Nothing Matters...

“Nothing I couldn’t handle, especially now that you’re here.” She wrapped her arms around his neck. She waited until the other man had walked away before speaking. “Thanks for saving me. That accent really did the trick.” She laughed lightly.

He burst out laughing for a moment once the other guy walked away. "Eyy, you'se just gotta remember, you're datin' a guy from Brooklyn now..." Stephen finally dropped the accent and shook his head, giving her a little hug, hands on her hips. "So I think I do at least get a drink for my stellar performance there?"

How many times do I have to say I’m not interested for you to leave?

“Hey, take a hike pal...” Stephen said, stepping between Violet and the guy, his hands sliding onto her waist as he pressed between them. “He messin’ with you, babe?” acted Stephen (including a sudden Brooklyn accent), purposefully giving her ‘stage kisses’ on her neck that would look like real kisses to the other guy.

I wasn’t really thinking of sharing tonight, but I’m in a good mood.

That’s so very kind of you! All the prizes for you!

“It’s always great to balance work and fun. It would get a bit dreary without it. I really don’t see the point of living in the city if you’re just a downer all the time.”

Hey, people have it hard in some parts of the city, we all know that! But it’s nice to find someone who can see the beauty in life and rise above that with a good attitude, also!

Exactly. And why should I limit myself? I think it’s the alcohol, but that’s okay. I needed this.

Only if people are expecting you to be a certain way or you’re making yourself that way for someone else! I think we all have times that we need a little booze!

I’m trying to. I don’t want to hold myself back. You’re welcome. You’re a sweet guy. I don’t know, I guess.

The only limits you have are the ones you set for yourself! Sounds like you’re in the middle of some stuff, maybe the alcohol is taking the edge off for you?

Yeah, if you put it that way. Though the only difference is I wasn’t getting pregnant and all. It was nice to just breathe for once.

At least, not that you know! WHAAAAA?

Maybe, or maybe they just think poor little innocent Ellie. Well, I’m not. I am a strong confident woman. Thank you, I’m blushing. You’re cute yourself.

Seems to me like you’re stepping out and doing your own thing. That’s far from needing pity or whatever! Hey, thanks, I’m sure you hear that all the time.

I don’t know, people just seem to act like I’m fragile or something. It means a lot to me, that you see me that way. Yeah? You do?

Oh... I mean, maybe you’re closer with them and they know you better and treat you differently? Oh.. well yeah, you’re really good looking, so... of course!

Thank you, for not treating me like a kid, and letting me enjoy myself. Okay, enjoy all you want.

Why would I? You’re an adult woman, why should I treat you different? And that’s quite a sight to see, I admit I like it.

“So I agreed to go on this date with a guy that’s been asking me out for some time now. But I forgot how hard it was to get ready and look all pretty. Why did I say yes to this? I’m not even the date kind of girl.”

You’ll knock his socks off! Don’t do anything I wouldn’t do. Which I don’t do anything, so maybe you should do more than that. Slightly. And if I need to beat him up later, let me know.

“Okay, but, like, fuck. I had no homework so I decided to get a little fucked up, d’you wanna’ join ?”

I”m just mad you haven’t already shared, dude.