Tarren could see as Nate and his girlfriend seemed to almost start to argue. Man, all she did was flirt with him a little, was that really enough to start an argument. She continued to move around the bar, making drinks as more and more people got drunker and drunker around her. This was her least favorite part of the job, watching others party and drink around her while she had to wait until her shift was over. That didn't mean she wouldn't give herself a shot or two of bourbon in her own glass of cola she kept behind the bar to keep herself moving. As Tarren was restocking some bottles in the back, her best friend and co-worker, Emily, found her.
[+pink "So, whose that guy from earlier?"] Emily said, teasing Tarren a bit. [i "He's hot right? Nathan, but his girlfriends a real piece of work."] Tarren said, trying to grab a bottle of tequila on a shelf just out of reach. Emily reached up with ease, handing it to Tarren. [+pink "Tarren, c'mon. There are hundreds of single guys here. Single. Go after them, not one of the seven taken guys here."] Emily sighed, looking at the list Tarren was holding and grabbed a couple more bottles to make sure they wouldn't have to restock more. [i "But that's so boring. He's really hot, and also doesn't seem to be put off by the way I act. And his girlfriend and him don't seem like they are on the best of terms."] Tarren smirked, to Emily's dismay. [+pink "All I'm saying, don't get yourself in too deep. I don't want to be the one digging you out of a whole again. Remember Edgar?"] Emily reminded her, and Tarren bit her lip. [i "How the hell was I supposed to know he was married?! He wasn't wearing a ring!"] Tarren replied, trying to defend herself. Emily shook her head, as the two girls went back out to the floor, the music blaring.
Tarren continued to work throughout the night, and soon saw the woman Nate was with leave with another girl, Nate walking them out. At first, she thought he was leaving too, but to her pleasant surprise, he was back again. She knew her shift was over soon, but she knew she couldn't just go over to him. All his friends knew he had a girlfriend, and she couldn't openly flirt with him around other people. She just hoped he'd need a refill soon, and was soon broken out of her staring by someone calling her over for another drink.
And as the rush finally began to die, Tarren leaned against the bar with Emily. [i "Man, that was rough. But most of that birthday party tipped pretty well."] Tarren said, taking out her tips she had slid into her back pocket. [+pink "Same, but I need a smoke after that."] Emily said, counting her tips as well. [i "Now you are speaking my language."] Tarren laughed, pushing the girl into the back room, as headed out the back door. The two pulled out cigarettes', letting the nicotine calm their nerves after that stressful night. [i "I know you said I shouldn't be dealing with that guy, but his girlfriend went home. And I just want to get to know him, please don't ruin it."] Tarren asked. Emily sighed deeply, before taking a drag of her cigarettes'. [+pink "Fine, your funeral if she finds out."] Emily laughed. The two finished up outside, and headed back to the bar.
As she washed her hands, she realized Nate had come back to the bar. This was her chance. [i "Well, well, well. I thought you were starting to forget about me. Almost like you were avoiding me."] Tarren teased, leaning over the bar to be closer, making sure he could heard her over the music. [i "So, another drink? Or are you here for me?"] she spoke, a small laugh escaping her lips. She looked the man up and down quickly, a smirk resting on her lips.