Second Chances

Introductions

Storm

It's her last night in town with me and we're finally meeting with my friends. We've spent the last few days hanging with my sister and Jameson, showing her all around town. I even brought her to my high school where we walked around it and then took her to my favorite Mexican restaurant where she got drunk off the five dollar margaritas it was cute. We went ice skating today and shopped around because she wanted to get my mom and Noel a Christmas gift.

Now we're heading downtown to meet up with the guys and I'm excited for them to finally meet her. Alden said Olivia's been talking about it none stop since fall break which only makes me even more happy. It's been crazy having her here, showing her my home town and where I've grown up. The feelings are bizarre because it feels like two worlds colliding, I love how much she's enjoying herself and how well she fits in with my family.

We get to Drake's which is a bar/club that recently opened in the last year or so. We walk in hand in hand when I spot River and Jamie instantly at a table near the bar. Her grip tightens which lets me know she's a little nervous so I bring her hand up to my mouth and kiss the top to reassure her. They all turn around and smile when they notice us, as we approach River walks over and immediately goes in to hug Fey. She's taken back but welcomes his embrace with her own.

"It's so nice to meet the girl who stole our boys heart" he says and let's her go.

She smile at me "And it's nice to meet the guys who have put up with him after all these years" they crack up and Alden gives me the 'thumbs up' look.

"Fey this is River who loves to hug, that's Jamie and this is Alden and his fiancé Olivia" they all walk over and the guys shake her hand, but Olivia gives her a hug.

"I'm so excited to finally meet you. I've heard so many amazing things" she says and Fey's cheeks turn pink.

"Likewise, I feel like I already know you all" she walks over to the table with Olivia and they dive right into conversation.

I watch and hang back with the guys "She's even hotter in person" River points out.

Alden smacks the back of his head "Seriously Riv?" he just shrugs.

I laugh "She is fucking sexy" I say.

"What does your mom and Noel think?" Jamie asks.

"They love her, she became part of the family instantly" they all grin and Jamie pats my shoulder.

"Good, she seems like a great chick" we all take a seat around the table but let the girls talk and every so often I look over and watch as she talks animatedly and cracks up at something Olivia says.

River grabs us some beers from the bar and the guys and I catch up.