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.”

Alec asked, putting an arm around my shoulders. “If you have his number, I’ll totally call him up and tell the douchebag how lucky he is to have a girl like

to drink a round of

a dare?” I

to his voice but Phoenix ignored

the red liquid. It’s fun. If you don’t want to do it, you can say so and I’ll say you’re just a scaredy little cat. If you

“You’ll do

“You

liquid.” I told

again with the new waitress, he’ll whoop your ass out of planet Earth.” Alec said

place for me on any other planet, and do your job,

shook his head in disbelief and filled the three tiny glasses with the drink. I’d seen a lot of

three.”

on, dude.” Alec

“I said four.”

looked at the glasses suspiciously. Picked one, touched the rim to my lips, I could taste

dare and if I

wedge of lemon. I licked it and continued to down the last three glasses. It felt easier after the first two. My

of a lemon. I started to fan myself.

increase the temperature of the air-conditioner.” Alec said, scurrying

past two a.m. which meant it

really hot so I took off the headband holding my hair together and then unbuttoned my blouse and let it fall to the floor. I was wearing my favorite satin maroon bra cami. I didn’t dare take off my jeans. Heads

and settled down on the bar stool. To Phoenix

I could see the amusement playing on his lips. “You look

a pause to create suspense. “I dare you to

“That’s all? Piece

he put his arm around my shoulder. The air-conditioner was in full blast and I liked the assault of the cool air on my

them my own mischievous smile. “I want

sheets. I heard a loud crash of

way.”

I taunted him, pouting

the personality change all

kiss! What’s

no problem. The only problem is we are both straight men.” Phoenix concluded. “I’ll take the ten shots I owe you though and

didn’t know what possessed me when

* * *

Hunter

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 happen in

his cousins’ eyes, they would snatch it, if they thought the person was useful to them, they made sure 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,

into a lion’s den and asking the

was the peacemaker, despite his

gained me free access

usual the club was packed. I pushed through the throngs of people, my eyes searching for her. And then I saw her. Talking to Alec Rogers and his arm was casually around her. She was laughing at something Phoenix was saying which was pretty

natural blue hair and blue eyes. The traditional folklore said mermaids could lure men to their death and I could see why. She obviously had them wrapped around her finger. I was already having a hard time competing against

cropped t-shirt or something that women

later. Holy shit! It was a bra

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 and

let him kiss her, that’s what she would

him away, but she was still smiling up at him

I had come here with a purpose in mind. I needed to tell her something. If Blue didn’t want me, she could tell me to fuck off, but