Bear Meets Girl
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And how did you do that? Cella asked.
I told Van Holtz who he needs to fire and provided a helpful list.
Oh, really? Let me see. He pulled the list out of his sock and handed it to Cella. Without looking at it, Cella ripped the sheet of paper into pieces and threw it in Novikovs face.
He stared at her before calmly saying, I made several copies.
Jai stood back with a laugh and asked, Why?
Blayne, he said, speaking of his fiance.
What about her?
She does the same thing to my lists, so I always make multiple copies.
Wow, Jai mouthed at Cella before she went to get a towel to help control and clean up the bleeding.
I tried to help, Bo insisted, and once again Van Holtz was being an asshole.
I personally think youre both fighting for that title, Cella shot back.
Hes unreasonable.
And youre a dick. You know youre a dick. And you wear your dickness proudly.
I know. But were not going to make the play-offs this year if
Play-offs are out. I know that.
And that doesnt bother you?
Its not going to keep me up nights. Im definitely not making lists because the play-offs are out.
Jai frowned at Cellas statement, glancing at her friend. Shed admit she didnt actually follow sports beyond the health and welfare of her patients. The money was great and she didnt have to worry about her less-than-acceptable bedside mannerapparently she could be cold and standoffish. But shed thought the team was doing well this year.
Too many new guys, Cella explained at Jais unspoken question about the play-offs. Not enough focus. Weve been all over the place this season.
And Im trying to help, Bo insisted.
By throwing bleachers at Reed?
Jai quickly looked down at her bag as the hybrid growled, I hate that guy.
Because you dont think he can play or because he flirts with Blayne?
Bo scratched the back of his neck. Both. But, he quickly added, Reed needs to work harder.
I agree with that, but when he asks for help for him or the guys, you throw things at him!
Im here to play and to win, not handhold. Thats Coachs job, but hes weak. So I went to Van Holtz with my suggestions, since he fucking owns the team, and he hit me.
All right. All right. Cella pressed her hands to her eyes. Let me deal with Reed and the rookies.
Why? So Reed can hit on you more than he already does?
Reed is a whore, Cella admittedand boy, was hethere was not a pussy that man didnt seem to take an interest in. We know that, weve all accepted it. Besides, Im beautiful. Everyone hits on me. They cant help themselves. Cella smiled, then winked at Jai. Im captivating. Hows his nose?
Jai carefully wiped up the blood. It was beginning to clot. Itll be fine. Its not broken. Just bloody.
Its not broken? Cella looked at her knuckles. Im losing my touch. Apparently deciding to worry about it later, Cella said, Novikov, you worry about you. Ill take care of everybody else.
Do you want my list?
If you give me any more lists, I will beat you to death with a baseball bat. Or a two-by-four. Whatevers handy.
Bo stared at Cella. That seems unreasonable to me. And Jai loved how he said that with almost a professorial air, like he was observing bacteria developing in a petri dish.
Cella clenched her fists, definitely trying to control her annoyance, and faced Jai. Clean him up and have him ready for the game.
You got it.
Cella walked to the office door. She had it open when Bo said, Malone?
She looked at him over her shoulder, but he just stared at her. Jai, having spent many hours cleaning up Bo Novikov and his victims, knew what he wanted to say and knew how much it would help at the moment. So Jai pushed his shoulder, urging him on. Finally, after a few seconds, he muttered, Thank you.
Yeah, yeah, Cella said with a smile. But will you still love me in the morning? Then she walked out, closing the door behind her.
I never know what shes talking about, Bo admitted.
Its all right, Jai promised. I can assure you its rarely anything very serious.
After styling Crushs hairokay, hed admit it, it didnt look too bad; at least he didnt look like a serial killerthe two females insisted on walking with him to the Sports Center while Conway headed on home.
So youre both going to the game, too? he asked.
Later. Weve got practice first.
Practice?
Derby! the wolfdog cheered.
Yeah, hed seen that picture of the Carnivores with what he was now guessing was Blaynes derby team. That explained how the two women knew Bo Novikov and Crushs other favorite players from the current roster. At least, thats what he hoped. Hed heard about Novikovs reputation with women and hed hate to think the man was using these two. They were just so damn sweet.
