[i]I'm walking out of a bar with a guy. A[/i] hot [i]guy.[/i]

The gravity of the situation finally hit Nicole full force, and she almost tripped over herself. She shook her head. She couldn't be thinking like this, not after she made a resolution not to form any relationships here. What she was doing with Giddeon was strictly business. Find his sister, say goodbye, find Emily, and go home. It was a simple four step plan with no room for shenanigans... she hoped. It all really depended on how long it took to catch up with Kallie.

Nicole risked glancing at Giddeon from the corner of her eye as they left Mingle. Would she ever even see him again after this? After all, he was famous, so he probably had a busy schedule. He would likely forget about her after they parted. Even though she told herself she was used to that sort of treatment, she felt a pang of resentment. She didn't [i]want[/i] to be so easily forgotten, it just always happened. Then again, it was usually because she was overshadowed by her popular, wonderful, amazing sister, blah, blah, blah... whom Giddeon hadn't met; so Nicole had that going for her, at least.

Her steps faltered when they got out to the street. There were so many other places nearby, where would they even begin to look for Giddeon's sister? She shifted her weight awkwardly, adjusting her purse on her shoulder, and cleared her throat.

"So," Nicole started and looked up at him, trying to act casual. "Where do you want to start?"