Page 128 of Unraveling Rain
“His girl’s here,” Matt chimes in, and catcalls fillthe locker room.
“Good game, everyone. I’ll see you all tomorrow,” I say, brushing past the noise. I’m not interested in talking about Rain with anyone. Not yet. Not until we talk.
Matt falls in step with me as I head out.
“You couldn’t wait to meet her, huh?” I ask, side-eyeing him.
He shrugs with a grin. “I needed to meet the girl who stole your heart and had you hanging on her every word all this time.”
I shake my head, but pick up the pace the closer we get to the press hallway where the WAGS usually wait.
My eyes scan the cluster of familiar faces, but I’m looking forher.
And then I see her.
She’s standing off to the side, fidgeting, her sign folded in half and clutched to her chest. She’s not talking to anyone. Just waiting.
“Hey, babe,” I say as I approach.
She turns the moment she hears my voice, arms already outstretched. She closes the distance between us in two steps.
“Fuck, Hotshot,” she murmurs against my lips as she wraps herself around me. “And here I thought you couldn’t get any hotter than you do in that uniform.”
I don’t even answer. I just kiss her—slow, deep, desperate. My hands roam her back as I hold her flush against me.
She’s really here. She came back to me.
Someone clears their throat beside us, but I don’t care. I'm not done kissing her.
“I’m sorry to interrupt,” Matt says, clearly amused, “but I need to get going.”
I shoot him the finger over Rain’s shoulder.
He chuckles, but Rain pulls back slightly, her arms still around me.
“Oh, sorry—were you waiting for us?” she asks, a little breathless.
“Hmm, yeah. I’m Matt—Xander’s best friend. I wanted to meet the woman who he’s been talking my ear off about.”
Rain grins. “Hi, I’m Rain MacAllister. This hottie’s girlfriend.”
I kiss her hair as she shakes Matt’s hand.
“It’s great meeting you, Rain. I won’t keep you, but I hope you stick around. We can plan a double date. I know my wife, Trin, is dying to meet you.”
Rain nods. “Yes, we’ll definitely have to plan something.”
Matt gives me a half hug and walks away.
“Did you drive here? Please tell me you’re spending the night with me.”
She bites her lip and lowers her gaze. “I’d love to stay with you—if you’ll have me,”
I exhale and pull her into my arms again. “I know we need to talk. But if I’m totally honest, I can’t wait to have you.”
She hums against my chest. “Me too. We can talk after.”
We share another kiss, then head toward the exit, hand in hand.
