I Must Be Dreaming

Current City Bellevue-Washington, Place: Joey's Bar

When partying with authors you never know what to expect, could have a big blast and party all night until the sun comes up. Or you could be bored out of your mind. Thank god, it wasn't option 2. We were having fun, talking to lots of authors getting to know each other.

It wasn't awkward or anything, it was a nice blend of people and ideas. "It is weird to be not married?" a woman about my age asked.

"No, we've been writing for about 10-25 years, you younger ones are just starting out. There is no reason to be married right now. If you have a boyfriend that is good enough, just have someone who can understand the random moments where you blank out or talk to yourself" one woman said.

"Thanks" the other girl said.

"Remi, may I have this dance?" Damon asked.

"Yes" I said grabbing his hand and going to the dance floor.

We danced a really long time and then a slow song came on. That didn't stop us at all, we continued to dance. "What's bothering you Remi?" he asked quietly in my ear as we danced.

"Do you think I'm attractive?" I asked.

"Why do you question it?" Damon asked holding me closer.

"I don't feel attractive, I feel plain and not attractive to people" I admitted.

"Who told you lass, that you weren't attractive?" Damon asked getting defensive.

"No one, I'm just saying I don't feel attractive" I said honestly.Okay, part of it could be Kenny not wanting to sleep with me, but no all of it was that.

"I happen to think your very attractive, if you weren't in a relationship at the moment. I'd take you back to the hotel and have my way with you" he whispered hotly in my ear.

I gripped his arm tightly and fought my urges, I had a weakness for when people would whisper in my ear like that. "Damon don't do that" I whispered to him.

"Do what? This lass" he asked biting my ear.

"Yes that" I said straightening and moving away from him.

"Sorry Rem, I'll keep my hands and other parts to myself. I couldn't help but to tease you" Damon said.

"Well, tease someone else. I'm not in the mood" I snapped quietly. Damon gave me a hug and said he was sorry again before leaving and finding someone else to bother.

My phone beeped and I saw it was a text message from Kenny. how are you? he asked.

Lonely..I really want to see you I sent.

Aw, I miss you too! he sent a few moments later.

I reaaaallly miiiiisssss yoooouuuu! I nnnneeeeddd you! I sent back laughing.

I got a phone call then, I answered it. "Need me hm?" Kenny asked.

"Yes, need" I said openly.

"You make it hard to be a gentleman, you know that?" he asked. I could hear the smile in his voice.

"No, i didn't but thank you for telling me" I said smiling.

The next day I talked with the authors some more and we all had lots in common besides being an author. I was back on the latest flight out of Bellevue, I couldn't wait to get home. I missed my office and my bed. The bed mostly because it was really comfy.

I finally made it back home and threw my stuff into my room before crashing on my bed. I didn't want to move from the bed at all! I wanted to lay her and sleep for a long while.