On the Rebound by L. A. Cotton

Author:L. A. Cotton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Delesty Books

Calli

“Joel, hey,” I said as he approached Professor Harold’s class.

“Hey, Calli.” He barely met my eyes and a sinking feeling spread through me.

“I was hoping we could talk for a minute.” I’d gotten here early for that very reason. “Listen, I owe you an apology.”

“It’s all good,” he said coolly. “We should probably go inside. We don’t want to be late.” Joel shouldered past me and made for the door, but I grabbed his arm.

“Joel, please.”

He raked a hand through his hair and let out a heavy sigh. “I knew, you know. I knew there was something weird between the two of you...”

“I’m sorry. It’s complicated.”

“Yeah, that’s what Messiah said.”

My brows pinched. “He talked to you about me?”

“No, Calli. He talked to me about the situation.”

“Oh.”

My heart sank.

“But I see where your heart lies.” Dejection burned in his eyes and I hated it. Joel was a good guy. He deserved better than how I’d treated him. But I’d gotten to SU and everything had been so confusing.

“I didn’t know Zach went here.”

“What? How is that even possible?”

“Callum and I aren’t exactly close. There’s a lot he didn’t tell people.”

“No shit.” Joel tugged at the neckline on his jersey and I figured he probably felt as uncomfortable as I did right now. “If I’d have known who you were, Calli, we wouldn’t even be having this conversation right now.”

“Wow, okay.” My eyes darted to the ground as I clutched the strap of my messenger bag. “I don’t even know what to say to that.”

“It’s just how it is.” He shrugged, oblivious to just how deep his words cut. “Teammates don’t date each other’s sisters. It makes things messy.”

“I see.” My lips thinned.

“I like you, Calli, I do, but it could never have gone anywhere.”

“You’d really give up someone you liked for the team?”

“It’s just how it is.”

I lifted my chin, letting my hurt give me strength. “Then I guess you’re not the guy I thought you were.”

“I guess I’m not.” He gave me a sad smile. “See you around.” Joel ducked into the room, taking the air with him.

When I finally made myself go inside, I was hardly surprised to see Joel sitting down in one of the front rows.

He’d made his choice.

And it was the team.

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