Page 91 of Skating the Blue Line
Eliana and her dad have an interesting relationship, one that I’ve been pervy to since her dad is the Dark Knight’s head coach. I’ve gotten both sides of the story and the only thing that I can say is that they are both so damn stubborn it’s no wonder that they bump heads.
Not only does Coach have to get his personal shit together, so does his daughter.
“Does he know that you’re in town this time?” I ask curiously. Coach didn’t say anything.
Coach’s daughter shakes her head. “Nope but he will tomorrow. I have a meeting with the Knight’s marketing team. You’re looking at the team's new head photographer.”
Great.
Coach is going to be pissed all the time.
And that little statement is on the tip of my tongue but thankfully Chloe comes back and puts the concentration back on her photoshoot.
“Chloe, would it be okay if Liam stood in some pictures with you? I would love to get a few of the two of you together.” Eliana suggests, as Chloe comes closer to where we are standing.
I made a really good choice with the dress that I picked out. Just looking at her makes me forget how to breathe. The pink and soft tones of it all makes her glow all that more prominent.
“No, I don’t mind. I was actually going to ask if you could include him.” Chloe says, giving her a smile.
I’m about to interject and say that this day is about Chloe and Chloe only, before I can say anything, Eliana is pushing me over to where Chloe’s standing.
The woman gives me a bright smile and I give her one right back as I go stand next to her.
I turn to face the camera, only to find our lovely photographer shaking her head at us.
“What?” I ask
“Do something.” She says, bringing the camera up and waving her hand.
“What exactly do you want me to do?”
“Oh, I don’t know, get close to her, or maybe even touch her. I can’t take pictures of you looking all awkward.”
The last time I was called awkward I was a thirteen year old boy trying to find a pair of jeans that would actually fit the length of my legs.
I stand closer to Chloe but apparently that’s not good enough because Eliana stocks over and starts positioning me.
“You would think that as a professional athlete, you would know how to pose,” she says as she yanks my body in different directions.
“You would think that as a photographer you would be nicer to your subjects.” I throw back.
She legit scuffs at my comment. “Chloe, I have no idea how you would reproduce with this guy.”
“I’m a peach and she knows it.” I say to Eliana, narrowing my eyes at her.
Chloe just laughs. “He’s sweet and caring when he wants to be.”
Eliana just shakes her head and starts moving my body in different directions until she is happy with something.
In the end, Chloe and I end up standing right next to each other, no space in between us with both of our hands on her stomach.
“Great. Now stand there, look at each other and act like you guys are, oh I don’t know, about to have a baby.”
Eliana goes back to her spot, and I let out a small growl.
“If she wasn’t a friend I would fire her.” I say, which causes Chloe to let out a laugh.
“Be nice. She said that she was doing this as a favor to you.”
