CHAPTER 10 JESS

I stared at my phone, feeling like I was about to have a panic attack. Why had I agreed to come to this stupid football game?

I'd never been to one before, and the thought of being surrounded by all these people made my anxiety skyrocket. But Sam and Laura had convinced me to come, and now I was stuck here, trying to make the best of it.

"You look hot, Jess. Don't worry. Tom won't know what hit him." Laura nudged me, and I smoothed over the denim shorts and football jersey I had on. The shorts were a little too short, but Sam promised me my legs looked great. As we walked into the stadium, the noise was deafening. The stands were packed, and there were so many people that they all blurred into one. Sam and Laura were practically bouncing with enthusiasm, but I just felt overwhelmed. We made our way through the crowds, searching for an open spot. That's when we spotted a few empty seats in

the middle row. We walked up, hoping to snag them, when suddenly, a few guys in rival team jerseys moved up to claim the front row. "Hey, here's some space," one said with

a charming smile. He looked at us expectantly, his eyes crinkling at the corners. Should I recognize him or something?

"I shouldn't be here-Tom hasn't even spoken to me again.

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When I spotted him at school, he made a run for it."1 told Sam, but she waved me off. It was so painfully obvious he was avoiding me.

much for plan

told me he was Bryan and asked who I was cheering for, and I shrugged "Nobody in particular. His eyes sparkled the whole night, and I let Bryan explain the game to me. Every now and then, I'd catch Luke or Josh shooting me a dirty look from the field. It was clear they didn't want me

the best linebacker in the state has a thing for

no,"

Any other boys on the field I should be worried about?" He pressed,

and chewed on my bottom

the final whistle blew and our team celebrated their win, Bryan turned to me with a grin. "Want to grab a drink with me and relive this night?" he as I was about

to present the winning

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and last year's MVP, Bryan Anderson!" The crowd erupted in cheers as the guy sitting beside me got up and walked across the

Was Bryan THE Bryan?

stared at him

mouth, hun,"

shrugged, feeling a flush rise to my cheeks. "How was I supposed to know?" I mouthed to Laura and Sam, who

if I gave myself a chance. Hell, he was the hottest guy I've ever met. But before I could process the feeling, Luke and Josh appeared beside him, their scowls etched on their faces

stone.

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