I stare out at the new surroundings and giggle to myself. I can't believe I'm here.
Picking up my phone, I send a quick text to the girls' chat.
Joelle: Made it. I'm exhausted. About to go to bed. Miss you all. Talk soon.
Polly: Yay you made it. We miss you.
Hazel: Get some rest.
Tate: Hope the weather is nicer than here.
Joelle: *Screenshots view*
Tate: No way that's your view.
Hazel: You're so high.
Polly: So many lights.
Joelle: I'll give you a full tour in the morning. I can barely hold my lids open.
Polly: Night.
Tate: Sleep tight.
Hazel: Talk in the morning.
I miss my girls.But I'm home.
12
EMMETT
Idon't do parties, it's not my thing. People tell me I'm gruff. The guys tell me I always look angry. But that's just my face. I can't make it do anything else. But this is literally a couple of steps down the corridor, so technically I'm not really leaving the comfort of my own home. And it's for Pierre and Felix and they've both been solid teammates. They also asked me to keep an eye on their sister when each of them moved out. Collette keeps to herself and works in the social media team. I see her when she's harassing me with a mini microphone. But she's a good laugh. They have another sister, I forget her name, who moved over from London and is joining us as one of the team's physios. As the captain, I should try, especially as we'll be working closely when we injure ourselves.
I'm staring at my closet, overthinking what I should wear. This is why I hate parties, I'm either underdressed or overdressed for the occasion. Jeans and a tee should be okay. Shouldn't it? It's just friends. Nothing formal. I decide on a navy Henley and dark jeans. It's good enough.
My phone buzzes.
Sully: Where are you? Party started 20 mins ago.
Shit. I didn't realize the time.
Emmett: On my way.
Sully: Bring more beer.
I grab a six-pack from my fridge and head to the door.Deep breath.Let's get this over with.
Pierre's apartment is at the other end of the hall. I knock, and the door swings open.
"Cap! Finally. Get in here," Felix answers enthusiastically. He pulls me inside the apartment where music is playing, there are people talking and laughing together. The apartment is packed. Well, packed for a small gathering. Sully, Fish, Bouch, Nelly, Evan, and a few other guys that must be friends of Pierre and Felix that I don't know. I notice Harper and Issy, their partners, talking to Collette and a couple of other beautiful women I've not met before. Before Felix has a chance to introduce me to them, Pierre spots me from the kitchen.
"Emmett!" he calls out, waving me over.
"Catch up later, Cap," Felix says as he pulls his partner into his side and kisses her.
I head over to where Pierre is.
