46. Luke

Chapter 46

Luke

I’m tryingto pay attention, like Natalie told me to, but she’s so close.

And she’s so pretty.

I shake my head again, thinking about her wearing a goddamn blank jersey.

I love that she bought one. Seeing her with my team name plastered across her chest does something to me. But I should’ve bought her one with my name on the back.

I’ll rectify that soon. And the one she has on now is going straight into the donation pile.

Zach bumps his elbow into my arm. “This why you’ve been itching for a fight all night?”

I bump him back. “If I’d known she was sitting right there, I’d have been in here first period.”

“Fair.” Then he makes a thoughtful noise. “I need to get Izzy seats next to the box.”

I snort. “You can’t afford to spend more time in here than you already do.”

I have to admit, I like how Jackson referred to Natalie as my girl earlier. And Zach referencing his wife while we’re talking about Natalie makes me feel like they’re taking my feelings for Natalie seriously.

As of this exact moment, Natalie might not be my girlfriend, but that’s the goal.

The clock ticks down to the final seconds of our penalty.

And I’m pretty good at getting goals.

Zach and I stand, preparing to get released.

A second before the door opens, I look over at my Princess.

She’s staring up at me, those big eyes filled with a mixture of warmth and nerves. So, I do the only thing I can do.

I wink.