His heart wasn't in it. It hadn't been since it was broken by the object of his affection several days ago. But that wasn't a good reason to miss work. Which then meant that Eli was there working on one of the smaller stages, ever the popular one because his body type differed from the other guys at the club.

With a smile, he crawled to a man and beckoned him to come closer before he puffed air on him then danced out of reach again. It was that backing away that almost caused him to stumble when he saw who was being seated in the club.

What? What the hell was he doing here? He almost stormed off then and there.

Only he was still the new guy here. He couldn't afford to do that. Eli cursed in his head then kept working his shift, pretending he didn't see that Cooper wasn't leaving. He was actually at a fucking table and he was staying there. The very man who said that he was too young. That this was inappropriate. Who had said he was transferring him but still hadn't.

By the time his shift was done it was late at night and Eli was in the alley fishing around for his bus pass. Or at least he was until he saw Cooper.

Immediately he stormed up to him.

"What are you doing? You drew the line! Why are you crossing it? You were the one who made it clear how inappropriate I am!"