Luke held my hand as we entered the pub. There were string lights all over the front and sound of country music was playing loud enough for you to hear it miles away. Walking inside there were people all over the place drinking, playing games, and dancing
I was expecting it to be similar to a club but it was completely different. The lights were dimmed inside but not too dark where you couldn't make out any faces. Luke took a seat at the bar and ordered us a few drinks
"So what do you think" he asked smirking at me
"This is nice" I cheered taking a shot after the bartender gave us our first drink. My mind kept thinking about Luke's mom I never knew she died. All nana told me was he had no family but I just assumed maybe his parents lived out of state...
"This is the local pub. Everywhere comes here to party" Luke leaned over to whisper in my ear since the music was pretty loud. I giggled feeling his breath on my ear
"What can I get y'all folk tonight" one of the bartenders asked shaking a drink up
"Good evening Oliva, I'll take the old fashion" he turned his head smiling at the lady as she nodded her head
"You're new? What can I get you" she asked
"Ummm, I'm not much of a drinker so I wouldn't know" I confessed
I was a light weight so going out for drinks always ended badly. Back in college I used to do jello shots shots then when we could go to the club I stuck to Pina colada's
"You look like a hurricane gal" Olivia smirked
I laughed not understanding what that was "Liv you want her to be wasted" Luke commented as Olivia nodded her head laughing
"Eve shouldn't be having something that strong. Just give her a sweet tea" I don't like how he was implying I couldn't hang. I may not drink whiskey every night but I know how to hold my liquor
"Oliva, I would love a hurricane. Is it sweet?" I asked challenging Luke. Who was he to say what I can and cant drink
"I like you. I'll be right back" she smiled taking the drink she made down the table
"Darling, a hurricane is pretty strong. It got rum in it and you just took a shot" Luke said giving me a worried look. I rolled my eyes at him its cute he cared but I'm a big girl
"I'm not 21... I can handle a little alcohol" I smiled rubbing his hand. More people started to enter the pub and it slowly began to get live
Oliva walked back over to us with two glasses. She handed us our drinks and told us to be safe. I thanked her started to sip on my drink Luke might have been right... it was super strong. He watched me waiting for me to say something but I just smiled enjoying my hurricane
"Is it good?" he asked chugging his glass
Though the taste of rum was burning my throat it was still pretty fruity and I ended up finishing it quick. "Yep! What is that you're drinking" I asked curious to know what was in his glass
"An old fashion. Its just whiskey" he answered taking another sip
"Can I try?" I always see him drink something similar at his house. We're at a pub so why not let loose and have some fun
"I don't know Eve... you've already drank a lot" he laughed at me but I was being serious
"Just a taste" I asked leaning closer. He ended up agreeing and handing me the cup. I picked it up and sipped on the drink it was horrible. I scrunched my face and looked at him disgusted
"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
...
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