A Different Side, Part 2: University Park Series, #5 by CM Doporto

Author:CM Doporto
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: college romance, new adult romance, coming of age, Sports romance
Publisher: CM Doporto
Published: 2019-11-14T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Love can be unselfish,

in the sense of being benevolent and generous,

without being selfless. ~Mortimer Adler

I unlocked the door and flipped on the light. “Come on in.” I set Lexi’s bags on the floor and shut the door. She jumped, overly excited about being here. I would do whatever I could to calm those over heightened senses. Just a few strokes and kisses and she’d be like putty in my hand.

“Where do I put this?” She held up the pizza box.

“Just set it on the coffee table.” I motioned with my head. “We can watch a movie while we eat.”

She set the cardboard box on the wooden table and took a few steps back. I placed my hands on her shoulders and she spun around. Her chest was moving rapidly and she struggled to catch her breath.

“Relax.” I held up my hands in surrender. “I was just taking your coat.”

“Oh, yeah. Of course.” She shucked off her jacket and laid it on the chair, taking several deep breaths as she looked around. “You have a nice place.”

“Thanks.” Josh’s mom had done all the decorating and although it wasn’t something I would’ve chosen, the browns, reds, and yellows did give it a nice homey feeling. One thing Josh and I agreed on was keeping the apartment clean. It did help that his mom sent her housekeeper once a week to mop, vacuum, and clean the bathrooms. We did our part by keeping our laundry and junk off the floor. Shelby was a big help too, keeping our kitchen spotless.

“Where’s Josh?”

“He took Shelby home this morning.” I walked to the kitchen, opened the refrigerator, and took out two beers. Although I didn’t want Lexi drunk, I knew she needed a little alcohol to soothe her frazzled nerves. A beer wouldn’t hurt for me either. I had to admit, I was little excited about having her here.

“Oh.” She walked into the kitchen. “Where’s home?”

“Oklahoma City for her, Azle for him.” I popped the tops off the beers and handed her one. “Cheers.”

She clinked the neck of the bottle against mine. “Cheers.” I took a quick swig and watched as she lifted the bottle to her lips, taking a long drink. Her hand shook and I wanted to take her in my arms and ease that fear from her. Tell her she didn’t need to be scared. That I wouldn’t do anything she didn’t want to do.

She took a couple more swallows and then inhaled deeply. “When will he be back?”

I took one more drink and then lowered my beer bottle. “The day after Christmas.” Coach had given us some time off for the holidays. We were still expected to study the plays and required to attend several meetings either in person or via Skype. Field practice was scheduled for the Friday after Christmas since the bowl game was January fourth.

“Huh?” Lexi’s eyes were focused on my lips. She hadn’t heard one word I said.

I smiled. “I said, probably the day after Christmas.”

“Oh, wow.

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