Page 72 of Over the Moon

Easton

Love is a strong word. But so is a binding contract.

No one is in love. She doesn’t even like me most of the time.

Bridger

Yet you spent the day yesterday, preparing your backyard for a date?

Rafe

You can’t really have input on this one, brother. Your idea of a romantic date is tater tots and hot dogs.

Bridger

Don’t hate on the tots, dude.

Archer

You obviously like her if you’re willing to even go there. There are lots of women out there who are allowed to date you. There’s clearly something there, seeing as you are choosing the one woman you can’t have.

Axel

The forbidden fruit.

Rafe

I have a new favorite fruit. The mango. It’s spectacular.

Easton

Maybe you go out a few times with her and you both realize you’re better off as friends, and this is done before you head back to the city.

Well, the city is coming to us. I got a call this morning. Coach Gable, our trainer Randall, and Sebastian Wayburn are all coming this weekend. It’s going to spook the shit out of her.

Archer

And you?

It’s not the same for me.

Easton

He’s not the one they will fire. This is pretty black and white. She’s the new hire. She has a position where she can be replaced. She’s also got the pressure of her father being the coach and causing a scandal for the team.

Damn. You sound like Eloise. You’ve clearly thought about this.

Easton

I’m an attorney. I’ve read my fair share of contracts. This would fall on her. This is not an equal risk, so if you really like her, I suggest you remember that.

Bridger

I think scoring the winning goal at the Stanley Cup gives you some job security.

Archer

Could you just come forward? I mean, if it gets to that point and you really want to date her?

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