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He shifts back so I can see his dark eyes. A game? Fuck, my panties dampen.
“Is your period over, kitten?” His finger rubs my lower lip.
My lips part, and I’m tempted to take his finger into my mouth. Instead, I nod.
His eyes brighten and he smirks. “Good. Wear your collar tonight.”
CHAPTER 57
The Maneuvers
Harper
Jack stands with me and Kenz behind the school in the teachers’ parking lot. I’m nervous because even though I’ve seen Coach Turner before, I didn’t know he and Jack had a thing. It’s bringing up complicated feelings about his sexuality.
That feeling of not being enough for him.
Jack and I are good though. I believe him when he says I’m enough. That he doesn’t want more, but I’m not sure I’m giving him everything he needs. Tomorrow we’ll have alone time, and we can figure out what we need from each other. Jack will be honest with me.
“So how exactly do you dig up dirt on people?” Kenz raises an eyebrow at Jack.
He smirks. “I don’t give out my secrets.”
A disgruntled noise comes out of her, and I smile, looking off into the distance.
“I’m a good friend, and that’s all you’ll find.” Kenz wraps an arm around my shoulders. “Just because I was the only one to notice Harper’s awesomeness doesn’t mean I’m some sort of... plant? I mean, who would even do that? We’ve been friends for over six years. Man, I must be planning the long con.”
She rolls her eyes, and I snicker. It is a little ludicrous to believe my friend of so long could be working to take me down.
“Girls change.” Jack rocks back on his heels, staring out at the parking lot. “Six years is a long time. Harper could have done any number of things to piss you off. Maybe someone you liked liked her more. Maybe you’re jealous of all the sudden attention your friend is getting.”
Jack turns and looks her up and down. “Maybe you’re jealous of the dick she’s getting.”
Kenz laughs. “Yeah, that must be it. I want to have a dick offered to me at every turn. I’m not sure how my girl handles five of you. And all of you pompous, arrogant assholes to boot. Brandon is enough for me. You all arenotmy cup of tea.”
Jack nods, but he seems a little distant. I’m glad he included Kenz or I would have had to ride with Coach alone, which would have been even more awkward. When I take Jack’s hand, he looks down at our hands and then smiles at me.
A little burst of warmth spreads through my chest. A lot of what we have is chemistry, but there’s hints of caring in there. Jack has shown that he cares for me.
He draws me out from under Kenz’s arm.
“Hey,” she says.
He pulls me into his arms and hugs me. “You worried, sweetheart?”
“Not really.” I rest my head against his chest. His strong heart beats beneath my ear. His crisp apple scent surrounds me. Tonight I get to sleep with all of them. It seems so long since I’ve slept with Jack.
A throat clears and I open my eyes to Coach Turner’s dark brown eyes. His brow is furrowed as he looks at me in Jack’s arms. I step back and look down at the ground. This is the kind of guy Jack is attracted to?
He’s tall, built, and handsome. Honestly, he’s really good looking. I just never paid attention before.
Jack tips my chin up, and his smile is all for me. “Coach Turner, this is Harper and MacKenzie.”
I turn and Coach Turner nods.
“You two are riding with me. I’ll explain what we’ll expect from you during the game on the way. It’s about a twenty-minute drive this time.” His gaze remains steady on Jack. There’s longing there, but also sadness. If they’d met later in life, would they have been happy together?
“Sounds good.” Kenz raises an eyebrow at me.
