Rose approached the tent that was decorated very out of the ordinary for the desert in July– it had pine logs holding up the tent, various taxidermy and fuzzy knitted throws adorning thrift store sofas. There was a bar separating the lounge and the dance floor area. It was more eclectic mountain cabin than a desert camping tent, but charming. Everyone turned around to welcome Emily and Rose.
“Welcome home, Em!” They cheered.
She laughed.
“Guys, meet Rose! Rose, meet the guys!” she said.
A group of scantily clad festival goers cheered.
“Hey, Baby!”
Rose turned to scan the crowd. No one called her that but her boyfriend.
Yes, it was John!
John came up to Rose and kissed her suddenly and hard that she leaned into him. She wanted more kisses but realized all eyes were on her.
The group cheered again.
“Are you all done with your reporting assignment now baby?” John asked.
Rose pulled away from their kiss and laughed, a little embarrassed. “Yes, all done and ready to dance!” she smiled. Rose tasted whiskey on John and she saw the bar filled with nearly empty liquor bottles. Jesus, everyone here must be wasted already!