Tutoring the Tight End: A sports romance by Anastasia Austin

Author:Anastasia Austin [Austin, Anastasia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-11-17T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter nine

Meghan

My brain’s been on autopilot since Roberta told me about the bet Trent made with Peyton Fredricks. Not even three cups of my favorite coffee from the student union is helping me focus on my engineering assignment. The one I’ve already spent the one extension I’m allowed this semester and is due on Monday.

This is exactly why I’ve avoided catching feelings for anyone. I knew it would get in the way of my schoolwork.

As I highlight and delete the answer to another question, second-guessing all of my life choices, a group of three guys dressed in Bobcat purple and gold come roaring into the near-abandoned common area.

I can’t help eavesdropping on their conversation when the one with a bobcat pawprint painted on his chest and an earbud in his right ear says, “I don’t even know why we’re going. Brewer’s playing like shit. Not even halfway through the first quarter and he’s missed half of Fredricks’ passes.”

My stomach twists into a tight knot.

That’s not like Trent. I can’t help wondering if it’s my fault he’s not playing well.

Maybe Roberta was right. Trent’s really torn up over losing his shot with me.

A sadistic part of me is glad I’m not the only one suffering. I wouldn’t feel so bad if only Trent was the one affected. But it’s not fair that the whole school should suffer because I refused to listen when he tried explaining the bet to me.

“Oh, shit!” The guy with the earbud shouts from the other side of the cafeteria now. “Brewer’s hurt. They’re walking him off the field.”

My heart leaps into my throat. I only half-listen to the rest of their conversation as I hurriedly shove my laptop and notebooks into my backpack.

“Did he at least complete the pass?” A guy in purple and gold striped overalls asks.

I make a note to hate that guy later. Can’t yell at him now. In case it’s his car they’re taking to the game.

“No,” Earbud guy says.

“They should have benched his ass. What if he’s out the rest of the season now?” The third guy says.

“Who cares if he plays like he did tonight?” Overall guy says, eyeing me curiously over earbud guy’s shoulder as I approach.

“You guys still going to the game?” I ask, working to hide my ire.

They all exchange a look. Earbuds and Overalls shrug, then the third guy with half of his face painted purple and the other half gold, including his lips, answers, “Yeah.”

“Mind if I catch a ride with you guys?”

“Sure,” he says, waving his hand for me to follow them. “I’m Levi. This is Jonah and Keaton.” He gestures to Earbuds then Overalls.

“I’m Meghan. Nice to meet you.” That’s only half true. I’m glad for the ride but still upset about how Jonah and Keaton talked about Trent’s injury. Caring more about the game than his well-being.

“I take it you hadn’t planned on going to the game,” Levi says as we exit the student union and enter the student parking garage.

“No. This will be my first time actually.

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