when stars are lined up

and we meet again

Elizabeth cleared her throat again, trying to find her confidence under the scrutiny of mr.handsome stranger.

"Well Brian come in and put down the drinks. Sarah! Come back in here and you found a friend too just like Brian?! That's nice! This gentle here was just asking for the time, I guess, he must need to be somewhere."

Everyone looked at Sawyer and Brian noticed an expensive watch on his wrist the same time as everyone in the group did including Elizabeth!

"You're such a poor liar Elizabeth!" Smiles Sarah. Maybe the gentle here just wants to hang out with you, I meant us! She quickly corrects herself as Brian turned his dirty look on her.

With all this going on, Sawyer was smiling on the inside and quickly took his phone and sends a quick message to Rick. As Rick checks his phone, he silently read "I got this" message from his friend who still fiddling on his phone. Rick let him have the stage as he watches his friend make magic.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's start from the beginning or much better, let this be our beginning." He started, as he gets everyone's attention. "I just came over to check the lady since she was by herself. As I was about to leave the club. But seems like all her guards are here, it's safe to say that she doesn't need anybody else. She is all set. Good night" and he turns.

Elizabeth quickly says "hey, wait a second" to the stranger while giving both Brian and Sarah a "help me stop him' look. She exits the room, as her friends went in, except for Brian who stood just a little more on the outside, maybe to listen on what Elizabeth has to say to the stranger.

Brian heard her but continued to walk just before he reached the stairs, that gives him space from the prying eyes.

"Hi, wait up!" Elizabeth catches up with him. "I'm sorry about the misunderstanding back there. It happens so fast and everyone is just jumping into conclusions. Those are my friends Brian and Sarah, just being friends.

"I totally understand, no worries and there is no need to apologize. I should be the one asking for an apology, I hope I didn't ruin your evening. Have a great night. Someone told me I need to be somewhere" he answer her with a sincere smile that turns to a smirk as he checks his watch.

She tucks her hair on her ear as she shyly looks the ground before looking back at him. "I'm Lizzy, wanna join me and my friends poison our liver foe the night? Well that's if you don't need to be somewhere" she says as she pointed his watch.

Sawyer rubs his nape, deciding if he should join them or let her join him. As he looks at her friends, he can see the other guy is still standing, seems like ready to rescue if needed.

"I'd love to join you and your friends if you'll have me." Sawyer started heading back the group with Elizabeth in front of him. He automatically put his hand on the the back as he slowly leads them to their vip room.

"Hey guys, were back!" Elizabeth announces as they sat on the couch and Sarah and her friend scoots to the middle seat. She felt warm all over as he put his hands on her back. Guiding her to the seat. As soon as they sat, he moves his hands and Elizabeth felt the emptiness. "Weird" she tought.

"It's about time! Now enough being party poopers. Let's just enjoy the night like we promised ourselves!" Sarah whines but gives Brian and Elizabeth a stern look. "This is Rick and we are starting the shots!" Brian and Sawyer silently giving each oher a quick nod, much to Sarah's relief.

Everyone were all laughing and having fun on horror movies that was decided to talk and disect! Sawyer noticed that Elizabeth didn't really drink too much. So he leans in close and whispered to her hear.

Elizabeth jumps as she felt a warm breathing on her ear, felt him leans in to her and whispers "don't get drunk, I still want to hang out with you. Just you... tonight" She turns to look at him. And she received a pleading look but serious at the same time. She smiles and nod at him. And

Sawyer releases a huge sigh.

She giggles as she looks at him again. But stopped as Sawyer sneaks his hand and let it rest on her thigh. He effortlessly pulled her closer to him. Elizabeth quickly looks at Brian who despite being busy and enjoyed talking animated to his new friend, she noticed that Brian keeps a close watch on both her and Sarah.

Sarah on the other hand is slumped on Rick's arm. And noticed Elizabeth's eye on her. With fake enthusiasm, Sarah says, "Well this is fun! I'm tired and ready to head home, let's go?!"

"Sure, I'm ready!" Was Rick's quick reply.

Chuckling Elizabeth looked at Brian who just shook his head.

"Let's get you both to the limo, I'll be hanging out some more with Tristan." Brian stood up with Tristan.

Rick rubs his nape and told Brian "don't worry about it, but if you don't mind, we would like to head back to my place"

Brian was ready to argue so Elizabeth did what Elizabeth does best. Holding Brian's hand, "hey don't worry about us, go have fun. We can take care of ourselves. We're big girls now, ok?!" She added jokingly.

Brian nods, hugs both Elizabeth and Sarah. Shakes the hands of Rick and Sawyer, "I know who you are and I'll hunt both of you if my girls she'd a tear." He addressed both men.

"Oh and I'll help him" Tristan spoke seriously but with a smile before they turned to head down.

Elizabeth turned to Sawyer, "Let's. .?"