At The Bar

Great Times was a pretty small, cozy, and quaint establishment. Monica knew it from her college days, and it was a place she could unwind. Anna and Monica sat at the bar.

"So, are you sure this 'Hubert' guy isn't just looking to bang you or something?" Anna downed another shot of Menthol (her favorite drink of choice), and shot her friend a look.

"I can't imagine, he doesn't seem the type. Besides, he's a pretty shy guy. You should've seen how he stood his ground against the brand adjuster though. That guy's a creep." Monica took a sip of her drink, rum and coke.

"Oh, I'm sure. I've seen how he's hit on some of the other girls in the building. He's definitely a creep, and he's definitely into casual sex. You know..." Anna called over the bartender and signaled him to refill her glass. "...there's a rumor that the adjuster got this plan signed off by sleeping with the head of HR."

"Well, that's a surprise." Monica raised an eyebrow and said in a sarcastic tone.

"I know, right?" Anna took a swig. "Anyway, I'm just saying, be careful around him, I can imagine that he's the type that could have a grudge and screw your life over."

"Yeah, I get that."

Some silence passed between them while they continued drinking. Monica thought for a moment, and then asked, "Hey, so, your bat-shit insane boss, what was he so worked up over that he needed his mail immediately? What was so urgent?"

Anna's eyes widened. "I think he was working on some kind of new **** for cows or something, and this was something he was waiting for from Geneva to 'complete' the formula...something like that anyways. Geneva is known for some fine dairy, it makes sense they'd have some top of the line research in it."

"Oh, cool, I guess?" Monica said, kinda bummed it wasn't more exciting. "Wait, isn't the CEO in Geneva right now?"

"Kylie? Yeah, she's been there for about a couple weeks now. She's not entirely bright. She probably got lost in the Alps or something. Heh." Anna snorted and finished her fourth drink. "So, anyways, are we going to order something to eat? I'm getting hungry."

"Uh, I-uh, er, put in on my, uh, tab!" a voice from behind said.

Monica and Anna turned their heads and noticed the largely and awkward man behind them. It was Hubert.

"Hey, there's the big hero!" Monica greeted him. She smiled.

"H-hi, ladies." Hubert said. His eyes darted between Monica and Anna, this was obviously his first time being invited to hangout at a bar with a woman and her friend.

"Hey, I'm Anna. Pleased to meet ya, big guy." Anna waved, she had a bit of a drunk blush.

"Nice to meet you, Anna."

"Likewise, buddy. So, I heard you're the one who stood up to that adjuster for my friend, here. Is that true?" Anna said, taking another shot.

"Well, it's true, I guess. It's not that big of a deal though, he was just being a creep, and-"

"You don't have to be modest, Hubert, you did it because Monnie's cute." Anna grinned.

"ANNA!" Monica gave her friend a glare.

"What? Am I wrong?" Anna said, grinning.

"Well, um, she's very, er, uh, pretty. I just, uh, didn't want her to be uncomfortable by a compliment by a guy, uh, like me." Hubert began fidgeting.

Monica couldn't help but giggle. "Well, I'm flattered, Hubert. Thank you. You can call me cute, by the way, Anna was right. I won't mind."

"O-okay. Um. You're very cute." Hubert blushed and rubbed his neck.

Monica smiled, he was too sweet.

"Aw, so adorable! Anyways, let's get some food!" Anna said, waving down the bartender.

Hubert seemed nervous about something (more than usual), but Monica didn't pay it any mind. The three ate dinner, talked, and got to know each other. Hubert wasn't the best conversationalist, but Anna was pretty funny and carried most of the conversation. Monica found herself smiling most of the night, it was really nice to be out with friends again. After a couple hours, it became late, and the group decided to prepare to leave.