The Summer Playbook (Central State Football #2)

by Jaqueline Snowe

“You don’t need a makeover,

not me and Dean Romano.

“I’ll walk with you.”

I fought the urge to smile, very content with Dean learning everything about me.

A strange, grossly weird feeling grew in my chest thinking about Mack doing these things with some people who weren’t me.

I kinda liked her attention on me.

I craved being around her.

I would move mountains to keep being near her.

But you also need to know your limits.”

“I’ll do whatever you want me to if you think you might need support.”

absolutely charmed by her.

and her eyes sparkled when she saw me. I liked that feeling. I liked it a whole lot.

“Can we not do this?”

Luca asked, sighing as he pulled Lo against his chest.

“I understand you and Callum are close now, but I’d like it on r...

“You hate everything except Lo and your grandma,” C...

“Hey, he likes me!” Mack said. “Y...

“Lo, you hear that? We’re bonding. That was the nicest thing he h...

She was having a good night, and that made me happy.

Mack stood next to me, her wide eyes pleading with me as she gripped my hand.

and pulled me close to him with a protective arm. “What’s wrong?”

“You’re being nice, Dean Romano.”

“You look good. I like the outfit.”

his eyes warming with pride and humor.

I was enjoying it so, so much.

“God, he’s such a simp for her,”

I want to be the one to do that.

If she kissed me, I’d lose my mind.

“I’m not putting my mouth on someone else.”

I’m definitely attracted to you.”

“I brought these for you.”

He ran a hand over his face, sighing before one side of his lips quirked up. “I left in a bit of a weird headspace, and I was concerned how it could’ve come across to you.”

“Take a pastry, please. They are for you.”

I feel so comfortable with you it’s honestly jarring.”

“I’m testing the squishiness. I have feelings about the firmness.”

“Yes. I’ve gotten worse in the last few months you’ve ignored me.”

convince Mack to hang out with me.

I meet so many men it’s hard to remember. Dean… who?

I grinned, honestly just happy to be near her.

Our gazes met, and a warm, pleasant feeling replaced the uneasy one, and there was no other place I’d rather be than right here. Nothing sounded better or more entertaining that spending time with Mack.

“You’re incredible,”

“I love how your voice gets all high and excited when you talk about it.”

“Actually, it means I think you’re sexy as fuck, and I’m enjoying watching you talk about things you’re passionate about. That’s it. Now, finish your questions because I’ve been patient and nice, but I stand by what I said earlier. I need to fucking kiss you, and you’re stalling.”

“Always thinking about your face, yes.”

“I noticed you,”

“I’m showing you how sexy you are and how fucking into you I am.”

I was so down for this girl; it was good we had a timeline.

hanging out with Mack.

But… I missed helping Mack with the soccer camp.

“No.” He glared at me. “You keep pretending you’re not into Mack. Don’t get involved with Ivy.”