Chapter 1
Jessica sat in her living room in her house she shared with her two best friends, Ashley and Melanie.
“Guys, I don’t feel up to going out tonight, I’m tired from work,” Jessica said.
“Come on, you hardly go anymore,” Ashley said.
“Because I’m always tired and I don’t like drunk guys trying to have their way with me,” Jessica said.
“I totally don’t like that either but Kyle will be there to keep them away,” Melanie said.
“Yeah you are the only one of us who has a boyfriend,” Jessica said.
“I can’t help that I’m totally in love,” Melanie said.
“I hate that I haven’t found the right guy yet, Brian at work asked me out on a date, I keep telling him that I will think about it,” Jessica said.
“You should totally go for it,” Ashley said.
“I don’t know, I haven’t dated since college, I’m a little freaked out,” Jessica said.
“You will be fine, tell Brian you would love to go out with him,” Ashley said.
“But then there is Nick who I met at the coffee ship while waiting in line, he paid for my coffee and asked me for a chat where he asked met out too,” Jessica said.
“Oh my gosh,” Ashley said.
“Wow,” Melanie said.
“I don’t know what to do,” Jessica said.
“Why not go out with both and see who you connect with better,” Ashley said.
“Yeah or have a meeting with both of them and tell them what is going on and lay some ground rules and the first one to break it, gets the boot,” Melanie said.
“But what if he’s the one,” Jessica said.
“Just follow your heart, Jess,” Melanie said.
“All right I’ll go, let me get ready,” Jessica said. They all went to get ready to go. They met up in the living room.
“We look hot!” Ashley said.
“Yep,” Melanie said.
“Yep,” Jessica said.
“Let’s get going,” Ashley said.
“Let me text Kyle and tell him we are on the way,” Melanie said. They got into Jessica’s car and went to the club. They got in and went to the bar and got drinks.
“Hello ladies,” Kyle said.
“Baby!” Melanie said.
“Hey gorgeous,” Kyle said. Melanie jumped into his arms and they kissed and he let her down.
“Hey Kyle,” Jessica said.
“Hi Kyle,” Ashley said.
“So who drove tonight?” Kyle asked.
“Me,” Jessica said.
“So that means my girl will probably get drunk tonight,” Kyle said.
“Probably,” Jessica said.
“I won’t drink that much babe,” Melanie said.
“I hope not because I have plans for us tonight,” Kyle said.
“Jess, I’ll be DD tonight,” Melanie said.
“I don’t mind driving, Mel,” Jessica said.
“You sure?” Melanie asked.
“Yeah,” Jessica said. She saw movement and saw three guys walk in and she turned away.
“What’s up?” Ashley asked.
“Brian and Nick know each other, they just walked in with a guy,” Jessica said.
“Oh boy,” Ashley said.
“That’s not good for your decision is it,” Melanie said.
“Nope,” Jessica said.
“What’s up?” Kyle asked.
“There are two guys here that both asked Jess out, she works with one and met the other at the coffee shop,” Melanie said.
“Did she say yes to either date?” Kyle asked.
“Not yet, I said I had to think about it,” Jessica said.
“Jessica?” Nick asked.
“How are you?” Brian asked.
“Hi guys,” Jessica said.
“Brian and I would like to talk with you,” Nick said.
“Oh okay,” Jessica said.
“Hi there, I’m Ashley,” Ashley said.
“I’m Alex, you look beautiful,” Alex said.
“Thank you, you single?” Ashley asked.
“Yep you?” Alex asked.
“If you play your cards right, we might change that status for the both of us,” Ashley said.
“Well let’s get to work,” Alex said. They walked off to the dance floor. Jessica looked at Brian and Nick.
“How do you two know each other?” Jessica asked.
“We grew up together and are roommates,” Brian said.
“This is Melanie, one of my best friends and roommates and her boyfriend, Kyle,” Jessica said. They all shook hands and Melanie and Kyle went to the dance floor. Jessica led the guys to a booth and sat down.
“Okay talk,” Jessica said.
“We both know about the other asking you on a date and that you told us both you had to think about it,” Nick said.
“We know you need time and we will wait but after going on a date with the both of us, you will need to choose between us,” Brian said.
“I know and I have some rules for you guys in the case you two knew each other,” Jessica said.
“Okay what’s the rules,” Nick said.
“Rule Number One: the choice I make is mine and mine alone, so the one I don’t pick will have to support my choice and be my friend and remain friends with the one,” Jessica said.
“Okay,” Nick said.
“Okay,” Brian said.
“Rule Number Two: no bashing or sabotaging the other, it all has to be fair, got it,” Jessica said.
“Yes,” Nick said.
“Yes,” Brian said.
“Rule Number Three: sit down together and plan out the dates and no changing things, go strictly to the plan,” Jessica said.
“Okay,” Brian said.
“Okay,” Nick said.
“Addition to rule three, the dates will be exactly the same, no deviating from the plan, no changes mid date,” Jessica said.
“Got it,” Nick said.
“Got it,” Brian said.
“And Rule Number Four: First dates will end with a simple kiss and nothing more, if I feel anything, I will evaluate everything and we will have another meeting,” Jessica said.
“Okay,” Nick said.
“Okay,” Brian said.
“Okay then, Friday night, Nick you asked me first so you get to take me out first and Brian, you get Saturday night,” Jessica said.
“Okay,” Nick said.
“Okay,” Brian said.
“Okay both times are at seven and you both have my number so plan the dates and text me the dress code whether it’s casual or formal,” Jessica said.
“Casual for our date,” Nick said.
“Mine too,” Nick said.
“Okay simple enough, I’m getting tired so I’m going to head out,” Jessica said.
“Okay see you Friday,” Nick said.
“See you Monday at work,” Brian said.
“Okay and remember we are not going to talk about the date at work and no sneaking around behind each other’s backs, if you deviate from the plan, both dates are off,” Jessica said.
“We promise,” Nick said.
“We promise,” Brian said. She said bye and told Melanie and Ashley she was going home. Kyle told her he would get Melanie home and Alex said he would bring Ashley home. Jessica went home and took a shower and went to bed.
