Page 51 of Rounding Third

“You can go to box seats. Wheeler said he left you tickets, but I'm staying here.”

“You know I'm not leaving you down here alone.” She folds her arms over her chest and sinks down a little in her seat while she pouts.

My attention strays from Winnie’s complaining as the guys take the field. I smile as Smithy jogs over to third base. Theentire time his eyes are scanning the section I'm sitting in. He knows I don’t want to be anywhere else.

As soon as his gaze falls on me, a slow smirk spreads across his face. He pivots and comes my way instead of going to the base.

“Hey, baby.” He comes as close as he can and smiles up at me.

“Hey, handsome. You’re looking nice in those pants.” I wink at him, earning myself a deep chuckle.

“Did Winnie drive you here?”

“Yeah.”

“Good. After the game, find Charlie or Macy and come down to the locker room. I can take you home.”

“Ok.”

His attention strays to my left and his eyes light up. I frown until I realize what he’s looking at.

“Hey, Jameson! I'm glad you could make it, man.” He waves to one of the college students who stood for us to get to our seats.

“Hey! Thanks again for the seats and the jersey! See! I told you I met Smithy!” Jameson swats at his friends.

“If you stay after the game, our PR person will come get you guys and you can come into the locker room and meet the players.”

“Really?” Jameson’s eyes light up.

“Of course. I’ll see you guys after the game. Make sure to keep an eye on my girl for me. I don’t want anything happening to her.” Smithy winks at me. I roll my eyes, but I can't hide my smile. I love this man more than anything.

“Love you, Travis.” I blow him a kiss.

“Love you, Sweets.” He waves one more time before jogging over to his base.

“Are you actually dating him?” One of the college guys stares at me with his jaw hanging open.

“Yup!”

“Oh, it’s not that big of a deal.” Winnie rolls her eyes. “I dated Wheeler.”

“Dated? So… you’re single now?” Another guy raises a brow.

“I am.”

“Do you want to change that?” He sits forward and wiggles his eyebrows at Winnie. I chuckle at the horrified look on Winnie’s face.

“See, Liliana! You don’t have to deal with this shit when you sit in box seats!”

As soon as the game is over, Charlie texts me and lets me know where to meet her. I quickly let her know I'm on my way, then I turn back to Winnie.

“Are you coming with me or going home?”

“Eh, I think I'm going home before one more guy can flirt with me. I'm not sure how many more men I can turn down in one night.” She scowls as another guy gets close to her.

“Ok. I’ll text you tomorrow then. Wheeler will be sad you’re not saying hi though,” I singsong.

I don’t fully understand their relationship, but I don’t need to. I'm not a part of it and as long as they’re happy with where they are, I'm happy for them.

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