I glanced over with me a small little smirk on his face as he took of his jumper and put it on the girl. I bit my tongue and lay my head on Nates shoulder.
"Maria", Nate called from beside me snapping Luke's girls attention. She whispered something to Luke and the two of them came and sat with us. "This is my cousin Maria", Nate explained and Luke's eyes danced with amusement. This was weird.
"Hey Nate", Maria smiles. "This is Luke, we were chatting and we have like so much in common", she giggled.
"Adorable", I mumbled under my breath. "Well nice to meet you Luke and Maria", I grinned sarcastically. Luke pushed his lips together to stop himself from smiling.
"Lovely to meet you Nate and ugh Natalie?" He asked and I narrowed my eyes at him.
"No I don't think I introduced myself yet, I'm Hayley", I grinned, as Nate placed at arm over my shoulder.
"We should get out of here soon", he whispered in my ear. His fingers playing with the ends of my short hair. I leaned into him and lay my head on his shoulder.
"Do you guys want to go and dance?" Maria asked and we all agreed before heading in. Luke walked behind me and grabbed my ass when we reached the dance floor. I gave Luke a stern look before directing my attention back to Nate.
"So what do you do?" Nate asked me as we began to dance a little.
"What do you mean?" I asked and he chuckled.
"Like where do you work?"
Shit he obviously thought I was older than I actually was. I glanced at Luke and nearly choked. Maria.. fucking quiet little Maria was grinding on my boyfriend.
"I need a drink", I shouted at Nate over the loud music and pushed my way towards the bar. He didn't follow me. I wouldn't blame him, I was very boring tonight.
"Hayley", Darren, Luke's friend called my name by the bar.
"Oh god when was the last time I saw you?" I laughed as I gave him a hug.
"I think it was the last time we were all out", he chuckled. "I'll buy you a drink. What do you want?"
"Oh just get me a double vodka with lemonade", I shrugged and pulled myself into a stool.
"Is Luke here?" Darren asked, his eyes scanning the club. He suddenly froze and by the look on his face i had to turn around too. I knelt up on my stool and gasped. That was not harmless flirting.
"I'll be back", I huffed and stomped my way back through the crowd of sweaty bodies. "Get off him", I snapped at the two girls who were now all over my boyfriend. And the idiot was enjoying it.
"What's it to you?" Maria snapped. That little ho.
"I asked you to get of him". I glared at her, Luke smirked at me.
"I'm sorry slut, you can't have everyone", the other girl giggled. My eyes narrowed and I yanked a piece of her perfectly straight brown hair.
"Okay stop", Luke quickly pushed the girls away from him.
"Are you going to let that little slut get with that?", she shrieked.
"That little slut is my girlfriend and the game we are playing is now over".
"You are weird people", Maria glared and stomped away her friend trailing behind her.
"I win", Luke chucked and walked towards the bar. I let out a sigh and quickly followed after him. "Hey Darren", Luke grinned at his mate.
"What was that back there?" Darren asked him.
"Well we decided to play a game and see who would crack first with a bit of harmless flirting. And I won".
"That was not harmless flirting", I hissed and he chuckled. Darren shrugged, and handed me my drink.
"You're buying my girl drinks now are you?" Like growled but it was clear he was joking. He sat on the stool and I stood between his legs.
"Fine that really pissed me off seeing you with her", I sighed.
"Well now you know how it feels and also how dare you let another guy give you his coat".
"Well Maria still has your hoodie", I pointed out and he sighed. "I don't want to play that game ever again".
"I thought it was funny", Luke grinned and leaned closer for me to kiss him. I rolled my eyes but pressed my lips to his anyway.
"Well I think I'm gonna go", Darren declared.
"See you", I mumbled.
A/n: okay if anyone is reading this book leave a little smiley face 😊