"Where are you?" Eddy screamed into the phone.

"We're having a boys night at Roscoe's." Charlie yelled back, dance music playin in the background.

"But it's my night! I got that job with Sutherland Strategies! Close to six figures and I get to stay in Chicago!"

"Great! That means I'll see you all the time now. The guys kinda need me."

"Whatever." Eddy hung up and braved Spin by herself. Thankfully, Melanie was at the pool table.

"Edds!" she called over. Eddy motioned for Melanie to join her at the bar as she ordered a dink.

"Mel, how's tricks?"

"You tell me, girl. You've been here barely a month and you've probably slept with the whole lesbian population in Chicago."

"Just the hot ones."

Melanie slugged her arm. "Hey!"

"Easy. Company policy: I don't sleep with friends."

"So you think I'm hot?" Melanie smiled, licking her lips seductively. Eddy laughed flirtatiously. Melanie pulled her in for a soft, passionate, languid kiss.

"I think I might have to rethink my policy," Eddy said once she caught her breath.

"Hey Eddy," waved the hot black chick in dreads passing by.

"Hey Eddy," waved the buxom blond on her way to play pool.

"Hey Eddy," said the cute Latina chick, on her way to the dance floor.

"Unbelievable," Melanie laughed, rolling her eyes.

"What do you want for my life?" Eddy shrugged.

"I want you to find me on the dance floor and rethink your policy," Melanie said, walking away suggestively. Eddy counted to ten, finished her drink, then headed back to find her. A red head came up and blocked her way.

"Hey Eddy."

"Oh. Hey."

"I just want you to know that I forgive you."

"Oh," said Eddy, still not sure who this bitch was. "Um, thanks?"

"You don't even remember do you?"

"Sorry, I... "

"Dawn. We hooked up when you first got into town."

"Right. Dawn. Well, thanks for um... "

"I can't believe you. Our time together meant nothing to you at all?"

"Well, it was fun, sure... I guess.

"You guess?!" Dawn screeched, putting her arm in the doorway to block Eddy's attempted exit. "You said you loved me!"

"Whoa, hold up there. I NEVER... "

"Well, it was implied."

"Whatever. You're nuts." Eddy pushed her way through and left the bathroom. Dawn watched Eddy disappear into the crowd. To find her next conquest, she was sure. Dawn didn't care what Eddy said, she knew what she knew. That night, they lost themselves in each other. When Eddy kissed her, held her, there was love there. Next time Dawn saw Eddy, she'd make her remember. Or else, she'd make her pay.

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