West Richland Tavern.

[raiguy]

DJ noticed Tess and the girls getting back from shopping. He expected her to bring his keys back, but when she didn't he sighed. It was something that had developed into a habit. He had to have things as he planned them, and he had planned for her to bring his keys right back. He stood up, stretching from working on the sound system, before walking up to Tess's room.

He opened the door, and was shocked to see Tess naked. "I...I'm sorry," he said, covering his hands. He realized how childish it seemed. They had seen each other naked before. They had even had sex. He removed his hands from his eyes, before looking Tess in the eyes.

"I just came to get my truck keys back. Your sound system is set up, and that's currently all that I was doing. If that's all that's needed, I should probably get home so you can take care of the tavern. If I am the DJ for the tavern, we need to officialize it," he said, waiting for Tess to hand him his keys.

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess stood there, frozen. She barely registered what he said. She was standing in nothing but a g string, about to get royally pissed when she realized it didn't matter. She'd just had sex with him the other day, and hell he had even seen her naked this morning. She sighed audibly before bending over gently to retrieve his keys from the nightstand. She held them in her hand and looked at them and then at DJ before stepping over to stand in front of him. She was almost comically short as she looked up into his eyes and held up the keys to drop in his hand. She was almost daring him to do something. If he kept walking in on her, she was going to get back at him somehow; being a tease was really all she could do for now.

 

[raiguy]

DJ smiled. "Thank you for that," he said, his voice surprisingly calm. Internally, he was struggling with the temptation of Tess teasing him, but he wasn't going to cause more problems like he had when he impulsively kissed her. They also didn't have enough time to do what he would have liked to, which was throw Tess back onto the bed and fuck her like her teasing was begging him to.

"We still need to talk about what I'm doing tonight. Am I going to go home, or am I running the music," he asked, his eyes straying down to Tess's naked body. Fuck it, he thought, before closing the distance between them and kissing her passionately. He backed her against the bed, before sliding down on top of her. He held the kiss, before breaking it off, looking at her. He realized what he had done, and immediately stood up, not even knowing if she had kissed him back.

"When you are dressed, tell me what I'm doing tonight," he said, leaving it open for her to get rid of him, to make him the DJ, or for him to end up in her bed. He had left it completely up to her, which surprised him to no end, he thought as he walked down the stairs.

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa ran upstairs and she took a quick shower to ease the process of putting soft curls in her hair. She put on her outfit and began putting on her make up. She had done a smoky eye with large lashes and big eyes with soft, pink lips. Wearing a robe, she checked the outside of her door and found Hannah's note and outfit. Grinning, she put it on and made her way downstairs after curling her hair, she bounded downstairs and made her way to the bar, waiting for customers.

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess was surprised, so much in fact that after DJ withdrew and walked out of her room she just sat on the bed in silence. Eventually she shook her head and started to get dressed when she noticed the note on the floor. Hannah must have dropped it off after they'd gotten back. She read it, and then grabbed the outfit off the door and put on the corset.

Tess paired it with her new pair of black leather hot pants that barely covered her ass and some fishnets. She debated boots or heels for a minute before deciding on her boots. She only had the one pair that wore on special occasions, and tonight was special. She carefully zipped up the skin tight leather and unfolded it so it went just over her knees. She stepped into the bathroom and let her hair down, shaking the curls free. They looked pretty good, she finished it off with some hairspray and darkening her eye makeup. In all it only took about 10 minutes. She hurried downstairs to talk to Hannah or DJ, whomever she saw first.

 

[BreezySnow]

Raven sees the outfit on her door and sees there are outfits on everyone's door. She takes her and walks into her bedroom and reads the note. Raven sits there a few minutes looking at the note and the $100 bill. No one has ever given her money up front or such a warm welcome, maybe she has finally found a place to hang around for awhile.

Raven strips down, carefully applies her makeup lightly since it is still afternoon and then slips on the outfit that Hannah provided, black and red mini dress. She put on some fishnet stockings and some nice heels. One last look in the mirror and a fluff of her hair and Raven headed back downstairs.

She saw Alexa and Hannah both already down there and ready for customers. Music was playing, a nice mellow tune. She saw the food was our and the place sparkled.

