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I crack an eye open. “For real?”
He nods, and I can tell he’s still trying not to smile. “Do you have lots of hot water?”
He looks amused. “Don’t most showers?”
“Not ours in our dorm.”
“That stinks. Well, I can guarantee ours has lots of hot water.”
I finally put my hand in his outstretched one, and he pulls me to my feet like I weigh nothing. “Lead me to your shower.”
Chapter 48
Evie
I make it through my morning classes the next day and start towards the dining area. I pull out my phone and shoot Tessa a text to make sure she’s good to meet up for lunch. I haven’t seen her since the game.
A few minutes later, we’re seated across from each other. I have a salad in front of me, while she has pasta. “How was your weekend?” She lifts an eyebrow. “I noticed you weren’t in your room all weekend.”
I smile and take a bite of my salad. “Where’s Stephanie?” I ask after I take another bite.
“Oh, busy with this and that. She’s got so much extra going on; we just never catch up. But stop redirecting. You stayed at Zane Blackwood’s house.Again,and I want to hear all about it.”
“Shh.” I glance around but nobody’s paying any attention to us.Then again...I look back over my shoulder to a rather conspicuous figure only two tables behind ours.
Tessa follows my gaze and turns as well. “Is that Reid Marshall?” Tessa practically squeals.
I look back at her. “What is with you and players’ last names?”
Her eyes dance. “I don’t know; it’s part of who they are.” She pushes my hand aggressively. “What’s he doing here? Is he watching us? Oh! Is he looking out for you since Zane can’t be here?”
“Or maybe he’s just here eating lunch,” I say dryly.
“By himself?” she asks incredulously. As if on cue, two girls saunter over to his table. I’m not sure what he tells them, but they walk away seconds later with scowls on their faces. I can’t help my smile. Tessa catches it. “What’s that smile for?”
“Nothing,” but now I can’t stop smiling.
“You know something. Spill!”
I laugh. “Nothing.”
“It’s not nothing. Come on; tell your bestie.”
“I was just laughing because those girls are wasting their time. Reid’s already into somebody.”
Tessa’s eyes go comically large. “Who? Is it me? Please tell me it’s me.”
I cock my head to the side. “Have you even talked to Reid?”
“Yes, sort of.” I smirk, and she waves me on. “Okay, it’s not me. Who is it?”
“You can’t tell anybody.”
“Who am I going to tell? You’re my bestie, and you already know. Come on. Tell me!” she’s practically bouncing in her seat.
I lean forward. “It’s Zane’s sister.”
Tessa squeals. “That’s awesome!” I shush her. “Who’s Zane’s sister?” she whispers loudly.
