Club Amethyst, Must be 21 years old to enter...

[Breandan]

He rubbed his chin. "I would say when we first met, but that's not it.."

[Samantha June]

SJ flipped her hair back and pulled a strand behind her ear. "So what is it? I'm curious. I want to know."

[Breandan]

"It might have been when I was helping you hold your hair back while you were throwing up," he smiled. "Weird, but you looked most attractive when you let your guard down."

[Samantha June]

"While I was throwing up? Wow, that was the most un-romantic, uh, thing," she said, looking at him strangely.

[Lucy]

Lucy grimaced as she and Kipp entered the club. The beat you could hear from outside and it only compounded as they entered within.
Kipp clung a little tighter to her bare arm than was comfortable for her, so she tugged at his sleeve. She had to admit, for a guy, he looked pretty good. His hair was slicked back and he wore the cheap suit she had found for him at a thrift store earlier. He was presentable.

"Come on, don't be so nervous. No one is going to judge you." The raven-haired girl had to speak loudly in his ear, leaning close as she did so that Kipp could hear her over the music. "Loosen your grip at least, ugh." She smiled at him as he bit his lip, pulling him into the throng of people until she spotted the section that was roped off just for the Cryson Modeling Agency, for which she worked. All of the big wigs were there along with their most prized male and female models, and Lucy immediately regretted coming to the club. But she had to make appearances, per her boss, so here she was. At least with Kipp as her 'date' she would have less problems fitting in. She hoped.

[Kipp]

Kipp's nerves were frayed. He felt about as out of place as a fish on dry land and it was not getting better despite Lucy stating the sentence about no one judging him. This club was posh. It was elite. He was a broke, poor man who had nothing to offer anyone. Sighing softly, he pressed his body tighter against Lucy in an attempt to hide from the rest of the crowd who pressed in tightly. He was slightly relieved when they approached the party they had come to attend. But then he groaned when he saw all the pretty faces, male and female, that suddenly were with them. He glanced to the stage, where the lighting was starting to be set up and hoped it would provide a good distraction.

"This is Kipp." Lucy was saying to an extremely busty blonde with large blue eyes. She eyed him like he was candy, and he grew uncomfortable under her stare, not even catching her name. He shook her hand swiflty, politely, attempting to be nice for Lucy's sake. He owed her. In fact, if it weren't for her, he probably would be dead. Smiling at the black-haired girl affectionately, he leaned in and pecked her on the cheek. Yes, she wanted the display for her co-model's sakes, but also he felt true and genuine appreciation for what she had done. Just like Sadie. Ugh! WHy did his mind always have to go back to the beautiful woman he had hurt so badly? Once more he glanced to the stage, desperate for a distraction. He let himself wander closer, watching as they finished and prepared for the show. Kipp hoped it was going to be a good one. Maybe a comedian. That would certainly help.

[Sadie]

As soon as Sadie arrived to the club, she was ushered through the back door and straight into Billy Thornton's office. He marveled how beautiful Sadie was ... her soft caramel complexion, dark mystery eyes and spicy strawberry blond hair. She had beautiful oval eyes, with her perfectly arched eyebrows and pouty red lips. Her hair was done differently, deciding it was time for something a little edgier.

"Welcome Sadie. Thank you for accepting and performing tonight. It's such a surprise, no one is going to expect this." He stood up from his chair and lifted her up with one hand upon hers. "You're absolutely gorgeous. If I liked women, I would certainly ask you out on a date," he said, in his slightly feminine tone. He twirled Sadie around and nodded in head in approval. "I see why Madame Fleur has you as one of her top girls."

"Thank you," she uttered in equal appreciation. "So what am I performing?"

"I hope you know some Britney Spears because you're going to be performing along to her 'Perfect Lover' song," said Billy, taking the CD out from his collection. "Her music is perfect for the club and I know you'll blow it out of the water. Did you bring a costume?"

"Ugh, I hate Britney Spears but if that's what you want me to perform ..." she trailed, he nodded his head. "I have a black two piece, a bustier and skirt with my platform heels." Sadie pulled them out of the bag to show him. He nodded again in approval.

