Free Fair Catch (Love and Sports Series) by Meghan Quinn Page B

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                  Jake grabbed the football from his friend and quickly looked at his watch, he still had time. “Yea, thanks for the workout.”
                  “Are you still thinking about what happened with Lexi?”
                  Jake told Mason the entire story when they were warming up and all Mason did was shake his head at him. Mason didn’t even have to say anything because Jake knew he messed up, messed up big time.
                  “I am. I can’t believe I fucked up so bad.”
                  Mason shrugged. “Hey, you’re not used to treating women with respect.” Mason grinned.
                  “Fuck off.” Jake said in a teasing tone and pushed his friend. “I have to take a shower real quick and then head to the coffee kiosk before eight.”
                  “What are you doing, man?”
                  “Trying to get back on Lexi’s good graces.” They headed back to the locker rooms to freshen up for the day.
                  “I don’t know if that is a good idea. She made it quite clear yesterday she really wanted nothing to do with you and what if she’s seeing Darren.”
                  The mention of Darren’s name made Jake clench his teeth. If the bastard wasn’t such a good guy Jake might knock some teeth out of his pretty little smile. When Jake saw Darren walking arm and arm with Lexi last night, Jake almost lost it. He didn’t even want to think about the jealous instincts he had for Lexi because that would open a box he wasn’t ready to open. Damn it, he just wanted to get to know the girl. Was that too hard to ask?
                  “They’re not seeing each other.” Jake said through gritted teeth.
                  Mason threw his hands up in mock defense. “Don’t bite my head off. I’m not the one who ditched my date for a billionaire’s daughter, fuck stick.”
                  When they entered the locker room, Jake threw the football into the corner and spun around to face Mason who looked a little shocked at Jake’s erratic movements.
    “I didn’t have a choice. I had to dance with her. The guy could easily fuck me over in more ways than one.”
                  “He’s a billionaire, he doesn’t own the NFL. What could he possibly do?”
                  “He practically owns the internet. He could destroy any image I have before I ever go public. I have to watch my back.”
                  “Well then how come you’re trying to pursue Lexi when you should probably be kissing his daughter’s ass?”
                  Jake thought about the phone number Jessica gave him last night that burned a whole through his pants pocket. He wanted nothing to do with her. Yes, she was pretty but she was no Lexi and she was a little too wild for his liking, especially since he was trying to change his image.
                  “She’ll be fine. I’m not concerned about her. I did what I had to do and danced with her, which was all her dad asked of me. He can’t force me into a relationship with her.”
                  Mason just shrugged his shoulders and peeled his sweaty shirt off, showing off his many tattoos.
                  “I don’t know why you’re so concerned with my life when you should really be concerned about those love handles you got going on there.”
                  Mason snapped his face at Jake and flashed him the middle finger. “You wish I had love handles because then you wouldn’t have to compete with my awesome body.” Mason said while caressing his sides.
                  “Keep dreaming, you know I’m more ripped than you will ever be.”
                  Mason stepped in front of one of the mirrors and started flexing. “This, my friend, is what they