Page 44 of Always, Axel


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My cock was as hard as steel, and my balls hurt with the need for her. Jesus, I wasn’t a green-ass teen who’d never wet his dick. Yet lately, you wouldn’t know it. I wanted her… I wanted her like I’d never wanted anything else in the world, including the championship. And that thought was disturbing, alarming. I needed to stay focused on the prize. This was the very reason I never opened myself up to anyone. I didn’t need the distractions. I knew better.

“Fuck.” I gripped my dick in a choke hold, willing myself to deny the pleasure I really wanted to succumb to. I wasn’t that weak. I’d trained myself to kill any indulgences that might sidetrack me. Setting personal goals and meeting them had always been ingrained in my head. Not allowing anyone or anything to get in my way of reaching them. I’d been conditioned to never let irrational feelings get in the way of my plans and future.

But now, I was one step away from tearing down her door and taking what I wanted.Mine. Mine. Mine.The words roared in my head like a never-ending, loud mantra.

“Fuck!” I punched the pillow beside me. I clutched my phone and swiped the screen. My thumbs itched to call her—FaceTime her and command that she strip and let me see her ripe tits and juicy pussy. I wanted her to touch herself again and cry out my name like it was gospel and bow and beg before me like I was her savior. I wanted those full lips open and ready to receive my cock like it was the bread of life.Mine. The word blared in my head again. Pre-cum dripped from my dick, making my boxer briefs stick to the tip.

What the hell was wrong with me? I was reckless going after Trey at practice earlier. That definitely would’ve made headlines if anyone outside of our camp had gotten wind of it. I was even more reckless when I watched her finger herself in the training room at our final home game over a month ago. Jesus, I could’ve been caught. That alone would’ve caused a buzz because messing around with anyone on the training staff, in the team’s facility, was enough to cause a scandal. I could’ve been kicked off the team for misconduct, or she could’ve lost her internship. And that was the very reason I knew I needed to avoid her. However, if she was within my vicinity, it was getting more difficult to stay away.

My fingers burned on the cell, knowing her number was one click away.

My body burned with unhinged desire for her.

My cock throbbed with unresolved lust for her.

I was weak for the virgin nerd who barely knew what passion was.

“Shit!” I threw my phone across the room, hearing the thud as it crashed against the wall. I was better than this. Never had I lost my head or pursued a girl for her affection, and I wouldn’t start now. Sleep would be hard to come by tonight, but by God, I would control these foolish urges before they got the best of me. Chalk it up to me not having sex in a long, long time. That’s why I was struggling.

“It is my pleasure to crown the Hillside Falcons as your 2023 National Champions!” Our coach was presented with the trophy as Roman, Nick, Dmitri, and I, along with the rest of the team, surrounded him on the makeshift podium that was set up on the field.

A mic was thrust in Coach Jones’s face. “We worked hard for this. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of guys who worked their asses off and did whatever it took for the team, starting with these amazing players whose leadership has contributed in a large way to where we are today.” Coach turned to us, holding the trophy out in front of him to share. “I’ve never in my life had an opportunity to coach a better group of players. Boys, this is for you!” The crowd roared, and confetti fell around us as fireworks erupted in the sky, high above the stadium.

My friends and I laid a hand on the trophy, holding it high above us. “We did it!” Nick crowed beside me. “Aren’t you glad you decided to stay another year?”

“Yeah, I guess it was an okay decision.” I smiled wide as I gazed around at the expanse of field that was now filled with Falcons’ fans, family, team, and staff. When I’d been coerced into that decision to forego the draft almost a year ago, I wasn’t so sure, but now, hoisting a trophy and being a two-time national champion and the MVP of the game made it all worth it. If anything, I think my stock had risen, and I was certain to be one of the top-ten prospects in the NFL draft. “I’m ready to celebrate.”

“I bet you are, player,” Dmitri cut in with a smug look. He was a little less uptight lately since he and Sorina were an item and inseparable. Now, all he could talk about was baby stuff and wouldn’t shut up about the damn sonogram they’d had of the baby. I mean, I was happy for him and all, but thinking of Dmitri as a father was mind-blowing. I seemed to be the only guy in the house who still had his balls intact.

“Too bad your player days are over,” I said and looked over to my left to see Natalie talking to one of the younger coaches on our team. He was a grad student, couldn’t remember his name, but I didn’t like how his eyes scanned over her chest as he spoke.

“I don’t miss it. What Sorina and I have is so much better than going to meaningless parties and hooking up with groupies.”

Half-assed paying attention to D, I watched how Natalie’s teeth glistened against her full lips as she laughed at something that tool bag was saying. Then she adjusted her glasses and froze when she caught my gaze. She looked apprehensive. She should.

“Thanks for the unsolicited advice, D. Maybe you should write a book on relationships.” I forced my attention away from her so I didn’t jump off the podium and surf through the crowd and injure a staff member. Christ, I needed to blow off steam in a productive way.

“Nah. I’m too busy for that, but if you ever need my advice, come find me.” He slapped my back and stepped off the podium to encircle a waiting Sorina in his arms. Roman and Nick were both off with their girls, as well. I shook my head and saw more team members come up and give me props. Let them enjoy being shackled prematurely; I was going to bask in the glory.

“Hey, man, we’re gonna hit the town tonight. You want to join us?” Jake approached me, slapping me on the back. “It’s gonna be lit.”

Right now, I felt like the world was mine, and I needed to reach out and take every opportunity. “Yeah, I’ll be there.” Most of all, I needed to stop worrying about whatshewas doing right now or at any other time of the day.

Natalie

“Oh, my god, it’s so loud,” I moaned and stuck my head under the pillow. It was three in the morning, and apparently, Jake was entertaining friends, since his room was next to mine. I’d heard him invite Tank and others out after the game. I guess they were having an after-party in the room.

“I know, but what can we do? We can’t call and complain,” Andrea, my roomie on the trip, said from across the room. I guess the noise had woken her up, too. The whole floor was taken up with the Falcons football team and staff, as well as other floors in the hotel. So, if anyone made a complaint, they would be considered a traitor. No one on the team would turn them in tonight. They were national champions.

“You’re right.” I was tired, and we had to be at the airport by seven-thirty in the morning to catch a flight back to Austin. Suddenly, the music next door seemed to pulsate through my bones, and I heard more shouting and laughter. One of the voices sounded distinctly like Axel’s. Would he be there? Of course, he would be in the middle of the party.

As usual, he was the star of the show. Literally, Mr. MVP of the game. Although I was inwardly happy for him earlier after the game, I sighed in frustration and yanked the comforter over my head. I could separate the football player from the man. “I’m going to try to get some sleep.” I didn’t know if I was trying to convince Andrea or myself more. After lying there for thirty more minutes, I heard a thump against the wall and female giggling. Then a louder thud caused me to startle.

Gritting my teeth, I grabbed my cell. Furious and sleep deprived, I clicked on Axel’s number and sent him a message not caring that I might be wrong in assuming he was there. I knew. I instinctively knew, and right now I was too pissed to care.

Me:Can you please keep it down? I’m in the room next door and can hear you.

After a few minutes, I rolled onto my stomach and propped myself up on my forearms, waiting. Then frowned. What if he wasn’t next door, and I’d texted him out of the blue?

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