the anchor around your neck as you try to swim

Jade Lancaster, 26, stripper more issues than vogue Vegas Bound

[alexanderwarren-archive]

“I can bake really good pies and solve a Rubik cube in 30 seconds” he replied with a proud grin, both statements painfully true. “Hey, let’s quit on life altogether, let’s say goodbye to all our possessions and sell it all, we can use the money to get booze for the meetings and live under a bridge” the male teased with a sly smirk that quickly turned into a grin at her next statement, offering an appreciative nod in exchange “Well I’m glad I get to be on your good side, I’ll try my best to keep myself there” he vowed with a soft nudge. “It depends, did you do anything you’d describe as fun while you were in Texas? Why choose Texas from all places? No judging here, just a question” Alex rose a brow at the blonde. “Right, drinking doesn’t always mean something’s bad right? Sometimes you just really need a drink.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“That is...” Jade thought for a second, then burst out into a chuckle. “I bet you’re the center of attention at every birthday party.” She ran a hand through her head and smirked. “Anything as long as you find a bridge that offers wifi and a fridge for our booze.” As she took a big sip from her glass, Jade’s eyes shot up to meet his, and setting her glass down, she exclaimed a determined “No”. The blonde took a moment to collect her thoughts. “You remember that ex boyfriend we talked about the last time this ...”, she gestured to the bottle and glasses on the table between them, “... happened? Yeah. It was kind of about him, wasn’t my choice.” She sighed. “I’m fucked up, Alex.” It was probably the deepest thought she’s shared with someone for a long time, someone who didn’t even know about her profession. She still took everything that happened on her trip. 

[jadexlancaster-blog]

I have just started a new job and just returned from a weekend of long shifts, also studying for finals - forgive me if I am a little slow, but then again, you should be used to it with me. Sorry guys, I will try my best! <3

[xaurorablack]

“Sorry, I was daydreaming..”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“What about?”

[aaron-buckley-blog]

“Not in a bad way, of course. Just usually beautiful women have to put up with more than just someone staring at them.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

Jade laughed and shrugged, jokingly. “You get used to it.” She cocked her head to the side. “So - Aaron? What are you doing all alone in a place like this?”

[alexanderwarren-archive]

“But sober me has some perks too. I think. There’s a reason why he’s around more” he pointed out with a laugh before swinging his glass around his hands, nodding along with her words “We can start a club, we’ll have alcohol and alcohol-induced bad-decisions making stories. Maybe you are just a women of many talents” Alex said teasingly. “So that’s why, I was starting to believe you had grown tired of me already. Had fun being on the down-low?” the male inquired with a quirked eyebrow, his smirk only growing slightly “I’ve been fine. Went off the radar for a while too but, y’know, eventually came back to it. Can’t really complain.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“And what are those?” Jade teased with a mocking smirk. In all honesty, the two of them had met more times drunk than sober - but meeting in a club, Jade usually was a little inebriated. “Oh, yeah, my two favorite things in the world. Perfect, let’s quit our jobs and get that going.” Another sip and Jade was shaking her head, sincerely this time. “Nah, I haven’t grown tired of you. Which surprises me, because I normally hate people. Well -” She cleared her throat and decided to take another sip as the memories flooded her mind. “I took a little trip to Texas. Guess it’s up to you if you’d call that fun.” Her hues met his now. “You always have to, yeah. That’s good. Still, you’re drinking, but I guess that’s a good thing, aswell.”

[halcycnkiss]

A look of repugnance danced on the blonde’s features, causing her eyebrow to raise slightly. “I don’t know what’s worse – your blunt attitude or the fact you’re a stripper. It’s very sad that people resort to these things, don’t you think?” 

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Oh, you may choose, princess.” Jade chuckled as she flipped a lock of hair over her shoulder and took a look at the other blonde. “You know what, it’s funny, because contrarily, your perfect make up and the way you degrade me because I wasn’t fed from a golden spoon as a toddler distract me into thinking you’re a blonde bimbo like all the others.” A mocking smirk laid on her lips as Jade cocked her head at the stranger. “Must be hard to never be taken seriously.”

[halcycnkiss]

“Firstly, I wasn’t staring. Secondly, no but that statement makes me question what your profession is.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Exotic dancing is what they call it where you’re from, I guess. We just call it stripping.” Jade shrugged and pulled up her eyebrows. If the blonde had tried to offend her in any way, she’d chosen the wrong one. Jade had gotten over trying to hide what she did a long time ago with most people.

[elliot--kane-blog]

Elliot’s eyes made their way up and down Jade’s gorgeous body and he bit on the inside of his cheek to not say anything stupid. “I can be patient, so no worries. I’m also sure men wouldn’t like you getting out of your lingerie,” he mentioned teasingly with a chuckle.

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Actually, most men usually want me out of this lingerie.” Jade answered with a sly smirk, meeting his eyes purposely. A moment passed by, then she turned around to proceed to the backrooms. “I won’t take long.”

