Page 67 of Theodore

We’ll see! Be good!

THEO:

I only have eyes for you, Hanban.

Not that Theo would be an ass about me going, but he would insist on coming. The problem with that was that it was a girls’ night, and I had promised Mara. Plus, if I told him the truth, he would only worry, so it was better this way.

I stood back, admiring my reflection. I was sure from the rumors that the male bouncers were more lenient on us girls, providing we looked old enough.

“Does Theo know?” Mara whispered as we walked out of the door to Ryan’s waiting car.

“No, and he doesn’t need to. I’m not getting hammered, and I can see him after.” I shrugged as we climbed into the car.

“Is itDiagonyou’re going to?” asked Ryan as he peeled away from the drive, making me seize the door handle.

“Yeah, can you please slow down?” I asked through gritted teeth.

Mara giggled, and Ryan glanced at her in the mirror, a smile playing on his lips.

“Sorry,Mom.”

I turned my phone off, knowing it would probably get me into a world of shit with Theo, but I also wanted to have a night with my friend undisturbed.

The ride was reasonably long, and I felt butterflies in my stomach when we pulled up to the club. I could hear the music from outside, my heart sinking when I saw the long line of people waiting to get in.

“What if we don’t get in?” Mara whined as I pushed her out of the car.

“Then call me,” answered Ryan with a grin, watching us walk away.

I nodded gratefully as he drove off, and Mara slid her hand into mine.

“Put your head back. We need to be confident,” I whispered.

Mara nodded, licking her lips nervously as we joined the line.

The bouncers eyed everyone suspiciously, which didn’t help my nerves.

I wished I’d worn a coat as I shivered in the cold air.

Either that or brought a hip flask filled with vodka.

When we neared the front, Mara was shaking so much I had to crush her hand in mine to calm her down.

“This wasyouridea!” I hissed and she paled.

“I know, but we might get murdered—” Mara trembled, staring around us with wide eyes.

“Mara!” I groaned as we stood in front of the bouncers like kids on our first day at school.

To my surprise, they nodded, clicking something in their hands twice as they let us through.

We remained calm until we were out of sight, then we giggled, squealing with excitement.

I’d been into clubs near us, butthiswas on another level.

Girls danced in podium cages, whilst everywhere I looked, people were dancing or lining up at bars. There seemed to be different rooms and levels, and I wondered how I would ever find Mara if we got lost.

“Mara, if we get lost, meet me at the cloakroom. There.”