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“Well I wouldn’t want that I quite like the ability to use all four of my limbs”

Jess held her hands up “Can’t say I didn’t warn you”

“Perhaps I could gain your favor by buyin’ ye a drink?”

“Sure Just don’t think itinto my pants,” Jess told him flatly

Jess felt the blush creep up her neck and into her face as the hunk offered a true belly laugh What in the hell has gotten into me? Jess pulled back fro it for some type of mystical sassy powers

“I appreciate that you’re direct That’s a deal Drink purchase does not ensure pants-getting-into Shall we shake on it?” he asked, reaching out his hand Jess felt an iether His hands were strong, slightly calloused, and gentle at the same time

“Aedan,” he offered

“Jess,” she responded before sliding her hand out of his The waitress reappeared with a new drink and a deep blush She handed Jess her tequila sunrise and barely ed to hand off the beer to Aedan without another spill He gave her a winning sot a chance

After the waitress walked away, Jess asked, “So what brings you across the pond?”

“My accent, huh?”

“Yes It’s pretty hard to miss Must do wonders with the ladies”

“I do all right,” Aedan said with a half-smile

“I’m sure it’s a real panty-dropper,” Jess deadpanned “So, who’s tonight’s prey?”

“I have my eye on someone”

“Her on her chin Her eyes surveyed the crowd Being the people watcher /gatekeeper/fuddy duddy for her friends ensured that she was never worried about guys getting too handsy or annoying at bars It alsohookups coreat to have such a good grasp on people, but it sucked knowing you’re never the one the guy is after