What if it's You by Shauna McDonnell

Author:Shauna McDonnell [McDonnell, Shauna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

Put Your Gloves Up Or Take Them Off

DANNY

When Ava high-tailed it from the apartment with Charlie, I took a baltic blue-ball-killer shower, which did nothing to dull the ache, then I grabbed my gym bag and headed for the gym.

I have strict orders from Kye to stay off my knee, but I need to clear my head, and the only way I know how is to sweat it out — so, here I am, at Game On Fitness.

My fists hit the bag with vicious frustration, and with every jab, I release all the pent-up energy and tension.

What the hell was I thinking?

You know what, don’t answer that. I wasn’t thinking, not at all.

I fucked up, big style.

That kiss, fuck, that kiss was the best kiss of my life, and what did I do? I fucking ran because it scared the ever-loving shit out of me.

Every ounce of my self-control demolished by one brush of her lips. Then, like a raving lunatic, I attacked her as though I was a starved man who got presented a gourmet meal.

For years, I buried the urge, promising myself I’d never risk our friendship by crossing the invisible line we created.

Deep down, I always knew kissing Ava would be spectacular. But fuck me, I was not prepared for my heart to bounce right out of my chest and land in the palm of her hands.

Her lips were sweeter than I ever imagined they’d be. If Charlie hadn’t interrupted, I wouldn’t have stopped, not until Ava was naked, trembling beneath me with the after-effects of her release.

I was lost after one taste of her lips but found again after one touch of her skin, leaving zero doubt in my mind that Ava McCann could never belong to anyone else. She is mine. The only question is, how the fuck do we do this without fucking it all up?

Lost in thought, I don’t spot Kye coming up behind me.

“What are you doing here? You’re supposed to be resting your knee. It won’t heal itself.”

Ignoring him, I continue to pound the bag.

I shouldn’t have kissed her like that. I fought it, for years, the battle between my head and my heart. And now, I’m pissed — no, terrified, cause I’m pretty sure I have ruined a lifelong friendship.

Kye’s hand lands on my shoulder, halting me.

“What the hell has gotten into you? Your fight is in three weeks, D. You need to rest your leg, or you’ll be toast before the end of the first round.”

My shoulders slump. Kye is right. What good would it do if I caused more damage to my already banjaxed knee?

Lifting my wrist to my mouth, I use my teeth to pull open the velcro securing my hand wrap and unravel my knuckles and wrists.

“Sorry, I have a lot on my mind.”

“Next time call me. You don’t need to act recklessly. You only get one shot at this, Danny. You can’t afford to fuck it up. If you need to talk, I’m here.”

One look at my little brother and the guilt sweeps in, nearly knocking me off my feet.

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