"This is going to be a great opening, I just feel it!" She said.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Wow Raven, you look good!" Alexa said warmly, her eyes sparkling. She looked at Raven and gave a playful whistle,giggling.

 

[1millionsecrets]

"You all look delicious." Hannah teased softly. Her green eyes glinted playfully from under her thick.lashes. She leaned against the counter top and tapped her long nails. "Welcome home..."

 

[feistyphoenix]

"Thanks Hannah, hey DJ wanted to know if you wanted him to set up a playlist for tonight as background or if you want to wait and just use him when we do the live show?" She waited expectantly for Hannah's answer.

Him working here might drive her crazy, but then again it might turn out okay.

 

[celestialdragon]

"Thanks, Hannah," Alexa said, smiling. She smirked at Tess's question and waited, seeing if he would work here. She thought DJ and Tess looked cute together.

 

[BreezySnow]

"Thank you, you have wonderful taste and an excellent judge of size, the dress fits perfect! Do you need help with any last minute stuff?" Raven asked.

"Alexa and Tess, you both look fantastic!"

Raven was getting excited, she wasn't sure what to expect, but was ready for it no matter what it was!

 

[celestialdragon]

Alexa laughed, feeding off of everyone's excitement. She was happy and smiling bright. "I can't wait to begin!"

 

[1millionsecrets]

Hannah thought a moment and produced a list from behind the counter. "He Di's. Here is my music list. And he'll use yours when you're ready."

 

[feistyphoenix]

"Okay great. I will tell him. We won't be ready for the live show for at least a week, but probably two. We have a lot of costumes and props to track down and not to mention getting the vocals and dances down," she sighed at the thought of all the work ahead of her. "I'll run this over to him then." she said as she strolled across the room to face DJ.

"Hannah said to stay, she wrote up a playlist for you." she said as he turned around. Her eyes were drawn to his lips, the feel of them on hers sprang to her mind and she blushed. She would have to very careful around him if they were going to work together successfully.

 

[Wolfias]

Eugene rose from sitting on the window sill, to walk back into the kitchen for breakfast. Pours himself one more cup of coffee, opening a couple granola breakfast bars. Steps into the living room to turn on some music, tuning in the local classic rock station as born to be wild plays. Finishes off his coffee and a simple breakfast, sets the empty mug on the bookshelf to go shower.

In and out of the shower drying off quickly, wraps a towel around his waist to shave. Trims his goatee and combs his hair, splashes on aftershave and brushes his teeth. Walking from the bathroom to his bedroom, over to the walk in closet to get dressed. Selecting a black dress shirt, black jeans and black boots, steps to the dresser for a t'shirt and underwear.

Fully dressed pauses in front of the mirror, reaches for the silver monogram cufflinks. Attaches them to the cuffs carefully, satisfied he's not gone and forgotten anything. Gets out a sliver monogram money clip, drivers license to put into his back pocket. Grabs a new leather jacket for a special occasion, pulling it on he picks up his keys pocketing them. ''C'mon Sadie, you need to go on out in the back yard girl.''

Taking the back stairs to put the dog out, unlocking the doggie door and pets her. ''See you later pup.'' Walking through the shop the office, opening the file cabinet for Hannah's bike title. A manila envelope held a license plate, insurance papers, and a letter of his thanks for being a true friend. Closing the file cabinet to head to the front door, enters the alarm code steps outside door locks automatically.

As the light was red Eugene crosses the street easily, opening the door of the tavern with a big grin. The new sound system really sounded great, making his way to find Hannah sneaking up behind her. Holds a finger to his lips so nobody gives him away. ''Hey lady...when the hell can I get my drink I ordered?'' Ready to dunk a slap or dodge a punch, hoping he wouldn't have to he knew his best friends temper.

 

[1millionsecrets]

Recognizing the voice she spun around quickly and playfully punched his shoulder. "Whiskey?" She grinned and got her first glass down and began to put ice into it. She bit her lip and beamed. "Isn't it amazing... Troy, and that guy who's after Tess did this... I'll win the bet and... Everything will be okay." The last part she murmured mostly to herself.

