Shirley I open the door, expecting to see Dela, but instead, it's both Dela and my sister Gina standing outside. "Yo!" Dela grimaces at me and pulls at her sleeve. "She wouldn't leave no matter what I told her, and—" "SO IT'S TRUE THAT YOU ARE LIVING WITH MY HUSBAND, YOU FUCKING SLUT?!" I stagg
"Yes?" Dela freezes, and her backpack tumbles. She must have packed a ton of stuff because it's enormous. "Did you say anything?" "I did..." Zane grins. "I was going to say you can stay for as long as you want, seeing you've already packed for the Siberian winter." Dela snorts. "Well, thank you."
Shirley Dela is sitting beside me on the mattress in the living room, shaking from her nerves. I find it hilarious how Zane decided to play cupid with his phone earlier. I would never say this out loud, but... One of Dela's flaws is that she is too shy and stubborn. She overthinks, which sometim
"Wife?" "Yes." Dela sobs. "I'm so happy..." Lionel beams up into her face. I find it adorable that he doesn't give a fuck about lying on the floor like a slob. All he cares about is making the girl in his life happy. "How about we head upstairs? Zane said we could take his bed. We can talk more
I smile at his words and give them some thought. It's too soon to say if we will end up falling in love and have a happy ending. Love doesn't happen in a day, but that doesn't mean I'm unwilling to try. I want to take a leap. Happiness is finally attainable, and it seems I have no choice but to
Shirley Waking up next to the person you're falling in love with is fantastic. "Zane?" A smile tugs on my lips when the man sleeping next to me doesn't even stir when I say his name. He is gorgeous and lit up by the morning sun, a big man, yet with a feeling of innocence when he sleeps. Carefull
He mutters into my ear. "You're the only person who can get away with calling me an adorable teddy bear... It's not exactly manly..." "Yeah, but..." I let out a low laugh. "I don't think you have to worry about not looking manly." His chest puffs out a little, and there is approval in his eyes. "T
Zane When I waltzed into the kitchen earlier, I had no clue that my fantastic morning was about to head straight into the pits of hell. I'm cooking lunch for Shirley. She fell back asleep after breakfast. And Dela and Lionel aren't here. I mind my own business flipping meat for the mother of my c
"You're doing great," Lynn tells me, and my chest swells when she looks at me with proud eyes. Her hand touches mine, and her lips curl into a sweet, adorable smile. "I know that you will be drafted. You train like an idiot, and football is the only thing on your mind, except for maybe some fishing.
Isaac It's been two months since Lynn and I started dating. Things have been going great. She comes to my football games, gets along with my mom, and I'm just constantly floating on pink clouds. But today, I can't make my stomach stop churning. I'm about to have dinner with Lynn and her parents.
Eventually, I wet my lips. "Can I... Can I hug you?" Isaac breaks out into a smile. "Of course." I don't waste a second. I push away the tray and launch myself at Isaac, who laughs in surprise when I tackle him to his back. I can't help it. I like him so much and immediately squeeze him in a bear
Lynn I don't know what to say when Isaac walks into the room. I know we both like each other now, but what do I tell him? How do I get into that topic? Do I say nothing at all and let him talk? My nerves are all over the place, and so are my thoughts. A shadow moves over me, and then Isaac stands
Lynn I wake up with a terrible headache and groan. "I'm never drinking alcohol ever again!" A snicker comes from above me, and I see Isaac's face when I open my eyes. We are lying in a bed together, and I'm nestled to his side, head resting between his pectoral muscle and muscular arm. "Good mor
Oh, I will. I stride forward. There is no space for me on the couch, but I force my way into a corner by lifting Lynn into my lap. She yelps in surprise and leans against me. Magnus glares at me, and I flash him a smirk when Lynn isn't looking. I'm such a lucky guy. Her butt rests on my thighs,
Isaac I stare at my reflection, trying to muster the courage needed to tell Lynn I like her more than a friend. We won our game earlier. Countless people are partying downstairs, but I can't go there. I'm not ready. For the billionth time, I point at myself. "You are a brave guy, and you will tel
I'm not petite, like... My mom is a Latina, and I have curves. I'm not ugly, though, but I get the feeling Isaac would want a small girlfriend. Sure, he calls me tiny, but compared to that blonde? I feel big. What if Isaac wants a more petite woman, like, even his mom is tiny? Isn't it scientifica
Lynn Two weeks after moving back home, I'm sitting on the football bleachers with Linnea and Natalie. Natalie's dad, Zane, is good friends with my dad. They used to be old teammates back when they played in the NFL. Linnea's dad is dead, but her brother used to play in the NFL too. "It's exciting