I told Van Holtz who he needs to fire and provided a helpful list.
Oh, really? Let me see. He pulled the list out of his sock and handed it to Cella. Without looking at it, Cella ripped the sheet of paper into pieces and threw it in Novikovs face.
He stared at her before calmly saying, I made several copies.
Jai stood back with a laugh and asked, Why?
Blayne, he said, speaking of his fiance.
What about her?
She does the same thing to my lists, so I always make multiple copies.
Wow, Jai mouthed at Cella before she went to get a towel to help control and clean up the bleeding.
I tried to help, Bo insisted, and once again Van Holtz was being an asshole.
I personally think youre both fighting for that title, Cella shot back.
Hes unreasonable.
And youre a dick. You know youre a dick. And you wear your dickness proudly.
I know. But were not going to make the play-offs this year if
Play-offs are out. I know that.
And that doesnt bother you?
Its not going to keep me up nights. Im definitely not making lists because the play-offs are out.
Jai frowned at Cellas statement, glancing at her friend. Shed admit she didnt actually follow sports beyond the health and welfare of her patients. The money was great and she didnt have to worry about her less-than-acceptable bedside mannerapparently she could be cold and standoffish. But shed thought the team was doing well this year.
Too many new guys, Cella explained at Jais unspoken question about the play-offs. Not enough focus. Weve been all over the place this season.
And Im trying to help, Bo insisted.
By throwing bleachers at Reed?
Jai quickly looked down at her bag as the hybrid growled, I hate that guy.
Because you dont think he can play or because he flirts with Blayne?
Bo scratched the back of his neck. Both. But, he quickly added, Reed needs to work harder.
I agree with that, but when he asks for help for him or the guys, you throw things at him!
Im here to play and to win, not handhold. Thats Coachs job, but hes weak. So I went to Van Holtz with my suggestions, since he fucking owns the team, and he hit me.
All right. All right. Cella pressed her hands to her eyes. Let me deal with Reed and the rookies.
Why? So Reed can hit on you more than he already does?
Reed is a whore, Cella admittedand boy, was hethere was not a pussy that man didnt seem to take an interest in. We know that, weve all accepted it. Besides, Im beautiful. Everyone hits on me. They cant help themselves. Cella smiled, then winked at Jai. Im captivating. Hows his nose?
Jai carefully wiped up the blood. It was beginning to clot. Itll be fine. Its not broken. Just bloody.
Its not broken? Cella looked at her knuckles. Im losing my touch. Apparently deciding to worry about it later, Cella said, Novikov, you worry about you. Ill take care of everybody else.
Do you want my list?
If you give me any more lists, I will beat you to death with a baseball bat. Or a two-by-four. Whatevers handy.
Bo stared at Cella. That seems unreasonable to me. And Jai loved how he said that with almost a professorial air, like he was observing bacteria developing in a petri dish.
Cella clenched her fists, definitely trying to control her annoyance, and faced Jai. Clean him up and have him ready for the game.
You got it.
Cella walked to the office door. She had it open when Bo said, Malone?
She looked at him over her shoulder, but he just stared at her. Jai, having spent many hours cleaning up Bo Novikov and his victims, knew what he wanted to say and knew how much it would help at the moment. So Jai pushed his shoulder, urging him on. Finally, after a few seconds, he muttered, Thank you.
Yeah, yeah, Cella said with a smile. But will you still love me in the morning? Then she walked out, closing the door behind her.
I never know what shes talking about, Bo admitted.
Its all right, Jai promised. I can assure you its rarely anything very serious.
After styling Crushs hairokay, hed admit it, it didnt look too bad; at least he didnt look like a serial killerthe two females insisted on walking with him to the Sports Center while Conway headed on home.
So youre both going to the game, too? he asked.
Later. Weve got practice first.
Practice?
Derby! the wolfdog cheered.
Yeah, hed seen that picture of the Carnivores with what he was now guessing was Blaynes derby team. That explained how the two women knew Bo Novikov and Crushs other favorite players from the current roster. At least, thats what he hoped. Hed heard about Novikovs reputation with women and hed hate to think the man was using these two. They were just so damn sweet.
