All of me

“Emma, Are you ready?” Katie screamed from the other room.

“Coming” I replied as I put the finishing touches of my makeup.

“You look gorgeous...Why are you trying to look better than me on my birthday?” Katie teases as she grabbed her purse.

“Are you kidding me? Have you looked in the mirror?”

“Duhh of course I have, I cant walk by a mirror because i cant stop looking at myself” as her hands trail down her waist laughing.

“You bum hahaha, lets go!” I grab the keys and we head out the door.

Today was Katie’s 22nd birthday and we were going to head to dinner and then meet up with everyone else at the club, Royale.

Katie was not a fan of clubs and neither was I. We were more into the bar scene, a place where you can actually have a casual conversation with somebody, but since most of our friends were going there, we both agreed. I felt a little uncomfortable at clubs, it was not my scene at all but we don’t really argue. ‘Its going to be fun...you’ll see’ I kept telling myself.

Let me tell you a little bit about Katie and I. We have been friends for around 15 years now. Katie is your average sweetheart, a beautiful blond, green eyed girl. Smart, funny, great personality, basically the whole package. We wouldn’t be any more different and I wouldn’t change a thing. For instance, I’m a sports junkie and she is a bookworm/artsy. We’re always at each others throats and I wouldn’t have it any other way. We met when we were in elementary school and we have been inseparable since. She has been there for me through everything, through thick and thin and she’s the sister I never had.

We went to Cheesecake Factory, our number go-to-spot. As we were about to finish our meal I quickly ran to the restroom. I grab one of the waiters and tell them that its Katie’s birthday. Ten minutes after I sit back down, a few of the workers came over singing Happy Birthday and gave Katie a cheesecake with a candle.

“Oh My God” as her cheeks flushed and a big smile appeared on her face. “Thank You”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about...” I winked “Now finish up, because we’re gonna be late!”

We took a cab to the club, the line was huge. I got that it was Friday but I had a feeling that something must be going on. Good thing our friend Jeff was the bouncer and let us in without waiting in line and without paying. “Have fun girls!” “Thanks Jeff, We owe you big time!” as we headed upstairs.

The music was so loud, loud flashing, the smell of alcohol was everywhere and the dance floor was packed. As we looked around for our friends, we hear people screaming out names.

“Here comes the birthday girl!” Mel screams and hugs Katie and then me. Mel was also one of our roommates.

“You guys got a table! Awesome!”

“Yeah we came here super early” Mel said “Its very crowded tonight”

“Yeah we noticed, and the line outside is huge outside, Thanks to Jeff we cut the line.”

“Yeah he’s a sweetheart...SO who wants to do shots!?”

I can’t remember the number of rounds of shots that they were ordering. Katie had a few more than I did, but I stopped after my third one. It was still early, and I have had some bad experiences in the past and have learned my limits...kind of. I head to the bar and Katie joins me.

“Can I get two cranberry and vodkas please?” I order and give them my card.

“Coming right up” “Thank You!” as I left a tip.

We were slowly sipping on the drinks until Katie was not feeling well. So we headed towards the bathroom.

“This bathroom is very crowded, You girls should go upstairs...It’ll be more fun” said the lady who worked there, with a smirk on her face.

“Why is that lady being so sketchy” I grab Katie hand and walk to the together side of the dance floor to get to the stairs. ‘It’ll be more fun’...its a bathroom for crying out loud. I’m sure there was a faster way to get upstairs but since it was our first time we had no clue.

I glanced up I noticed that they second floor was full of balconies, and they surrounding the whole bar and dance floor area. They were packed. You couldn't see anyone because of the flashing light. As I cut through the dance floor someone catches my eye and see this person looking down at the dance floor. Not sure who or what he’s looking at. There is a packed dance floor, what are the chances he’s looking specifically at you. As I slowly moved across the dance floor, trying to get by everyone who were glued to one another, I couldn't help looking up. I felt his piercing eyes on me. I broke contact and I noticed he wasn't there when I look up again. Okay. Good.

