Page 336 of Breaking the Pucking Rules
“Oh, Trouble. I more than like you.” The air between us turns charged and my heart rate increases. “I—I like you a whole lot, Casey Watson.”
“I like you a whole lot too, Kodie Rivers.”
Our eye contact holds, our breaths mingling as desire crackles between us.
“We’ve got an early game tomorrow. Can I take you out after?”
“Like…on a date?”
“Yeah, Trouble. Like on a date.”
“B-but?—”
“I won’t take you anywhere someone can see us. You can trust?—”
“I do. I trust you.”
“So, is that a yes?”
“Yes, it’s a yes.”
He leans forward, and his lips just brush mine when footsteps race back down the stairs.
“Cockblocked,” Kodie whispers, making me laugh. “I’ll make it up to you tomorrow night,” he promises before taking a huge step back.
“I don’t doubt that. Enjoy the rest of your day.”
“I’ll see you at the game tomorrow, Casey?”
“Yep. It’s a date.”
Two dates with two Rivers in one day. What could be better than that?
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Ilook down the street, watching as the cars pass, waiting for the one I want.
The game finished a little over an hour ago, and after one drink with Parker, I excused myself for an “early night.”
After getting caught by Linc on my escape to the parking garage last time, we decided it might be safer if I left. It’s only for a little longer. We’re going to tell Dad soon, and then there will be no more secrets or sneaking around.
My foot taps against the ground as my impatience gets the better of me.
This seemed like a good idea at first, but I forgot about the logistics of hanging around, waiting for him.
He’s left. He messaged me ten minutes ago.
So why isn’t he here?
A horn startles me, and I narrow my eyes at the huge black truck it came from.
I swear to God, if some asshole tries to pick me up, I’ll?—
“Kodie?”
He pulls obnoxiously onto the sidewalk and waves me over.
