Page 11 of Three Pucks and a Baby

“Damn straight.”

When I pulled open the door of The Dive, my gaze darted around the room. Gray had texted me they were in one of the circular booths in the back. A quick check at the stage showed that Bennett and the band weren’t out yet. Once I spotted Grayson, I headed into the fray of couples dancing to the canned music.

As I moved through the teeming crowd, my heartbeat accelerated the closer I got to Grayson and Vivian. It wasn’tnerves because I never got nervous about women. No, it was pure adrenaline pulsing through me. I had my eye on the fuck.

When I reached their booth, Vivian stared up at me in surprise while Grayson gave me a secretive smile. It was show time.

With my best-surprised face, I asked, “Gray, what the hell are you doing here, man?”

After popping out of his seat, Gray gave me the classic guy half hug and fist bump. “You know I could never miss one of Ben’s performances.” He cocked his brows at me. “What about you?”

“Same.”

Vivian’s gaze bounced curiously between us. I gave her my best panty-melting grin as I held out my hand. “Hey, I’mGrayson’s roommate, Theo.”

She smiled as she shook my hand. “I’m Vivian. It’s nice to meet you.”

“Oh,you’reVivian.” I waggled my brows at her. “I’ve heard a lot about you.”

As she ducked her head, pink tinged Vivian’s cheeks. Fuck me, it was sexy. I couldn’t help imagining what herothercheeks would look like tinged pink from my hands.

Grayson nudged her playfully. “I promise what I told him was good.”

“I would hope so.”

Holding up three of my fingers, I replied, “Scout’s Honor.”

Vivian laughed. “Considering we just met, I’m surprised there’s anything to tell.”

“Just that you were gorgeous, incredibly sexy, and extremely smart,” I replied.

When Vivian once again flushed under my compliments, I fought the urge to grab a menu to stick in front of my half-mast erection. Instead, I asked, “Can I sit with you guys?”

Playing the part, Grayson cocked his brows at Vivian. “That’s up to Viv.”

“Please join us,” she replied with a smile.

I flashed her my best come fuck me grin. “Thanks.”

After she scooted closer to Gray, I slid onto the seat. “This is cozy,” she remarked while nervously fidgeting with her menu.

Slinging my arm over the top of the booth, I leaned in closer to her. “Being teammates and roommates means Gray and I share a lot.”

I could’ve sworn desire flashed in her eyes at my innuendo, but she quickly masked it. Twisting her gaze between us, she asked, “How long have you guys known each other?”

“Since Freshman year,” Gray replied.

Tilting her head at me, Vivian said, “You must be the goalie.”

“That’s right.”

With a grin, she replied, “That’s why you didn’t look familiar to me. You were buried under all your goalie equipment.”

I laughed. “Gray told me you’ve been dragged to some of our games by your dad. That’s so cool he’s a former defenseman.”

Vivian’s dark eyes widened as her gaze bounced over to Grayson. “You really have been talking about me.”

He gave her the sheepish look that made him look like a total dick to me but for women was a panty-melter. “Sorry. I just couldn’t shut up about you.”

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