Lucky Catch: A Quick Snap Novella by Lea Coll & Lady Boss Press

Author:Lea Coll & Lady Boss Press [Coll, Lea]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781648180606
Publisher: Lady Boss Press, Inc.
Published: 2020-09-13T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Gavin

As we boarded the team plane for Tampa, Lexie sat in one of the front rows with the rest of the organization’s media and public relations team. I wished we could sit together and talk, but I kept walking and sat with the team. That Saturday we’d spent in the car was just the beginning of something between us that grew stronger each time I interacted with her.

I was happy with my performance in the first game. I wanted to celebrate with Lexie. When the camera turned off, I wanted to step into Lexie’s space, drawing her closer. After spending time with her last week, I felt connected with her in a way I wasn’t with anyone else. I didn’t know where this overwhelming desire for her was coming from, but it wasn’t going away.

We were traveling to Tampa this weekend. She’d told me her boss’s plan to interview me and air it before the season opener. I wasn’t comfortable with it, but I didn’t have a choice. After she’d given me a heads up about her questions, I trusted her even more.

During practice, I was always aware of her by the fence, her eyes following me as I ran down the field to catch the ball. I wanted to impress the coaches, but I wanted her to notice me as if I was a high school football star dating the cheerleader. It was something I’d never experienced.

I put my earbuds in and closed my eyes. A few seconds later, my phone buzzed.

Lexie: Can you still meet up this weekend to talk about the interview?

Gavin: Sure. How about tonight? We could go to dinner? I wanted to invite her to my hotel room, so I could have her all to myself, unfortunately I had a roommate.

Lexie: That’s perfect.

I searched for some restaurants within walking distance, sending the links to Lexie before the flight attendant said we’d be taxiing soon. I put my phone in airplane mode, tucking it in my bag. I was able to grab a short nap on the plane. Once we’d arrived at the hotel, I grabbed my hotel card and made my way to the elevator.

“Hey,” Lexie said, coming up behind me.

I slowed so she could fall into step with me.

“Did you want to go to dinner with Jake instead? I don’t want to intrude on family time.” Her brow furrowed.

“We don’t have any plans, but if we did, maybe you could get the story you need.” I was joking because she’d never once mentioned meeting my family in context with her story, but her mouth dropped open. She came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the hallway.

“I’m sorry. I don’t—that wouldn’t be appropriate. I wouldn’t intrude on you like that.”

I stopped and touched her shoulder. “Hey, I was joking. I didn’t mean to insinuate that you would.”

Her eyes searched my face before she licked her lips and nodded. “Okay.”

We moved to the elevator and pushed the up button.

“Did you decide on a restaurant?” I wanted to change the subject.

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