Rewind It Back (Windy City, #5)

by Liz Tomforde

“If I do get picked up by a team, will you go with me?” She lifts her head, whipping her attention in my direction to check if I’m being serious. “I know it’d mean you’d have to transfer schools next year, but I honestly can’t see myself playing in the league without you by my side. You’ve been there for every part of this. It’s only right that you’re with me for the next.” Her face softens with a sweet smile. “I want to start our lives now,” I continue. “I want to buy us a house. One that’s all ours. I want you to be at every one of my home games. And though I’m glad I get to see you once a month now, I spend all the days in between waiting for these ones. I don’t want to be away from you anymore.” “And if I’m not ready to go with you now?” “Then I’ll still buy you a house and it’ll be waiting for you.” I run my fingers through her hair. “And so will I.” “I’m kidding.” She leans up, pressing her lips to mine. “Of course I’ll go with you. I’d go anywhere with you.” “Yeah?” “We both know it’s going to be us in the end. What’s the point in wasting time?” “That’s exactly how I feel.” I watch the excitement grow in her expression. “What if you get picked up by Boston? How amazing would that be to play for your dream team right away?” “I can’t even let myself think about that. Obviously playing in the league is the goal, but playing for my hometown?” “It’ll happen one day,” she states. “I know it will.” I bask in her confidence in me. The same confidence she gave me tha...