Southern Hospitality

Chapter 17

"That was gross. How do you drink that?" I asked wanting to scrub my tongue. Luke laughed at my dramatics and finished the rest 

"I'm built different darling" Luke thought he was so funny with that. I looked around and noticed a bunch of people dancing. The liquor might have already kicked but I really wanted to go on the dance floor. 

Standing up I grabbed Lukes arm and dragged him to get up "Eve where are we going" he asked trying to avoid the crowd of people 

"To dance! We're at a pub and if this is a date you're not entertaining me sitting at the bar" I argued crossing my arms. Luke pulled his face with one of his hands and looked at me wondering if I was being for real 

I moved closer to him "pleaseeee, just one dance then we can go back to the bar" I compromised holding my index finger up

He laughed and agreed to the deal. I squealed and brought us on the floor they were playing some upbeat music. I wasn't familiar with song but Luke was singing along to the words. He started to let loose and less grumpy. I wrapped my arms around his neck leaning into his body 

He went stiff from my sudden movement and I had to drag his hands to rest on my hips. I don't know why he was acting so shy

The song changed and Luke's entire face lit up "I love this one" he cheered as the dj turned up the volume. It was a more slow jam and everyone around us seemed to know it too. 

"Chasin' you like a side of whiskey! Burning going down, burning going down" I titled my head back laughing as he sang the lyrics to me. His accent was thick when he sang and I swear I felt my heart thump fast. He started moving around dancing with me. We were having a lot of fun and I've never seen Luke so careless 

"Chasin' you and me, I only see in my rearview"  I listened to everything as I stared in his eyes. His hand was placed on my back pulling me closer to his chest while the other one rubbed up and down my side

The song ended and we stayed on the dance floor moving to the new beat "I wouldn't guess you to be a singer" I whispered into Luke's ear so he would hear me over the music 

"Only for you darling" he answered giving me a gummy smile similar to Landon's 

I had no idea what Luke and I were but I really liked him. A lot more than I allow myself to believe  though the way we meet was from me attacking him with a plunger. When we started hanging out and invited me to spend out to places I couldn't ignore the butterflies. 

He's allowed me into his life and I've seen the ugly most would advice me to run but he was slowly hypnotizing me into staying

"I'm getting a little tired. How about another drink" I asked running my hand up his neck

"That sounds like a great idea" he smiled as we left the dance floor and went back to the bar ordering another drink

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Its been at least 2 hours since we've been at the pub and I've lost count on how many hurricanes I drank. I think Luke stopped me at my third glass he was saying I didn't need to drink anymore. I mean I only had two and then a shot and another shot...

"Wait, he wet your bed?" I screamed laughing at Luke

"Yes, it was the worst experience. Potting training a toddler is the worst thing on earth darling." Luke said seriously but I couldn't stop laughing 

"Stop laughing" he giggled "imagine waking up to the smell of shit and a wet spot next to you" 

At that point I lost it. Tears were coming out my eyes as I was hysterically laughing. I felt bad but thinking about it was just hilarious. 

"I'm sorry Luke. That must have been horrible" I controlled myself resting my head on my hand. We've been talking for the past hour about anything and everything. I found out he went to college and during his senior year thats when Savannah got pregnant. 

"Are you ever going to tell me why your accent is different from everyone else? Its really thick and heavy compared to the people in town" I brought up without thinking

Three shots of tequila and two glasses of a hurricane already had me saying what was on my mind with no care or thought.

Luke let out a sigh "As you know i'm not from here" he started and I nodded my head 

"I was born n raised down in Orleans but moved up here when I was 15" I gasped straighten my body up. I would have never guessed he was from New Orleans that's pretty far from Tennesse

"Luke! How come you couldn't tell me this when I asked in the car" I cried getting a bit mad he went off on me about that small facet 

"I'm sorry for that darling. When you mentioned Walter I got triggered. My background is something I don't talk casually about but I didn't mean to snap like that" he said softly

I pouted my lip understanding it was a sensitive topic. Luke rested his hand over mine and began to rub circles with his thumb. I couldn't stay mad at him honestly 

"I think I'm partied out. Let's go back to your place a watch a movie " I said ready to leave. It's been fun but laying on his couch sounded nice 

"Last time we watched a movie you fell asleep" he joked getting up as we grabbed our things 

"That was after a long day of working and shopping" I protested. Luke held my hand leading me to the door I enjoyed the way his fingers interlocked with mine. I always felt like he was scared to let go 

"Luke Carson! What a surprise to see you here... and with a girl" a loud yelled from behind us snickered 

"Hey sexy why don't you ditch the hillbilly and hang out with us" I recognized that voice and feared to turn around. I really wish isn't who I thought