The Internship Chapter 11

At 8:02 pm, we stepped off the elevator and into the lobby. Marcus and Andrew were dressed in Tommy Hilfiger Shirts and blue jeans. Both of them actually had cowboy boots. They had showered, shaved, and looked very dashing. We were impressed!

My friends and I dressed up to nines! I wore my LRD and red spike heels. My padded bra was barely noticeable and I was sporting some cleavage. My G-string gaff was secure. I was in total girl mode as were all my friends. Kylie wore a light blue denim corset dress that showed off her beautiful figure. Sheila looked like Cindy Crawford's Twin with club makeup and a little eye and body glitter!

We crammed everyone in my Tahoe. Kylie sat on Marcus's lap, and Asha sat on Andrew's in the far back seat. We got a great parking spot up front. We piled out and went into the club. Andrew and Marcus led the way and paid for our cover to get in.

We settled in at the table we wanted.

What are you girls drinking? Marcus asked.

Appletinis! They said. Diet Coke, please I said.

Are you sure you don't want just one to start the night with? Andrew asked.

That's very sweet of you to ask but I'm only 20! Besides the road is going to be crawling with cops when we leave! I said.

Fair enough! Diet Coke for the lady! Andrew said as he patted my hand and smiled at me.

Our drinks arrived, we took a drink, and started with the small talk. Andrew was from Austin, Texas and Marcus was from Lincoln, Nebraska. Both of them claimed to be cowboys growing up. They became friends in OCS. (Officer Candidate School)

Both of them spoke Spanish and had college degrees in business Administration and contracting. They were very charming.

When the DJ started playing Boot Scootin' Boogie by Brooks and Dunn, the girls and I rushed to the dance floor to line-dance together. Marcus and Andrew followed us. I wasn't as good as my friends but I was trying. Andrew spooned me from behind and walked me through it.

The next song was Little Bitty by Alan Jackson. Andrew asked me to dance with him. It was a two-step dance. He held my one hand softly and the other was on the top of my ass and lower back. Andrew was both confident and a very good dancer. We covered most of the dance floor.

Kylie was dancing with Marcus, and she was being held similarly to me. Kylie was flirting with Marcus. I was smiling the whole time with Andrew. He leaned in close as we danced, fishing for a kiss. I saw Kylie kissing Marcus.

I gave him a small kiss on the lips. My long-lasting lipstick didn't leave a mark on his soft lips. The smile he gave me was pure joy. My friends were all dancing with each other.

Marcus and Andrew danced with us all night. Andrew danced with Asha, she was all over Andrew. I was feeling a little jealous at first, but we were all having fun.

I thought to myself, Why am I jealous? Then I thought about Juan! Would he be jealous? Why am I thinking about men? I must have smiled at my own confusion because Andrew kissed me again. I didn't pull away, he kissed me more firmly and I just submitted to him. It felt natural.

We all returned to the table together. My friends were giggling at me.

Everyone was having a great time. I ended up dancing with Marcus. Marcus played the loyal wingman role.

Andy really likes you! Marcus said.

He's very sweet! I said. You should know Kylie and Jennifer really like you too! I also think Asha likes Andrew too!

Andy thinks she's nice, but he really likes you! Marcus said Doubling down.

Kylie and Jennifer are very charming! Marcus said as we danced.

I decided to see if these guys were really cowboys.

Are you both really cowboys? What I mean is, did you both ride rodeo, work on a ranch, or a farm?

We both were raised on ranches! We both rodeoed in high school. See this buckle? He has one similar to mine! You can't buy these! And no real cowboy would ever sell it.

I've never been to a rodeo! I said acting naive!

You should go sometime! Marcus said.

They have a mechanical bull here! I know the girls would love to see you guys ride it!

We can do that! Marcus said.

When the song ended Marcus talked to Andrew.

How would you girls like to watch us ride the mechanical bull? Andrew asked.

I love to see you guys ride! I said me too! Said Asha! I'd love to see that, said Kylie, grabbing Marcus's arm.

Bull riding? Let's Go! Anna said.

Ohh this I have to see! Sheila said. Me too! said Jennifer.

We went into another section of the bar. It was sectioned off and had an area set up like a rodeo arena. There was a mechanical bull in the center and lots of padding and mattresses surrounding it.

They had a contest starting, it was the last call for signing up. Marcus and Andrew signed up.

It was $10 to watch and $20 Entry fee. Asha, and Kylie paid their entry fee before the guys could reach their money. Sheila flipped out a hundred-dollar bill for our entry. There was no backing out of it now.

