Page 57 of Hidden Plays
“Yeah, well, that backfired.” I edged into his side, his body heat warming my insides.
“So who knows about you guys?” Tex narrowed his eyes. “Like, do the coaches know?”
“No, you’re the first we’re telling.” Holden breathed in deeply. “I, uh, had a conversation with Eli about it first. This is unfamiliar to me, so I wasn’t sure what to do.”
All eyes swung to Eli, and Casey said, “Damn, dude, you can keep a secret.”
“I trained for the helpline, remember?” Eli quirked the corner of his mouth.
“How do you want us to handle it?” Tex sprawled on thecouch, resting his arm across the back of it and crossing his ankle on his knee.
“I’d like to keep it secret for now with the team. I don’t think I’m ready for everyone to know.” He bit the side of his lower lip. “I knew you guys would understand, but…”
“But not everyone would. We get it.” Malik nodded slowly, threading his fingers in his lap. “Your secret is safe with us. God knows we’ve all been there.”
Everyone nodded and grunted their agreement.
“If the coaching staff finds out, what do you think they’ll do?” I studied Holden’s face. They wouldn’t fire him, would they?
“I don’t know. I think if it weren’t affecting my job or the team, they’d leave it alone. There’s nothing in the school policy about it. There’s only policy around coaches and players.” He glanced at me. “A few years back, there was a rumor about a hockey coach and a player having a relationship. They moved to Canada together. The hockey player is on the Maple Leafs now. I think his name is Jonah Boehm?”
“Oh yeah, that’s one of Myles’s friends.” Peeking at me, Casey pursed his lips. “Sorry. I guess we shouldn’t bring Myles up in front of you guys.”
I searched my heart. Nothing. I felt no ache, not even a twinge of feeling for Myles. “No problem. Myles is in my past.” I tugged Holden to my side. “Holden’s my future. Right, babe?”
“Right.” As a smile swept his face, he grabbed my chin and kissed me.
“All right, that’s enough. Don’t need to rub it in.” Chuckling through a huff, Tex stood and strolled into the kitchen. “Is this meeting over? ‘Cause I’m getting hungry.”
“Yes, it’s over.” It was time for us to use my bed, and we had all night. With my dick waking, I snatched Holden’s hand and, in his ear, whispered, “Come with me.” I led him toward the hallway.
“Have fun, boys, and JJ? Don’t break him. We need him on the team.” Tex cackled.
TWELVE
HOLDEN
“That was easier than I thought.” With my pulse slowing, I followed JJ into his room and examined the space, cream upholstered headboard, beige duvet and crisp white sheets. His furnishings screamed rich boy all over them. Everything matched perfectly, as if an interior designer had arranged it. Stepping to the bed, I ran my fingers over a brown striped throw pillow with fringe and then the matching cream lampshade resting over a beige ceramic stand. “You have a pleasant room.”
“Thanks.” He stood with his back against the shut door, his gaze grazing over me and his tongue wetting his lips. “I don’t mind messing things up, just so you know.” He offered a coy grin and stepped toward me.
How far would we go? I’d done some Googling, so I’d be prepared for tonight. Even so, it would be my first time having penetrative sex with a man, if we got that far. “Yeah, okay.” My pulse ticked up, and my cock swelled. “Can we take it slow?” The memory of that day in the shower floated through my mind. Rubbing my dick between his ass had been heaven. I’d wanted it then. Maybe we could start there?
“Of course, Holden.” He grabbed both my hands and kissed one set of knuckles and then the other. “I’m all yours. We don’thave to have sex, but if you want to, if you’re open to it, I’m ready.”
My throat went dry, and I swallowed through it. “Let’s uh, undress and get on the bed?” We’d only had skin-to-skin contact in the shower. I craved it now.
“Hell yes.” As his lips spread with a grin, he dropped his joggers and briefs to his ankles, kicked them off, and then shucked his shirt over his head.
As I grabbed the hem of my shirt, my gaze stopped on his thick cock, bobbing between the long muscles of his legs. Damn, he had some nice legs.
“You need some help?” Tilting his head, he sank his teeth into his lower lip and lifted my shirt over my head. “You seem a little tense.”
“Yeah, I’m sorry, I thought I’d be ravaging you right now, but my head’s getting in the way.” I brushed my hand down his arm as he pulled the bands of my sweats and underwear over my straining cock.
“It’s all right. I’ll ease you into it, and if all you want is a blowjob, I’m good with that.” He dropped to his knees and fondled my balls, licking the head of my cock.
“Fuck.” Tipping my head back and clutching at his long bangs, a shiver rolled over my skin. I didn’t have to worry about anything. I knew he’d take care of me. He wouldn’t do this with a guy unless there were deep feelings involved.
