Page 130 of Learning Curve

“We did it!” she squeals, and I lift her up higher in the air. Her cheeks flush pink when I garner a little too much attention our way.

“Way to go, Scottie!”

“Scottie! Scottie! Scottie!” Ace starts chanting, and Julia and Blake join him.

“Oh my God,” she groans, but she also smiles as I slide her back down my body until her feet are planted firmly on the ground. Though, I do manage to steal a kiss on the way.

“I need to go back to my team,” she tells me after giving Ace, Blake, and Julia high fives and hugs. “But I just wanted to come see you real quick. Honestly, I can’t even believe you’re here.”

“All thanks to Remy.”

She quirks a brow.

“He chartered Julia’s dad’s private jet.”

“Damn.”

“Tell me about it.” I chuckle. “Now, go celebrate with your team. And maybe call me later?”

“Wait…how long are you guys staying?”

“Until finals.”

“Yeah?” Her smile is equal parts hopeful and excited.

“Wouldn’t miss seeing you guys get the championship for the world, Scottie.”

“Well, then…” She pauses and shyly glances down at her feet. “You got any plans tonight?”

“No.” I quirk a brow. “Why?”

“Because I was thinking that maybe we could hang out.” She stands on her tiptoes to press a soft kiss to my lips. “But you have to be prepared to go full-on Mission: Impossible because our coaches have a strict no-boys-allowed policy.”

“What? You going to sneak me into your hotel room?”

“Something like that.” She kisses me once more. “Love you, Finn.”

“Love you too, Cheerleader Girl.”

She heads back toward her team, but on the way, she turns around to blow me a kiss.

“Yo, Finn,” Ace comments and wraps his arm around my shoulders. “Not sure if you know this, but you’re in love with that girl.”

“Yeah. I most certainly am.” And I don’t even know if she realizes how fucking much.

Thursday April 10th

Scottie

It’s just a little after one in the morning, and with a peek out into the hallway, I’ve confirmed that all of our coaches are in bed. I snag my phone from my nightstand and send a text.

Me: Are you in the elevator?

Finn: Yes.

Me: When you get to our floor, just wait there, okay?

Finn: Okay.

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