It was early July, the school term was close to ending for the long summer break. Cath had decided that they were all overdue a night out. Something to celebrate the end of a long, stressful term.
So she had written a short note on the staff notice board, suggesting where and when; which was quickly followed by a list of names, showing who was planning on going.
They didn't go out often all together. With almost 30 teachers and support staff at the school, it could be difficult finding dates and times to suit everyone. Cath had managed to book a couple of booths at a popular night club; somewhere they could sit and chat or dance if they wanted to.
Emma wasn't really into nights out at the club, but as most of the others were going, she felt she should go along too. Her husband was happy to stay home with their kids so that she could go out.
Laura was one of the youngest members of staff, so was keen to get dressed up and go out, even if it meant being out with some of the 'oldies', rather than her usual friends. She pulled a number of dresses from her wardrobe and threw them onto the bed. She wanted something that would leave little to the imagination. Jon was going tonight and she was determined to see if his flirting in the classroom was finally going to lead to something.
Dan was in his late 20's and he loved his job. One of only two men working at the school, he was popular with the women he worked with; not in a sexual way, they just seemed to like his banter. They were keen to give his sculpted biceps a squeeze whenever they needed a 'strong man to do a job'! He pulled on a shirt and gave himself a quick spray of aftershave. Tonight was going to be a good night!
Jon was planning on hitting the bar hard. One of two men at the school, he sometimes found the constant female chatter boring. He was only 32, already married and tied up with three kids. He felt as though he had missed out on his wild, carefree years. He passed the time in school making the odd comment to Laura when the kids weren't around; but she was far from his type. Jon's wife was used to him hitting it hard on a night out and didn't ask any questions the next day. She suspected he wasn't always faithful, but the bills were paid and he loved their kids, so she didn't rock the boat.
Cath was first to arrive at Club Tiger, making sure the booths she had requested were reserved. It was a great spot, halfway between the bar and the DJ booth. She ordered a large cocktail pitcher and waited for the others to arrive.
By the time Cath had finished the pitcher, everyone had arrived. There was a lot of happy chatter as everyone mingled and hugged. Jon hovered near the edge of the group, while Laura watched him, trying to catch his eye.
Laura had it all planned out; a few drinks, maybe get him up for a dance and once he realised she had no panties on...
Dan was up at the bar with a group around him, trying to convince them to join him in some shots. They were halfheartedly protesting, but Dan knew they were all up for it. He felt at least two of them sneakily stroke his muscled back and grinned. He was going to have some fun tonight!
Emma was sat at the booth wondering how long she needed to stay before she could make an excuse and leave. Watching the group at the bar giggling with Dan and doing shots, she cringed; some of them were old enough to be his mother!
After passing a few pleasantries around, Jon slipped off to the bar, keen to get started on his first pint. Laura sat in the booth sipping her chilled white wine, watching him head over to the bar.
Suddenly a song came on making crowds of people cheer. "Everyone up, come on, no excuses!" Called Cath, "I love this song!"
Cath dragged a reluctant Emma to her feet to join them in a dance. Laura saw this as a good opportunity to approach Jon while everyone was distracted.
Jon meanwhile had gone through three pints in a short space of time, trying to change his mood to become more people friendly. It wasn't that he didn't like his colleagues, he just didn't feel like he fit in with the group. Laura was alright and he and Emma had worked together a bit recently. As least Emma wasn't always trying to flirt with him like Laura was.
Jon felt a hand touch his shoulder and turned to see Laura there. "Alright?" He asked, downing his fourth pint. Laura ran her hand down his arm and sat on the stool next to him, crossing her legs to make her dress seem even shorter. Jon glanced down at her bare thighs and quickly signaled to the barman for another pint.
"Didn't feel like dancing then?" She purred at him, leaning forward slightly to show off her cleavage. Jon didn't answer, he just paid the barman for his pint and drank slowly.
Laura decided to up her game, placing her hand lightly on his thigh.
"God I hate this song!" Emma gasped, as she sat hurriedly on the other side of Jon. "Every time I try and sit down, Cath drags me back up! No wonder you two are hiding over here!"
"Not hiding, just having a chat, aren't we Jon?" Laura smiled at Emma, hoping she'd get the hint and leave them to it. "Sure." He replied, drinking more of his pint. Laura took this as a good sign and slid her hand further up his thigh.
Jon sighed. It wasn't that Laura wasn't attractive, she just wasn't his type. Sure he could fuck her tonight, but she was quite needy and high maintenance. He knew she wouldn't be satisfied with one night and he really wasn't interested in the hassle.
"I hate all this manufactured pop music." Emma said, signaling to the barman that she was ready to order. Jon smiled in spite of his mood. "Me too. This is my idea of hell!"
Emma laughed, taking her drink from the barman. "So what do you normally listen to?"
Jon shrugged. "Lots of stuff really, usually my music's a little heavier than this, if you know what I mean?" Laura rolled her eyes and took her hand from his thigh. This clearly wasn't working.
Laura left Jon and Emma discussing their favourite music and went back to the booth. Sharon sat down next to her and followed her gaze to Jon. "He's married you know?" She raised her eyebrows pointedly at Laura.
