Chapter 14

CHAPTER 14

Chase

The future never looked so bright .

" D id you see the guys they came with?" Kyler asks, coming up to my side, staring toward my ex-girlfriend and her date. Cassie and her two sidekicks decided to bring three of the biggest douche nozzles from our number one rival school to our prom. A very calculated move on their part. We've had a few run-ins with those assholes after the games. They always like to claim we cheated. We can't help it if we're just that good.

I'm sure this was Cassie's attempt at trying to regain some type of footing. Honestly, if it had been up to me, she wouldn't be here tonight. But she was nominated as prom queen, so it's not like the team could keep her locked out of the building. We'd all get our asses hauled into the office if we tried.

"Do you think they're going to try to steal our championship trophy?" I ask, looking toward Kyler.

"Better fucking not." He grits his teeth.

I wouldn't put it past them. It's probably the reason they agreed to be the girls' dates. I find it hard to believe any of them are actually interested in the bitches.

"I'm gonna go down and move the trophy from the training room to my locker. No one will look for it there." Besides, I wouldn't mind having a few minutes alone with my Ruby. God, she looks so fucking gorgeous tonight. Her tight red satin dress is hugging all her curves. The low-cut neckline, which has every guy in this room drooling when they look at her cleavage, is putting my dick on edge. It's definitely time for me to get her alone.

"Text me if you see them heading my way," I tell him. "By the way, do you know where Ryeson and Baylor are?" We could use their help in watching these guys. They don't have dates, so they can be the ones playing babysitter.

"They said they were running outside to sneak a drink," Kyler states.

"Okay. I'm going to grab my girl and head to the training room."

I sneak onto the dance floor, sweeping my arms around Ruby's waist. She giggles at my surprise attack, and I nuzzle in closer.

"Need you alone, baby," I whisper into her ear, stealing a taste before I retreat. "Do you mind if I sneak my girl away for a few minutes, Presley?"

Kyler's now wrapped around her, looking like he has plans of his own. "She doesn't mind." He smirks. "She promised me a dance tonight in a dark corner of the room."

"Kyler!" she shrieks, turning and glaring up at him. But he and I both know it's all just a show. Presley loves getting naughty with him in hidden places around school. And now, my dick is even harder.

"Text me," I tell him.

I lead my girl out of the gymnasium and down the back hall to the training room. We get to the door, and I spin her around and press her up against the metal. One look at her and I'm already out of breath, my chest pounding hard as I look down into her eyes. I've fallen hard for her. Tonight…watching her on the dance floor, free of any inhibitions. Dancing, smiling, showing off those sexy curves as she swayed her hips. It made me fall even harder. She was put through hell, and she's still standing.

"We haven't talked about the future yet, babe." I broach the subject that's been weighing on my mind. "And maybe now isn't the best time to bring it up, but I don't want to let this go. I'm falling in love with you, Ruby."

A gasp leaves her lips. But she shouldn't be shocked. I practically worship at her feet. She always wants me to go off and have fun with my friends, have my guy time, but when I'm not with her, I feel like a part of me is missing. I figured by now she would've realized how I feel. The guys all know, and they think I've chosen right this time.

"I'm falling too, Chase." She swallows hard. "No. That's not true. I…um…" I jerk back, wondering if she's about to retract her statement. She's suddenly so nervous, and now I'm catching those nervous feelings too. "I've already fallen," she whispers. "And I don't want to break up either."

A breath rushes out of me as the weight on my shoulders finally releases. "You have no idea." I pull her closer. "I was worried you'd be done with me and want to move onto some smart Michigan guy." I thought she'd realize once she got to college that she could do a whole lot better than some dumb jock.

"No, Chase. I don't want anyone else. And you are smart. Not just that, but you're so fun to be with, and you're always so sweet to me. I'll never be done with you."

I wrap her in tightly. Every part of me is pounding hard. I think it's time for her final lesson. Sex Ed 101. "I wanted to wait until tonight, but…"

She leans forward, cutting my words off with a kiss. The instant our lips meet it all melts away. The instant spark of heat ignites, blazing through my body. Her need running just as hot. She squirms in my arms, trying to get closer.

"Hold that thought, babe." I slip back, but her lips are still trying to draw me back in. Another kiss. Another lick, and I tug myself away, turning toward the wall to enter the code. "I just want to get you inside." Before I yank down her dress and someone passing by sees my sexy girl's tits.

When the lock unlatches, I hold the door open for her, but it turns out we're not alone. Someone else already beat us to the punch. The room is barely lit, so whoever it is obviously didn't want to get caught.

"Shit. I think someone's here." The deep whisper sounds like Ryeson. "Dude, get the fuck up." Yep. It's definitely the dominant duo. And I'm guessing they're in here getting drunk. Every dance we've ever had, they sneak in a water bottle filled with booze into their locker.

"Relax," I call out, grabbing Ruby's hand and leading her around the corner. "It's just us. You don't have to hide the bottle."

The two look stressed, scrambling from the back weight bench, straightening themselves like they just did a workout.

"What are you two doing in here?" Baylor asks, running his hand through his messed-up hair.

I look toward Ruby and she's staring at Ryeson, her cheeks blushing. I seriously hope she doesn't find my buddy cute because I will be jealous as hell.

"We came in to grab the trophy, so those Viper fuckers don't try to steal it. Are you guys in here getting wasted?"

"Um…yeah," Baylor answers. Ryeson is still mute, but that's his usual MO. He's always quiet. And Baylor is a chatty Kathy. It's probably why they're best friends.

"We can hide the trophy if you guys want to get back to the dance," Baylor offers. "They should be announcing who the prom queen is soon." He smiles at my girl. "You don't want to miss getting your crown, girl."

Shit. I completely forgot. We need to get back to the gymnasium. There's no way I'm going to let my girl miss her moment.

"Yeah, come on, babe. We should get back in there."

She nods and we head back out.

"Sorry, babe. You're going to have to wait until later to have me," I tease, wrapping my arm around her waist.

Her giggle makes my heart thump, but as we enter the gymnasium, it immediately dies. Her eyes go to the stage where they're making the announcement. "And our prom queen is…" Mr. Stanley pulls the card. "Ruby Meyerson."