A stamp to the wrist and Kari was in. It was ladies night at her favorite club and as always it was packed with tons of people. Kari loved the bright neon lights as they shot off into different directions. One of the biggest attractions of the night was the handful of girls doing their favorite dance number, on top of the bar. They danced the same steps to the beat, their hands touching the brass railing, hanging down from the ceiling, as they cat walked back and forth along the bar. At the end of the song, the girls stopped to pose, the crowd of people below, clapping and cheering.
Kari grabbed her cell phone from her pocket. "Was it going to be seconds, minutes, or hours before he arrived." she thought to herself.
"I'll find you." was the last thing he told her, when he called her.
Excited with all the anticipation, Kari walked over to the bar to get a drink. With a beer in her hand, she approached the edge of the dance floor. The music was loud but, the best kind to dance to, and she began to scan the dance floor.
A couple caught her eye, barely moving, not keeping pace with the music. Kari watched him lean into the woman. Her head tilted to the side as he talked deeply into her ear. His hands gripped at her hips, and as they danced. He moved them, moving down her sides. Swaying slowly in front of him, she teased him with the slowest of movements. The beat of the music changing but, their pace remained the same.
While drinking her beer, Kari stood there watching them dance as they began to disappear into the crowd of people. Only his shoulders could be seen now as he towered over her.
"Would you like to dance?" a man said, standing behind Kari with a tap to her shoulder.
Kari turned toward him, placing her bottle down on the nearest table.
"Sure!" she said, walking in front of him, leading him to the dance floor.
They pushed their way through the people, reaching the center of the crowded floor. Kari turned, lifting her hands above her head, starting to dance in front of him.
"I'm Jason!" he said, leaning toward her, trying not to yell too loudly.
"Kari, nice to meet you." she said, exchanging a smile with him.
Stepping closer, his hips moved into hers and one of her knees found its way between his. She looked up at Jason, placing her hand on top of his shoulder. The dance went on with very little conversation.
Kari looked over his shoulder, glancing at the door. The bouncer continues to stamp people as they file in but, with no sign of him. Kari darted her eyes toward the bar.
"Looking for someone?" Jason asked.
"Yea but, he's not here yet." Kari replied, disappointed.
"Dance with me until he shows?" Jason asked, smiling.
"Sure!" she said quickly, looking over toward the pool tables that were beside the bar.
The music picked up and the dance floor began to flood with more people. Pushing and nudging, people moved past them as she felt her body bump up against Jason. Her stomach tight against his, he grabbed Kari's hip, bracing her so she wouldn't fall any further.
"Oh sorry!" a woman said behind her as she felt her foot ache.
"No problem." Kari turned back to Jason and smiled.