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Shepicked up her phone and read his text from a few hours ago.Hereyes focused on the “xoxo” at the end.Shecould use some of those hugs personally delivered.Shehit reply, and her fingers hovered over the screen.Toomany questions for a text.Needto talk with him, see him.Finally, she decided on a simple message.
Sosorry… hope everything’s okay.Missyou—sending big hugs.
Shepulled the covers up and set the phone beside her on the bed.Closingher eyes,Kimreplayed each kiss, every caress, and the glorious sensationsSpence’sfingers and mouth awakened.Electricitysizzled through her body at the memories, and she longed to feelSpence’sarms around her again.
Kimdidn’t intend to fall asleep, but suddenly, her mind registered the sound of knocking on her door.Groggy,Kimsat up and smoothed the hair away from her face, and as she pushed the covers aside, her phone tumbled to the floor.Shepicked it up and glanced at the screen as she walked toward the door.Shehadn’t heard the ping of an incoming text and scannedSpence’swords before opening the door.
Onmy way over, babe.
Reliefswept through her when she saw him.Shereached for him just asSpencepulled her against his chest and wrapped his arms around her.Heshut the door and pressed his lips against her forehead.
“DidIwake you,Kim?I’msorry.”
“So… happy to see you.”Kimdidn’t know why her voice trembled or why tears leaked from her eyes.Allthat mattered…Spencehad come to her.
Hebrushed his palm against her hair, then gently moved her back so he could see her face. “Hey, what’s going on,Kim?”
Shesaw the concern reflected in his eyes. “I…Iwas worried about you.”
Spenceread the uncertainty in her face and saw her forehead creased with anxiety. “I’msorryIleft last night, babe.”
“What’shappened with the team?Iseverything okay?”
“Ihope so.It’sa long story—have you eaten?”Spencelightly ran his hands over her arms.Doesshe thinkIjust left because…Ididn’t want to stay?
“Notyet,”Kimreplied. “Ifell back asleep afterIsaw your text.”
Spencewrapped his arms around her. “Ihated leaving you,Kim.LastthingIwanted… but a real shit show for the team.”Hekissed her forehead. “Whydon’t we get breakfast—thenI’lltell you everything?”
Shenodded. “Soundsgood.Ineed to shower first.”
Spencetraced her lips. “Doyou mind ifIget takeout?Onlytake a few minutes.”Tohis relief,Kimlaughed.
“Ofcourse!Buthurry—I’mstarving.”
Heleaned to kiss her. “Beright back.”
Tenminutes later, they sat at the table, sharing a breakfast buffet of their favorite sweet potato pancakes, egg burritos, and fresh muffins.Spencerecounted the previous night’s events, his voice reflecting his irritation over the three players’ conduct.
“What’sgoing to happen to the guys?”Kim’stone mirrored his dismay.
“Idon’t know.CoachDaviscalled me this morning—he said all three are staying off campus—basically on house arrest untilCoachRamirezcan meet with theADand possibly theDean.”Spence’slips quirked. “I’mnot sorry about that—right now,Idon’t want to seeWestie,Castie, or especiallyCarlson.He’sa freaking senior.WTF?”
Kimreached for his hand. “Theybetrayed you… and the team.I’mso sorry,Spence.”
Heleaned to kiss her. “I’mmost angry about having to leave you last night.”Hecupped her chin in his palm. “Adream come true for me… untilToddcalled.”
“Youdid what you had to.Itmust have killed you to call your coach.”
Spencechuckled without humor. “Wecouldn’t take the chance—they were stinking drunk.Hadto get them to theER.”
“Youdid the right thing.I’msureCoachRamirezappreciated your call.”Kimsaw him wince, then shake his head.
“Iguess we’ll find out the consequences soon.Teammeeting this afternoon.Don’tknow if those three will be there.”
Kimmoved the dishes to the counter, then nodded toward the bedroom. “Comewith me.I’llgive you a massage, help you relax.”Shesaw his eyes spark with pleasure.
“AnofferIcan’t—or won’t—refuse.”
