Game Winner (Penalty Kill 3)

Chapter Four

Levi

Something told me that Presley needed a little reminder of how strong she is, so I quickly sent her a couple of texts before practice. The drills here are more rigorous and longer than what we did at RU, but I like it. Why wouldn’t I? I love it all because even though I may be tired afterwards, I still feel pretty good. Nothing really brings me down from cloud nine these days.

Later in the week, after practice and showering, my roommates and I decide to go out for a bite to eat. Jayson and Landon are pretty cool so far. They have been really helpful since I got here, and I’m grateful that they took me under their wing. Sometimes, I wonder how these two even live together. They’re almost polar opposites. Jayson is the partying charmer who is always having a good time, while Landon is quiet and not so outspoken about what he’s thinking.

“I was talking to a buddy of mine, and there’s a club downtown that he thinks we should try. You know, somewhere new. I figured we could go tonight. It’s been a long week, and I need to get laid,” Jayson tells us.

“You always need to get laid,” Landon says.

I laugh and add, “I’m good with somewhere new. Should be fun.” I like going out with these two because that’s when you can really see how different they are, even though they both get the same end result, which is usually going home with a girl. We go our separate ways until later tonight, and I take the chance to call Presley.

“You’re too late, Levi,” she answers. “I’ve already fallen in love with my law professor.”

I hold back my laugh. “Oh, really? Does he bite you like I do? Does he graze his teeth over your shoulder like I do?”

“No,” she says breathlessly. “No one is as good as you are.”

“I know.” She might not be able to see it, but the smug grin is there nonetheless.

Presley laughs, probably rolling her eyes at me too. “I’m happy you aren’t cocky or anything, Levi.”

“Of course not. How was your day?” I ask.

“It was nothing special. I went to class and then spent the afternoon with Marley. Once I get off the phone, I have a pile of homework to get done. What about you?”

I tell her about practice and a little more about my roommates before telling her about our plans tonight.

“Oh, you’re going to a new club?”

“Yeah. Jayson heard about it from someone. It should be really fun.”

“Well, be careful and have fun.”

“Are you jealous, Smarty?” I joke.

“No, Levi. I think that we both have been through enough of that in this relationship already. I trust you, and I know that you trust me. Just be careful, that’s all I ask.”

I feel a little bad, so I say, “I will be. And I was only teasing. You know that if I could, I would be there distracting you from all that homework instead.”

“I really wish you were too, but I do need to get this homework done. The Penguins play tonight, and I can’t watch until I finish.”

“Okay. Well, it’ll be late when I get in tonight, so want me to just call you tomorrow then?” I ask.

“Yeah, just call me in the morning. I love you, Levi.”

“Love you too.”

We hang up, and I still feel bad about teasing her. At the sound of Jayson’s voice, I turn.

“You are one lovesick bastard,” he laughs.

“Leave him alone,” Landon says as he comes from down the hall.

I chuckle, ignore them both, and go to my room to change for tonight.

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