Chapter 53：Always

Lana drove into the college parking lot and had difficulty finding a place to park her Aston Martin. The party was themed Bad And Boujee — where everyone shows off their money by wearing their most expensive clothing items. The girls drove around the school grounds looking for a vacant space until Lisa pointed out one excitedly.

"Over there! Quick!" She urged.

Their heels clicked on the concrete as they walked to the gym; where the party was being held. Lana was dressed in a simple sparkly two-piece Versace set that exposed her toned stomach and matching Jimmy Choo heels. Lisa was wearing a rose-gold cocktail dress by D & G and Olivia was wearing a white body-hugging play-suit by Gucci.

"Let's go and get drinks first!" Lisa shouted over the loud music. They walked over to the makeshift bar and ordered their refreshments. The gym was already packed and people seemed to be having a really good time.

"Hie Lana." Tyler came up from behind and she turned around to hug him.

"Hey, Tyler. You're looking very handsome in your tux." She grinned.

"Yeah you too-I mean you looking nice...it's not that you're not always-" He mumbled nervously.

"Tyler stop! It's okay! I get it!" She laughed. "I look handsome." They laughed together.

"Want to dance?" He asked as he held out his hand.

"Sure." She put her hand in his and went to the packed dance floor.

She noticed that he was quite a good dancer and they danced to three more songs before the DJ slowed down the tempo. "Ladies and gentlemen please help me welcome to the stage, Bruno Mars!" The DJ announced and dimmed the lights as Bruno Mars sat at his piano and started to sing.

"Do you want to sit down?" Tyler asked.

"Not really..I kind of like Bruno Mars.." Lana smiled as she put her arms around his neck. "Dance with me?" He nodded and put his arms loosely around her waist.

Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now

Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same

When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down

'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name

It all just sounds like ooh, ooh ooh hoo hoo

Mm, too young, too dumb to realize

That I should have bought you flowers

And held your hand

Should have gave you all my hours

When I had the chance

Take you to every party 'cause all you wanted to do was dance

Now my baby's dancing

But she's dancing with another man

"Do you mind if I cut in?"

"Jordan! What are you doing here?!" Lana sprang back from Tyler as if burned.

"Can I explain this later? Bruno said he can only do three songs and then he's out."

"I'll see you later," Tyler said and backed off.

"You look beautiful..as always.." Jordan placed his hands on her hips.

"Shut up and dance with me before the song is over." Lana laid her head on his chest as he began to sing for her ears only.

My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways

Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life

Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh

And it haunts me every time I close my eyes

It all just sounds like ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh

Mm, too young, too dumb to realize

That I should have bought you flowers

And held your hand

Should have gave you all my hours

When I had the chance

Take you to every party 'cause all you wanted to do was dance

Now my baby's dancing

But she's dancing with another man

Although it hurts

I'll be the first to say that I was wrong

Oh, I know I'm probably much too late

To try and apologize for my mistakes

But I just want you to know

I hope he buys you flowers

I hope he holds your hand

Give you all his hours

When he has the chance

Take you to every party

'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance

Do all the things I should have done

When I was your man

Do all the things I should have done

When I was your man

(Source: LyricFind

When I Was Your Man Bruno Mars lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Downtown Music Publishing)

Lana's heart melted into a puddle of water and before she could over-think it she pulled Jordan's head down and kissed him. He rimmed her lips with his tongue, seeking further entrance and she willingly parted her lips. Their tongues swirled around each other as if getting re-acquainted. She knew this was an overload of PDA but she didn't care who was watching or who saw-she just wanted to fell close to Jordan again.

Bruno Mars started the next song Versace on the Floor and Lana burst out laughing in the middle of the kiss. "You really planned this well, Carter." She giggled.

He smiled and rested his forehead on hers. "I knew it would look good on you. Glad you like it, sweets."

"I wanted to thank you for the outfit of cos and for-coming to my rescue again.." She said as she looped her hands around his neck as the danced.

The conversation was getting too intense so Lana was glad when Treasure came on-along with the lights. There were excited whispers when students began to notice Jordan but the bodyguards kept them at bay.

Jordan grabbed Lana's hand and twisted her around the dance floor. She loved seeing this side of him-he was so alive, carefree, happy almost. Lisa and Olivia made eye contact with Lana-giving her a thumbs up.

Give me your, give me your, give me your attention baby (attention baby)

I got to tell you a little something about yourself (self)

You're wonderful, flawless, oh you're a sexy lady (sexy lady)

But you walk around here like you wanna be someone else (else)

Treasure, that is what you are

Honey, you're my golden star

You know you can make my wish come true

If you let me treasure you

If you let me treasure you, oh

Oh oh oh

Pretty girl, pretty girl, pretty girl you should be smiling (you should be smiling)

A girl like you should never look so blue (blue)

You're everything I see in my dreams

I wouldn't say that to you if it wasn't true (true)

(Source: LyricFind)

(Treasure lyrics © BMG Rights Management)

When the song was done and Bruno Mars had left Lana decided it was time to put her plan into action. "Let's get out of here Carter."

"You're tired already? The night is still young sweets." Jordan said, with a puzzled look in his blue eyes.

"Jordan take me home." Lana pressed her lips firmly against his to paint a clear picture.

"Okay baby. Let's get you home." His eyes mirrored her need and for once they were on the same page.