Page 45 of Crazy Love

I text the guys to let them know Sam is home with me, and they’re as happy as I am.

Henley

It’s about time.

Weston

So happy for you, man.

Rhodes

This was a long time coming. The two of you are meant to be together.

Bowie

This is the best news. And you’ll have to fill us in on how Addy ended up at the hospital.

Rhodes

Fuck yeah, you will.

Can’t chat now, she’s still here.

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHECK ON ME

ADELINE

The mood is buoyant as we eat and talk and laugh. Penn and Sam are hilarious together. I can’t get enough of them. And despite the awful day Sam has had, it’s obvious that he’s so relieved and happy to be here with Penn, he’s more animated than I’ve ever seen him. But after he eats, he can’t stop yawning.

“All right, little dude. I’m gonna call it. Time for you to shower then go to bed. You need your rest. You don’t have to goto school tomorrow. I’ll be here with ya in the morning. But you need all the rest you can get to fully recover, okay?” Penn says.

“Okay,” Sam nods, fighting another yawn. “Will you get in trouble for missing training camp?”

Penn waves him off, but he doesn’t fully answer either. I hope my dad and the other coaches don’t give him a hard time about missing. I’ll have some serious words with my father if he does.

They go upstairs and I look around the main floor a little bit, appreciating how gorgeous Penn’s house is. I don’t know what I was expecting, but his house surprises me. There are floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere, and large white, soft couches with deep blue throw pillows and two plush deep blue side chairs are set up comfortably in the living room. Large, colorful artwork dons the white walls, and the bar in the corner has velvet blue stools and colorful glasses. His style is modern but comfortable and quirky. I find myself smiling as I walk through the rooms. His dining room table is surrounded by black and white striped chairs and a fancy clear wine refrigerator looks like artwork in itself with its height and gold handles.

He’s gone for a while and then I hear Sam call me. Penn echoes it louder and I find the stairs and go up, following the sounds of their voices. It’s beautiful upstairs too, and the room I find them in is gorgeous. Slanted, with a wall of windows, and beautiful woodwork on the ceiling, Sam looks tiny in the king-sized bed. He’s propped up on two fluffy pillows, and his dark hair and eyes stand out against the white sheets.

“I just wanted to thank you for everything, Addy,” he says.

I think it’s cute that he calls me Addy like Penn does.

“You’re so welcome. I’m so glad I was able to help, and it was fun hanging out tonight,” I tell him.

He smiles and glances at Penn, pointing at him. “Don’t do anything to mess it up with her while I’m sleeping.”

Penn’s mouth drops and he pretends to be offended. “As if I could!” he says. He glances at me, cheeks flushed, and then back at Sam. “I’ll do my best.”

Sam nods likethat’s more like itand I lean over and kiss him on the forehead. “Night, Sam.”

“Night.”

Penn reaches over and pats Sam’s hand. “Night, buddy. I’ll be right here if you need me, okay?”

“Okay.”

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