Extra Innings by Michelle Lynn

Author:Michelle Lynn [Lynn, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-04-07T16:00:00+00:00

16

Ainsley

I pull open the freezer and grab my carton of ice cream. Oh, how I’ve missed it the last few weeks I’ve been with Brax.

Cade is up in his room with the music blaring, Delaney is in the shower after coming home from the gym, and I have the living room to myself to watch Bravo and eat my ice cream. Dream night.

I sit on the couch, pulling a blanket over my lap, and flip on the television when lights turn into the driveway. The big black truck drives past my window.

“You have got to be shittin’ me.”

I pull the blanket off my lap and run into the kitchen, but he’s already coming to the door.

I open the freezer door and throw the carton and the spoon inside quickly.

He knocks on the door. I look down at myself. Flannel pajama pants and a tank top with a sweatshirt. Perfect breakup outfit. Perfect heartbroken outfit. I should change, so I can have some respect for myself while he’s breaking my heart. Then again, I should be happy this one wants to tell me face-to-face.

Screw it all to hell.

I move through my kitchen and open the back door.

His hands are in his jacket pockets, his eyes glued to mine. “I’m sorry,” he says, staring me right in the eye.

The first thing that attracted me to Brax was his honesty. The fact that he said what he wanted and didn’t give a shit about the repercussions. Not that he hurt anyone’s feelings. Brax isn’t a bully. He’s a god, the king-of-prom type of guy. But he tells you how it is, and I appreciate that.

“You don’t owe me an apology.”

“Can I come in?” He nods his head into the house.

He steps forward, but I’m blocking his way, the door only half-opened with my hand still on the doorknob.

I step to the side, opening the door wider. “Sure.”

He walks in and shuts the door behind him. “Is everyone home?” he asks.

I move to the kitchen table, sliding a chair out. “Yes.”

“Come with me.” He holds out his hand.

“Brax, you owe me nothing.”

“I owe you an explanation. If you don’t want to be with me after that, fine. I’ll bring you back here, and I’ll make sure you never see me again.” His hand remains outstretched.

His hand looks so inviting, so warm and safe.

“Okay.” I place my hand in his.

His lips curve slightly upward. “Glad to see I haven’t lost all my sex appeal after being an asshole.”

I laugh, soft but real.

He leads me out to his truck, holding my hand as though he’s afraid to let go.

He opens the door, and I climb up and sit down. He closes the door.

All the movements are romantic and sweet; also, it’s nothing like Brax has been with me before.

We drive for a few minutes, the low volume of the music the only thing filling the space of his truck. For a second, I wonder why I’m here, what he wants with me.

Is he planning on breaking

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