There was definitely something different about this guy. He was the first to resist me.
I watched him dance with him friends and sipped my whiskey slowly. He never looked back over even though his friends kept checking me out again and again.
Did I do something wrong? I never had to analyze an encounter like that before.
But I wasn't going to let one little setback get in the way of hunting my prey.
I had to have him and I was willing to do anything to get what I wanted.
I finished my whiskey and left a large tip for the bartender. I picked up my long black coat at the entrance and exited the club. The night air outside was cold but it didn't affect me. I flicked up the collar of the coat and buttoned it up anyways.
It was past midnight and Club Titan would be yelling out last call at any moment now. I stood across the street in the shadows of a gray building and waited.
Waited for what seemed like an eternity.
I kept doubting myself. Doubting that it was all worth it. There were plenty of men to choose from. In fact, there were a few guys who showed interest in me. It wouldn't be too difficult getting two of them to go home with me.
But that's not what I wanted. This man had a hold on me.
I watched as crowds of people left the club. My head kept telling to go after any of the other drunk men leaving but I couldn't.
Finally he came out of the club. I almost lost my breath at the sight of him. A giant smile was plastered on his face as he laughed with his friends.
It only took me a second to cross the street and approach them.
His friends went silent when they saw me. I ignored them and stared deep into his eyes. “Can I talk to you for a moment?”
He looked around desperately for help. “I'm sorry but I have to leave with my friends.”
His friend spoke up, “Don't worry about us, Henry. We'll take another cab. Have a good night!” She winked at her and Henry look visibly frustrated.
His name was Henry. It fit him so well. I couldn't have dreamed up a better name.
“I only want to talk for a few minutes, Henry,” I said.
Henry ground his teeth at his friend and looked up to me. “Fine. We can go talk.”
I led him around to the alleyway next to Club Titan. It was lit well enough and I stayed closed to the sidewalk so he wouldn't feel threatened.
“I'm glad you agreed to talk.”
He leaned against the red brick wall and folded his arms. “Okay first of all, you need to tell me your name since you know mine.”
I knew he wouldn't let that go. He was hung up on the name thing and it wasn't going away no matter how much I deflected it.
“My name's Spencer.” I put my hand out and he grasped it. I could feel his finally began to relax.
“So what do you want to talk about?” he asked.
Henry caught me by surprise. I didn't know what to say. I had never had that problem before with men. I just always knew what to do or say.
I searched my mind for something to say. Anything that would break the awkward silence. “You caught my attention in the club.”
Henry nodded with raised eyebrows. “Yeah I kind of got that already.”
Things were going downhill fast in a blaze of glory. And I had no idea how to save it.
Henry tapped his foot. He was getting impatient. “So Spencer, what do you do for a living?”
That was a question I couldn't answer either. If I did, it would make him run for the hills. The only thing I could do was lie and hope it worked. I quickly scrolled through my head for a suitable profession. One that would be believable.
“I work in the banking industry.” I never had to come up with things on the fly before. I never really got to the talking phase with the men I'd been with.
Henry furrowed her brow. “Oh come on. Really?”
A bead of sweat appeared on my forehead. She wasn't buying it. “It's all very boring. I'm afraid you would fall asleep if I went on. What do you do?”
My question finally raised the light of suspicion off me for a second. Henry let out a laugh. “I don't know if I want to get into that story with you right now.” He looked out at the alleyway and scratched his arm.
I was losing her attention. I needed to do something drastic. Something to make him mine.
I put my hand on him chin and forced him to look into my eyes. I glanced down at his lips and they were parted and ready for me. I leaned in and pressed my mouth against his. He returned the kiss, melting in my embrace.
Adrenaline surged through me. My brain was on fire with pleasure. This wasn't something that I'd really felt before. I'd been with so many men and most of it was just going through the motions.
I pulled him closer and kissed him harder. My tongue sneaked into his mouth and Henry let out a muffled moan.
Then he pulled away. His blue eyes stared into mine, searching for something. He wiped his lips with the back of his hand.
“I'm sorry I have to go.” Henry turned and walked away.
I reached out my hand to stop him but it was too late. He was gone.
The night was a mess of confusion. I'd never experienced any of this with a man before. Henry was unique.
All I knew was that I would go hungry tonight.