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Rian wouldn’t consider himself as the most outgoing person in his group of friends. Although he was confident and cocky. He also knew when things were getting taken a little too far out of hands. The dirty blonde haired boy, brushed his hand through his hair sorting it into his place as he tried to take in the view. He hadn’t been to a place like it. It wasn’t exactly how strip clubs were shown in the movies but there was a lot of dancing women. Rian didn’t know if there were any male strippers, but i he was being completely honest he didn’t want to find out. He was all for men working at strip clubs and earning money but what he meant was that if he got a dance, he didn’t want it off a guy whoever could he could have been. Rians eyes were on a brunette haired girl for a while watching the way her hips moved and how she swirled her hips around as a male a few years older than himself was intensely watching her. The thing Rian didn’t get was the eye contact. He didn’t think if he was dancing like that; that he could hold firm eye contact with the ‘customer’. Rian couldn’t even hold eye contact with girls he found attractive because he ended up going shy because he always thought he was staring a little too much. It took a second to see a small bag of something white and to take his attention away from that particular dancer and onto the darker haired girl and an old man. What was that? From how far he was sitting..he couldn’t tell and that sucked. He quickly looked away as he saw what he assumed was the dancer walked over.  The dirty blonde haired male sipped on his beer as he listened to the dark haired girl order her own drink.  He got down to half the glass when she started talking directly to him. “Is it that obvious?” he asked as a small laugh escaped his lips. “It is my first time at a strip club though. I wasn’t planning on coming but its for my brothers stag so I couldn’t really turn the opportunity down..you know?” He muttered before shaking his head from side to side. He was going on and on about a subject that she probably didn’t care about. “I’m sorry you probably don’t care about all this crap that I’m talking about.” He stated as he sipped his drink again before placing it down on the table. “I wasn’t going to ask. I’m assuming you all work hard so there is no harm having a little drink.” He muttered before raising his hands defensively. If she wanted to drink, he wasn’t going to question her about it. “Are you a dancer?” he asked as he quickly glanced at her attire. “I’m just assuming please don’t take offense if you aren’t.” Rian took the last huge gulp before ordering another one it and getting a pile of money out. “Another beer and whatever this lady wants.” He muttered, pushing some money forward before shoving the rest back into his pocket. Rian looked around noticing some of his friends watching some pretty young girl dance with the biggest smirks across their lips and his brother already heading towards a private room with a red head. “What goes on in those private rooms?” he asked generally curious.

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Carmen never pictured herself being a stripper. She always figured she would go off to college and do something with her life. Of course the money was good and if she kept saving, she couldve went to college years ago. But once she met a man that introduced her to drugs, it changed her perspective on what was important to her. Soon, it was only the drugs that kept her alive til this day. She promised that one day she would quit drugs, but it’s been a year since she made the promise. And she had no motivation to change that about her. Just like she has no motivation to do something else with her life. She took another sip of her drink as she looks back over at the dirty blonde man. Now, for a second she wish more men that looked like him came to a strip club. Most times, they got old men, fathers, cheaters and occasionally a few young men that wanted to blow off steam. “Sorry but it is. And mostly because you are over here instead of being over their were you could get a better view.” She said as she pointed over her shoulder to stage. She smiled to herself as she listen to him as she stirred her straw around in her drink. “Well, guess there's a first time for everything right?” She shook her head as she glances over at him. “No it’s fine. I actually don’t mind hearing about it.” She told him as she runs her fingers through her hair. “Work hard? Hmm...guess you could say that.” She said softly as she took another gulp from her drink as she finish it. If she couldnt have her drugs, a drink or two would help ease how she was feeling at the moment. “Is it that obvious?” She said with a smirk as she adds. “But yes, I am a dancer.” She raised a eyebrow with a small grin at seeing him pull out a pile of money and buying her a drink. “Thank you darling and you can call me, Angel.” She said before turning to the bartender. “Another vodka, Johnny.” She leaned against the bar counter as she notice a friend of hers heading towards a private room. “Do you want to find out?” She turns toward him with a smirk before giving it a second as she explains. “Anything that your heart desires. Lapdance, strip tease, no clothes at all and... few dancers here will even give you more for more cash that is.” She told him as she shrugged her shoulders leaning against the counter.

