Roughing The Kicker: A Friends to Lovers Sports Romance (The Denver Mountain Lions Book 1) by Emily Silver

Author:Emily Silver [Silver, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Travelin' Hoosier Books
Published: 2022-06-16T04:00:00+00:00

“Did you know this was going on?” Tenley’s arm is linked through mine as we make our way through the crowds of people.

I shake my head as Tenley pulls me to a stop. The road is closed off for people drawing with sidewalk chalk. If I had known it would be this crowded tonight, I would’ve stayed home.

Sure, I get the usual people who recognize me, but being special teams, I’m mostly ignored.

But the thought of someone bumping into me the wrong way and hurting my knee more has my teeth on edge. Something like this never would have bothered me in the past.

For now, I’m plastering a fake smile on my face because I can’t deny the joy it’s bringing Tenley.

“This would be so fun to do with the kids.” I love that Tenley is always thinking about her students. If there was anyone who was destined to be a teacher, it was her. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know.

Tenley is transfixed as she watches the artists in front of her. People are oohing and ahhing over their work. The Denver skyline highlights one drawing, while the quarterback for our team is in another.

“Think that looks like Young?” I nod to the drawing in question.

“It’s a fairly good likeness.” Tenley looks up to me, resting her chin on my bicep. “Think I could get them to draw you?”

I step back into the crowd, pulling her with me. “And on that note, let’s get some dinner.”

“Spoilsport.” She sticks her tongue out at me as I open the door to the burger joint behind me.

“Trust me, no one wants to see me in chalk form.”

Tenley tilts her head, taking me in. “I don’t know. I’m sure they could do justice to all these muscles you have.” She rests her hand on my stomach. “Besides, who would ever think to see you in sidewalk chalk?”

“Not me,” I laugh.

“Did you ever think you’d be here?” Tenley asks as we settle into a booth.

“Hell no. I thought I’d be picked up by the last place team.”

“Who would’ve thought…Jackson Fields, Denver’s hometown kid, playing for the hometown team.”

There’s pride in her voice. Makes me feel ten feet tall.

“There’s nowhere else I’d rather play.”

A waitress comes by as Tenley and I talk about her day. About how close I am to getting to play again. It’s then I notice two guys out of the corner of my eye.

“If our waitress comes by, will you get me another water? I need to go to the bathroom.”

“Sure thing.”

As soon as Tenley leaves, the two guys head my way.

“Jackson Fields, as we live and breathe.” The taller one claps me on the shoulder like we’re best friends.

“Hey man. Good to see you out and about. We need you,” his friend chimes in.

“Thanks.” I fight the grimace. This is one of the things I hate about playing. Everyone thinks they have access to you because you’re a football player. A lot of people respect your time and space, but others waltz up to you without a care in the world.

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