Intoxicating Chaos

Maverick's POV

"Maybe this was a wrong idea," I thought aloud, shaking my head slightly as I leaned back against the bar.

This situation was definitely not one I envisioned for myself. I had never asked a lady to drink with me before, and now it felt painfully obvious that I was completely lost. The bar's dim lighting created a warm glow, but the awkwardness lingered.

I watched as Valerie gulped d