Instead of blushing and feeling embarrassed, I simply smile. "I like your flowers."

She gives me another sassy wink. "You let me know when you're ready to get up close and personal, honey."

Grabbing our drinks, we turn away from the bar, each of us taking a big sip before surveying the crowd on the dance floor. The friends Chloe showed up with tonight have already disappeared into the throng.

Once we've finished our cocktails, Chloe grabs my hand and pulls me through a ...