Drew's POV
It's my 28th birthday.
Some people think that once you hit this age, your life is over but I honestly don't feel much different from when I turned 21.
I still have fun with my friends.
I haven't developed any crippling body aches yet.
Life is going pretty good.
Some of my old friends wanted to take me out to this new club downtown and I don't think I couldn't say no to that.
I check my phone while my friends laugh around me as I receive a text from Anna.
"I'll be waiting for you, birthday girl.😘"
I smile and send a quick reply before scanning the room.
Don't get me wrong, my friends are great but I don't think dancing on any of them is going to be the highlight of my day.
"Uh oh there she goes! Already on the hunt!"
I roll my eyes at their jokes but my attention is caught by a flash of raven hair.
As I focus in, I notice a very tipsy Latina dancing the night away with some of her friends.
"Oh no don't mind me. Just enjoying the view."
I take a sip of my drink as my friends continue their conversation.
I however, cant seem to take my eyes off of the beauty across the room.
The way her body sways to the sound as she moves without a care in the world.
She's even smiling.
That's something I don't get to see everyday, but I think I'm going to add it to my list.
I'm about to turn away when I notice a guy make his way over to their group.
He seems harmless at first but then I notice something in his pocket and my blood runs cold.
"Be right back."
I set my drink down and don't even explain myself as I stride over to the table they're heading to.
Everything else happens in slow motion.
He stands across from Valentina and laughs along with something her friend said.
While her back is turned, he quickly drops something into her glass and it takes everything in me not to smash it into her face.
As soon as I step up, she goes to grab her cup but I quickly put my hand over it to stop her.
"Wow babe. Go easy over here. I'm not trying to carry you all the way home."
She looks up at me with a confused look but she's so drunk she bursts into giggles.
"Dreeeewww what are you talking about silly?"
The guy sizes me up but I grab onto her hip and pul her to me as I glare at him.
"Problem?"
I tilt my head behind me slightly and as soon as he sees the guys I'm with, he backs off immediately.
"My bad man."
I shake my head as he runs off and look down to see a pouty little Latina.
"Now why did you do that for? He was cute!"
I roll my eyes and toss the drink into the trash.
"You're drunk princess. You need to head home."
She frowns and basically throws a tantrum as she smacks me on the chest and arms.
"Noooo! I'm having fun. You never let me have fun!"
I groan and drag her outside as I call up an Uber.
This woman is really going to make me miss my own party.
As we're outside waiting, Val reaches up and wraps her arms around my neck.
"Why are you all pouty baby? Am I boring you?"
I chuckle and wrap my arms around her waist to try and keep her from falling over.
How many drinks did she have?
"For your information, it's actually my birthday. I was having my party when I happened to see a, how did you put it? A damsel in distress?"
She giggles and leans into me as if she's trying to hug me.
"My hero!"
The Uber finally arrives and as I'm helping her inside, she pulls me in as well.
"Party at my place?"
I laugh and shake my head a I look back at the club.
"Val, all of my friends are inside. I can't just ditch them."
Then she does it.
She gives me those puppy dog eyes and I fold like a piece of paper.
"Not even for me?"
I sigh and close the car door.
As we ride along, I text my friends and tell them I had to help someone out and after all of the jokes and snarky comments are over, I try to relax.
I'm going over to Val's house and she's clearly too drunk to understand what's going on.
I should just help her get inside, and head home.
I'm attracted to her, but I'm not going to take advantage of her like this.
When we get to her place, it's nice.
It's a small house with a cute little front yard and nice modern feel.
The inside is warm and cozy with plants and books all over the place.
She must be getting tired because I basically had to carry her inside. Once we get up the steps, I gave in and just picked her up.
"Ooo so strong. I bet you could just throw me around like a little doll."
My cheeks turn a bit red as I clear my throat.
"Which way to your room?"
She points her foot towards a door and I make my way to it.
Once inside, I gently lay her in the bed and check the time.
It's 10:30 pm.
I might have some time to still meet up with Anna.
I wonder if she's asleep.
"Okay. You're home safe and sound so I'm gonna go. You need anything?"
She sits up and grabs onto the hem of my shirt to tug on it.
"You're not staying?"
I shake my head and she gets up on her knees in order to draw me in more.
"Why not? Don't you like me?"
My eyes widen as I feel her hot lips kiss along my neck.
"Val! Umm...yes but you can't do that."
She whines in my ear and gently nibbles right below it.
"But you taste good."
I bite my lip as she pulls her body up so that she's leaning on me more.
The smell of her hair against my face is nice and I can't help grabbing onto her hips as she sucks on my neck.
"Valentina. You're drunk."
She moans slightly and nuzzles my neck as I hold her.
"I like the way you say my name."
Her voice is so raw and deep.
I've never heard her sound this way before and I honestly don't want her to stop.
"You need to lie down. You're not going to like hearing this in the morning."
She laughs and kisses my cheek, allowing her lips to linger an extra second.
"Will you stay with me?"
I look back at the clock on her nightstand and sigh.
I really shouldn't.
I only have so much time left in my birthday and I'm not having sex with her tonight.
I wouldn't be able to live with myself if this is the way I got to her.
"Drew? Are you listening?"
That. That little laugh between her words and the way she says my name.
This woman has a hold on me. I can't deny it.
What's one birthday night without sex going to do?
I sigh and softly kiss her forehead.
"Lie down."
She give a little cheer and crawls under the covers as I remove my shirt and pants.
When I crawl in behind her, she eagerly back up against me and I laugh.
"You are kind of fun drunk, I'm not gonna lie."
She laugh and turns around to face me.
"I'm fun all the time. You're just a butt."
I give an exaggerated gasp and poke her nose.
"You make me a butt."
She smiles and cuddles up to my neck.
After a few minutes I feel her breathing even out followed by the clock striking midnight.
My birthday is officially over but I'm not complaining.
I think this may have been the best way to end it.