A couple of minutes later, she returned dressed in a simple black dress, hair tied back into a loose knot. “Lead the way?”

[wtfneeja-blog]

“Oh, I’m sorry, I hadn’t realized just how long I had been staring,” Lucy said, allowing her lips to form a smile on her face. “I was just looking at top. I’ve seen it in a shop before and had promised myself to buy it for my post baby body after the little one is here and I just can’t remember what shop it was.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Some people would consider that rude, but you know what? I’m used to it. And I can’t remember either.” Jade shrugged, without a big effort of actually trying to recall where she’d bought the top. “It’s been a while. Not exactly the type to go shopping every other day, you know.”

[aaron-buckley-blog]

“Is that so? Can’t say I’m surprised, you seem like the type.” Aaron offered a smile in return, reaching his hand out to shake hers. “It’s nice to meet you, Jade.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“The type.” Jade tilted her head as she looked at him. “What type do I seem like, then, exactly?”

[downfvlls-blog]

“A little— for me at least,” he said, “people don’t slip cash in my underwear,” he kid, giving her a joking wink. Dallas held his hands in front of him, “God, you’re probably way worse– plus punching people out may attract a whole new clientele list. It could be your new gimmick,” he nodded, nudging her lightly. “Well, I think you’re just going to have to suck it up,” he joked crossing his arms,” ‘cause I do.” He couldn’t help but scoff, quickly shaking his head. “No– no, the mom and I aren’t even together. Don’t hold your breath on the fancy and free booze, I don’t plan on getting married for a good few years still.

[jadexlancaster-blog]

"Aw, that sucks! Quit that job!” Jade laughed, then she nodded sarcastically. “Yeah, oh, god, bad enough I am stripping already. I wouldn’t want to go into some kind of fetish territory.” She went quiet while a fraction of a second died between them. Then she listened to his words and genuinely started chuckling. “Nah, it’s not me. Stay true to yourself and all that shit.” Another crack into smiling, then she cocked her head to the side and looked at him. “Oh. Well, don’t forget about me and if you do, give me a call, will ya?”

[fckjamie]

“I wasn’t staring! I was— appreciating your hair. It’s a nice hair. It goes well with the face.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Some would say that is still staring.” Jade furrowed her brows, not entirely serious. “Thanks? I guess.”

[pennyblair-blog]

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to stare. It’s a bartender habit when something weird is going on. The guy over there has been eyeing your drink, ‘s all. Let me replace it for you, something doesn’t really seem right to me about it.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

Jade pulled up her eyebrows and nodded. “Guess as a bartender you have to have an eye for that. Thanks.” She turned around and took a good look at the guy she’d been hinting at. It wasn’t like Jade was unattentive of her drink - but you could never be too sure. “I barely touched it, anyway. Very unlike me, now that I think about it.”

[alexanderwarren-archive]

“Well pro tip, drink me is much more generous than sober me” he smiled appreciatively once his glass was full, waving up in front of her like a toast before taking a small sip, inhaling. “Probably not solved but at least to forget about it for one damn night, am I right? It’s like a superpower then, you are like wonderwoman with drinks, I like it” he rose a brow teasingly before chuckling. “How have you been, Jade? It’s been a while since I last heard from you” Alex inquired with a gentle smile.

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Is that right!” Jade smirked, more to herself than him. “I’ll have to just sit out sober you, then.” Pouring herself one, she followed his lead and downed a generous sip. “You know what, that sounds like a summary of my whole damn life. I’m okay with that. Oh yeah, everyone has to have some kind of talent, right?” With a short look at the man on the other side of the table, she took another sip of the liquor. “Ah, you know. I kind of went off the radar for a little while. The club didn’t get better in the meantime.” She shrugged. “What about you? You’re right, it’s been a while.”

[elliot--kane-blog]

“You are correct,” Elliot said, widening his smirk when he saw her own come into place. “Perfect. We could head over to my bar that isn’t too far from here.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Oh, please.” Jade ruffled her hair before proceeding to tie it into a loose ponytail. “Frankly, I can’t wait to get out of here. Just give me a minute to cover this up.” She motioned to her body, as she was only dressed in her stage clothes - which was lingerie.

[lunasupp-deactivated20170419]

“Oh sorry, you’re just really pretty thats all.. I could give you money if you’d like”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

The girl’s words made Jade laugh out loud. “Well, I’m not at that level yet, keep your money. That’s what work is for.”

[ofstvlla]

“Yeah, but I’m sure there’s tons of people who don’t tip when they should. I wasn’t tryna to stare, or anything. Guess it’s the drugs’ fault.”

[jadexlancaster-blog]

“Tell me about it. If everyone tipped the way they are supposed to, I’d be a rich girl.” Jade looked at Stella for a second, thrown back to the nights she could not have gone through without the help of a pill or two - but that was way in the past. “Need anything?”