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“Nope. I’m about to take you upstairs, strip you naked, fill my mouth with these bubbles, and bury my face between your thighs.” I moan in reply, my clit aching for his tongue. “And then I’m going to let you take a sip and slip my cock in that hot little mouth of yours.” I grab his free hand and drag him through the lobby to the elevator, ready to lose myself to the carnal desires that only Hunter can sate.

Lying tangled in the sheets with Hunter, watching the gentle rise and fall of his chest, I can’t help but wonder if a small part of him regrets how this summer has played out. A favor for his mentor gone awry. Tomorrow he’s going to stand in front of his peers, teammates, and thousands of adoring fans without the man who kickstarted his career and helped him harness his talent and transform it into one of the most prolific NFL records in history.

Will it be enough to have this Fairchild cheering on the sidelines?

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It’s finally here.The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The stadium is packed, the crowd is going wild, and there in the Class of 2020 is Hunter. His smile wide, his eyes finding me in the crowd. My heart swells with love and pride. What an amazing achievement. Paparazzi are working overtime getting pictures of each athlete next to their own bust. Hunter’s comes up on the Jumbotron, and it’s stunning. Every line of his face was meant to be memorialized. He’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on, and an eternal bust of his features seems only fitting for someone with his natural, breathtaking good looks.

I clap for every athlete as they step into the spotlight, reminiscing with the host for everyone to hear, but when Hunter steps forward, the stadium erupts in a cacophony of appreciation, my own voice lost in the crowd. Zee is whooping and hollering as Coop wraps his arm around my shoulder, pulling me to his side.

“That’s our boy down there!” My eyes well with tears.

“Hell, yes, it is!” When his gaze finds mine, every nerve ending in my body sparks to life. In a sea of thousands, he’ll always find me. Each word from his mouth is smooth as silk.

“Thank you to everyone who came out to support me today. I’m so grateful to this wonderful game for a career I can look back on with pride. To my fans, I’d be nothing without your unwavering support over the years. To my mentor, Dennis Fairchild, I have nothing but love and appreciation for your belief in me. He couldn’t be here today, but I like to think he’ll hear this and understand how much his friendship and guidance have meant to me throughout my career. To my team, Titans Forever!”

The crowd goes wild, everyone screaming his name.

“Cooper Danford, you’re a gentleman and a scholar. The best teammate a guy could ask for, and an even better friend. Before I turn you over to the next worthy recipient, I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge someone who has changed my life more than the game ever could.”

The stadium falls silent as my heart starts hammering in my chest.

“Faith, could you come down here for a minute and try not to fall on your ass, love?” Coops offers me his hand, leading me out of our row and down to the edge of the field. I want to run into Hunter’s arms, but I force myself to walk, each slow step taking me closer to where he stands with a shy grin, biting his bottom lip. The crowd is chanting LadyFumble as I make my way to Hunter. I almost feel like I should fall just to give them something to cheer for! My hands are shaking as I reach for his outstretched palm.

“You all know my girlfriend, Faith.” Wild applause. “We made quite the debut this summer, but I’m glad to say, this girl has stuck through every minute with a stubborn tenacity that makes me feel like the luckiest guy in the world.” He turns his attention to me, the rest of the stadium fading into the background as we lock eyes.

“Faith, I love you more than I ever imagined possible. I’ve always been a bit of a lone wolf, but the day you came crashing into my world, you obliterated any notions I had about how my life would go. You brought light to the darkness and so much fun to an otherwise mundane existence. I don’t know what I did to make you love me, but I plan to earn my way to deserving you, every minute of every day for the rest of my life.” He drops down on one knee as the crowd loses it, every eye, every camera, every microphone pointed in our direction.

“Hunter…” I can barely speak over the lump forming in my throat.

“Every moment with you has been a whirlwind, and I know we haven’t been together that long, but I’m certain, in the deepest part of my soul, that I love you more than life itself. I need you more than my next breath. You make me a better man. Faith Constance Fairchild, will you do me the greatest honor of my life? Will you marry me?” My vision blurs as tears spill from my eyes. Reaching into the pocket of his Hall of Fame blazer, he pulls out a ring. I don’t even stop to take it in. I have no idea what it looks like, and I don’t care.

“Yes!” I launch myself into his arms, tumbling to the floor as I rain kisses on every inch of his face. As his arms tighten around me, the stadium stands in a collective roar.

“Really?” I pull back just long enough to hold his gaze.

“Yes. My answer is always going to be yes. I’m so unbelievably in love with you, Hunter Vaughn, and I can’t wait to fumble my way down the aisle to become your wife.” My lips crash down on his with ravenous desire, our tongues twisting and tangling in a dance we’re going to enjoy for the rest of our lives.

The host’s voice echoes around the stadium as we savor the moment.

Hunter Vaughn and his new fiancée, Faith Fairchild!Welcome to the Hall of Fame!

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