🌸 CHAPTER FOUR 🌸

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Phoenix leads the group down a decorated hallway. All over the walls are images of hockey players etched in ACHL history cheering and celebrating. There are also multiple quoted sayings posted in fancy silver font. Some appear to be from former players, some from coaches and some just inspired from other "hockey greats."

Within seconds they have arrived at the end of the hall that leads into a massive locker room. In stalls that line the room are various equipment and gear for players, including names above them to label the stall that belongs to each player.

In the center of the room is a giant metallic version of the teams' logo.

"Which one of us would make the best hockey player?" Seokwan suddenly asks, picking up a player named Kurystev's helmet.

"For sure not Hakhwa!" Shinkwan teases.

Misun shoots him a playful glare. "That wasn't nice to say."

Phoenix chuckles and snatches his helmet up from his own stall. He spins and holds it out to Jiyoung. "Believe it or not, there are women hockey players too - you have the build and physique for one."

Jiyoung giggles.

Kino folds his arms.

Jiyoung quickly shoves her hands out, stopping Phoenix as he attempts to put the helmet on her head. "That's okay. And I think Kino or Youngjo would be best. Maybe even Jaehwa."

Phoenix sets his helmet back down in his stall. "Yeah, Jaehwa's bulky figure would fit in perfectly."

Jaehwa shrugs. "I'm more of a horse kind of guy. I don't think I'd be able to stand up straight for long on ice."

"That's why I said Kino or Youngjo, since they showed that they could skate," Jiyoung remarks.

"Alright, so, this is our team locker room," Phoenix says. "In that side room is where we house equipment, sharpen skates - all that fun stuff. It's a lot bigger than a typical sideroom of course. But I figure that might be a little boring and pointless to show you, so I think we'll head up to the suite and club level."

Jiyoung looks at Phoenix, who smiles at her.

"Maybe I'll buy you guys a few of our specialty drinks too," Phoenix says.

Kino's arms unfold and his hands go onto his hips. He shakes his head, noticing the flirtatious sparkle in the hockey player's eyes.

They all head out of the locker room and back through the hallway, heading for a set of silver elevators.


In the suites, an intricate series of private rooms with all kinds of perks and fancy decor, Jiyoung and Misun break from the others to look around, while Seokwan, Youngjo, Shinkwan, Hakhwa and Jaehwa head to the bar to order a drink.

Kino walks up to Phoenix, who is standing, grinning. "Hey," the young all-rounder for Hydrangea greets.

"Hey," Phoenix replies.

"So, I've noticed you're flirting a little with my CEO. I just wanted to save you the heartbreak and tell you that she's already married," Kino remarks, nodding at Jiyoung. "She's not available or interested."

Phoenix chuckles. "I can see the ring. No worries, Mr. Hyunggu."

Before Kino can say anything more, the two ladies return to them.

"So, about the drinks?" Misun questions.

"OVER HERE!" Shinkwan calls out. "I got one to share - it's a mango-strawberry--"

"Say no more, I'm coming!" Misun shouts out and hurries over to join Shinkwan on a lavish two-seater sofa.

Jiyoung looks at Phoenix and then at Kino. "What were you two talking about?"

Kino shakes his head, smiling. "It was nothing. I was just telling Phoenix here all about Seoul and South Korea."

Phoenix nods. "I hear it's a beautiful place. Cherry blossoms are one of my favorites!"

"Yes, they are quite stunning - especially in the springtime. Is there more of the tour?" Jiyoung glances at Shinkwan and Misun, who are happily sharing their drink together on the sofa.

"There's a little bit left, yes. We'll let your friends finish up and then resume." 

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