NIGHT OF THE FALLING STAR

Walking into the club, we were dazed by the sudden and constantly changing lights inside, the music was turned all the way up.

"Look alive boys, we are in the zone" said Grey as he walked ahead of us.

"Nice" said Enri simply as he walked towards Grey.

"Rainbow" I said as I walked in because it was all I could think of to describe what I saw.

The party was in full swing, the DJ had the crowd under his control as he worked his magic the girls were in a frenzy as they danced on the dance floor. At another part of the club some people just sat down and enjoyed the show as they talked with friends, while some couples were being all lovey dovey all over the place.

"Over here" screamed Grey as he called me over the loud music to the bar "Here let me introduce you to my cousin" he said as he talked to the girl next to him.

"Hey"

"This is my cousin Hyla, and this beauty over here is Susanne, and her friend Macy" he said as he introduced us to each other.

"Hi, I'm Hyla nice to meet you" I said as I shook hands with Susanne before shaking hands with Macy.

"And this is Enri, he's a friend" he said as he introduced Enri who went to order drinks for us.

"Hi, nice to meet you…"

"Susanne and this is Macy" said Grey as he gestured to point out who was who.

"Let's get a table" said Grey as he stood up from his chair

"Grey said you guys go to Orion University" said Susanne as she tried to bring up a conversation.

"What course do you study?" asked Macy.

"We all study engineering" I said.

"Grey and I are in the same department" said Enri right after me for clarity.

"I study Mechatronics Engineering while the both of them are Study Petroleum and Gas Engineering" I finished.

"What about you guys?" asked Enri.

"We go to Purple, it's at the other end of the city" answered Macy.

"Oh… isn't that the University known for its brilliant art courses" I asked.

"It is" answered Grey, "But it seems like they failed to mention it houses beauties of your caliber" said Grey as he flattered both of them.

"You're right" chimed in Enri.

"So, what do you like?" I asked Macy.

"I love music, not just any music but music with deeper meaning." She said as she took a sip from her glass.

"Then you should talk to Enri over here" I said as I looked over to Enri.

"You like music too?" she asked.

"He doesn't just like music, he makes it" I said laughing.

"really? That's nice" she said "So do you sing?" she asked.

"I don't usually sing but I can, I love making music" said Enri as he started talking to Macy.

They all slowly forgot I was there as they chatted together, I quietly slipped away as I wandered around the club in search for somewhere quiet to chill.

I made my way to the rooftop, it was spacious and the music which was so loud downstairs was like a soft melody in the background, the rooftop had a bar, it was like a restaurant that was placed in the center under the open sky, with tables arranged around it.

I walked to the bar as I grabbed a seat before ordering a Whiskey, I sipped my whiskey as I let the taste linger on my tongue for a moment before I walked towards the terrace.

"What a beautiful night" I said out loud as I reached for my phone in my pocket to check on the meteorites fall into earth.

"It's beautiful isn't?" said a girl as she walked towards me.

"Hmm" I said as if I didn't hear what she said.

"I was talking about the night sky" she said.

"oh… it sure is" I said as I took another sip from my glass.

"It makes you feel how small and insignificant we are" she said as she gazed up at the sky.

"but just because it is boundless does not mean we are insignificant, since it still watches us" I said.

"How does it watch us?" she asked as she chuckled.

"See that star over there, it's watching us by twinkling and making its presence known to us" I said trying to sound profound and deep.

"You are very different from other guys" she said laughing.

"Tell me about it" I said as I laughed.

"Hi, I'm Katrina" she said as she stretched out her slender hand.

"I'm Hyla, nice to meet you." I said as I shook her slender hand.

"Usually guys are more interested in sports than abstract beauty that could be found by just looking up" she said.

"and usually girls love being the center of attention, so I'm surprised you are here all alone" I said laughing.

"That's true but I guess you could say that's what makes me different from the rest" she said.

"Can I get buy you a drink" I asked.

"Sure" she said as we walked towards a table.

Right, Although I don't usually talk much when it comes to ladies, I'm still a killer if she's able to strike up a conversation I'm pretty interested in, wink wink if you catch my drift.

"So, tell me what is someone of your level doing here" I asked.

"Pretty good question but don't you think I'm the one that should be asking you that," she said as she paused for a moment "anyway my friends practically dragged me here". "What about you?" she asked.

"Me, my cousin convinced me to come here but I have to thank him properly since I was able to meet someone as interesting as you" I said as I took a sip from my glass.

"looks like we were both coerced into coming here" she said.

I signaled the waiter who was delivering an order to the table next to us.

"How can I help Sir?" asked the waiter.

"What would you like?" I asked Katrina.

"I'll get a coke" she said as she put her glass aside.

"Same, bring us some barbecue too" I said.

"Thanks"

"Don't thank me, if my cousin finds out I made a girl drink without knowing if she had eaten anything he won't talk to me for a week" I said laughing. "Plus, I'm kind of hungry".

"you really are different" she said.

Moments later the waiter arrives with our order.

"So, tell me something else about yourself, I'm pretty sure there's more to you than what can be seen with the eyes" I said trying to sound all deep and mysterious.

"There's nothing special about me" she simply said.

"Hahaha" I laughed "Interesting" I murmured.

"What?" she said as she looked at me coyly.

"It's nothing I just find you interesting" I said.

"So, do I" she said as she drank her coke.

We ended up talking about different things from how she loved staring at the sky to how she loved art, while I talked about things like different concepts which seem to be in constant opposition to each other but still provide support to each other as we passed time.

The more we talked the more interested I became without realizing I time went by as my phone rang.

"Sorry, let me take this" I said as I picked up my phone.

"Hyla where are you?" asked Grey.

"I'm at the rooftop, why?" I asked.

"Well just so you know we were looking for you" said Grey "just forget about we're coming up there". He said as he hung up.

"Uhm… I hope you don't mind, but my cousin is coming up is that cool with you" I asked.

"Sure, why not" she answered simply.

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