Page 105 of Anti Player
CHAPTER
TWENTY-NINE
Madison
We’re headed to a team preseason party at the arena. All the players will be there with their families and significant others.
“Will there be cotton candy?” Asher asks from the back seat.
“I don’t know. They do bring a lot of kid-friendly stuff, I just never paid attention before,” Kaleb replies and Asher sighs.
We spent the rest of the summer hanging out together. At night I’d head over to Kaleb’s, but I never slept over because I always wanted to be there when Asher woke up in the morning. Last night was no different. We made love into the middle of the night and then I snuck back into Brett’s place. I have to give my brother credit too, because he clearly knows what is going on but he doesn’t call me out on it, showing me he truly does support Kaleb and me as a couple. Even though it was funny when Henry called Kaleb and asked him how long he’d been crushing on his sister. When Kaleb answered since high school, Henry told him to get out of town. When I called Mom and told her I was staying in New York and Kaleb and I were officially a couple, she said, “I definitely saw that one coming.”
We make it to the arena and Kaleb parks in his usual spot. We head inside and we are greeted by the gang, as well as someother players I haven’t met yet. Asher runs off with Syd, Crew, and Liam while Kaleb and I mingle. There are also new players on the team that Kaleb is meeting too.
“Hey you,” Ellie says, coming up to me.
It’s good to see a familiar face. “Hi.” I lean in and hug her.
“Nice to see you. You’ve been busy lately.” She winks.
“I have been.” I blush, feeling my cheeks heat.
“That’s a good thing. I’ve been busy too but more in the sense of getting ready for the season. I’m the proud owner of the New Jersey Rockets,” she chimes. “It’s all very new for me. My nana passed away and left me the team. I know nothing about hockey, but I plan on learning slowly.”
“Wow, that is cool,” I say. “Even though I’m sorry about your nana.”
Connor leans over her shoulder. “What’s cool is all the art she’s been producing. The team was in preseason training, and she’s made some cool paintings.”
“I’d love to see them,” I say.
“For sure. You can come over any time. I have them in the spare bedroom and they aren’t that cool.” She smacks Connor playfully.
“See you two later,” he says as he waves at one of his teammates.
Skylar walks over and we all hug. “The season starting is the downside to being with a player,” she states. “They are on the road a lot but at least when they come home, they want lots of sex.” She winks.
I blush. “That must be hard. I’m bracing myself. Right now, I sneak over to Kaleb’s apartment every night,” I admit.
“That sounds fun,” Sky says and they both laugh. “You guys are sneaking around like a couple of teenagers.”
“It’s fun, only we aren’t teenagers. I don’t know how busy I’ll be with school and with Kaleb travelling a lot, I know we are in for some bumpy times ahead.”
“You guys will be just fine. I can see how much you two love each other. And we can all hang out when the guys are out of town. We’re lucky Syd, Crew, and Asher get along so well.”
“We should definitely hang out.”
The night progresses and we eat dinner. The kids are entertained by a magician, there is also cotton candy and a popcorn machine, so my son is in seventh heaven.
Kaleb comes up to me when the coach is giving a speech welcoming the newcomers and the regular team back.
His hand lands on my back and then he gives my behind a squeeze. I look over to him, feeling flutters in my belly. We just made love last night and yet I can’t wait to touch him again. He gives me a cocky grin.
The night wears on and Kaleb grows more handsy, wrapping an arm around me, kissing my neck softly, rubbing my arm. It’s clear we both can’t wait to get out of here. When Coach finishes his spiel it’s clear the night is pretty much over.
Brett walks up to us and out of respect Kaleb keeps his hands to himself.
“Why don’t you guys go out? Like take my sister on a date,” Brett offers, looking at Kaleb.