The house party was in full swing, the music loud and the drinks flowing. Tessa had come with her best friend, Charlotte, hoping for a night of fun and maybe even a little romance. But what she didn't expect was to find herself in a situation she never thought she'd be in.
As she walked through the crowded kitchen to grab another beer, she felt a hand on her waist. "Hey, beautiful," a voice murmured into her ear. She turned to see a man she’d never met, tall and muscular with dark hair and piercing blue eyes.
"You look like you could use a distraction," he said, pulling her closer. Tessa was hesitant, but there was something about his confidence that made her heart race.
Before she could protest, he led her down a hallway to a bedroom. "No one will bother us in here," he promised, pushing her against the wall and kissing her deeply. Tessa felt a rush of excitement but also a twinge of guilt - she'd come here with Charlotte, after all.