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admitting the truth, though I'd probably regret it later.
    "But..." she prompted, knowing something was lingering on my tongue.
    "But nothing. I'm just having fun. Thank you for dragging me out."
    I wrapped her in a side hug as we rejoined our group where Brian eagerly handed me another drink.   I thanked him and he started off like I'd never left. After a few more laughs from reminiscing he seemed to get bolder and wrapped his arm around my shoulders and whispered in my ear.
    "Wana go up to the very top? There's seating up there and we can get some air."
    More along the lines of thinking about the cool spring air and view, I nodded in agreement.
    I told Julie where I'd be before following him up the two flights of stairs then out into the fresh, cool air. As soon as it hit my face I closed my eyes in silent joy. I leaned against the gate surrounding the ledge and just sat there for a minute enjoying the view.
    When I turned back to face him he caught me off guard, leaning in and placing a quick kiss on my lips. I froze as soon as he made contact , and waited for something other than shock to replace my feelings. The kiss wasn't bad but it wasn't anything special. He pulled away after only a few seconds.
    "Sorry. I've been wanting to do that since I saw you walk in tonight," he admitted with no shame or regret. "Feel free to say something. Anything."
    We both nervously chuckled.
    "Sorry. I just wasn't expecting that I guess."
    This time he leaned down slowly, giving me time to reject him before his soft lips met mine again. I didn't resist him, hoping against all hope that I might actually like it. His tongue parted my lips and I gently stroked mine against his. Nothing. I pulled back slowly, trying not to reveal as much.
    "I am soo glad I decided to come tonight. Oh, are you cold?" he asked when I shivered.
    Instead of answering honestly I settled for nodding as he took off his suit jacket and wrapped it around me.
    Now that he mentioned it, it did seem a little cooler, almost drastically cooler as a new wind chill blew across my neck making my eyes water. For early May, it felt like late February.  
    "Thank you. For the coat," I added, not wanting to encourage him to kiss me again.
    He smiled while rubbing his hands up and down my arms to warm me faster. Or maybe it was to warm him.
    "Why don't we go back inside? I t got cold pretty fast," I stated the obvious with a smile while trying to walk around him, hoping he'd follow.
    He smiled before grabbing my hand through his too long for me coat sleeve.
    We'd taken a few steps before a tall, shadowy figure emerged from the d arkness walking straight toward us. At first glance he looked a little familiar. When I glanced back again it looked like he could be a family member or somehow related to my dream man. The one and only man consuming my thoughts for the last ten years.
    This man had dark brown hair with the same jawline and physique of the man I’d pined after for years.   Instead of the intense purple and black eyes, his were a muddy black. He was also a few inches taller, if memory served right. And thinner.
    I smiled politely before stepping around him then stopped when his hand shot out to grab the hand Brian was still holding onto.
    "Hey buddy, i s there a problem?" Brian asked while standing taller. His six feet had nothing on this mysterious man.
    "No problem. You were just leaving."
    That voice. It was enticing and Brian let go of me immediately, eyeing me, silently telling me to go on ahead.
    "As soon as she's safely inside, I'll follow suit," Brian bravely responded, crossing his arms over his chest.
    The man merely threw back his head in laughter before seeming to give a flick of his wrist that sent Brian flying back against the outside wall, crumbling a layer off before his head lolled to the side and he fell unconscious.
    Fear swept over me and I hesitated too long before my feet found their momentum to run toward the sealed metal door in a mad dash.
    Brian