The Way We Touch: A small-town, brother's best friend sports romance (The Bradford Boys Book 1) by Tia Louise

Author:Tia Louise [Louise, Tia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TLM Productions LLC
Published: 2024-06-10T00:00:00+00:00

14

Dylan

“He’s Number 12.” I lean over the iPad looking at the online store for a jersey with Logan’s number on it. “Look, it even has his name!”

“I can’t believe you’re just discovering this.” Craig frowns standing beside me. “They’re all over the stadiums during the games. You really never watch any of them?”

Pain twists in my stomach, and I shake my head. “I still wouldn’t watch them, but it means a lot to him.”

“You don’t like long distance. You don’t like watching football…” He’s counting on his fingers.

“Correction, I’m afraid to watch the men I love play football.” I rub my palms up and down my arms. “I don’t want to see them hurt. And long distance just sucks any way you cut it. But a lot of people do it. What if he was in the military?”

“I suppose.” My friend exhales heavily. “He’d be in scarier situations, and you wouldn’t have the option of visiting him or seeing him on TV.”

“You’re right. That would be worse.” I play with a thread on my sweater.

My bestie straightens, reaching for my hand. “The time will pass so fast. You’ll be teaching and running the restaurant, and he’ll be playing every week and practicing. Hell, you’ll blink, and it will be February.”

“I hope so.”

I’ve never been in this situation, where the thrill of new love twists painfully with the aching dread of separation.

Last night, I slept in his bed, not that we did much sleeping. After our declarations on the beach, he told me how all of my brothers and Craig and Thomas had pretty much threatened his life if he hurt me. It was sweet, and it made me laugh.

It also made me realize I’m a grown woman, and I can sleep with whomever I want in my own house. When I opened my eyes this morning, two strong arms were wrapped tightly around my waist. My head was tucked beneath his chin, and I’d never felt so cherished.

When I had to get up to get ready for work, he playfully wouldn’t let me go. He kissed the top of my shoulder, and it was a shock of joy all the way to my stomach.

I thought about how rigid I used to be. I thought if I made the rule never to date a football player, I’d never be in danger of falling in love with one.

It’s too soon to talk about love. We’re only dating, but it’s there, just waiting to consume me. I can’t. We need to take it slow. We need to get to know each other better, despite all the promises. I will be smart.

“I’ve never even googled him.” I laugh, taking out my phone. “I don’t even follow him on social media!”

“Don’t.” Craig is at my side, eyes wide.

I frown up at him. “Why not? It’s fun.”

Opening my Instagram app, I tap in Logan’s name and navigate over to his profile. I hit the Follow button as soon as I’m there, then I begin to scroll. Image after image of him and different women.

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