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While I try to have a good time, I’m still fuming at Crawford and Sean. My phone vibrates in my pocket and I pull it out.

Adriana: Found a dress.

Cole: What color?

Adriana: Why?

Cole: To make sure my accent color doesn’t clash with yours.

Adriana: It’s black and red.

Cole: Do I get a sneak peek?

Adriana: Nope.

Cole: Really? Glad I got to see you for a minute today.

Adriana: Me too.

Cole: Any chance I can come by later after these guys leave?

Adriana: Let’s see how late it is when that happens

Cole: I’ll text you to see if you’re up?

Adriana: Sounds good Casanova.

I pocket my phone and now I’m hoping these guys leave to go to a bar soon. My mood is better after texting with Adriana and so I go to chat with everyone.

Not long after, the guys trickle out, since we have a game tomorrow. The last to leave outside of King and Ty are surprisingly Sean and Crawford. The two of them approach the three of us.

“Listen, I want to apologize for earlier. I’m just trying to find my place within the team. That’s how some guys have talked on my last few teams. It won’t happen again.” Crawford says to us.

I don’t know if he means it, but at least he knows he needed to make it right.

“Thanks man. We appreciate it.” I tell him.

“We start fresh from here.” Ty tells him.

“Thanks for inviting me. I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”

“Glad we can all get along. See ya tomorrow.” Sean says.

They leave and it’s just King, Ty and I. We all look at each other like we just came out of the twilight zone.

“Well, that was an interesting night. But I have a bed with a gorgeous model in it waiting for me. See ya at the ballpark.” King says as he gets up. He shakes both Ty's and I’s hands and he’s out.

“I’m going home. My wife said they should be there in about ten minutes. Who’s driving tomorrow?”

“I’ll drive. See you later.”

“Sounds good.” Ty says and heads over to his place.

I’m left alone sitting on the deck, just staring up at the stars that have made their way out.

CHAPTER THIRTY

Adriana

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