There were about 15 riders, most of whom had been drinking a little. Andrew and Marcus had only one tall draft beer of Guinness Beer. They had been sipping water throughout the night.

It's been over a year since I've been on one of these! Andrew said.

Me too! Said Marcus. It's like riding a bike! We'll be fine.

You boys better find your A-game fast! One of the contestants said. Our local champion, Luther Mann, is competing tonight! He's never lost, not in this bar!

Who's Luther Mann? Andrew asked.

That's him! The stranger pointed him out. The one with the three buckle bunnies surrounding him.

Luther Mann was tall and slim. He looked a bit like a young Glen Ford from old Western movies my Dad loved to watch. He was wearing all the gear too. Rattlesnake skin cowboy boots, chaps, a bandana around his neck, and what looked like a very expensive cowboy hat!

Marcus and Andrew quietly sized him and some of the other contestants. Marcus and Andrew entered last which meant they went last.

Each rider got two rides on the bull. They take the best score from the first two rides. The top five riders in the second round, the three highest scores get the prizes!

$300, a Cowboy hat, and a belt buckle for the winner, $200 and a first runner-up belt buckle, and third prize was $100.

The crowd was getting big as people had to pay to get into the rodeo arena. The seven of us were crowded together with Andrew and Marcus as they started the contest.

One by one the riders took their turns. It was exciting to watch. A few of the riders were thrown from the mechanical bull.

Jackie, will you chalk my ass? Andrew asked. He handed me a bag of white powdered chalk.

Sure. I said. Another first for me! A man is actually asking me to pat his ass.

Get it nice and white! He said.

I started chalking his muscular ass. (My ass never looked that good in men's jeans!) I was almost done when Asha interrupted me.

I want a turn! Asha said flirtatiously. I noticed Kylie and Jennifer were chalking Marcus.

We watched as 6 riders out of 12 got thrown from the bull in the first round. The other 6 looked like they were barely hanging on at the end. Luther Mann was up next.

Luther was a crowd favorite. Someone in the crowd mentioned he was a national champion a few years ago. Luther rode the full 8 seconds with ease! He had style doing it too. His buckle bunnies were screaming for him. He scored 80 points, fifteen points better than the best rider so far.

Marcus was up next. He was just as impressive. His left arm was waving behind his head, back and forth with what looked like controlled balance. We were screaming for Marcus. He scored 78 points

Andrew was up next. He nodded his head and started his ride. Again the seven of us were screaming our heads off. I noticed the buckle bunnies were looking right at us! They didn't like that very much.

Andrew was every bit as good as Luther or Marcus. Andrew scored an 81. Luther looked very upset. The looks the buckle bunnies gave us grew hateful!

There was a short intermission before the next round. Kylie and I brought our guys bottled water. I noticed Luther drinking shots of tequila!

5 riders left. Most of them were drinking beer or whiskey.

Do you guys want anything else to drink? I asked, I'm buying I said.

No! We're good! Alcohol and bull riding don't mix well! Andrew said. That's why some of them can't hold on!

He's right girls! Besides, we don't need to drink a lot to have a great time, especially you ladies! Marcus said, pouring on the charm

Y'all better bring your A-game! The second ride isn't any easier! They turn the bull to full power for the next round! We turned around and saw Luther with two friends and their buckle bunnies.

You girls certainly don't dress for cowboys! One of the bunnies said.

You're right! We dress for ourselves and men! Asha said.

You boys aren't from around here are ya? Luther asked.

Just in town for the week, business! Andrew said.

This is no place for white collar city folk! Don't be disappointed when I kick your ass tonight. Y'all have a good night now! Luther said, smugly. They walked away, the buckle bunnies still giving us dirty looks.

Damn, I wish I were a civilian right now! Marcus said.

Easy brother! We can kick his ass on the bull! That will hurt more than you beating him down! Andrew said.

You're right brother! Let's do this! Marcus said.

The girls and I just wanted to watch the guys ride the bull, but this was so much better! The buckle bunnies were insecure about us! Asha basically insulted them without actually insulting them. Luther was having second thoughts about winning this silly contest. Our guys kept their cool in the face of stupidity!

As a guy, I was never macho! This was an entirely new level of machismo and competition rolled into one. I was beginning to enjoy my new role in life. This was way more fun!

