Fletcher swiped a finger over the inside of his bottom lip and winced as he looked at the bright red blood that coated his lip. “I’mthe freak?” he half laughed, half shrieked. “Taylor, you’re… fuck, man. What the hell?” He didn’t sound upset. He sounded astonished more than anything. Fletcher let out a breathy laugh. “You’re… a vampire. Shit.”
Taylor snorted, lips curling into a grin. “Edmonton just really…” Taylor laughed. He couldn’t even finish his sentence because the thought made him laugh.
“Fuck, baby,” Fletcher sighed, bringing his fingers back to his bottom lip. “I feel like Bella in Twilight.”
“I don’t think I would be a vampire if this was Twilight… canonically speaking,” Taylor chuckled.
“Right,” Fletcher nodded, gesturing up and down towards Taylor. “Big, strong werewolf,” he laughed. He roughly pushed Taylor up against the wall. “Let me bite you.”
Taylor’s cheeks heated. “You’re hilarious.” Fletcher continuedto amaze him with how unpredictable he could sound sometimes.
Fletcher shrugged, giving him a funny look. “You scared?” He challenged. He had somewhat of a crazed look in his eye.
“I might be,” Taylor snorted. “In my case, it was an accident. I got carried away. Really, it’s your own fault you got bit,” Taylor told him smugly.
“It’smy faultthatyoubit me?” Fletcher asked in disbelief.
Taylor nodded. “You shouldn’t have gotten me so riled up.”
“Ah, okay. It’s my fault you can’t control yourself around me. I see.”
“I really can’t,” Taylor told him honestly. “Take your clothes off and get in the shower.”
“You gonna get in with me, big guy?” Fletcher ran his hand down Taylor’s body and shamelessly stuck his hand down his pants. “Or are you afraid I’ll try and bite you?”
“Fuck, Armstrong,” Taylor groaned as Fletcher gripped his hardening cock. “Reddit was right. My stamina is at an all time high right now.”
Fletcher leaned up and kissed him. “I told you I did my research.” He pressed a kiss to Taylor’s jaw, nipping at the skin. “Take a shower with me. Reddit says you have to.”
Taylor’s chest warmed. “Fine. Only because Reddit says so.”
22
The Teasing Game
They won their game against Edmonton. Easily. Twelve to four. Fletcher scored a hat trick, Sánchez was the goalie for the whole game for the very first time. Taylor only got thrown into the sin bin twice. Roca was announced as the new assistant captain since Leering was traded to Detroit. Bolving got the winning puck in the locker room. The team was in high spirits knowing they very well were on their way to touching the cup. They felt unstoppable.
“We are going out!” Douglas shouted on the bus. Most of the guys cheered and whistled. “Someone find a bar. I can’t believe we’re stuck in fucking Edmonton for the night,” Douglas groaned as he sat back down in his seat.
“Don’t worry, man. I’ll find a good place,” Sánchez assured him.
“Hell yeah,” Douglas cheered, raising his fist for Sánchez to bump it with his own.
Fletcher felt a chill down his spine as Taylor inconspicuouslyleaned in to whisper in his ear. “You wanna stay in?” he asked seductively.
“I need a beer and so do you,” he told Taylor. He hated the way his heart clenched every time he looked at him. It wasn’t fair. They were keeping things casual, but Fletcher was absolutely hooked. He wasn’t sure how much longer he would be able to keep his feelings in check.
Taylor gave him a disappointed look. “One beer and then hotel?”
Fletcher laughed and shook his head incredulously. “Needy, needy,” he teased. “Let’s see how long you can control yourself tonight, big guy.”
Taylor’s body stiffened, clearly trying to hide his arousal. “You suck,” he groaned.
“Yeah I do,” Fletcher mouthed to him with a lustful look on his face.
* * *
Beers were handed out, glasses clinked, and chugging contests were had. Fletcher loved it. He loved having such a great team. He loved having great friends. He loved whatever arrangement he and Taylor had. It was perfect.
