Page 87 of Rule Breaker

Banning paused and looked directly at Silas. The defenseman was leaning on his stick, sweat soaking his beard, and he didn’t look happy. And I didn’t miss the way Coach bit his lip and shook his head.

“I don’t need to remind you who we’re facing on Saturday. But Langston College is not infallible. They’ve had a lot oflineup changes this season. And they’ve lost another star player, this time, to Wheaton U. Rest up tonight, do a light workout tomorrow, and be back here in two days, ready to win that game,” Banning crossed his arms. “Good practice. Get out of here.”

I skated back to my net, grabbed my stick and my blocker, and followed the rest of my teammates off the ice. I needed to grab Kayden’s attention, but I had to find the right moment. Thankfully, he was busy chatting up Dane, and while the rest of the team showered, changed, and left, Kayden was one of the last ones standing. With his friend. Who was now giving me the stink eye. No surprise there.

Once I had my jersey off and then my chest protector, I ambled over to Kayden, my hands sweaty, my heart beating like a wild thing.

“I need to talk to you.”

Dane turned silent.

Kayden finally turned around and looked at me. I stared up at him, and I forgot everything that I was going to say. Not that I was going to say it here, with Dane listening. But still, my mouth was dry, and a horrible lump sat in my throat. He could deny it all he wanted, but he was hurt. Angry yes, but hurt more than anything. I could see it in his eyes. He was shit at hiding how he felt.

“If it’s about the econ class, don’t worry. I got eighty-seven on the final and I got my C on the course. And I don’t need any further help?—”

“It’s not that.”

“Then no, I don’t want to talk to you.”

“I didn’t ask if you wanted to. I said I need to.”

Kayden shook his head. “Not now.”

“Kayden, is everything okay?” Dane asked as he stepped up to us.

“Everything’s fine,” I snapped.

“Is it?” Dane bit out and glared at me. “And I wasn’t asking you.”

Dane was dressed, ready to leave. He pointed to the door. “Hurry up, Kay. I’ll be waiting outside.”

Kayden nodded, and I watched as Dane stalked off. When the door slammed shut, and we were alone, I didn’t waste a second.

“Kay, I?—”

“I’m not mad,” he replied as he leaned against his stall. “I mean, I was. Maybe still am, but I’ll get over it. You were right. We were playing at something we shouldn’t have. It’s not worth it. Hockey comes first.”

All I heard was ‘it’s not worth it.’Iwasn’t worth it.

“I’m such an idiot,” I bit out.

“No, you’re the smart one, remember?” he scoffed. “I was reminded of that over the holidays.”

“What are you talking about?”

Kayden licked his lips, and it took every ounce of strength I had left to not reach up and kiss the fuck out of him. Every day without him was excruciatingly long. I was going out of my damn mind.

“I told my parents about you,” he whispered. “Not details, just the basics.”

Holy fuck. I was not expecting that.

“They’re more concerned about us being teammates than the fact that I’m bi. The last thing they want is for me to screw up my hockey future. But I told them it’s no problem because it’s done.”

I shook my head. “Do you really want that? To be done?”

My body was shaking, and I was sure I was going to pass out. I placed one hand on the stall beside him and leaned in closer. Jesus, there was something about us now, hot and sweaty from practice, that turned me on like nothing else. I wanted out of the rest of my equipment. More than that, I needed to get naked andrub myself all over Kayden. I wanted to kiss him, listen to his moans, watch him come, and yes, taste his cum.

“Does this feel like a mistake?” I asked him, reaching up and cupping his jaw.

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