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.”

his number, I’ll totally call him up and tell the douchebag

Blue, to drink a round of tequila

a dare?”

tone to his voice but Phoenix ignored

you can say so and I’ll say you’re just a scaredy little cat. If you do the dare, you can dare me to something really

do

“You have

me that red liquid.” I

finds out that you’re playing this game again with the new waitress,

place for me on any other planet, and do

his head in disbelief and filled the three tiny glasses with the drink. I’d seen a lot of other girls’ drink this in one go. I could do

three.”

on, dude.” Alec

“I said four.”

the glasses suspiciously. Picked one, touched the rim to my lips, I could taste the salt on it. I quickly gulped

and if I didn’t manage to finish it, he would start calling me a scaredy-cat and

easier after the first two. My head suddenly felt woozy, and then kinda light. Alec seemed worried, his brows

a lemon. I

the air-conditioner.” Alec said, scurrying over to where the switches

I giggled. I looked at the time; it was already past two a.m. which meant it was the end of my shift. Hannah should be here any minute to

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

Phoenix I said,

on his

pause to create suspense. “I dare

all? Piece

he put his arm around my shoulder. The

own mischievous smile. “I want Phoenix

as sheets. I heard a loud

way.” Phoenix

a scaredy cat.” I taunted him, pouting

the personality change all of a sudden?”

want to see two boys kiss! What’s wrong with that?”

straight men.” Phoenix concluded. “I’ll take the ten shots I owe you though and then as added reward, I’ll kiss

possessed me

* * *

Hunter

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 a million

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

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

gained me free access all the time. They didn’t know we

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 ironic because as far as

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 one mermaid boy, that now I had

of a cropped t-shirt or

later. Holy shit!

watched flabbergasted, frozen in 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 maybe Phoenix would be on the

him kiss her, that’s what she would

at him

marching towards them. 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 I