Playing for Keeps (Hot Jocks, #1)

by Kendall Ryan

I can barely look at Owen without feeling sick to my stomach over what I did.

You both did it

“She held her breath for like four minutes, dude. Swear to God!” he finishes, and the guys around us laugh. Teddy punches him in the shoulder and calls him an idiot.

Toxic masculinity

I am a grade A asshole.

Fuck off!

You know what, I changed my mind about this week. I don’t want to do this anymore. His reply comes in a few seconds later. Why? Did I do something wrong? I scoff, and set my cell in my lap.

Drama queen!

I’d rather not be exposed to whatever you pick up from all the women in your bed.

Dammmmn you're a biatch!

“What are you saying? Are we exclusive? We’re just messing around right? It wouldn’t be fair to expect that of you.”

Make up your mind ffs!!!!

Elise isn’t some fan-girl who drools all over me, or idolizes the ground I walk on. In a way, it’s been refreshing to be told no.

A "not like the other girls" girl

And fuck if I don’t like that.

She acted like a bitch actually

I knew Elise could cook. She occasionally gets talked into making something for Owen, but I find myself cataloging this information away as just one more thing I like about her. The thought of her all domestic in the kitchen, feeding me is a happy one. Owen and I spent way too much time eating out, especially while on the road.

Ew.

There are a few disappointed groans as the kids release him, and even a couple of tears as I have to physically remove Elsa from his leg. Trust me, girlfriend, I get it. I really do. The guy is dreamy as fuck.

the last thing I want to do is pressure her when she’s not ready. Even if it was strange being told no for the first time in a decade. I need to behave. At least for now.

What so you're gonna maybe pressure her later?