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Putting two and two together, I asked her, “You want me to put in a good word for you with the team?”
“Precisely,” she confirmed with a nod before anxiously awaiting a response like she didn’t already know what I was going to say.
What Ialwayssaid.
As her big brother, it was my responsibility to always look out for her. And in a situation like this where I was in position to potentially change the entire trajectory of her life in a positive way, it was honestly a no-brainer when I told her, “I got you, sis.”
“Thank you, Snoop,” she sang as she moved to throw her arms around my neck in a hug that almost knocked me on my back, her power making me chuckle as I caught her and replied, “Yeah, yeah, yeah. Just make sure you keep handling your business.”
“Always,” she assured me with a grin as she literally danced her way out of my room. And after a quick glance at the clock on my phone, I realized I needed to get moving too, heading straight to the shower for a wash-up and then getting dressed in something light before I made my way down to the Skyhawks facility for what was sure to be a long ass day.
Well, maybe not as long as it could’ve been since we’d managed to pull out a win last night. But still long for the simple fact that there was usually a lot more to critique early on in the season and a lot of kinks that needed to be worked through.
I was taking it in stride, though, since any opportunity to get better was time well spent. But I would’ve been lying if I didn’t admit how much of an energy boost it was when, during lunch, I received a series of pictures from Shakira along with a text that said,“Options for your wallpaper :)”
“Got damn,” I whispered as I scrolled through the shots that were way sexier than anything she’d ever posted on Instagram.
Way sexier than anything shewouldpost on Instagram, because these weren’t for the public.
These were forme.
Even in a dining hall full of people, including the two teammates I was currently sharing a table with, I couldn’t help gnawing on my bottom lip when I typed out,“How could I possibly choose? You look so fuckin’ good in all of ‘em.”
“Make a collage LMAO” - Shakira
“Don’t give me no ideas lol.” - Kendall
“Did your shoot go as well as these pics came out?” - Kendall
Because I just couldn’t help myself, I went back through them for a second time, saving them all to my gallery and then taking a third look as Shakira’s response came in.
“Yeah, it was good. I’m exhausted tho. Probably about to take a nap.” - Shakira
“A nap sounds good as hell right now. Wish I could take one with you.” - Kendall
It might’ve sounded like I was on some simp shit, or like I was just trying to run game. But I really meant every word of what I’d said, smiling to myself once I saw Shakira’s reply.
“Doubt we’d be sleeping ;).” - Shakira
“You right :).” - Kendall
“How are you texting me while you’re at practice tho? Aren’t you supposed to be like, running around in circles yelling hut or something?” - Shakira
With a little laugh, I typed out,“Lol that’s what you think I do?”
“Pretty much *laughing emoji*” - Shakira
“Well right now, I’m at lunch. So I’m eating chicken breast and veggies imagining it’s some of your pineapple upside down cake.” - Kendall
Once I typed that out, I realized how long it had been since I’d actually taken a bite of my food. But just as I was making that happen, I received a text from Shakira that damn near made me choke.
“Like, the actual cake? Or is that a metaphor for something? *eyes emoji*” - Shakira
“The actual cake lol.” - Kendall
“Quit bein’ nasty, Shake.” - Kendall
“Nah, I’m good ;).” - Shakira