“Are we there yet?” Katie looking worse by the minute, she needed fresh air. “Yeah Katie hold on, just a few more stairs. It was so dark upstairs and we finally found the bathroom.

“Well isn't this nice!” Katie said as she sat on the couch in the bathroom. The bathroom had a few stalls, marble all over, white couches, big mirror. It was beautiful.

“Ok give me 5 minutes, just lay down here. Okay?” I tell Katie, more like a command but I didn’t care. Two seconds later...

“Ugh I’ll be right back” as I hear the door open and close. Really?

Before I could answer she was gone. Great. I leave the bathroom to look for her and she’s no where to be found. Some lights in this place would help.

As I make my way down the hall and take a turn, I slam into someone and spill my drink all over them.

“Oh Jeezz! I’m so sorry, I didn’t even see you there!” I’m so clumsy.

“Its okay, don’t worry about it. It was my fault” with a smirk on his face.

He was tall, slim, built, with brown hair and what I could tell dark eyes. I’d seen those eyes before. I was positive it was the guy I made contact with earlier. He looked very familiar though I just couldn't put my finger on it. Again, some lights at this place would help.

“Good thing I’m wearing a black shirt so your” slightly licks a few droplets that had landed on his lips “cranberry and vodka isn't really noticeable” flashing his pearly whites.

“I’m sorry, I should have seen where I was going, Its like a maze up here...”

“Yeah a little bit, I was just making my way over to the bar, would you mind if i get you a drink, I feel bad that I spilled yours”

“No, I’m good...I think that was a sign that I should probably stop drinking” I slightly laughed and broke eye contact. My face flaring...at this point I was glad that it was dark.

“Besides I should buy you a drink or if not that then maybe a new shirt?” making a joke, I felt horrible.

“Hahah that’s very nice of you but its not a big deal, really!”

“Ok worth a shot” sighing in defeat. “I’m...”

“EMMA?” I hear Katie calling me from around the hall.

“Where have you been?! I’ve been looking for you after you ran out of me” slightly relieved.

“I’m sorry I wasn’t feeling well so I went and got us water...Here you go” as she hands me a bottle.

“Thanks!”

“That’s probably a good idea, this one over here is running around spilling drinks on people...make sure she doesn’t drink anymore tonight, will you?” shaking head, keeping in his laughter.

“You didn’t?! No more drinks for you tonight missy” both of them laughing at this point.

“Ha ha ha...very funny” causing me to start laugh...I couldn't keep a straight face to save my life.

“I’m Emma by the way!” as I turn towards him.

“Nice to meet you Emma” as he sticks out his hand “I’m...”

A small light flashed on his face, perfect timing...it was Reilly Smith. As in Reilly Smith of the Boston Bruins, as Smitty...ok I’ll stop.

“Reilly” with my hand still on his, not breaking eye contact. I wasn't aware I stopped breathing for a second, his touch sending chills down my spine. As I snap back into reality,

“And this is my best friend Katie, the birthday girl!”

“Happy Birthday! How old? If you don’t mind me asking? 21?”

“Not at all, 22! The big 2-1 was last year and I didn’t really celebrate it becuase this chick right here was not 21 yet...She’s the baby of the bunch” slightly pinching my cheek. Can this get any more embarrassing.

“I’m sorry? How is that my fault?” I laughed as she gave me a side hug “I’m just messing with you Emms”

“Well since both of you guys are of age, you should come over at our table, a few of my friends and I had a private VIP room here. You guys should definitely join” Turns towards me “Don’t worry we got water and juice for you too Emma.” as he chuckles and leads the way. He didn’t!

“Wow! You guys are on a roll tonight, aren’t you?” “Come on” as Katie puts her arm around mine with a smirk on her face and we head towards the room. She was giving me one of her signature looks.

“What?!” as she gives me a curious look “Oh nothing, his name sounds familiar, I wonder if he is the same Reilly that you drool over every time the Bruins play” I didn’t say anything. How did she know! “And...that’s what I thought! This is gonna be fun!” as she started laughing.

Here we go.

Notes

Hey guys! This is my first time writing so I'm a little nervous! I hope you guys enjoy! :)