Opening the door and leading her out into the hallway, Billy led her to a free dressing room. "I need you to be done in 15 minutes. We'll start your performance 20 after." He left her the lyrics to the song and she quickly dressed, memorizing the song from beginning to end. Deep down inside, she wanted to do well because this might bring more opportunities to her. Maybe she could move up from dancing at the burlesque house to the club scene. It wasn't her type of thing but she was going to try it anyway.

15 minutes passed quickly. She heard a knock on her door.

[Kipp]

Kipp was having trouble hearing the male model who was bragging to him, because the announcer man was talking rather animated and loudly. He managed to lean in and the man actually yelled, washing away anything the man behind them said. Kipp answered his question about Lucy, telling the man he was living with her. He was not proud to make it seem as if they were living together, when they were simply friends, but he knew it would help Lucy get the creep off of her back as he had been hitting on her for so long.

Kipp shook his head at the way it seemed like he heard Sadie's name even when she wasn't around. Was his mind so "Sadie-Centric" he could not get free of her? And each time he thought he heard her name, it only brought him pain at what he had done. Music began to play and he turned to stare at the stage, but before he got a chance to watch the performer come out, he tripped over someone's shoe. A shoe? What was a shoe doing there? Shaking his head, the brown-haired man was rather surprised when Lucy pulled him to her and wrapped her arms around his.
"Dance with me!" She called out, forcing him to the floor nearby. But it was odd. No matter what he did, Lucy would NOT let him turn around to see the performer.

Crazy woman! Kipp sighed and tried to move his body to the music, but was unable to do much as the lyrics splashed into his mind and he found them to be a bit seductive. In fact, all around him, the men especially were fanning themselves, howling and hooting and having a great experience. He had to turn his head! But no, each time he began to turn, Lucy would grasp his arms and hold him.
"What is your deal?" He tried to ask her, but could not be heard about the music and the howls of the audience. But after a few more seconds, he fooled the girl and managed to twirl her away. It was then he spun around and got a look at the woman on the stage. Garbed in a small black leather outfit, swaying her hips while she sang, was Sadie. Sadie!

[Sadie]

The performance was what she needed. It sent her adrenaline soaring, her blood pumping violently as she danced and sang along the stage, men reaching out to touch her smooth, long legs which went on forever because of how short the skirt was. She stopped in the middle of the stage and panted sensually, the strobe lights highlighting each curve of her body. She received more attention from the men and could see the frustrated look on the girls in the audience. She smiled in satisfaction and sang the last chorus.

You're the perfect lover
I'm in love with all the things you do
So seductive
When you touch me there
I can't get enough of you
You're the best, baby
Got me obsessed
And I can't catch my breath ...

She dropped the mike and placed her hand onto her beating chest. Sadie blew the audience away. She received loud applauses, whistling and had even a few dollars tossed on stage for her. She felt good ... but the feeling wouldn't last long. As she took a bow and lifted her head again, she saw none other than ...

"Kipp," she said breathlessly.

[Kipp]

When Kipp saw his name appear on Sadie's lips, his heart began to race. He took a step, and another, drawn to the gorgeous creature on the stage. More than anything in the world, he wanted to sweep her into his arms and never let her go. But reality came crashing back into his mind and he remembered the pain he put her through and how much she hated him for it; how she would never allow him to be with her again. He choked back a sob and pressed his knuckles of one hand into his teeth, ignoring the pain as they began to bleed slightly from the impact. He reached out, despite being what seemed like miles between them and slowly let his hand drop.

Although he was unable to remove his eyes from hers, as if some spell held him locked in place, Kipp was brought back to reality by Lucy.
"I'm ready to go, Kipp." Her words were spoke twice before they registered and he broke his stare to glance briefly at Lucy. But the damage had been done and he was back to reality.
"All right." He kept his eyes staring at the floor, mouth set in a cruel frown, inner turmoil set to high speed. Almost like a zombie, he turned and began to follow Lucy toward the entrance of the club. He was in a daze as he walked slowly behind the girl, his mind in a frenzy over the emotions he felt for the dancer he had just seen. Oh how he wanted to touch her! Just once... just to stroke her cheek with the back of his hand and tell her a thousand times how sorry he was. With a final sigh, Kipp dared to stare one last sorrowful time over his shoulder.

