“You QB?”
Theo nodded.
“Think you have a chance at State?” Flash continued.
“If I can keep up with my class load and the two-a-days the coach has us pulling.”
“Well, get your head in the game,” Flash joked. “I’ve got a lot of money riding on your team.”
Theo laughed. “Just make sure I get my cut, I’ll need every cent for college.”
“No problem.”
I rolled my eyes but couldn’t stop a smile as I shifted my seat closer to Flash. He wrapped an arm around me and kissed my temple, and I leaned against him as I basked in the glow of my man’s love for my family.
Hayden walked in a few minutes later, and she hugged Flash with a little more enthusiasm than in previous weeks.
I loved my sister. She really was my ride or die.
Once dinner was done, Flash helped me with the dishes, and then it was time for him to go and I lost my mind a little.
“Baby, we can go to the club,” he reminded me as we stood by the front door.
“I know.” I slid my arms around his waist and up his back. “But I need to sleep. I have to study.”
“Are you sure?” He slid his hands to my butt and squeezed.
“Don’t,” I begged.
He chuckled. “Okay, baby. How about I pick you up when I’m done with club shit tomorrow?”
“What time?”
“Not sure.” He gave me a squeeze. “I’ll text you.”
I bit my lip. “Okay.”
He smiled, leaning down to kiss me gently. “You gonna survive without me for one night?”
I wrinkled my nose and shook my head.
“I’ll find us a place to go tomorrow night,” he promised.
“That would be good.” I met his eyes. “Like, I’ll allow you to live, good.”
He grinned, chucking my chin. “I like living.”
“I am so gonna miss you tonight.”
“Me too, baby,” he said, kissing me again. “Last chance to go to the club.”
I dropped my head to his chest and sighed. “I really need to study.”
“You got flash cards or something like that?”
“No, I have a series of sample tests, both online and printed out.”
“Okay, you study tonight, then I’ll grill you tomorrow.”
