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And it felt damn good.
There was a lot more to play for now.
But whether or not we won this game—I still went home a winner. No doubt about it.
The whistle blew, and the ball was hiked.
I ran back, hyperfocused, as I gazed down the field. We wanted to come out the gate strong. Make a statement.
And there was Brett. He’d juked the dude covering him and was exactly where I needed him. I pulled back and released the ball.
Putting it right in his hands, just as he was tackled to the ground.
But I’d take a sixty-two-yard pass for our opening play all day long.
I high-fived the guys who’d covered me and given me the time to get that ball into Brett’s hands.
The next play was a pass to Terry Langley, and he rushed for ten more yards.
The crowd was going crazy, and it felt damn good to be back out here, doing what I loved.
With the people that I loved out here supporting me.
It didn’t get any better.
We battled for the next several hours. It was hot as hell outside, and we pushed as hard as we could to bring home the win. And that was exactly what we did.
We’d won by ten points, and Coach Balboa was proud as hell as we all gathered in the locker room and celebrated.
After we’d showered and changed, I made my way out of the locker room to a slew of reporters. I answered a few questions that they fired off, and Brett and Lenny were right there with me.
And that was when I saw her.
My gaze locked with Brinkley’s, and I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.
“Listen, these guys are here to answer whatever else you want to know. I’ve got a date with my girl, and frankly, she smells a lot better than all of you.”
There was a lot of laughter, and I made my way through the crowd as my teammates took over answering their questions.
“Great game, Captain.”
“Thanks. I thought you’d be stuck here running interviews.” My fingers interlocked with hers.
“I got what I needed, and my sexy boyfriend played a great game, so I’d like to get out of here with him.”
“That sounds good to me, sweetheart.”
“Lincoln, when are you going to put a ring on it?” someone shouted from behind us, and I’d normally ignore them. But not today. That was a question that I didn’t mind answering.
“I’m working on it!” I held up my hand and heard the laughter behind us.
Brinkley’s cheeks were a little pink, and I fucking loved it.
“Does that scare you?” I teased.
“I don’t scare easy. I’m ready when you are.” She smiled as we walked down the hall.
“Good to know.”
