GRUMPY

Ace watched as the girl's eyes darted from over the railing, to the entrance side.

He stood with his hand folded across his body, waiting patiently to see what she was going to do. Whether she would jump over the balcony, or try to run past him.

Either way, he was fine. As long as she knew she was not getting away without answering his question.

"I don't know what you're talking about." She relented when she saw the futility in her imagination.

"Oh, you do. You definitely do. Why did you kiss me at the bar, and then went ahead to accost me in the hallway? Not once did you ask for my consent."

"Is that what you're mad about? Then you should have just said it. Well, I'm sorry for kissing you. It was a dare like I said. When I saw you going towards the restroom, I decided to go after you, just in case you were interested in something more than a kiss. Sue me for taking my chance."