Chapter 11: Rising Love in the Spotlight

As Jaxon strolled across university the next day, the weight of the one-on-one confrontation with Liam still remained in his head. His attention was divided, and for the first time in weeks, basketball was not the only thing occupying his mind. Maya had been remote, and even if they had avoided a full-fledged conflict, the unresolved tension between them was become more difficult to overlook.

Maya was more than simply someone he loved; she was a part of his life in a manner none other had ever been. Now, with everything on the line, Jaxon understood he had been ignoring her, shoving her aside in his unrelenting quest of excellence. He had assumed she would be there, waiting for him constantly.

Jaxon realized he couldn't keep ignoring the issue now, however, with the competition with Liam, the pressure of the playoffs, and the holes in their relationship.

A Chance Gathering Jaxon saw Maya chatting with several of her friends close to the university café after practice. She looked bri