“Both,” Her dad shrugs. I can’t necessarily lie.
“Professionally, I am a real estate owner. Pleasure…” I drag out, glancing towards Tori, and while looking at her, she glances at me, and all the fear bleeds out from my pores. I shouldn’t be afraid of saying what I like to do, because it’s her literal career. So I smile when I drag my gaze towards her father, “…I play ice hockey for the Shadow Blades.”
Her father’s face becomes long with surprise, and then he looks at his wife with raised brows and a look I can’t decipher.
“And he’s really good at it too,” Tori chimes, grabbing my hand, giving it a supportive squeeze. I squeeze right back.
“Are you publicly flirting with me?” I taunt, and now there’s a rosy taint to her cheeks as she stares at me bewildered.
“Get a room,” Her mom scof
