KC Pour Me Another

[K.C.]

I know it’s been a while since I posted a new story here, but I have been soooo incredibly busy with my story collection that is being published next month.  This new story I’ve been working on isn’t finished yet, but my goal is to start posting it by the beginning of April, 2013.  Let me know what you think.  If you like it, let me know…If you want to see more, well comments encourage me to work harder (and faster, LOL )

 

“Pour Me Another” is about a bartender, Asher who works in the city.  He’s seen it all.  He knows how to roll with the punches until Michael Waters show up and turns his world upside down.

 

Here is a snippet:

 

“Pour me another,” Michael Waters shouted from the end of the bar where he had been drinking heavily all night.  Several of his co-workers were contributing to his increasing state of intoxication.  When the bartender, Asher Burkhart, didn’t rush over to fill up his empty glass, Michael yelled even louder, “Hey, dude, we need some attention over here!”

 

Elegant music played in the background.  Glasses clinked, people laughed, everyone was having a good time, until Michael started to raise his voice.  Even after the sour glances shot in his direction, Michael continued his fuming rant.

 

Asher glanced up from the mojito he was mixing and shook his head.  Michael and his buddies were partying hard tonight.  Usually their group came in after work and knocked back a few drinks before heading home for the weekend, but this time was different.  Tonight, it was a non-stop river of rum, vodka, and gin.  The more they drank, the more obnoxious they got.

 

Michael was attractive; however, he was also an arrogant asshole who knew he was good looking and used it to his advantage in every one of life’s opportunities either in business, his personal life or just weaseling his way with another drink.  It was the cardinal rule of bartending, know your customers, and Asher had been working here long enough to know most of these people’s dirty little secrets.

 

Two tall skinny blonds had noticed the amount of money and alcohol these guys were tossing around and decided to join the party.  While one girl nipped at Michael’s ear, the other rubbed her mini-skirt-clad hips along his thigh.

 

“Not tonight, Michael, you’ve had enough.” Asher called over to him.

 

The happy-drunk look slid off Michael’s cute face.  “Fucking prick!”  Michael had a loud mouth on him too, but he’d never actually gotten himself kicked out of Chapel Chase before.  Tonight might be the exception.  “Get your god damn ass over here and pour me another drink. We’re celebrating my big promotion today.”

 

Swaying a little and slurring his words, Michael glared at Asher, casually strolling along the narrow space behind the bar.  Asher took his time which only made Michael’s face flush red with anger.  Wiping down a glass with the corner of a thick white towel draped over his shoulder, Asher gave a slight grin as he stepped closer.

 

“Why don’t you go home and sleep it off?”  Even with the upscale clientele of the business district, Chapel Chase had its share of belligerent drunks.

 

Asher refusing to serve another drink had Michael shaking with rage.  “Where the fuck is Ziggy?” The guy’s glassy red eyes darted around, looking for Asher’s co-worker.

 

“Ziggy isn’t going to help you and he’s not my boss, either,” Asher chuckled to hide his building frustration, yet his handsome smile never faltered, “If I say that you’ve had enough to drink, then you’ve had enough.  It’s getting late and we’ll be closing soon, so why don’t you and your friends just call it a night?”

 

The girls were starting to lose interest now that Michael’s alcohol flow had been cut off.  It only took a few glances around to notice that his well-dressed co-workers were still semi-sober and probably had enough cash in their pockets to buy a good time.

 

Asher looked up in time to watch Michael’s “Business Bunnies” slip away with the man’s friends.  He shook his head.  Around this part of town, Asher saw plenty of BB’s lurking around.  They were girls who thought that soliciting upscale businessmen, one day they might pull off a “Pretty Woman,” but who were they kidding? A whore by any other name is still a whore!

 

Chuckling to himself, Asher made his way back down the bar.

 

“Well isn’t this fucking priceless? Did you learn those lousy people skills of yours in bartender school?  Run that smart mouth of yours while hiding behind the bar but--”

 

Asher had heard enough.  He bit at the inside of his cheek to keep from going off on Michael.  “Thanks for stopping by tonight, Mike.  You come back again, once you’ve sobered up.”

 

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What do you think? Thanks for reading, I love to hear from readers! Kc

[Naptowngirl]

Pour me another  ....I dig the start and can't wait to see what you have in store for us...Marking my calendar for April!

[joann414]

I love it!  April can't come soon enought for me.  Great story KC

[Ieshwar]

Is that all?    But I want more.

