Ryker (The Powers That Be Book 4) by Harper Bentley

Author:Harper Bentley [Bentley, Harper]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult & College
Amazon: urn:uuid:23873a5a-4c13-4ba6-8f44-730076dc1ef9
Publisher: HB
Published: 2015-12-30T06:00:00+00:00

10—Major Decision

Monday morning I was ready to start a new flirty friendship with Ryker but Coach G informed me he’d be gone all week for wrestling matches. Damn. The kids were out of school for MLK, Jr. Day, so we had a professional development day and I’d looked forward to getting to sit by Ryker and flirt a little. Maybe next time.

Tuesday I’d resolved to text him. The Friday before, I’d started bringing a sack lunch and eating in Coach G’s office since I only got twenty-five minutes and the cafeteria was on the other side of campus. I’d gone there the first two days but by the time I stood in line then got my tray, I had five minutes to eat and get back. Coach G went home for lunch, so I had the office to myself and decided I’d text Ryker to get the friendship/flirting ball rolling. I’m not going to mention that my hands were shaking so badly that I almost dropped my phone in my cup of ramen instant lunch thingy.

I scrolled through my contacts and found MFRyker which stood for “My Friend Ryker” to remind me what Mrs. B had told me. I also kind of got a kick out of the fact that it looked like something else especially since he’d been a jerk the last time I saw him.

Text Message—Tues, Jan 20, 11:14 a.m.

Me: Hi. It’s Frankie. I just wanted to wish you luck at your match. Also, you’d have been proud of Jack, the little third grader with brown hair who’s already got more muscles than I do, because this morning he asked Coach G if they could wrestle like Coach Powers does. Okay, well, take care

Holy shit that was nerve-racking. I was sure he was busy and wouldn’t text back until later so I was surprised when my phone chimed right away.

Text Message—Tues, Jan 20, 11:14 a.m.

MFRyker: Hey Francesca. Thanks for the luck but it takes skill and strength to win, which I’ll be doing at the end of each match. Tell Jack he’s badass. You wearing that sweet little t-shirt today that makes your tits look so fucking good?

Wow. Did I really want to be friends with this guy much less try to get into a relationship with him? I knew he was being an ass on purpose because his teammates were probably around and he was trying to be cool. Jerk.

I tried maintaining a light and flirty disposition but I could feel it slipping because he riled me up more than any other person I’d ever known.

Text Message—Tues, Jan 20, 11:16 a.m.

Me: You’re definitely confident in yourself. I hope that works for you. I’ll be sure to tell Jack you approve.

A couple seconds later he texted back.

Text Message—Tues, Jan 20, 11:16 a.m.

MFRyker: Shirt? Tits? Yeah? C’mon, sweetheart. I wanna know

Flirty, flirty, flirty. Must maintain flirty attitude.

Psh. Fuck that. I could sense the tone behind his sweetheart and it wasn’t nice.

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