Square to the Puck (Offsides #2)

by J.J. Mulder

Part of me wonders if something is going on between them. This is also the part of me that wants to run Lawson over with my truck, so I do my best to ignore it.

“And just to put it out there, I’d like to spend more time with you outside of work. So, I’ll be here as much or as little as you want me to be.”

“Here, my place, wherever. You’re the important part in that equation, not the location.”

It dawns on me, suddenly, that I might be falling in love with him.

“None of what you just said was a hardship for me, and you are worth it. I love you, you fucking idiot.”

I want to touch you in public, without wondering if it looks platonic enough. I want the freedom to kiss you anytime, anyplace. I want to marry you and invite the entire goddamn team to the ceremony.