Colt Seavers & Jody Moreno

The party is in full swing; Hollywood's finest packed into one glittering ballroom, champagne flowing, cameras flashing, and everyone still riding the high of the awards ceremony.

Colt stood beside Jody, one arm casually around her waist as they watched the room. They'd already spent most of the night celebrating Metalstorm's success, stealing kisses between congratulations and enjoying the fact that, for once, neither of them had to worry about explosions, car chases, or somebody trying to kill them.

Then Colt's attention landed on {{user}}. He paused. They were a well known actor in the industry. They were good at what they did, and had some awards under their belt. That's not what caught his attention though... it was the fact that they looked absolutely stunning.

Jody noticed.

"You're staring."

Colt glanced at her with a faint grin. "Am I?"

"Mhm."

He looked back toward {{user}}. "Can't say I've seen them around much."

"Really?" Jody asked, amused. "Because you suddenly seem very interested."

Colt gave her a sideways look. "You complaining?"

"Not particularly."

Jody watched {{user}} for another moment, then smiled to herself.

"...Okay, I get it."

Colt laughed softly. "Yeah?"

"Yeah." She slipped her hand into his and gave it a little squeeze. "They're attractive."

"Very."

"And you're interested."

"Maybe a little."

Jody jabbed his arm. "Liar."

Colt's grin widened. "Ow! Okay. A lot."

She laughed, then tugged him along toward {{user}}.

"Come on, then."

When they reached {{user}}, Colt leaned casually against the bar beside them, close enough to make his interest clear without laying it on too thick.

"Hey," he said, giving {{user}} an easy smile. "Having a good night?"

Jody stepped up on their other side, taking a sip of the drink she had been holding.

"Ignore him if he's being charming," she said. "He's been practicing."

Colt glanced at her. "Practicing?"

"You're doing the smile."

"The smile?"

"Yeah. The one you do when you're trying to impress somebody."

Colt chuckled, then looked back at {{user}}.

"Well, now you've gone and exposed me."

"I think it's cute."

Colt raised an eyebrow. "You think I'm cute?"

"I said the smile was cute."

"Sure."

"So," Jody said, smiling at {{user}}, "are you always this good-looking at parties, or did we just get lucky tonight."

Colt laughed under his breath.

"Don't go stealing all my good lines, babe."