Allison sighed as she stepped out of the car; she hated these things, but something told her to go. When she had seen this dress in the window at the store she knew she had to have it. She did some last minute touch-ups, and looked in the mirror. She didn't think she was ugly, but she hated her small frame. She was only 5 feet 4 inches tall, with light brown hair, and bright green eyes. To look at her, you would say there was no way she was 5'4, because her legs seem to go on for days. She caught a glimpse of herself in a mirror on her way in and was glad for once in her life that her hair had a natural curl. She walked into the large cheaply decorated room, and looked around. 'I wish I had found someone to bring,' Allison thought to herself. She walked over to the bar and noticed a gorgeous man, staring at her as she walked. She felt her face grow hot, and a small smile crept across her face. Allison touched her cheek and smiled at the bartender and ordered a beer. She smiled when she felt someone behind her, his hot breath on her shoulder. "Join me?" Ace asked from behind Allison.
Allison turned around. "Do I know you?"
Ace smiled a dangerous smile. "You should, I'm Ace, remember me from high school? I sat next to you at graduation."
Allison looked around thinking. "Oh, now I remember, you were quite the geek back then."
Ace cringed, "Yes, thanks for remembering."
"Sorry."
Ace smiled, looking into her eyes; he motioned to an empty table. Allison walked slightly behind Ace as they walked to the table. They sat down and Allison smiled at Ace.
"So Ace, how have you been?"
"Oh, I’ve been good I guess, went to law school, got married, had a daughter, got divorced." Ace shrugged. "What can you do?"
Allison smiled as she watched him talk. "Well my life hasn't even been that eventful, I went to nursing school, and I never got married or had any children." Allison shrugged. "What can ya do?"
"So a nurse?" Ace asked with a smirk on his face.
Allison looked at Ace's beautiful face. Wow, he has changed! She thought to herself. Allison could remember Ace, he was a geek, and not very attractive; she wondered what happened, because he was like a Greek god now. Ace smiled watching Allison's eyes trail over his body. Allison looked up only to notice Ace watching her, she blushed as their eyes met. Damn, he had caught her checking him out, she chided herself; for all she knew he could, probably does have a girlfriend.
"What are you thinking about Alli?"
Allison shook herself from her thoughts. "Did you just call me Alli?"
Ace smiled, his five o'clock shadow showing a hint of grey hair. "I did, I think it fits you. So what were you so deep in thought about?"
Allison smiled, trying to seem cool. "Just...nothing really."
"You know Alli, you are cute when you blush." Ace smiled wide, Allison blushed deeper.
"So Ace…" Allison began coolly. "Where is your girlfriend?"
Ace laughed, "After you get a divorce the first thing you go looking for isn’t another woman." Ace noticed it was getting hot; was it him, or was it because of the way Alli's eyes seemed to bore holes into his skin? He didn't know, but one thing was certain his jacket had to come off and quick. He shrugged it off and sat back in the chair, watching Allison's face.
Allison watched as he shrugged off his jacket, flexing his muscles in the process. God he was beautiful; what Allison wouldn't give to have him in her bed...what the hell was she thinking? She barely knew this man, but she felt herself drawn to him. Ace smiled, looking past Allison noticing the dance floor.
"Hey cutie, care to dance?"
Allison couldn't help but laugh. "I'd love to actually."
Ace stood rolling up his dress shirtsleeves revealing toned tanned arms, with a hint of blonde hair. Allison got turned on every time she saw a man roll his sleeves up like that, she didn’t know why, and this time was no different.
Ace offered her his big, lean hand. "M'lady." He bowed mocking a 1800's gentleman.
Allison giggled and took his hand. They walked to the dance floor. The music was fast and as they danced they laughed, never saying a word, each laughing at how much rhythm neither had. Once they grew tired a slow song came on, and Allison was prepared to go back to the table, as she turned to go to the table Ace grabbed her wrist, pulling her to him.
"And where do you think you are going?" Ace asked close to her ear, his voice a low husky whisper.
A shiver ran down Allison's spine. "I was going back to the table," Allison said barely above a whisper.
Ace pulled Allison against his body before she could say anything. Allison's hands were lying softly on his back, while Ace's hands roamed over her back pressing her to his body. They danced like this for half of the song, before Ace reached down and took Allison's chin tilting it up, looking into her deep green eyes.
"Allison, I’m glad you came tonight, I was hoping I would see you here."
Allison smiled. "After 10 years, you still remembered me?" Allison asked in disbelief.
Ace smiled. "How could I forget, I wanted you from the first day I met you," Ace said bluntly. Allison blushed a deep crimson. Ace brushed his lips across Allison's cheek stopping at her ear, "Mmmm, you smell incredible."
Allison smiled. "Thank...." Her words were cut off by Ace's strong lips, in a soft kiss. Allison returned the kiss, her hands resting on his neck.
"Let’s get out of here?" Ace asked unsure of her answer.
She smiled, her cheeks flushed. "Where did you have in mind?"
"How about my place, it's closer?"
Allison smiled. "Your place it is."
They walked hand-in-hand back to the table where Allison picked up her bag, and Ace grabbed his jacket. Before they reached the door, Ace said he needed to go to the bathroom first. Allison smiled and told him she would wait next to the door for him. He squeezed her hand before walking to the bathroom. As Allison stood next to the door a man, whom she didn’t recognize at first came up to her.
"Hiya babe."
"Do I know you?"
He laughed, and Allison could smell the overwhelming smell of alcohol on his breath. "Of course you know me, we dated in high school, Jake, remember?" He moved closer to Allison until her back hit the wall, she couldn't escape, his big frame blocked her from view of the rest of the room.
"Yes, I remember you. I also remember why I broke it off with you," Allison said trying to push him away from her.
Jake's hand slid down to her bare knee pushing her dress higher until his hand rested on her hip.
"Stop, you're drunk, get off me you bastard." Allison tried to push him away, but it was no use.
"You know you want it babe."
"I don't want anything from you jerk off." His hand moved a little higher as he got braver. "Jake stop, please don't."
Jake smiled and opened his mouth to say something, but before he could he was thrown back away from her. Ace didn't say a word to Jake, just looked at Allison with worry in his eyes. "Are you ok? He didn’t hurt you did he?"
Allison looked down fixing her dress. "No, I'm fine thank you."
Ace turned then to address Jake. "I don't know who you are, but if you lay a hand on her again, I promise you will regret it."
Jake laughed, "Calm down man, I was just messing around."
Ace glared at him, and Allison walked up behind him putting her hand on his back softly. "It's ok Ace, he's not worth it."
Ace turned and looked at Allison. "Are you sure you're ok?"
Allison smiled. "I'm fine sweetie, thank you."
Ace smiled sweetie? Did she just call him sweetie. He smiled; this night might turn out better than he thought. Ace draped his jacket over her shoulders as they excited the building.
"My place is only three blocks from here, if you still want to go."
Allison smiled.