I slowly stepped through the door and into his apartment. His was much different from mine. He had a studio so everything he owned was laid out in the living room. Slightly organized, but it also looked like he didn’t clean every day. Why would he? The only people that visit him are his buddies from his old town. They are almost as mysterious as him. Sometimes there is something supernatural about it. I can’t figure it out.

“Take a seat, what’s mine is yours Clarke’s girl.” I cut my eyes at him, “Pet names, huh? You know the way to a ladies heart.” He laughs at me, “I like to tease you, it gets you hot and bothered.” That sentence made my knees weak. I change the subject. “What’s all this?” I ask, pointing to his computer set up. There are two monitors and a laptop. “I do a little bit of gaming to pass the time when I’m not busy at work.” I pry, “Ah, the job that you are so eager to talk about.” The words fall out sarcastically. He’s quick to reply, “I’d tell ya, but then I’d have to kill ya.” He laughs and I laugh. But, then I start to wonder.. what if it’s true? The subject changes to drinks. “What do you drink Clarke? Beer, wine, hard liquor?” My eyes light up. “A tall glass of wine. It’s been ages.” He jumps from his seat and grabs me a glass. We spark up conversation about Oregon’s gloomy weather and all the traffic we experience. Soon, we get deep into conversation about our past. He tells me he’s never kept girls close, that they have all hurt him. I chuckle, “You seem to keep awfully close to me.” His eyes dart to mine, “Does it bother you? I mean, not to sound completely weird, but there is something about you that pulls me in.” My cheeks get hot. I adjust myself, and during my wine tips and drenches my jeans. “Oh shit, that’s gonna stain!” He runs out of the room and comes back with a towel. “Here, go get cleaned up. You can borrow my T-shirt and boxers. I look at him a little confused. “I live just across the hall...” he replies, “It would be sad if you had to leave, we were just getting closer.”

Chapter 4 coming very very soon!