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For some reason, Milo preferred doing that late night shifts compared to any other. It felt more adventurous and actually a little wild. Wild in the fact that he was the one closing the shop up while he worked alone. There wasn’t that many customers during the night time. There was the occasional few, but there wasn’t heaps and he actually liked that. His known phrase was “thank you, have a good night..” because nearly every night he worked here, he was polite. He was tired. Any young or old person would be absolutely knackered and he was, but he didn’t let that get in the way of anything. He did his work and left five minutes later than he should, because he always brought himself some food to snack on–on the journey home. After serving two customers, he smiled noticing a familiar face. He wasn’t friends with this person, but he was pretty damn sure that this boy had come in the other nights prior to tonight. Milo arched his brow when he heard the boys comment before scoffing. “Yeah…this looks like the right ingredients to help you nod off.” He teased as he scanned the items and placed them in a small plastic bag with the companies logo on. Milo pressed the cashier a few times, sparking up a small conversation. “You came in yesterday..right?” He asked. There was only two of them in the store and if this boy left, he would be alone again. He knew that the young man could have been in a rush, but if he was, Milo would just apologize. “I’m sure it was you..might be mixing you up with someone else..” He muttered before shrugging his shoulders. “That’ll be ten dollars please..” He muttered, never knowing why food became so expensive these days.  “Foods going up in price, isn’t it?”

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Julian knew that he could sleep but the hard part was trying to fall asleep. But the hardest part out of it all was staying asleep. He tried everything from prescription drugs to remedies but none of it help the young man. Ever since he was a boy; he had a hard time when it came to sleeping. Which meant he had a hard time when it came to school and keeping up with his friends. And that was the one thing he hated about having insomnia. The young man only had a few friends that didn't mind that he barely sleep and was up at all hours. It meant more time to have fun and go on p of adventours. But most of the friends he made, were off starting their careers or families or moved away. But now, it was mostly just him trying to get by with a issue he hasn't solved yet. Julian placed his wallet back in his pocket as he looks at him. He chucked under his breath as he shook his head. “It didn't work the last time, but guess third time's the charm right?” He said softly as he glances around realizing that they were the only two in the store at the moment. “No, I was here yesterday, stocking up on food again.” He admitted even though he didnt eat everything he gotten yesterday. But it wasnt much for the young man to do at this time of night except head to the nearest store.Julian handed him the cash after hearing the amount before nodding his head with a small grin. “Seems to always go up in price.” He told him before adding, “I was wondering, do you always work the nightshift alone? If you don’t mind me asking.

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The brunette hadn’t heard anything so passionate and real as this poem that the young male read out loud. Sadie was sure that the whole little captivated audience had been moved into silence because she heard no sound what so ever. If there was a pin that was dropped, she was sure that it could have been heard because of how quiet everybody was. Sadie-hadn’t had the guts to go on the small stage and read out any of her own stuff. That’s why she can here–to learn about the sorts of things she can write about and how she could make them seem inspirational and amazing. The audience clapped their hands and an almighty roar was heard to congratulate the male on his piece. As soon as a small break was given to everyone, Sadie lept from her seat and moved quickly towards the boy who just so happened to finish his poem. Was Sadie a little over enthusiastic? All it was, was a poem and yet she was amazed that somebody that age could write something so moving and magnificent. As soon as she reached the young man, she tapped his shoulder to get his attention. Apologizing to whoever he was talking too before her. “I just came to say that – that was amazing and I was so moved and how the heck do you write something that good?” she asked. Her words probably sounding like a rushed messed because she was slightly embarrassed. Sadie added a cute giggle when she finished so she didn’t seem weird. Although her giggle was fake–it seemed real enough. “Yeah so…I wanted to congratulate you on that piece and..am I freaking you you out?” she asked. Not knowing if he usually had people rushing up to him at poetry slams. Back in her old home town, people got up and spoke all the time, but maybe it was different here? “I’m Sadie by the way..first time here thats why I’m a little..awkward.”

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This wasn't the first time that Derek ever read a poem at a poetry slam. The first time he ever decided to read his poetry was when he was 19 years old. He was a nervous wreck and a freshman in college at the time. But he remembered the clapping and cheering from the audience. And ever since; he enjoyed knowing that others enjoyed his poetry. Even if they only got to hear it for a few minutes. And he knew it wouldn't be any different tonight. As soon as derek spoke the last words in his poem, it was only silent for a few moments before the cheering begin. He smiled and waved before heading off stage toward a fellow friend of is. “Thanks for coming, Hunter.” He said as his friend gave him a hug. The young man was about to say something else before he felt someone tap on his shoulder. He turned around toward the young girl as his friend patted him on the back before heading off to the drinks. He raised a eyebrow slightly with a small grin as he listen to her words. “Thank you, I really appreciate it.” He told her as he shook his head at her with a small chuckle. “No, you are not freaking me out. I’m use to it.” He said softly as he adds. “And to answer your question, I write whatever comes to my mind or heart. But I mostly just write about myself, people in my life...or anything that makes sense to me and that might make sense to others.” He shrugged his shoulders before he continues. “It’s the only thing that really works for me.” He nodded his head as he places his hand out for a shake. “It’s nice to meet you sadie. I’m Derek. And no you are at all….I think excitable is the better term.”

