You stole my heart.

Lately I’d been thinking about a change.

Not a massive life altering change, but a change none the less. I’d left my old job behind and had stumbled upon Beer Nuts and had been working here for a few months now. And in the process met some amazing people who have now become my best friends. But I was getting use to the same people. Not that it was a bad thing. But same faces and same stories.

My last relationship didn’t last long and we’d only last a few months before breaking up. Although I wasn’t looking for anyone, I did miss that feeling by on the other had, would love the company. But I don’t think that was going to happen. But I was better then to hate people because of how I feel. I sighed and got back to work.

It was currently a Monday evening and I was about 30 a hour away from starting work but had arrived 30 minutes early to sort of the stock. Royanna and Charlotte has greeted me with a hug and a smile. They were the two best friends a girl could ask for, all of us at the bar had become great friends and I cannot thank them enough for being there. I felt as if I’d known them for years. The manager: Gary , was amazing too! Really he was, okay he could be slightly annoying at times but he was better then any other manager I’ve had.

“Leana! When did you turn up?” I heard Casey shout from the top step of the basement.

“About half and hour ago Case and I could say the same” I laughed and smiled at her. I helped her with the boxes she was carrying. This was going to be a fun night.

“So any news on your love life?”

I rolled my eyes. “No, and I don’t think anything is going to happen soon Casey. Honestly, I’m quite happy with just me, but I’m it saying no to finding new love” I put the glasses on top of the shelf neatly and sighed. Maybe I was ready again. Maybe I wasn’t. Only time will tell. Casey gave me another lecture on being ready when I’m ready and I had to agree.

“We haven’t got that long before we open, more working and less talking” Gary have us a stern but slight smile. He meant well.

“Back to work” Casey whispered I’m my ear. I laughed and nudged her in the side gently.

1 hour later.
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We were busy and fully to the brim with people. The type of busy I liked, bartending had its perks, and this was one of them. Making people happy. Tonight felt different. I couldn’t place it but it did.

I then walked up the a customer who was holding $10 in his hand.

“ Can I get a pint of Guinness please?” The guy smiled slightly..I took his money and got him his pint. He was tall and had black hair that was short at the back and piercing blue eyes. He was handsome and had really strong features. Taking the drink he didn’t move.

I decided that I was going to be the first to strike up and conversation. I had nothing to lose.
“So what brings you into here tonight?” I leaned on the bar and smiled at him.

“Well.” He smiled back. He had a beautiful smile. “I live in Huntington and thought I’d checkout a new local haunt”

“Well, welcome. I hope you have a good evening” I giggled and smiled at him. “So what’s do they called you”

“James Sullivan but everyone calls me Jimmy” He took and sip of his beer and looked at me.

“Well nice to meet you Jimmy, I’m Leana, Leana Macfadden”
I quickly realized that I fancied jimmy. He was handsome and very beautiful and sounded like he had a good heart.

“I’ve never seen you around before? Do you live round here?”

“I live and grew up in Glendale. It’s not so bad but it’s truly beautiful here in Huntington”

He chuckled “yep it is beautiful here.” He stared at me and smiled.
“So do you have any siblings?
“Yep, I have an elder sister and a younger sister, interesting childhood with them but I love them, you? ”

“I have 2 sisters also but I’m the eldest, my sisters are from my moms second marriage and definitely wouldn’t change them”

“Families huh. My family are Irish Roman catholic. I’m not religious but I can’t get away from it with my family. Still you can’t pick your family eh?”

“They sound wonderful. And Irish eh? My father is Scottish and my mom is from Mexico” I saw his reaction and smiled. “ yep I’m half Latina and half Scottish”

He took a last sip of his drink and put it down “well that is a good combo”

“I could say the same for you Jimmy” I looked down and noticed he had finished his drink. I stopped for a moment to serve other customers. 20 minutes later I finally got back to him.

“Sorry about that, Want another?” I pointed to the drink. We’d been talking for at least 1 hour now. That didn’t include me serving people as well.

“Actually I’m after a shot. What’s your favorite?”

“Hmm, I love the woo woo, vodka, cranberry and Red Bull, beautiful”
“Well I’ll take two of them Miss Leana.”

He must of been rather intent on getting drunk. I made the drinks and handed them to him. He then handed one to me.

“What are you doing?” I said with a slight laugh.
“Well you said that it was your favorite so I bought two. I hope you don’t mind?”

No. I don’t” . I nodded and thanked him. “On the count of 3, 1..2..3”
We downed them. The burning was worth it. We smiled. Yep I definitely was attracted to Jimmy. And i hopes he was with me.

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