Fair Catch (Leighton U Book 3) by CE Ricci

Author:CE Ricci [Ricci, CE]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Deserted Press LLC
Published: 2024-08-30T00:00:00+00:00

The game ends in a win for Leighton over our rivals at Blackmore University, and as expected, the entire team is on a high as we leave the field. After Coach gives us his typical post-game run-down—and the threat to behave ourselves if we go out to celebrate—plans and parties become the only chatter I hear spreading through the locker room.

I’m quick to shower off the sweat and grime, ready to get the hell out of here and back home with my guy, especially knowing he’s waiting for me just outside these four walls.

God, it’s still so weird to think those two words in reference to Hayes. Almost like it’s too good to be true, and that the other shoe is gonna drop, sending us right back to barely tolerating each other’s existence.

Pulling my bag out to start redressing, I feel a presence at my back. A quick glance over my shoulder reveals it’s Holden still wrapped in his towel, blond hair dripping wet from his shower.

“Killa K came out to play this evening,” he says when he notices me looking at him.

“You’re the one who was throwing like a pro today. I think I should be saying that to you.”

He waves me off with a laugh. “Nah, I’m just doing my job. You, on the other hand? You’re putting up numbers those NFL scouts won’t be able to ignore.”

That’s the hope. With this season being my last opportunity to impress the scouts, I know I need to make a lasting impression if I want to get an invite to the combine in March—which is the first real step for me to getting drafted at the end of April.

“Here’s to hoping,” I reply while slipping into my pants. “Lord knows you don’t need any help in that department, though.”

Holden shrugs as he pulls his shirt over his head. “I don’t think I’m gonna declare, actually.”

I blink at him like he just told me a pod of whales just made a moon landing. “You’re joking.” When he shakes his head, I tack on, “Why the hell not?”

“It’s not set in stone or anything, but it’s something Nix and I are still talking about,” he tells me while he finishes redressing in his street clothes.

It’s hard to believe Holden would give up a shot at the NFL for anything, Phoe included. I can’t imagine giving up something I’d worked tirelessly for; something I’ve dreamed of for as long as I can remember.

But, then again, I guess that’s what happens when you find the person who you plan to spend forever with.

“You ready to head out?” he asks once his shirt is on and I’ve fastened my belt into place.

Nodding, I grab my bag and shoulder it before heading to the door, Holden right on my tail as we exit the locker room.

Hayes is waiting with Phoenix, like he said he’d be, and I stop short to observe the two of them from afar. Phoenix is leaning against the wall, body casually posed with his arms crossed as he listens to whatever Hayes is talking to him about.

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