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“You look like hell.”
I roll my eyes at her, and then drizzle some of the water over my head. “Thanks a lot. You know, we all can’t be like you and drink all night and crush it.”
“My hangover cure works every time. You should stop doubting my methods and try it sometime.”
I stick my tongue out. “Gross. Blended raw vegetables and protein powder? Nah, I’m good.”
“It’s more than that.” She shrugs. “Don’t knock it until you try it.”
“I’d rather not drink. Like ever again.” I plop down on the bench next to Taylor letting out a loud groan. “That should take care of the problem.”
“So…” She gives me an odd look. “What happened last night with you know who?”
Taylor knows better than to say his name around the rest of the team.
“What do you think happened?”
Her eyes widen, and she covers her mouth with her hand, surprised. She slowly lowers her hand, speaking between her fingers. “You guys hooked up. Wow! How was he? Does he live up to his reputation?”
I nod. “Oh, yeah. In every way.”
“Lucky girl. When are you seeing him again?”
“It was a one-time thing. He knows the deal.”
She raises her eyebrows. “Are you insane? You need to make it a permanent thing.”
“Things got weird this morning in front of his team.” I keep my voice low enough, so the other girls on the bench with us can’t overhear. “He asked me about Kellan.”
“You told him?”
“Well, no, but Shannon was there. She made us all breakfast. My dad’s rules came up, and when Shannon asked about them, she guessed the reason behind them. He looked like he was going to jump out of his skin when I told him he knows the guy.”
“What did you tell him?”
“It was awkward. I kinda yelled at him in front of his friends and then brushed it off like I would tell him later.”
“Are you going to tell him?”
“No need to. We’re not together. I don’t owe him an explanation about my past. It’s none of his business.”
“If he knew the truth, he would probably beat the shit out of Kellan. Wouldn’t that make you feel better?”
“Maybe. I don’t know. It was so long ago. I’m over it now. There’s no reason to dig up the past. I just want to move on with my life.”
“Yeah, I get that.” She lifts a towel from the bench and wipes her face. “If you never get close to anyone, you never have to tell them anything. Isn’t that the Bex Bryant way?”
“It’s for the best. Don’t you think?”
She frowns. “If you say so.”
I say so.
ChapterFourteen
PRESTON
Bex is across the cafeteria with her teammates, but she has no idea I’m here. If she does, she hasn’t shown the slightest indication. She doesn’t want a repeat, or so she says.
