Chapter 8
Summer
Game night
The stadium was packed, with the bulk of people wearing the black and blue jerseys of the Carolina Cougars. We were facing off against Seattle and our team was ready. Kate sat down in one of the chairs on the sideline, her face flushed. “Are you going to be okay?” I asked, kneeling down at her side.
“It’s just a little hot out here. I always watch Cooper play and I don’t want to miss a pass by being a pansy.” Shaking my head, I got back to my feet.
“Are you going to the party tonight?” Jaxon asked, coming to my side bearing the number fifteen on his jersey. Kate snorted, but I didn’t think he heard it.
“I am,” I replied. “Are you?”
“Yep, which is why I wanted to see if you’d like to go with me.”
“I can’t. I already told Evan I’d be his date.” His grin di
