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Before I can think of a reply, Theodore continues, “If I see you wearing this jersey at the after party, I’m taking it off you.”
I barely suppress my moan. Part of me wants to wear it and see if he makes good on his threat.
Will I regret flirting with Knight? Yeah. But that is a future Jazmine problem, so I continue.
“Is that a promise, Pretty Boy?”
Chapter 23
Theodore Knight
Fuck.
I’ve lost every thought swirling in my brain, the only thing that remains is Jazmine Allen standing in another man’s jersey. As soon as she came closer to me, I knew it wasn’t mine. Jealousy is something I rarely feel, but at this moment, I want to strip her down and take her right here, so everyone knows Jazmine Allen ismine.
Jaz looks up, her eyes not straying from mine. “Is that a promise,Pretty Boy?”
My cheeks heat at the nickname as well as her evident flirting. Jazmine has never been this bold with me before. This may have started as a game—me flirting with her, Jazmine rolling her eyes and always having a witty come back. Yet right now, it is anything but that.
My tongue runs along my lips. “Yeah, Princess. It’s a fucking promise,”
Jazmine starts to reply, however, the rest of my teammates interrupt. I grit my teeth and bite my tongue. They have the worst timing.
“Coach wants us back in the locker room.” Austin says.
My eyes are still focused on Jaz when I answer. “I’m coming,” The tension between us is blatant, ready to explode at any moment. “I’ll find you, Princess.”
Everyone is riding the high of winning as I enter our change rooms. Heading straight for the showers, I scrub my body and let my mind wander.
Jazmine and I have been dancing around each other over the past couple weeks, it seems she might be giving into the attraction between us. Despite what Jaz thinks, it’s been there since freshman year, but other things disrupted it.
Our competitive natures were the first obstacles, while our busy schedules were the next. The forced proximity we have been thrusted into with our research project has built the tension within inches of shattering.
I don’t know who to thank, whether it’s the universe or some god, but ending up with Jazmine for this project was the best possible outcome.
Cold water shakes me from my thoughts. I turn off the shower, wrap my towel around my waist and head for the locker room. Once all the team has changed into our casual clothes—some people put their suits back on, usually if they aren’t going out after—Coach Morgan clears his throat.
“Congrats boys, that was a great game. I know you are all itching to go celebrate, so I won’t keep you too long. Just wanted to let you guys know, training will be moved to Wednesday this week for extra recovery time.”
Shit.
Jazmine and I are meeting on Wednesday so our project can be finished earlier. I’ll need to postpone our study session, which I know Jaz won’t be happy about, but I’m sure I can make it up to her. The due date for our project is close to a month away, however, we still have an incredible amount of things to do.
“All right, go on. Don’t be idiots otherwise you’ll be running laps,” Coach Morgan says sternly.
As the designated driver, Austin, Zander and Logan pile into my car, barely fitting amongst our bags. Drinking isn’t on my radar during the season, so I am always carting people around to parties. Not that I mind, I’d rather know they are safe and not drink driving than waiting for a call that someone I care about is gone.
“So,” Austin says, dragging the word out. “What’s going on between you and Jazmine?”
My knuckles tighten around the steering wheel. “Nothing,” A mixture of laughs and snorts come from the backseat. “What?”
“Sure,” Logan starts, “You definitely don’t want to fuck her,”
My knuckles start to turn white. “Don’t talk about her like that,”
I hate that he says it so casually. As if I want to have her in my bed for one night then move on with my life. After three years of being entranced by Jazmine Allen, there is no way I can live my life without her. How will I convince her of this? I have no clue.
Logan’s eyes widened as he looked between Zander and Austin. He swallowed before continuing. “Sorry. Didn’t realise this was serious,”
