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Hunter says something to him that I can't make out and the guy releases me instantly.
I look at Hunter's irritated scowl as he watches the random guy I was dancing with making his way through the crowd. When the guy is out of sight, he turns his brilliant green eyes back to me.
With two strong hands, he pulls me flush against him, my back to him. "What did you say to that guy?" I ask as I tilt my head backwards on his chest.
"Don't worry about it." He whispers in my ear. "Dance with me." He demands and I oblige, I can't ignore the fact that whatever he just did turns me on. The alcohol is making me riskier than usual as I begin to slowly rock back and forth against him.
We dance for a while and when the beat picks up so does my rhythm as I push myself against him grinding slowly. I feel something hard against my back, he is ridiculously tall, and it takes me no more than a second to realize what it is. I'm glad I am turned away from him so he can't see the blush that's rising on my cheeks.
"See what you do to me?" He whispers in my ear. I try to think of a response, but our intimate moment is interrupted by Rosy's voice in front of me. I hadn't realized my eyes were closed and when I open them and see her realization hits me that I'm dancing with her brother. I quickly fumble out of his grip that's still tightly on my hips.
She laughs as she puts her hand on my shoulder to steady herself. "Esme! I don't care if you dance with him, I already told you to go after him." She drunkenly yells over the loud music and I hear Hunter laughing behind me. Embarrassment floods through me as I roll my eyes and grab her hand to lead her away before she says anything else.
I'm stopped short when we get off the dance floor and I see Neo heading for me, I quickly let go of Rosy's hand and instinctively step behind Hunter for protection.
"What do you want?" Hunter asks Neo in a serious tone.
They both step towards each other with a clenched fist and I let out a breath I didn't realize I was holding as I think of how to diffuse the situation. Everything is happening so quick; I hate how alcohol does that.
I see Hunter reach his hand back as he gently pushes me away from them. I become frantic thinking of them fighting again, I don't want to be the cause of anyone getting hurt. "I'm going to pee," Rosy says quickly as she darts for the bathroom. She's worse with confrontation than I am.
"Wait!" I shout, stepping in between them. I know I need them to separate.
"Neo, what do you want?" I say with my hands on my hips in as serious a tone as I can muster in my drunk state.
"I just want to talk." He eyes behind me at Hunter. "Alone."
"Absolutely Not." Hunter booms behind me as he places a hand around my waist. I realize it's a lost cause and I just need to separate them. I try to pull Hunter to the door with me, but he is like stone, an immovable force.
Without thinking I change plans and grab Neo and walk away with him. If Hunter won't walk away, I'll get Neo out of the situation, that way no can fight. I glance back towards Hunter; he looks pissed as he heads for the door. I'm thankful the situation didn't escalate.
I stop Neo when we get to a quieter spot against the wall, not wanting to go further away from people in the crowded club, I don't trust him anymore.
"What do you want Neo?" I say as I impatiently stare at him.
"I... I didn't mean what I said last night," he says with clear remorse behind his eyes. I begin to question if he truly means it, but I'm reminded of his words from the night before, clear in my mind that's fogged by alcohol. I turn on my heel and away from him. Before I get too far, I look back with the hardest glare I can manage.
"I don't ever want to see you again, do NOT contact me again, Neo," I shout and make my way to find Hunter outside.
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