 

[BreezySnow]

Raven saw the guy from the window enter the tavern. She froze and held her breath. He put a finger up to his lips and snuck up behind Hannah. He was a friend, and apparently a close one, of Hannah. Raven couldn't stop staring at him. she heard him and Hannah talking but couldn't tell you what they were saying. She shook her head slightly, damn, she never had this reaction to a guy before. Raven quickly moved away and pretended to check the tables. She didn't know what she was checking but knew she needed to just put some space between her and Mr. Sexywindowguy over there!

 

[wombat9966]

Troy pulled up outside and saw that the open sign was already on. Oh hell, he thought to himself, Hannah is going to kill me. He was sure he would make it back in time, but he hadn't counted on Hannah opening early. Well at least he had some good news for them.

He had just spent the last hour checking out a warehouse down near the docks. The owner Marty had met him down there and shown him through. It was packed with old show tune stuff, Mardi Gras outfits, Props, Lighting backdrops and all sorts of stuff. Marty had been trying to offload the stuff for years to get the space clean. He was willing to almost let Troy have the stuff for nothing but needed some money on his books. He took a hundred dollars if Troy could have it out by the end of the week. He had told him no problems and had paid him right then and had received a key right then.

Troy locked his helmet up and walked inside. The girls all looked fabulous in their matching outfits and Hannah practically glowed behind the bar. She looked nothing like she did that morning. Dj was setting up near the stage. Eugene was chuckling with Hannah over something.

"Sorry I'm late Boss lady," he grinned knowing he was teasing her slightly, " But someone opened the bar a little early."

 

[Wolfias]

Wolf.

''Oww! JD to numb the pain you've inflicted on my shoulder.'' Opening his arms to get a big hug from Hannah, Eugene slips the manila envelope into Troys hands. Knowing he wouldn't know what this might be, ''For Hannah's surprise was written on the front.'' Noticing the new girl behind Hannah he whispers in her ear. ''Who's the drop dead gorgeous girl behind you?'' Taking a seat on the bar stool afterwards, as she pours his drink Eugene grins as Hannah murmurs. ''Hey big guy how's it going with my girl Hannah? Nudging him in the ribs a little to let muscles know he's just joking around.

 

[1millionsecrets]

"Who, Raven?" Hannah teased Eugene softly and handed him a drink on the house for old time's sake. She shrugged and grinned softly, "Aw Genie do you have a crush?" Her voice danced softly.
When Troy walked in Hannah seemed to beam. Noticing the.envelope Wolf had handed him her curiosity had peaked.
She slipped from behind the bar to.plant a soft.kiss upon his cheek and to pat his chest after Eugene gave him.the playful nudge. "He's treating me like a princess." She answered before Troy could and stepped back behind the bar. "Hey, while you're working, card people at the door. Let 18 and up in, I'll recard at the bar, make sure they know I'm recarding. I'll keep keys behind the bar for those that drive. Won't sell booze without keys so check if they have a car for me?"
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Dee and Keri pranced up the stairs together in opposite black and red outfits.Dee's was a mostly black bra with a red corseted front and tight shiny red shorts with black fishnets and red shoes. Keri's was the exact opposite. They both made their way to the bar and Dee winked playfully at eugene. "Morning Krusty Crew." She mocked quoting spongebob.
"I'm ready!" Keri sang happily her arm still linked with her sister's.

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess left the list with DJ and managed to slip away without too much of an awkward moment between them. She easily recalled how his eyes had burned into her right before he kissed her, she almost shivered. She shook it of and walked back over towards the bar. Wolf had arrived and the twins looked great in their outfits.

Tess stood near the bar, "Looks like it's all ready to go," she beamed.

 

[1millionsecrets]

Hannah blushed and her heart raced, she was so excited she swore it would burst. Still she felt sad Rex couldn't be here. Family death had called him away, she knew how much he had worked.

 

[feistyphoenix]

Tess slipped behind the bar and started putting shot glasses on the bar, she produced the whiskey and poured each one carefully.

"Everybody take one, don't argue," she held hers out to Hannah,"okay Hannah, it's all you. Do the honors!" she smiled.

 

[BreezySnow]

Raven walks up to the bar and takes one of the shots that Tess poured for everyone.

 

[1millionsecrets]

Hannah reluctantly took the glass, and.raised it up. Dee and Keri followed in her actions. "Here's to a new start, new friends, and a new establishment." She swigged her drink back, and dee Keri followed once again.