Page 106 of The Penalty

TEDDY

We’ve been having a rough streak. We seem to lose every other damn game and it’s killing our moral. So, it’s a teammate bonding night. I would much rather be chasing orgasms with a different hockey player but…here we are.

“Sorry cuddle snake, not tonight, buddy.” I pat my sad dick and sigh into my beer.

“What the fuck is a cuddle snake?”

I turn to find Osha and Lancelot looking confused.

“Why do people keep asking me that?”

“Who else has asked?” Lancelot asks.

“My boy—guy bro.” Shit. I don’t know if these guys know I’m a man fan. I haven’t heard any homophobic stuff in the locker room that I know of. But they also use the y word so…

Osha chokes on his beer and coughs. “That was real convincing. You wanna try that again?”

Uh. No. I do not.

Has Rhys told anyone on his team he has a boyfriend? I should probably ask before I just say that.

“Hold.” I grab my phone and pull up his chat.

My Glory Hole: 4 no reason at all have u told n e 1 on ur team u have a bf

Breeder: A best friend? Sure. They know about Tobi.

I must have a look on my face that I can’t feel because Lancelot laughs. “Not going well? Trouble in paradise with your boy, bro guy?”

“Boy guy bro, get it right.” Osha corrects.

“My bad.” Lancelot rolls his eyes.

“Fuck off. Maybe I’m sending dick pics to your mom.”

“With a face like that, the reaction wasn’t good,” Osha replies.

I flip him the bird and get back to my text.

My Glory Hole: not tobi. me

Breeder: Oh, have I told anyone on the team I enjoy breeding my very sexy goalie?

I smile because yes.

My Glory Hole: clearly

Breeder: Yes, I have. Apparently, you went to camp a few years ago with Cox.

My Glory Hole: theres lots of cocks at camp usually

Breeder: Why are you asking? Is someone giving you shit?

My Glory Hole: nah i think there cool but didn’t want 2 say something if u hadnt

Breeder: You’re adorable. As long as you think they’ll be okay with it and you’re ready to tell them, go for it.

“I have a boyfriend.” I look between my teammates, who are kind of blurry, if I’m being honest.

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