Before Luther started the highest score was 139. Luther rode for the full 8 seconds, but he didn't look like he had the same level of control. I guess two shots of tequila weren't such a great idea. He scored a 73. Total 153.

Marcus scored 80, total 158 we were screaming for Marcus!

Luther was getting angry it was obvious!

Andrew started his ride as we continued to scream and cheer for him. He scored an 82! Total score 163. The crowd cheered for Andrew!

Let's for your Neon Cowboys! The announcer said.

Our third place winner and former 2011 National Bull riding champion! Valencia Californian's favorite Son Luther Mann!

Everyone cheered! We did too!

In second place! get up here redtop! What's your name son, where are from? 1st Lieutenant Marcus Green United States Marine Corps from Lincoln, Nebraska

Great ride tonight Lieutenant!

Where are your ladies?

Right there! Get up here girls! Give your cowboy a kiss. Anna, Kylie, Tina and Jennifer all went on stage.

The DJ handed him a check and a belt buckle.

Thank you sir! Marcus said with respect.

Everyone cheered except Luther and his Entourage!

Our first place winner! Another stranger from parts unknown

Get up here Son! What's your name son? Where are you from?

Captain Andrew Roberts, United States Marine Corps! I'm from Austin, Texas!

Well done, Captain! Here's your check, and buckle. Where's your ladies?

Right there! Come on Jackie! You too Asha!

I instantly blushed. So did Asha.

I saw Sheila smiling with pride, as Asha and I kissed Andrew on the cheek together. The DJ handed us the Cowboy hat and together we put it on him!

The crowd cheered us on as we kissed him again. I glanced at Luther Mann and his Entourage. Luther was genuinely pissed off! I saw him talking to some guys as we started walking towards our table.

A bunch of guys rushed past us and stepped in front of us sat down and took our table.

Excuse us! But this is our table! Sheila said.

Not anymore! The biggest one said. But if you want to sit on my lap I'll let you sit here! Same goes for you girls too!

Really guys! It's just a silly contest! Andrew said.

Listen up Captain America! Move your feet lose, lose your seat! The big one said.

How old are you? 12! Marcus said.

Take a hike Opie! The big one said.

Come on girls! It's getting late! If they want this table they can settle the tab that goes with it! Andrew said.

Miss! Our friends here need this table more than we do. They're picking up our tab for the night. Thanks for your great service this evening! Andrew handed her a fifty dollar bill.

I'm not paying your tab! The big one said.

I saw the waitress push the button on her bracelet. The manager and two bouncers came over

What seems to be the problem? The manager asked.

These guys are trying to stick us with their bar tab! The big one said.

Really, is that true? The manager asked.

Yes it is! They ran in front of us and sat in our seats! Andrew said. We asked them to leave and they invited our ladies to sit on their laps!

It's our table! We sat down first! The big one said.

This isn't a junior high school cafeteria! And unless I'm mistaken you don't look like the kind of guys that drink Appletinis! The manager said.

Look we don't want any trouble! Either find another table or pay their tab! Those Appletinis are nine dollars a piece! How much is their tab Leslie? The manager asked.

Almost 250 dollars, sir!

We're leaving! But I'll be seeing you in the parking lot Steve Rogers! The big one said.

Andrew and Marcus didn't flinch.

No you won't! You boys are leaving! Right now! Six more bouncers came out from nowhere and escorted them out!

I'm sorry folks! Some of Luther's fans can be a bit overzealous! I'll take care of your tab tonight! You ladies are always welcome here! If you have any trouble again. Let me know, I'm Tyler the owner! This is my head of security Ray! You need anything just ask!

Lieutenant, Captain! Thank you for your service! My son is a Marine! Y'all have a nice evening!

Thank you! we all said in unison.

We had one more round and left. Marcus gave Leslie another 50 as we left for home. I set the cruise control to 55 and we went straight home. This time we didn't get stopped by the police, thank goodness. 9 people in a vehicle that seats 7 would have been a pretty good fine. The gate guards didn't care as long as we had ID!

I parked the car and everyone piled out of my Tahoe. I noticed Kylie and Jennifer walking with Marcus. Anna and Tina were following him. I don't know why but I asked Andrew if he would like a cup of coffee. He just smiled and took my hand.

Asha took his other hand. Sheila followed us. The nine of us got in the elevator together. I was both excited and scared. Andrew is a Man's Man. Does he know about me or Asha? Will he get upset. It was risky, but it might be worth it! He's so hot! (I'm getting more comfortable with the idea of being with a guy but I'm not sure why?)