“You’on wanna find out Tink.” He winked before taking a sip of his drink.
The rest of the night went surprisingly well, and I genuinely had a good time. I didn’t see any cameras, but that doesn’t mean they weren’t there. When we left the restaurant, we left hand in hand, and he helped me back into his truck before driving mehome. When we got to my building, he parked, and this time walked me to the door with Malik trailing behind us.
“I had a good time,” I admitted as I opened the door.
“I did, too. Your little ass ain’t that mean after all,” he laughed.
“Whatever nigga. You aight, too.” I smirked.
“Yeah... I bet. I’m out though. Lock up.” He pulled me into a hug, and my body melted into his. When he let go... I immediately felt abandoned.
I closed the door behind me and caught myself smiling.
What the hell have I gotten myself into?
Chapter Nine
Titan
“Guys, it was a frustrating afternoon for the Cannons here in Seattle. They came into the fourth quarter within striking distance, but the Wolves’ defense slammed the door shut on multiple possessions and forced Cannon Hills to play from behind for most of the second half.”
“Titan Samuels did everything he could to spark the offense, finishing with six receptions for 87 yards, but Seattle never allowed him to break free for the explosive play that could’ve changed the momentum. The Wolves were physical at the lineof scrimmage, disciplined in coverage, and made life difficult for the Cannons’ offense all afternoon.”
“Now Cannon Hills will head home looking to regroup after a tough 23-17 road loss, while Seattle celebrates a quality win in front of an energized home crowd.”
We just lost against Seattle, and it should’ve been an easy win, but you can’t win them all. I was leaving the field when I saw Tatum wrapping up a post-game interview. I was pressing my luck hoping that the same reporter wouldn’t stop me, but I had no such luck.
“Titan! You got a minute?” he asked.
“I guess I do now,” I laughed.
“Six catches for eighty-seven yards today, but the result obviously isn’t what you wanted. What do you think was the difference?”
“Finishing drives,” I answered without hesitation. “We moved the ball. We just didn’t finish. Against a team like Seattle, especially on the road, you can’t leave points sitting out there and expect to win.”
“Did they do anything defensively that surprised you?”
“No. They were physical. They mixed some things up, but nothing we didn’t prepare for. They made plays. We didn’t make enough of them.”
“Alright, I’ve got one more for you before you disappear.”
“Wassup?” I smirked, knowing exactly what he was about to ask. I saw the pictures before the game started. I just didn’t have time to text Tink about them yet.
“There were pictures of you outside Cannon Hills State University last week and then again leaving Velvet House with a very beautiful young lady. You have to admit that’s a little odd when it comes to you. Don’t you think?” He probed.
“Nah, I don’t because I mind my business. What I do in my free time shouldn’t be that much of a concern,” I stated bluntly.Dee already told me they would be coming out the woodworks with this, and I should keep my comments around the same as if it were bad publicity.
“So, you’re not going to tell us who the mystery lady is?” he grinned.
“Nah... I’m gone let y’all do your job that you get paid to do and I’m gone do mine.” I smirked.
“Fair enough.” He chuckled. “Appreciate the time.”
“Always,” I countered as I walked off.
I laughed all the way to the locker room. As usual, I took a few pictures with fans. Even though we were in a different city... the fans were everywhere.
When I got to the locker room, I saw Tatum and Kobe at the lockers.
