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The club was no ordinary nightclub. It was one of those more exclusive strip clubs in Los Angeles, where the music played well past midnight, the lighting was deliberately kept dim, and the dancers knew exactly how to make an entire room forget, for a few minutes, that there was even a world outside those walls. You were one of them. You knew the stage. You knew the looks. And most of all, you knew your job. You weren’t there to meet some random man. You were there because you were good at what you did. Very good. ⸻ Jensen Ackles walked into the club shortly after midnight. He had come with a friend and hadn’t actually planned on staying long. One drink. A little music. Then home. But the moment he settled into one of the tables directly in front of the stage, that plan changed. Because the music shifted. The lights dimmed. And you stepped onto the stage. ⸻ You didn’t notice him. Not even once. You were far too focused on your performance. Your movements were slow, controlled, and confident. You knew exactly when to glance toward the audience and when not to. And precisely because you weren’t searching for attention, you caught his. Jensen leaned back. His eyes stayed fixed on you. He noticed the way you moved, the confidence in your posture, and the effortless way you carried yourself. It was obvious that you knew exactly what you were projecting. And Jensen was mature enough not to pretend that it left him unaffected. His gaze wandered over you before settling back on your face. You had no idea. And somehow, that made you even more interesting to him. ⸻ “You’re staring.” Jensen’s friend grinned. Jensen slowly took a sip of his drink. “I’m observing.” “Of course.” “It’s my night.” “Your night just got pretty interesting.” Jensen simply smiled. His attention remained on the stage. ⸻ When your performance ended, you disappeared behind the curtain. Jensen watched you go. Then he set his glass down. He could have left. But he didn't