Breaking Ice

Chapter 14

Chloe

Most of the people hurried away leaving the bar, and leaving it very clearly empty. I took his hand but the realisation hit me that the whole team was here and I dropped it almost immediately. The disappointment in his eyes was obvious but he swallowed it quickly putting on the happy mask that he used for the media. He gave me a quick nod and turned away, facing his team once again.

Thankfully, most of the team didn't think that our interaction was weird or out of character but Liam's gaze flickered between Katie, Alexander and I. As if he was torn between his best friend who clearly us upset and a girl who he was completely smitten with. Even if he fucked up, again. Men can't do anything right as it seems. But maybe this time I was the one who fucked things up.

I don't want to ruin whatever is going on between Alexander and me as it seems something like friendship is forming even though it went a little into the danger zone in the last couple of days. We are both attracted to each other but I work for the team he is playing in and having anything more than a friendship will end up in heartbreak and a huge mess. It always does, I've seen it plenty of times.

I can't risk my job, my friendship, or my heart just because we are behaving like horny teenagers. Fucking hell though, I do want to fuck him. My hormones are begging for it and I'm like a itch in heat. I for sure can't drink tonight, my sensible self will not be able to compete with alcohol on top of horny hormones.

"I need a few shots and you are my buddy." Katie grabs my hand pulling me towards the bar. Well fuck, what am I supposed to do now. I am about to tell her that I am not drinking tonight but when I see her looking at Liam who is now in deep conversation with Harrisson, one of the younger guys on the team, it looks like he is still in awe of Liam. After all, he just like me grew up watching them become the stars of hockey. Both Liam and Alexander are one of the best in the league. Sometimes I wonder how Miami Vipers afforded even one of them.

I could see the unshed angry tears swell up in the corners of her eyes and I couldn't bring myself to say no to her. What is the worst that could happen? I mean yes I could fuck it up even further by fucking Alexander but I am sure I can still control myself after a few shots. Right?

"Can we get four shots of whatever, you pick?" Katie said, smiling at him, batting her long eyelashes as he pushed her boobs out a little more. If men knew how quickly we could shapeshift they would truly be terrified. Not even ten seconds ago she had tears in her eyes, now she is flirting openly with the bartender and selling it very well.

"Of course, ladies, coming right away. I'll make you something special." He winks at her and gives me a quick smile. I am definitely the black cat out of us two. My resting bitch face doesn't help to sell my charming personality. Plus I know she doing a great enough job flirting with him that I don't have to add anything else.

"Here you are, girls." The bartender pushes us four shots filled with something that reminds me of a little sex on the beach. Orange at the bottom with some red liquid floating on the top. I give it a quick smell which is very sweet and I can't smell any alcohol. Maybe it's not strong.

"Cheers bitches." we say at the same time as we clink the shots before doing the routine of tapping the table twice before shooting it and tapping the empty glass twice more. The sweet liquid coated my taste buds and I almost coughed up a little. The initial taste might be sweet but afterwards, it is very deadly.

"Fuck, this is good." Katie says as she downs another one and I just look at her, jaw open. I thought we would take a tiny break.

"What is this?" I ask the guy whilst downing the shot hoping it is not pure alcohol.

"It is called Sofia shot. Made it whilst I was working in a private club in London. There was a girl called Sofia and her and her friend would always come in for a few drinks. She told me to make something that doesn't taste like a shot. So here we are, it is basically mostly vodka with a splash of pineapple juice and topped with grenadine. It is very simple and easy to drink." He points at our empty shots and I nod. Definitely deadly and very delicious.