[Sadie]

When he reached out to her, she wanted to reach back ... to touch his face, to press her lips against his, to feel the warmth of his comfort. No matter what she did to forget him, she missed him entirely to much. Seeing him there, reminded her at how much the hurt still existed. It was painful and the happiness she felt for that short time on the stage vanished.

The next thing she knew, he was walking with his back turned to her and she felt like she was going to cry, completely break down in the stage. But she held her composure, smiling into the crowd while her heart was breaking down again.

That was until she saw another familiar face -- it was Lucy's. She really needed a friend, someone to talk to. And even though she hardly knew Lucy, felt the need to talk to her. She walked off the stage and then began to head for the exit, where she saw her leave.

"Lucy! Lucy," she called.

[Lucy]

When Lucy heard the redhead's soft voice, despite the terrible pounding of the music, she wanted to pretend like she didn't. Having Sadie and Kipp in the same room when they were unprepared was only a recipe for disaster. She pushed Kipp out the door as swiftly as she could and told him, "Get us a taxi, I forgot something!" But she saw the dim look in the man's eye - he was in a state of severe depression. And it was all Lucy's fault for bringing him to the club! If only she had known Sadie was going to be there! The black-haired girl berated herself as she turned, blocking the door so that no one could leave or come in, to make sure Sadie would not follow Kipp.

"Hi Sadie." She smiled at the woman, ignoring the banging on the door behind her of some new patron trying to come in.
"That was a fabulous performance! I loved it!" She chirped loudly, trying to make herself heard. She was finally shoved out of the way of the door and flew toward Sadie where she stepped off a beat and twisted her left ankle on the high heels she was wearing.
"OWW!" She shrieked, leaning on one of the chairs to regain control of her ankle and get past the pain. "You sure know how to dance, girl." She grinned through clenched teeth, hoping she had not seen Kipp.

[Sadie]

Sadie's heart felt like it was torn from her chest and stomped on again. Did Kipp know she was here and just appeared to torture her some more? The way he looked at her, as if he was disappointed that she was dancing again, that she was whoring herself to a club full of men. Suddenly, she felt uncomfortable in the outfit she wore and wrapped her arms across her body.

"Lucy, are you okay?" asked Sadie, momentarily being distracted from her thoughts to help Lucy, who seemed to be in pain and reached to touch her ankle. "Come, let's go to my dressing room real quick." Sadie reached her arm around her friend and helping her backstage.

Once they reached the dressing room, Sadie helped Lucy to the love seat, leaving the room briefly to get an ice press. She returned, locking the door and plopped beside her although now that the music stopped playing, she remembered the whole scene, which lasted only a few seconds.

[Lucy]

Lucy was extremely uncomfortable, but it had nothing to do with her twisted ankle.
"Thanks, the ice is making it numb which should help, I think." The girl bit her lip, trying to keep her eyes off of Sadie's outfit. It was so revealing and it was very sexy, creating an overall picture of beauty to Lucy. She never had quite appreciated her neighbor like this before. As soon as she realized what she was thinking, she shook her head. Snap out of it, she chided herself. She had to figure out a way of getting Kipp back home without having the two meet. That had been way too close!

"Yeah, so, Sadie, I didn't know you were dancing here tonight. You did really well. I enjoyed your show tremendously." Lucy smiled, trying to make small talk and then bit her tongue again. She felt awkward, not wanting to say the wrong thing. It was driving the girl crazy!

[Sadie]

Small talk. It was what she needed at the moment. She wasn't sure if Kipp was really there or she was imagining it all. It was not like it had ever happened before but maybe it was the disappointment that made her uneasy, made her feel like Kipp still frowned upon her for her profession.

"Thank you Lucy. It felt really good to be on stage ... the crowd was great. The music wasn't my favorite but it wasn't terrible either." Sadie reached down her leg and unbuckled the strap to her heels, lifting them off and resting them beside her. Crossing her leg, one over the other, Sadie shifted her eyes to Lucy and attempted to smile. "It was a very last minute request but I couldn't pass up the money."

Sadie saw Kipp's face flash into her mind and she shook her head. "What brought you by?"