Page 90 of The Penalty

I glance up from where I’m unlacing my skates. “Who’s asking. You or coach?”

“What makes you say that?” He wears a grin and doesn’t deny it. It’s no secret he has something going on with Coach Hawke. I’ve never asked, but I don’t need the coach in my business when it doesn’t involve him.

I don’t want to miss out on playing time because he doesn’t think my head is in the right spot.

“Me. But we can all see it.” Cox sits across from me on the bench.

“It’s not going to fuck up my game, if that’s what you’re worried about.”

He sizes me up considering my words. “I never thought it would, but you look like you need to punch someone.”

“I’ll keep it on the ice,” I lock eyes with him.

He laughs. “Come have a few drinks with Oxley and I.”

“Isn’t that the guy Ridgeway and half the team is icing out?” I ask. Our lines have been all fucked because of losing one of the Ridgeway twins two weeks before the season started. It’s part of the reason I’d gotten so much playing time as a freshman.

Cox shakes his head. “I’m not playing politics. He only hates the guy because he took his brother’s spot. But his brother can’t play, so he’s got to get over it.”

“I can’t do some big team thing.” Maybe it’s a good idea to go out and get out of my head. I can’t see Teddy tonight. He has a game, and when he gets back we have the fucking gala for the company this weekend.

Cox drags me out, and I guess it’s better than arguing with Tobi, especially when Teddy starts to text me.

Boyfriend Beta Test: wuts a size queen

I’m too drunk for this. All I can do is laugh.

Dick Tease: Who told you that?

Boyfriend Beta Test: u told me 2 go on Reddit and look at what i like for sex

Dick Tease: So you’re into big guys?

Teddy types for a long time and I can just picture him sitting there confused as fuck.

Boyfriend Beta Test: but i’m the big guy…?!

Dick Tease: I know.

Boyfriend Beta Test: so are u the size queen?

Dick Tease: am I?

I send him the guy doing math in his head gif.

Boyfriend Beta Test: this doesnt involve math

Dick Tease: You’re right I’m sorry.

“What are you laughing at?” Cox holds out a Solo cup.

I hesitate but then decide to just tell him. Maybe it will feel better to tell one person. “My boyfriend is confused about what size queen means.”

Cox’s brows lift. “Is he a baby gay? That’s cute. I have one of those.”

I lean in because after all the rumors I’m curious as fuck. “So it’s true.”

He lifts a shoulder. “I guess that depends on what ‘it’ is, but yes, I have a much older guy who’s new to it all. I love it.”

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