uncontrollably.
“Some things never change,” I say, shaking my head.
It’s nice to see Ava and Jess both happy and laughing, and I’m actually excited and a little anxious to see the football game tomorrow. Leaving UA was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made, but I know it was the right decision. Pulling out my cell phone, I send a quick text message to Coach letting him know I’m in town and would like to say ‘hello’.
I notice Jess yawning, and realize that it’s after eleven. We’ve been sitting here for hours talking and catching up. Leaning toward her, I wrap her hand in mine and whisper, “Ready to call it a night?”
She nods, and I notice how tired she looks. “So what time should we pick you up tomorrow?” I ask my sister, who’s playing on her phone, probably texting Adrian. Without even looking up she answers.
“Ten-Thirty. We have to get tickets and the game starts at Noon. Don’t be late or you won’t be seeing shit tomorrow,” she says so eloquently. God I miss my snarky sister.
“You two ready?” I ask, knowing damn well Jess is going to fall asleep if we don’t leave now.
Walking to the car the girls are whispering to each other and giggling. I swear it’s like they’ve reverted back to being twelve years old. I can’t help but smile as I watch those two. The car ride to Ava’s dorm is quiet as Ava is still playing on her phone and Jess is trying to stay awake. We pull up to the large brick dormitory and Ava hops out. “Thanks for dinner,” she says sticking her back in the car before shutting the door. “Remember, 10:30. Don’t be late.”
I pull into a parking spot at the hotel and kill the engine. Jess fell asleep just minutes after we dropped Ava off. Her head hangs slightly to the side against the headrest. I love watching her sleep. Leaning in, I press a light kiss to her soft lips which wakes her.
“We’re here baby.” I whisper against her lips.
“Mmm.” She hums against my lips, kissing me back.
“Let’s get you to bed. We have a big day tomorrow.” I say, unbuckling her seat belt. She rubs her eyes and reaches for her purse before opening the door. I meet her in front of my truck and take her hand to lead her inside. She curls herself into my side as the late fall air is cool and damp and we walk briskly to the entrance of the hotel.
Settling into our room, Jess heads immediately for the bed. She kicks off her shoes before throwing herself on top of the comforter. I unpack our overnight bags and finally settle in to bed, wrapping myself around her. I feel her wiggle out of my arms as I notice the sun peaking through the curtains.
“What time is it?” I ask with a groggy voice.
“Eight-Thirty, I didn’t mean to wake you. I’m going to take a quick shower, go back to sleep for a bit.” She disappears into the bathroom juggling her clothes and toiletries in her arms. A small wave of anxiety rolls through me when I think about watching my old team mates hit the football field today, and I can say I’m slightly jealous that I’m not on that field.
Reaching for my phone on the nightstand, I turn it on and numerous e-mails and text messages fill my screen. Clearing most of them, I hear Jess finishing up in the shower that I was hoping to join her in. I knock on the bathroom door and wait for her to answer.
“Come in.”
“You’re done already? I was hoping to join you.” I say, opening the bathroom door and entering the small bathroom. She is wrapped in a towel that just barely covers her tall frame, with another towel wrapped around her wet hair.
“I would have liked that.” she says with a smile, pulling the towel off her head and letting her long hair fall against her shoulders. She leans in pressing a kiss to my lips. Her shoulders are still beaded with water, and I brush my hands over them to wipe away the small beads.
“So, Coach just texted me. He wants me to stop by the stadium early too see the guys. Are you cool with
“Some things never change,” I say, shaking my head.
It’s nice to see Ava and Jess both happy and laughing, and I’m actually excited and a little anxious to see the football game tomorrow. Leaving UA was one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever made, but I know it was the right decision. Pulling out my cell phone, I send a quick text message to Coach letting him know I’m in town and would like to say ‘hello’.
I notice Jess yawning, and realize that it’s after eleven. We’ve been sitting here for hours talking and catching up. Leaning toward her, I wrap her hand in mine and whisper, “Ready to call it a night?”
She nods, and I notice how tired she looks. “So what time should we pick you up tomorrow?” I ask my sister, who’s playing on her phone, probably texting Adrian. Without even looking up she answers.
“Ten-Thirty. We have to get tickets and the game starts at Noon. Don’t be late or you won’t be seeing shit tomorrow,” she says so eloquently. God I miss my snarky sister.
“You two ready?” I ask, knowing damn well Jess is going to fall asleep if we don’t leave now.
Walking to the car the girls are whispering to each other and giggling. I swear it’s like they’ve reverted back to being twelve years old. I can’t help but smile as I watch those two. The car ride to Ava’s dorm is quiet as Ava is still playing on her phone and Jess is trying to stay awake. We pull up to the large brick dormitory and Ava hops out. “Thanks for dinner,” she says sticking her back in the car before shutting the door. “Remember, 10:30. Don’t be late.”
I pull into a parking spot at the hotel and kill the engine. Jess fell asleep just minutes after we dropped Ava off. Her head hangs slightly to the side against the headrest. I love watching her sleep. Leaning in, I press a light kiss to her soft lips which wakes her.
“We’re here baby.” I whisper against her lips.
“Mmm.” She hums against my lips, kissing me back.
“Let’s get you to bed. We have a big day tomorrow.” I say, unbuckling her seat belt. She rubs her eyes and reaches for her purse before opening the door. I meet her in front of my truck and take her hand to lead her inside. She curls herself into my side as the late fall air is cool and damp and we walk briskly to the entrance of the hotel.
Settling into our room, Jess heads immediately for the bed. She kicks off her shoes before throwing herself on top of the comforter. I unpack our overnight bags and finally settle in to bed, wrapping myself around her. I feel her wiggle out of my arms as I notice the sun peaking through the curtains.
“What time is it?” I ask with a groggy voice.
“Eight-Thirty, I didn’t mean to wake you. I’m going to take a quick shower, go back to sleep for a bit.” She disappears into the bathroom juggling her clothes and toiletries in her arms. A small wave of anxiety rolls through me when I think about watching my old team mates hit the football field today, and I can say I’m slightly jealous that I’m not on that field.
Reaching for my phone on the nightstand, I turn it on and numerous e-mails and text messages fill my screen. Clearing most of them, I hear Jess finishing up in the shower that I was hoping to join her in. I knock on the bathroom door and wait for her to answer.
“Come in.”
“You’re done already? I was hoping to join you.” I say, opening the bathroom door and entering the small bathroom. She is wrapped in a towel that just barely covers her tall frame, with another towel wrapped around her wet hair.
“I would have liked that.” she says with a smile, pulling the towel off her head and letting her long hair fall against her shoulders. She leans in pressing a kiss to my lips. Her shoulders are still beaded with water, and I brush my hands over them to wipe away the small beads.
“So, Coach just texted me. He wants me to stop by the stadium early too see the guys. Are you cool with
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