Return to the table

When you and Melissa return from the bathroom you find your seats have indeed been taken, but you notice Melissa's face light up when she sees the people sitting in them.

"Hey guys!"

A chorus of greetings responds. Melissa turns and gestures at you.

"This is Gabby. Gabby, meet Chris, Devon, and Waylon."

You nod softly and return their greetings, "nice to meet you all."

Chris and Devon are sitting in the seats you and Melissa had occupied. Waylon is standing behind them at the table. His sharp features and well pressed shirt catch your eye. You leave your gaze lingering on him for a moment too long, but quickly look away towards the bar when he meets yours eyes.

He speaks up as soon as you look away, "Well I'm pretty thirsty. Melissa, Gabby, whado you say we grab a second table."

"Sounds good," Melissa responds before you can even consider the suggestion.

Grabbing your mostly-full drink from the table, the three of you head over to the nearest empty table, halfway across the bar.

After sitting down, Waylon grabs a beer menu from the table and pages through it.

"So Gabby, can I buy you a drink?" he asks.

You feel a little embarrassed he has clearly singled you out over Melissa.