HOT STUFF MAGAZINE
Rawley Arranges Dream Date for His Dream Girl
(July 3)Hot Stuffhas exclusive photos of Rawley and Avery, and you won’t believe what the NFL rookie did for the Orlando Surge star!
He rented out a famous garden in the city, which they toured under the night sky. How romantic! They then went to one of the hottest spots in town, ColdBar, a bar totally made of ice.
Look at the smile on her face. Avery seems to have loved it.
“Avery’s been wanting to see more of Orlando,” a person close to the couple shared with us. “So Rawley organized the special day in between her home games.”
What a man! Avery found herself a good one.
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Early on the Fourth, ten days after we’ve both returned to Orlando, Taylor sends Rawley and me the link to the latestHot Stuff Magazine“article”—really something she planted with their willing participation.
The article has five photos that Rawley and I took on our date last week. It’s in their print version too, so it hit the widest circulation possible.
There’s a grain of truth to the article. I did love the date. As the second part of his bet, Rawley arranged the outing right after we got back. And he explained that he wanted to give me a chance to experience more of the city.
And yes, my smile was real too. It wasn’t only that we had an awesome time—that’s par for the course now that we know exactly how to entertain the other. It was the effort and the thoughtfulness of what he did too. It made the night feel extra special.
So much so that when I woke up the next morning in his bed, I suggested we hang out more.Withouta photo op.Withouta bet on the line.
He didn’t respond with words, just kissed me.
I didn’t think much of it when I made the suggestion. Our physical connection has been incredible. Why deny ourselves the chance for more while I’m not on the road?
Plus, he’s so fun to be with. Helikesme as me. The more we spend time together, the more easily the good times come.
That’s how we ended up being together three times over the last ten days, instead of just one. The other two times, just for us.
One night, we snuck into the movie theatre near Landon’s house, both in baseball hats to try to disguise ourselves. It was kind of ridiculous to assume it would work, but the place was empty, and we came in right as the movie started, so we got away with it.
The other night, Rawley made us dinner at his place, and we just chilled with his brothers, before going for a late swim in their pool.
We’ll be together again tonight for Sarah’s party, plenty of eyes on us, but at least it will be those of friends and family.
AVERY: This turned out well. Thanks Taylor.
TAYLOR: It did. Happy Fourth!
When I make my way to the kitchen, Sarah’s already there. Boxes and bags with items for the party are everywhere.
“We good on supplies?” I tease her.
“Better be.”
I lean against her kitchen island. “Once I’ve had something to eat, you can put me to work on party prep.”
“Sounds good. And Malcolm’s in the shower, but then he’ll help too.”
Sarah’s boyfriend Malcolm got to town two days ago, straight from Wimbledon. He’s one of the top Americans in pro tennis and made it to the quarterfinals this year.
With Rawley and me, our schedules may be hard to plan around, but theirs areinfinitelyharder. Malcolm practices at the same facility as Rori Reilly in Tampa, and spends at least half the year in cities around the world for the tour.
