Not For the Life of Me
A Reylo 1920s AU inspired by the musical Thoroughly Modern Millie
Chapter 5: You Certainly Are Different
“I don’t get it.” Kaydel sighed, knocking at the door. “Takodana was the password the last three times I came here, and my time at speakeasies is infrequent. Why the change?”
“They say the city is teeming with juice joints.” Jessika pitched in. “Maybe they aren’t as classy as Kanata’s, but why don’t we try somewhere else?
“And risk walking in these heels for hours on end?” Greer countered. “Please, we’ve walked far enough. All those in favor of heading back to the hotel, say aye.”
“No!” Rose countered. “I have my heart set on tasting the forbidden fruit! My first time at a speakeasy will be spent at Kanata’s. I’m gonna find a way in or die trying.”
“Mine too.” Rey said, impatiently throwing her hands in the air. “That settles it. I don’t care if the next person we see is an undercover copper, we’re going to stop and ask them if they know the way in!”
Who else should they see walking towards the speakeasy door but an overly tall, well-dressed, raven-haired co-worker of hers.
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Rey celebrates her first week at work with a night on the town. Unfortunately, work follows her there.
Now on Ao3!