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“We can discuss that at a later date. Let’s get back on topic, please.” I remind him.

“He said what if she wants to get to know me and that he wouldn’t run you off right away.” He says with such anger.

“Okay, that’s not very nice, but it’s not as bad as I thought it was going to be. I appreciate you and Ty sticking up for me. Hopefully, he won’t be an issue now. Then when we show up at the gala together, there won’t be a question about my availability either.” I say.

“I would rather be on alert. No one knows what happened early in the season that had him wanting to be traded or why that team would trade him. So just be vigilant when he is around, please?,” he pouts.

He’s adorable when he pouts.

“I will, and I’ll let you know if he’s inappropriate at all, okay?” I offer.

“Thank you,” he says and leans forward to drop a kiss on tip of my nose.

Why is he so sexy and adorable at the same time?

“Wait, so you want to go public at the gala?” he asks me.

“I think it would be a good time. That way, the focus won’t be just on us? We agreed to not confirm or deny around the team, but we can make it public knowledge then.” I explain.

“I can get behind that. I’ll keep some distance tomorrow night since we will be in a public place, though. Just so you know. I don’t want you second guessing things. I like our little bubble we have right now.”

“Look at you thinking ahead. I like our bubble too, Casanova. Are we all riding over there together? Dani is coming too.”

“I know Ty is driving with me to the stadium tomorrow. I can fit the three of you in the truck, too. So if you all want to grab an Uber to the stadium, you can.”

“That sounds good. I’ll talk to the girls about it tomorrow.” I tell him.

“Just text me and let me know what you all decide.”

“I will. Other than the drama with Crawford, how was guys’ night?” I ask him.

“It was good. Now it’s even better since I’m here.”

“Casanova. You have a silver tongue.”

“I don’t know what you are talking about,” he smirks.

“I’m sure. Do you have time to hang out a little, or do you need to get back home?” I ask him.

Cole looks at his watch to check the time.

“I have some time for you. Not movie time but time,” he tells me.

“Sounds good. I was just about to rewatch The Vampire Diaries.”

“Really?” he asks.

I give him my best puppy dog eyes.

“Okay, I give in.” He holds his hands up and laughs. “I can’t say no to that face.”

“Good to know. I’ll have to keep that in my back pocket.” I say and wink at him.

We get through two episodes before Cole looks at this watch again.

“You need to get home?” I ask.

“Yeah, it’s about that time.” He says as he gets up from the couch.

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