“Kate.”I turn toward the familiar voice with a smile. Jake jogs toward me, a sheen of sweat glistening on his forehead. Was he still training?“Hey,” I greet as he reaches me, slightly out of breath.“Were you still training? I thought you went home.”Jake chuckles, running a hand through his damp hair. “I have to work on my distance running. Plus, I knew you needed a lift home, so I waited for you.”I tilt my head slightly, smiling at him. He is too kind.“You waited for me? Aw, thank you,” I say, giving him a quick kiss on his cheek. He blushes at the action and I giggle at his red ears. It’s endlessly endearing.“I want to throw a few more balls. Care to be my catcher?” he asks with a shy smile. I purse my lips, pretending to think about it. Jake laughs while he shakes his head.“Sure,” I say and head back to the field. Jake falls into step next to me and I notice his gaze focusing on my face. I turn to him.He has a deep frown, his hand reaching out to my cheek.I flinch away whe
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