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Fuck. He’s got me there. “Fine,” I grumble. I don’t see any other way out of this mess.
“My man.” He claps me on the shoulder and heads to the shower. Grabbing my phone, I text Joey.
Me:Caleb’s asking questions.
Joey:About us?
Me:No. But he’s calling me out for skipping drinks and going straight to my room.
Joey:Oh.
Me:It was either tell him about us or agree to go.
Joey:You need to bond with your team.
Me:I bond with them at practice and games. What I need is you. To see your face and to hear your voice.
Me:Sunshine?
Joey:Give me a minute. I’m busy swooning here.
Me:I miss you.
Joey:I miss you too, big guy. I’ll see you when you get home tomorrow.
Me:Too long.
Joey:Have a good night.
Me:I don’t like this.
Joey:It’s one night.
Me:One night too long.
Joey:Go celebrate a great game.
Me:You watched?
Joey:Always do.
Me:I’ll text you later.
Joey:Have fun.
Caleb appears next to me. “Who are you texting?”
“Just checking in with Mom.”
“How is she?”
“Good,” I say, guilt churning in my gut. “She said good game.” I might as well twist the knife of lies and guilt a little deeper.
Caleb grins. “We kicked ass.” He drops his towel and gets dressed.
I avoid eye contact as I pretend to check my emails while he finishes changing.
“Ready?” he asks a few minutes later.
