Trick Play: A Quick Snap Novella (Quick Snap Collection) by Lea Coll & Lady Boss Press

Author:Lea Coll & Lady Boss Press [Coll, Lea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781648180835
Publisher: Lady Boss Press, Inc.
Published: 2021-02-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Payton

Something happened in the conference room. Clay was feeling something heavy, anxiety about the playoffs, his father, or his performance. He refused to acknowledge what was going on.

I’d been around enough athletes to know when it was anxiety, not physical prowess.

When he mentioned I was his, I felt a sense of belonging for the first time. I wasn’t the middle child stuck between two siblings who excelled in ways I couldn’t. I wasn’t the sole female on the coaching staff. I was his. I belonged with him. He saw me and accepted me for who I was.

There was nothing I wouldn’t do for him. Even protect him from himself and his negative thoughts. He seemed more reckless about our relationship. I had to be the voice of reason.

I tried to focus on the emails in my inbox and not what happened in the conference room when Lexie appeared in my doorway in her usual suit and heels. “Hey! I’ve been wanting to talk to you.”

“Hey, Lexie.” My smile came easily when I saw her. It was so good to see a female face hanging around.

She placed a hand on the doorframe. “The guys are doing their pregame team meal. Did you want to grab drinks?”

I checked the clock, seeing I’d logged enough hours for the day. “I’d love that. If you don’t mind hanging out with someone dressed like this.”

I gestured down at my leggings and sneakers before shutting down my computer.

“What are you talking about? You’re beautiful. I wish I had a body like yours.”

Walking down the hall next to her supermodel looks, suit, and heels, I felt frumpy. “Really?”

Lexie narrowed her eyes. “Yeah, why? Has one of the guys said something to you?”

“No. It’s hard to feel feminine in workout clothes.” I didn’t mention that if one of the teammates had been disrespectful, Clay would have shut it down. He was looking out for me whether people knew about us or not. The same way I looked out for him.

She snorted. “I’m sure every guy here appreciates how you look in that skintight outfit.”

Even though Clay had said the same thing, it felt good to hear it from someone else. “Thanks.”

“You’re welcome. Now enough of that. We’re strong independent women who have amazing jobs. We got here on merit, not our looks.”

“Do people assume you got your job based on looks?” She was on camera so looks probably helped.

“I was named Miss Tennessee, so yeah, there was speculation at first. When you do your job well, that kind of thing fades.”

“Good. I’m looking forward to being settled. Not having to worry what the guys think of me.”

“I know Gavin’s impressed with you. He said you were professional and knew what you were talking about.”

“That’s high praise from a football player.”

She pointed at me. “Exactly. Don’t sell yourself short. You don’t need a penis to know football.”

I laughed with her. It was good to have a friend. “Thanks for asking me out tonight.”

I needed someone else in my corner.

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