f r i e n d s || mark lee

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Although I still feel terrible I decided that going out with Mark wouldn't be such a bad idea. At this point I just wanted to get wasted and forget about all my problems.

Mark and I ubered downtown which only took a few minutes. Once we arrived at the club I immediately felt hot due to how full the dance floor was. I usually don't go out clubbing, because I hate people.

Mark grabbed my arm and led me to Ten and Taeyong's section.

"AYE MELANIE!!!!" All of our friends screamed in unison. We all began to take shots with each other and dance in our vip area.

Ten immediately offered Mark and I shots that way we could catch up with the rest of them. Of course I accepted but Mark politely declined and opened a can of Red Bull instead.

As we had a good time, I challenged Taeyong to a dance battle in which we both began to "break dance" in the middle of our section.

"Melanie you're not ready for these moves sIS!"A tipsy Taeyong yelled out.

"oH BUT I AM!!!!" I screeched in return. This caused all of our friends to erupt in laughter. This is what I loved about our friend group. No matter what I know I can count on them to cheer me up. I really appreciate them.

I obviously won btw

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I began to lose track of how many drinks I had by midnight, but I did notice that Mark wasn't drinking at all. My eyes stayed glued on him all throughout the night. I couldn't help but to steal a glance at him every so often.

I'm not sure what it was, if it was the disappointment or alcohol. But for some reason Mark looked so good right now.

I know that he's my best friend, I know that I'm not always the best friend I could be in return. But I know that I want him. Right here. Right now.

I wobble over to the dj booth and slide him $1 that way he could play Jacquees- Trip. He laughed at how naive I was but nevertheless he began to play the song.

Mark was sitting down on one of the lounge seats talking to one of his friends. Thanks to my liquid courage I walked over to him and sat down in his lap. Melanie aRE YOU DUMB

Mark leaned on my back and whispered in my ear, "Mel what are you doing? Get up".

His voice sent shivers down my spine. He was so serious, stern, it was sexy. I turned around and draped my arms around his neck, "Markeuu I want to sit here... with you".

I glance in his eyes, hoping that he felt the same way I did. He glanced down and moved me over gently to only one of his thighs, "I'm going to order an Uber so we can go home, okay?". I simply nodded my head, feeling myself grow drowsier and drowsier. I rested my head on his shoulder and began to doze off as the club music continued to blare through the speakers.

Once the uber finally gets to the club Mark gives me a piggyback ride to the car. We sit in a comfortable silence as our driver plays jazz music on the stereo.

I had already taken my heels off and decided to lay down in the car instead of sitting up straight. Leaving my legs to rest in mark's lap as he slowly rubbed my calves and made fun of how small my pinky toe is.

As I glance out the window I see the bright lights shimmering in the brisk, dark air. Time Square at 2am is the most beautiful thing I've seen in my entire life.

When we finally got to Mark's apartment, it was completely quiet. Jaehyun wasn't home, and neither was their other roommate.

I waddled my way to Mark's bed, plopping myself in his bed feeling the wave of stupid decisions and alcohol wash over me. Mark walked in removing his jacket from me, one arm at a time.