 

It has a great start. Besides, I love your writing style. It's amazing. Argh, well, I will have to wait till April then.

 

Cheers

Ieshwar

[Slytherin]

Beginning of April !!!  I can't wait that long  Interesting title, interesting charachters, can't wait for more..

 

[K.C.]

Thanks so much! Like I said the story is still in progress. I'm working on it almost every day and I'm more than 2/3rd finished soooooooo I hope you all come back and check it out when it goes live....bring on April! LOL

[joann414]

Wow! I am glad you are that far along. Can't wait. Makes me even more excited KC.  Love your writing

[K.C.]

Thanks Joann! I should also add that I'm estimating this to be about a 25 chapter story with my goal to post a new chapter every Monday when I finally do start posting.

[Slytherin]

Yes !! Looking forward to that

 

(only 25 chapters  ?? ) 

Edited February 25, 2013 by slytherin

[K.C.]

Haha, well 25(ish) chapters does = 6 months worth of reading

 

(It still might end up being a little more since my Beta/Editor likes the slower pace that I'm trying for.)

[K.C.]

I just wanted to update everyone on my writing.  I kow it must seem like forever since I've posted anything new but my publisher has been keeping me very busy, but not too busy that I haven't been working on "Pour Me Another"

 

I have 17 chapters written and sent to my editor.  We are working really hard to make this one of my best stories ever.  I really like this one and think you will too.

 

April 8th is my goal for chapter 1...and I'm going to do another Monday posting schedule.  It gives readers something to look forward to after a blah-ass Monday!

 

Thanks for being patience, Kc

[Ieshwar]

Yes, finally... oh no, it's not a chapter?

 

Thanks for the update. Now I'm even more impatient. This is going to be your best? But all your former stories are like super-great. Does this mean you're going to take PMA to the ultimate level, that is... orgasmic-great?   

 

So the countdown starts... 15 days to go. 

 

Cheers

Ieshwar

[K.C.]

I'm up to 20 chapters and I don't see ending in 5 more so I think this is going to be a 30 Chappy Story, or really close to it  

 

April 8th is still on schedule! So 1 more week, I hope to have as much done before I start posting.

[Slytherin]

I told you 25 chapters was not enough, remember Looking forward for the story to start

[Slytherin]

2 days left, the waiting is killing me !! Impatient is my middle name

[K.C.]

Just a warning...I post after I get home from work so It'll be in the afternoon EST

 

I'm also working on some artwork to go with the story.  I'm not much of an artist but my twin is amazing...so let's se if I can get something special to add too

[Slytherin]

Just a warning...I post after I get home from work so It'll be in the afternoon EST

 

I'm also working on some artwork to go with the story.  I'm not much of an artist but my twin is amazing...so let's se if I can get something special to add too

darn, I just realized that I have to wait until tuesday before I can read it

Grumpy now

[K.C.]

Okay, Cover art and Chapter 1 have been posted    :

 

https://www.gayauthors.org/story/kc-grim/pourmeanother

 

(I must have screwed something up because It's not showing in the 'Recent Story Updates')

 

I hope that readers don't miss the posting.  Thanks you to everyone who has been waiting for this new story.  I'm very excited to be working on new project.

 

KC

[K.C.]

I can't believe the overwhelming response I got for this new story.  Thank you so much!!!  You guys didn't even poke fun at my art attempt at a cover! (hehe) 

 

Chapter 2 is being re-read for last minute poslishing and will be posted on Monday afternoon.  I hope you like it.  I've really slowed the pace on this story to get into more details and deeper level of the characters.  There is so much more to come!

 

Thanks again, KC

[K.C.]

New chapter!!!!

 

Check out chapter 2:  https://www.gayauthors.org/story/kc-grim/pourmeanother/3

 

Let me know what you think!

[Shadow Runner]

I'm really liking these guys! Can't wait to read more

[K.C.]

Chapter 3 is nice, shiny and ready.....Just waiting for Monday.... (tick-tock)

Edited April 20, 2013 by KC Grim

[K.C.]

Okay people, Chapter 3 is up and ready for reading!!!

 

https://www.gayauthors.org/forums/story/kc-grim/pourmeanother

 

You wanted to see more of Michael....well, let me know what you think

[MJ85]

There's something about Mr. Michael Waters that makes me go, hmmmmmm. And it's not even the most likely obvious thing, either.

[K.C.]

Thanks MJ, Michael is such a great character.  there's no doubt that he's flawed but he's so irresistble! Thanks for taking an interest in my new story.