HOT SHOT
Chapter 1
In the heart of Seattle, the Spades prepare for the first hockey game of the season..... While I prepare for my On-camera debut.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
How do I look? Like a real reporter?
I fidget with my mic as my cameraman, Aman, tinker with his lens.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
You look like you are about to faint. Are you sure you are ready for your first big TV spot?
Out on the ice, my favorite team is warming up for the big game ahead. Scraping skates fill the air, anticipation builds in the stand....
A familiar flutter of nerves bloom in my chest at the thought of going live on Television.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Born ready... I've loved this team for years. One day, I'll be reporting on them from newsroom.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
First, you gotta get quote. You know the team captain is difficult.....
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
The captain's not the problem. There's no better forward in the league. We're in the presence of the greatest goalscorer of our generation. Nearly 600 and counting.
I glance up as the Spades infamous captain races past me.
He's so close I can see the perspiration drip down his brow, curve along his jawline.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
There he is..... Whatever you think about Jason.....
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
You've gotta admit, he's the best player on the team. Possibly top 10 in the league.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
But he's also the most unpredictable.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
And that's what makes him such good television, Aman.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
he sent the last reporter out in tears. He's refused to speak to anyone since.......
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
The championship of last year..... I know....
On the ice, Jason brakes, the ice spraying as he pivots to line up his next shot.
Jason Jameson (ML)
Look alive, Gill!
He moves so fast it's almost blur, his speed and power driving the puck across the ice...
.... And right through the bulky leg pads of his teammate!
Jason Jameson (ML)
Score! You are getting soft, Gill.
Subham Gill, the most laid-back goalie in the league, grins as the two bump elbows.
Subham Gill (Ml teammate)
Maybe you're just that good cap. That legendary speeds gonna win us this game.
Jason Jameson (ML)
.... We'll see. Don't let anyone else get that shot past you.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Even his own goalie doesn't stand a chance. He's that fast.)
I know I'm staring, but Jason's magnetic. I can track a bead of sweat as it curves down his temple, kisses along the sharp line of his jaw.
Jason pauses, as if he can feel my gaze, and looks away from the goal..... Right at me.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Those eyes....)
Aman (Fl Colleague)
SHRESTHA.....LOOK OUT!
Snowy
Hello everyone let's end the first chapter here..... See you guys in the next chapter..... Till then stay safe and happy....
Chapter 2
Aman (Fl Colleague)
SHRESTHA.... LOOK OUT!
I jerk back into my body, whipping around just in time to see a fan with an open container tripping towards me.
An ice-cold wave of soda splashes down my front. In shock, I stumble back.....and right onto the ice. My feet slide out from under me, and I crush to the ice below.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Oh... My... God.... I just ate it in front of every Spades.)
My head pounds as I struggle to get my bearing..... only to see on of the Spades defenders slicing straight towards me.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Oh..no)
I squeeze my eyes shut, hoping the player can pivot, but an iron grip wraps around my waist pulling me to safety.
Jason Jameson (ML)
WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING ? GET OFF THE ICE.
Even as the chill air on my bare skin calls for the goosebumps heat blooms in my check.
I'm in Jason Jameson's arms, his jersey is knotted in my hands. His stormy soul wars with the tender touch as he cradles me to his chest.
Jason Jameson (ML)
Do you have some kind of death wish?
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Clearly I'm not wearing skates..... and obviously I didn't intend to fall on my ass.
Jason's eyes flash, but not with anger but... In INTEREST and CURIOSITY.
Jason Jameson (ML)
*Pull her closer*
His body is so close, his chest pressed to mine, I can feel him hold his breath..my body betrays me, heat pooling in my core.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
I'm sure you're used to people kissing your ass for favor. Not me though.
Jason's eyebrows shoot straight up to his hairline, but he takes my cue, carefully setting me down on solid ground.
Jason Jameson (ML)
Usually people don't talk to me like that.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Can't imagine why you're a ray of sunshine.
Jason Jameson (ML)
They're not brave enough. And as courageous as you might be.....
Jason Jameson (ML)
You got a little something on your shirt....
Jason looks past me and clocks Aman as well as the camera he is holding.
Jason Jameson (ML)
It'd take some guts to go on air like that. I can see..... That you're little cold.
His eyes travel to my breast lingering on the wet fabric clinging to the curves, the pinpoints of my nipples through the chill.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Jason Jameson's staring.....at me.... could he really....?)
A thrill runs through me at the implications, but I don't have time to bark in, to boost my ego.
Jason sends me back to solid ground safely and lingering as Aman grimace over my blazer.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
Our Boss is going to hate this. He already thinks you're not prepared.
Aman (Fl Colleague)
And the memes, Shrestha... They'll be relentless.
I grab a napkin from nearby bleachers, dabbing furiously at the dark caramel stain as it spreads over my chest.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
What do you want me to do? Strip naked for the ratings instead?
Jason Jameson (ML)
It'd get me to watch.
Snowy
Let's end this chapter here...
Snowy
See you guys in next chapter.....
Snowy
Till then stay happy and safe...
Chapter 3
Jason Jameson (ML)
It'd get me to watch.
Across the rink, the referee blows the whistle, signalling The Spades to finish their warm-up.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Only a few minutes until we're live. How am I supposed to get my lines out when my teeth are chattering?
Aman (Fl Colleague)
Don't be so pessimistic. This will have to be the quickie version but.... I always have a back-up.
Aman hurries to his gear and pulls forth a garment bag with a flourish. I reach for the pressed, polished ensemble.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Aman, this is perfect..... But where am I going to even change?
Jason glances over to the Spades player lining up along the bench. The seal pour into the rink.
Jason Jameson (ML)
You can use the players tunnel... I'll even stand guard and defend your honour.
I don't give the consequences a second thought. I follow Jason to the player tunnel, hurrying after his heavy footsteps.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Are you sure no one will see me here?
Jason gives me a pointed look. The added height of his skates makes him tower over me, the bulk of his gear eclipsing the rink beyond.
Jason Jameson (ML)
No one's gonna see you. And if they try..... I can always punch them.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(This guy is not joking 😃)
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Then I'm in good hands. The last thing I need is my boss to see me like this with Spades player. Especially YOU.
Jason's eyes follow each button I unfasten, drinking in the jut of my collarbone, the lace cup of my bra..
I thrum as his finger twitch, as if he wishes he could touch me .
Jason Jameson (ML)
I can see why, pretty compromising position is for you.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
(Is Jason Jameson's flirting with me.....? I can use that 😏)
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
You're right..... If I didn't know better, I'd say you're hot for the news reporter.
I slowly peel the shirt all the way off my skin, baring my shoulders to the icy air. Jason's eyes pointed stay on mine.
Jason Jameson (ML)
You'd be reaching
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
Right.... Why would Jason ever get turned on by......this?
Spurred forth by the fire in his gaze, I draw the zipper of my shirt down on my thighs. The sound is deafening in the quiet tunnel.
I let the skirt drop to the floor. Jason's eyes flick down the long run of my legs, then the back up.
Shrestha Gosh (FL)
I prefer the term 'Confident'
Jason grunts, passing me Aman's garment bag.
Jason Jameson (ML)
Well, your 'Confidence' could take less time. Unless you want to go on TV shirtless after all.
Snowy
See you guys in next chapter...
Snowy
Till then stay happy and safe
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