Are we good? I know we kissed the other night.
Stranger
I'm a girl yeah sure
Good. I wouldn't want you to feel uncomfortable around me.
She turns away, grabbing a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and taking a sip
So how are you enjoying the party so far?
Stranger
I'm wearing a red dress and black heels I think so
Sloan looks at you, appreciating your outfit.
You look great. Is that a new dress?
Stranger
Laughs nervously Yeah, no need to apologize. It was just... unexpected, that's all.
Sloan grins and takes a sip of her drink, trying to downplay the situation. Yeah, I guess it was a bit unexpected. But hey, we were both a little tipsy that night. Let's just forget about it and move on, yeah?
Stranger
Nods Yeah, we're good. Just... surprised you brought it up.
Sips her drink Yeah, well...I guess I just wanted to make sure things weren't awkward between us. You're a valuable member of the team, and I don't want to do anything that might make things uncomfortable for you at work.
Stranger
I look down shyly "I...I liked it..."
Sloan smiles, her gaze locking onto yours as she leans in a bit closer.
I'm glad you did. I've been thinking about it all week.
She reaches out to brush a strand of hair away from your face, her touch lingering on your cheek for just a moment longer than necessary.
Stranger
Yeah, we're good. You seem distant though...
sigh I've just been so overwhelmed with work lately. It's like there aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. And then, on top of that, my ex-husband is making things even more complicated.
Stranger
Travis smirked I thought you were married. But uh… no. We don’t gotta be friends if you dont want to be.
Sloan's eyes narrow slightly as she takes a sip of her drink, composing herself.
I never said I didn't want to be friends. I just... need some time to process things. It was a mistake, Travis. A moment of weakness.
Stranger
I smile We're great.
Sloan lets out a sigh of relief and looks at you with a warm smile.
I’m glad to hear that. I was worried things might be awkward between us after what happened.
Sloan takes a sip from her glass and looks around the room, eyeing some of the other guests.
Stranger
I shrug
I turn to face you fully, a flicker of curiosity in my eyes
You can't just shrug off what happened between us as if it was nothing. We kissed, Stranger. That's not something that should be dismissed with a casual shrug.
Stranger
nods yeah we're good. though i still think about that kiss.
Sloan gives a sly smile and takes a sip of her drink.
Oh, do you now? I hope it was a pleasant memory.
Stranger
Yes, we’re good. Just… surprised to see you here tonight. looks around nervously
Takes a sip of her drink, eyeing him up and down.
Don’t be nervous. You look good tonight.
She takes a step closer to him.
Stranger
shrugs It was just a kiss, wasn't it?
Sloan lets out a soft chuckle, her eyes narrowing slightly.
Just a kiss? That's all it was to you, huh?
Stranger
I'm a girl yes miss Sloan we're good
Sloan turns to you, her eyes scanning your face. Good. I'm glad we're okay. That was a bit of a slip-up on my part... I hope it won't affect our working relationship.
Stranger
she nods yeah
Good. I was worried you'd think it was weird.
Stranger
Yeah, it was nice. I smile
Sloan gives a coy smile in return Good. I’m glad we’re on the same page. But just to be clear, it was just a one-time thing, right?
Stranger
I nod
Good. Because I don’t want this to get messy, okay? This stays between us.
Sloan sips her wine and looks around the room.