The Bad Boy And The Mermaid

Blue

Alec was a funny guy. I realized that he was the only boy I actually liked other than Hunter, but I knew that my liking for Hunter was different. When I was with him, I had butterflies in my stomach taking flight all at once, but with Alec I felt no such thing. I was just very comfortable around him, the way I felt around Hannah too.

“Did I tell you that you look like a mermaid?”

That snapped me out of my thoughts and brought me back what he’d just said. “What?”

Did he say mermaid?!

How did he find out? I was pretty sure I hadn’t said a word about the Underwater world or being a mermaid. I was starting to panic.

“I said you look like a mermaid.” Alec said with a grin.

I was utterly confused. “How did you...how did you know that I was a mermaid?”

Alec burst out laughing. “Nice one. I meant that Blue hair really suits you; I know it doesn’t suit much people. I have seen some girls in college dye their hair blue, you know to try something different but they ended up looking like complete witches. But I can’t believe how natural it looks on you.”

Oh. So he liked my blue hair hence the comment about me being a mermaid. I sighed in relief.

“Thanks, Alec. I like my hair too.”

“You know what? that just made you sound downright conceited.” He said laughing. “But with that face and body of yours, I can’t say I’m really mad. You’re allowed a bit of narcissism.”

“Hey, what you guys talking about?” Phoenix leaned against the bar and pushed an empty glass towards Alec.

“We were just talking about how narcissistic you are, Phoenix Lockhart.”

“I could fire your ass for that comment, Alec Rogers.”

Alec just smiled. “I would love to see you try, bro.”

What was that scent? I brought my nose close to Phoenix, going on my tiptoes, took a long sniff and sighed. “You smell nice.”

His face went red. I had no idea why. “Uh...Okay. Thanks, I guess.”

Alec cleared his throat. “In all seriousness, we were just talking about mermaids. I’m so fascinated by mythical creatures. Did you know that more than eighty percent of the world’s oceans have been undiscovered? Imagine if they did some serious underwater researches, they may come across merfolks. Who knows there are probably some beautiful mermaids down there. Blue could totally look like one.”

Phoenix rolled his eyes. “You should totally stop geeking out like that, dude. Blue looks like she could use a drink for all that nerdy talk.”

Alec passed me a look full of suspicious. “Would you like a drink?”

“What kind of drink?” I asked.

“The type that I’m making.”

I looked between Phoenix and Alec. “I mean Maximus told me not to drink during the shift.”

“Trust me; if your hand or mouth is nowhere near my dick, your position is not in danger. I can guarantee you that. Besides, your shift is almost over.” Phoenix assured me, a cocky smile on his lips.

“A dick?” I asked. “What part of the male anatomy is that?”

Alec grinned. “See. I like Blue and her easy-going personality. She doesn’t even get remotely embarrassed. Lucky boyfriend.”

“I wish my boyfriend knew how lucky he was.”

me?” Alec asked, putting an arm around my shoulders. “If you have his number, I’ll totally call

note, I dare you, Blue, to drink

a dare?” I

a warning tone to his voice but Phoenix

it, you can say so and I’ll say you’re just a scaredy little cat. If

“You’ll do

“You have my

that red liquid.” I told

you’re playing this game again with the new waitress, he’ll whoop your ass out of

for me on any other planet, and do your job, Rogers. The

I’d seen a lot of other girls’ drink this in one go. I could do the same thing too, I just

Not three.”

dude.” Alec

“I said four.”

his breath and pulled out one more glass and poured the liquid into it. I looked at the glasses suspiciously. Picked one,

Phoenix called this a dare and if I didn’t manage to finish it, he would start calling me a scaredy-cat and I wasn’t going to let

me a wedge of lemon. I licked it and continued to down the last three glasses. It felt easier after the first two. My head suddenly felt woozy, and then kinda

a lemon. I started to fan myself.

of the air-conditioner.” Alec said, scurrying over

I giggled. I looked at the time; it was already past two a.m. which meant it was the end

blouse and let it fall to the floor. I was wearing my favorite satin

the bar stool. To Phoenix I

I could see the amusement playing on his

a pause to create suspense. “I dare you to drink

all?

put his arm around my shoulder. The air-conditioner was in full blast and I liked the

all.” I gave them my own mischievous

sheets. I heard a loud crash of a

way.” Phoenix

scaredy cat.” I taunted him,

with the personality change all

kiss! What’s wrong

Phoenix concluded. “I’ll take the ten shots I owe you though and

didn’t know what possessed me

* * *

Hunter

Fred told me that Blue had gotten a job at the club owned by the Lockharts, I knew there was no turning back. My biggest mistake was letting Hannah take care of Blue. That was really fucking stupid of me because if I knew that Hannah was going to let Blue work in their club, I would have never allowed that to

to keep a tight leash on them by using things like money, bribe, sex, manipulation, charm. The boys were unstoppable, or at least that’s what the rumors said. Tyler wanted something; Tyler got it even before the word came out of his mouth. He was two years my senior but had garnered immense success in a short time. Maybe some boys were scared of them,

Blue from their employment was like walking into a lion’s den and asking

I parked my car outside the packed parking lot. I rehearsed my lines and what I was going to say. I hoped I could find Maximus, the actual owner of the club. Max was the peacemaker, despite his jarring appearance with the silver hair and tattoos; he

the bouncer creating a scene. He knew me as Phoenix’s friend and that gained me free access all the time. They didn’t know we had a fight a few months back

to Alec Rogers and his arm was casually around her. She was laughing at something Phoenix was saying which was pretty ironic because as far as what I’d seen in my past, Phoenix only knew how to make women weep. One

their death and I could see why. She obviously had them wrapped around her finger. I

cropped t-shirt or something that women wore

Holy shit!

place as Phoenix leaned in to kiss her. If she let him kiss her, I didn’t know what would happen. I was pretty sure I would tear this place down

let him kiss

put her finger on his lips and pushed him away, but she was still smiling up at

them. I had come here with a purpose in mind. I needed to tell her something.