Taking Shots (Assassins) by Toni Aleo Read Free Book Online Page B

his hat was low, covering his glasses, so she couldn’t see his eyes.
    “ I can’t see you eyes.”
    He looked up at her with a sheepish look.
    “ I’m sorry, babe. I’m trying to make sure we aren’t bothered or I would take my hat off.”
    Elli wanted to squeal. He called her “babe!” She had to keep her composure, though, so she took a deep breath before saying, “Oh, fans.”
    “ Yeah, they know I like this place. I don’t mind them when I’m by myself, but I don’t want any interruptions.” She smiled sweetly before reaching over and pulling his hat off. He looked at her surprised, as he ran his hands through his hair. She loved how it stuck up in all different ways.
    “ I’ll take the interruptions if I get to look into your eyes,” she practically whispered. He smiled, scooting a little closer to her, so that their legs were touching. She gazed into his sky like eyes as she took a drink of her wine. “How was practice?”
    “ Good, I feel good about this season.”
    “ Another cup?”
    “ Hoping so.”
    “ I believe in y’all.” He smiled.
    “ Then we’ll win.” She laughed as the zucchinis were brought out. As the munched, they talked about the guys on the team: who was looking good, and about the new goaltender. Apparently, he was someone that Shea had played with in the AHL. So he was excited to be on the same team with him again.
    “ He’s bad ass, so I’m really excited.”
    “ Awesome. He played for Washington, didn’t he?”
    “ Yeah.”
    “ Will he take Ryans’ place?”
    “ No, he’ll be back up.”
    “ Okay, good. I love Ryan.” He smiled.
    “ Is he your favorite player?”
    “ Nope.”
    “ Oh, really, who’s jersey do you wear?”
    Elli was beat red and luckily the food was bought out so she didn’t have to answer. Shea watched her as the waiter laid the food down and wished them happy eating before walking away. Elli had a feeling he wanted his answer.
    “ I’m waiting, Ms. Fisher.”
    “ How do you know I wear a jersey?” she asked, trying to deflect the question as she ate.
    “ Cause you are a fan, you have a number. Who is it?”
    “ I ain’t telling. I don’t want to make you jealous.” He let out a booming laugh, causing Elli to grin as she ate some of her fish. “I’m serious, male egos are so fragile.” He kept laughing as she continued to eat.
    “ Whatever. I bet you like Alex Welch, all the girls like him.”
    “ Nope.”
    “ Tell me.”
    “ No way, maybe first game I will.”
    Since he would see her, and see the 6 on her arm along with the C above her breast. He winked at her, and dug into his parm. God, he was gorgeous.
    “ So, you’re still busy all week?”
    “ I am, except Wednesday, but you have that event.”
    “ I canceled it.” She looked over at him surprised, he was smiling.
    “ Why?”
    “ It was just a radio thingy. Jakob said he would go instead. Worked out for me.”
    “ That’s cool.”
    “ Yeah, since now I’m gonna get you to go out with me again.” Elli looked up at him, surprised and happy all in one. They had only been together an hour and he was ready for another date! She couldn’t believe it, but she wasn’t going to let him in on the fact she was freaking out inside, so she decided to tease him a little.
    “ That male ego. I tell ya, assuming I want to go out with you again.”
    He gave her a sexy, cocky grin, leaning towards her as he put his chin on her arm looking up at her, batting his eyes as he said, “You don’t want to go out with me? I was thinking dinner and a movie.”
    “ Mmm. Dinner? Where?”
    “ Pf Changs.”
    “ Okay to dinner, what movie?”
    “ Your pick.”
    “ Ooo, smooth.”
    “ I thought so,” he said, before leaning back in his seat, taking a sip of his wine “So, can I pick you up at six?”
    “ I’ll meet you at the restaurant.”
    “ Why? I can pick you up.”
    “ I don’t want you driving all the way out to my house, just to come back in town.”
    “ I