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The breeze was suddenly getting to Rian Smith, despite the leather jacket he was wearing. He wished he wore something more warmer, but it was a little too late for that now. It wasn’t as if Rian wanted to go on this little outing. His brother and all there friends had wanted to go though, which meant it would make Rian looked back if he didn’t go. Especially because he was doing this for his brother who was getting married soon. A little too soon actually. The dirty blonde haired male was never really into social situations where he could possibly make someone else feel awkward but he would have to put up with it for one night, so he didn’t get all the black lash from his brother and their friends. They had already arrived and there was nothing he could do or say to make an excuse up. The dirty blonde haired male walked into the building with his brother and his group of friends. His eyes scanning the place. It wasn’t the best of places, but it wasn’t the worst either. The lights spinning around in the room ahead was giving Rian a headache and he hoped that wasn’t going to happen all night. Rian placed his money onto the desk, so he could enter the room and he followed the young lady who went up to the body guard, letting them all in since they could all afford it. Not wanting to be the first, Rian hung back and let most of his friends go in before he followed. His eyes darted around the room as he saw some very intimate dances go on. His best friend bumped into his shoulder as he noticed Rian staring. “Go on..” He muttered pushing Rian towards a girl. The dirty blonde haired gave daggers at his mate as he wanted to inspect things first. His eyes caught on an older male talking to what he assumed was a dancer and as he watched his brother and their friends drift away. He headed straight for the bar, trying to see if he could overhear anything. “A drink, please. Preferably beer.”

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Carmen sighed to herself as she strolls out of one of the private rooms. All she could think about was taking a long hot shower after having to entertain a old man. She would have cringe at the thought of his wrinkly hands over her. But it was all part of her job. One of the less unfortunate parts of being a stripper. She ran her hands over her face as she headed toward the bathroom. She steps inside not seeing any of the other ladies inside. She turns on the faucet as she place her hands under it. She bends down splashing her face with some water before reaching out for a paper towel as she dries her face. “Good thing someone invented waterproof mascara.” She muttered under her breathe as she throws away the paper towel heading out of the bathroom. She glanced around noticing a few customers inside the joint before bumping into her boss, Keith. “Sorry boss.” She told him as she starts to walk pass him until he grabs her arm. “I hope you don’t think you are going home at this hour.” Carmen turned back around to face him as she tilt her head to the side. “My shift was over an hour ago, Keith.” She muttered as she pulled her arm away from him. “Well, you haven't had your fix today.” He whisper to her with a grin as he opened his hand revealing a small bag of coke. She glanced down at it then back at him, as soon as he eyes landed on the bag, her hand began to shake. “One more hour Keith.” She glared at him reaching for the bag but he pulls his hand away. “First, work one more hour then you get this. But you have to work one more hour after okay?” She glared at him as many thoughts ran through her head. “Fine.” She said through gritted teeth as she places her mask back on, walking away toward the bar. She didn’t pay attention to the dirty blonde man next to her as she leaned on the counter. “Straight vodka, Johnny.” She told the bartender with a small smile. She turned away watching a few of her coworkers dancing before turning her attention to the dirty blond man. She tilted her head with a smirk. “First time at a strip club?” She ask as she takes her glass off the counter taking a huge gulp. “And before you ask, we can drink on the job but only throughout our shift.”

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Julian glanced around the store, looking for items on his list. He chewed on his bottom as he notice the time on his watch, 2:45 am. This wasnt his first time taking a trip to the convenience store so early in the morning. The young man always had a hard time falling asleep, since he was a young boy to be exact. He hardly need sleep at all, that he could find himself doing anything at night or in the morning. Yet here he was again, buying things off his list. And none of them were healthy snacks at all. He placed all the items in his small basket before heading toward the checkout line. He looked around only noticing a few people in the store; a pregnant woman, a old man and teenage boy. He figured most of them couldn't sleep either or needed something to help them sleep. Except Julian never can find anything that would help him get a wink of sleep. And he has gotten use to the feeling of not being able to sleep. Once it was his turn in line, he placed his items down before giving the cashier a small smile. “As you can see, I have everything that can help someone get a good night sleep.” He said in a joking tone indicating that none of his items would be helpful in being able to fall asleep. He looks at the cashier name tag, seeing Milo on the name tag before looking back at him. Julian wasn't known to ever be in the joking mood but sometimes having no sleep and seeing familiar faces can change his mood. Even though, he only seen Milo a couple of times since he usually works the late night shifts. Julian got his wallet out of his back pocket, pulling out some cash before Milo begins ringing up his items.

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