Great Catch by Megan Slayer

Author:Megan Slayer
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
Tags: M/M Romance
Publisher: M/M Romance Group
Published: 2013-12-08T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FIVE

Jake hefted his bag onto his shoulder. He’d managed to dodge questions from his coach about the bruises. He’d even worked with Ky to make a double play, their third of the season. The scouts watched Ky, like they did every game. He glanced over to where Kyler stood with two reps from an out of state college. Ky smiled and took cards, shaking his head every once in a while.

Jake’s heart sank. Memories of the night before bombarded him. Kyler said he loved him. Better than any wet dream, and the blow job still resonated in his soul. Nothing mattered but Ky, and he had no idea if Ky would even be around after graduation. He’d committed to OSU, but Ky hadn’t chosen a school yet. From the looks of the scouts, he was still on the fence.

Although he wanted to listen in on Kyler’s conversation, Jake stepped onto the bus and took his seat seven rows from the front. He’d brought his iPod and plugged the earbuds into his ears. Might as well drown out the rest of the world until Ky showed up. He flipped through his beat-up copy of Hemingway and stared at the words.

A shadow blocked the light between him and the overhead light. . One of his ear buds slipped from his ear and the book tumbled to the floor. “I thought you read that.” Kyler plopped down next to him and nudged Jake into the chilly window glass, then tossed the ear piece onto the book. “Couple more schools wanted to talk to me.”

“I saw.” Jake yanked the other ear bud from his ear. “You’re good. People want good.” They wanted the next star to nab a championship. Hell, if Ky played his cards right, he’d be pro in four years. Maybe earlier. The words I love you wouldn’t mean a thing then. He could hope they’d stay together, but the odds weren’t in their favor.

“Those two want great.” Ky threw his arm around Jake. “They won’t get great.” He handed his friend a piece of paper. “I committed.”

Jake unfolded the sheet of paper. His brain buzzed as he read the words. OSU. Freshman class. Baseball scholarship. They’d both be down at the main campus in the fall. For once in his life, things were coming together. They’d have a future— together.

Kyler tightened his arm around Jake and kissed Jake’s temple. “That’s right man. You and me down in the big city. I’ve even looked into an apartment.” He rested his head on top of Jake’s. “I couldn’t break up the team.”

“I don’t know what to say.” He patted his boyfriend’s thigh. The dull ache behind his eyes receded, and his mind eased. Things weren’t perfect, but he and Ky would be all right. Together.

“You don’t have to say anything. Happy birthday, big guy.” Another kiss, and right where anyone could see them. “When we get home, I’ve got one hell of a surprise for you.”

Someone behind them whooped and another player thumped the seat.

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