"So, what brings you to Rose Petal tonight?" Sophia asked, as they stood outside smoking cigarettes.

The club started to close, and Lena said goodbye to Sophia and the others. As she and her friends left Rose Petal, Lena felt exhilarated and already planning their next visit.

At one point, Lena stepped outside to get some fresh air, and was approached by a girl who introduced herself as Sophia. Sophia was a few years older than Lena, and had been going to the club for years.

Lena shrugged. "Just looking for a good time, I guess. I love this club."

Inside, the club was pulsating with music and lights. The air was thick with the smell of perfume and sweat, and the sound system thumped out a beat that made Lena's heart pound in her chest.