Lindsey

I took a leap.

When I met Chase, I knew what I wanted from him physically right off the bat. Did I ever think that would actually happen? No. It was just a fantasy- something for me to dream of and imagine in my dark loneliness.

We were never going to be a thing. That's what I used to believe. Then, the fog around me started to lift, and I gave myself a chance. I went for what I wanted, the way I used to. The old Lindsey would have gone for it right away, no hesitation, no looking back.

Looks like she may be making a comeback.

She's the one who gave me the courage to take that leap with Chase up there on that rooftop. She's the part of me I've been missing so desperately the last couple of years. And I think maybe I finally have her back.

That night with Chase was incredible! He made me feel things that no one ever had before. I felt sexy and adored. He made me feel like I was the most precious thing in the world, and the way he looked at me made my skin spark in all the best ways. It's like he was admiring the rarest treasure in the world.

And he knew exactly what he was doing. Every movement, every stroke of his fingers, everything was done expertly. And I couldn't help the way my body responded to him. It was automatic. I didn't have to think about my next move; it just happened, like we were so in sync with one another. It felt like we were meant to be together, as crazy as that may sound.

And the past week since that night, we've only been able to steal kisses and longing looks. Since we took things to that level, it's been so hard not being with him or touching him in some way. I've had a taste of what he has to offer, and now, I'm left craving more.

It's a need, not a want. I need more of Chase. I need to touch him, to kiss him, to be near him as often as possible. I'm tempted just to say screw it and tell my brother about Chase and me, but I really have no idea how he will react. Taylor seems to think Liam would be totally fine with it, but I know how adamant he was that I not date a pro athlete.

I have this sinking feeling that he will be really pissed and add to that, the athlete in question is his best friend and team captain with a sordid romantic history. My guess is, Liam would not take that well at all. He'd probably try to rearrange Chase's face or other parts of his body. And now that I've seen all of his body, I really don't want any of him rearranged.

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I'm sitting in the stands at tonight's home game cheering on the Cobras as I reflect on everything that's happened the last few weeks. One night, in particular, keeps coming to the forefront of my mind. I'm pulled from my memory of the other night as Chase slams a forward from the opposing team into the boards.

God, he's so hot!

Taylor and the rest of the Cobra fans cheer their approval as Liam uses that to his advantage. He launches the puck into the other team's goal, upping the lead for our guys from 2-1 to 3-1. The crowd goes wild!

Chase skates by my section of the glass and sends a sexy as fuck wink my way. I think he knows full well what that small gesture does to me because I see a slow smirk work its way onto his face before he spins off in another direction.

Yep, I've got tingles below my waist, and I am in dire need of a cold shower.

He's just too freaking attractive for his own good. I see Taylor grinning at me knowingly off to my side. She elbows me in the ribs and leans close.

"I know what you're doing later."

My face is now beet red, and she is laughing behind her hands. The only thing I want to say is, 'it's not what, but who I'll be doing later.'

I spend the rest of the game trying and failing at pulling my mind out of the gutter. Images of what happened on the rooftop start melding with what I hope will happen later if we can get some time alone somewhere.

......

Instead of going to our usual bar after the game, the guys decided to go to a karaoke bar to celebrate. I am sitting with Chase, Taylor, and Liam at a table close to the karaoke stage, sipping on a vodka cranberry as we watch some of the guys belt out songs over the microphone.

Drew is currently singing "Hot In Here" by Nelly. Dan and Tyler are next up and planning to sing "Any Way You Want It" by Journey. I hear Taylor and Liam discussing a few different songs. It sounds like they plan on singing a few times tonight.

More power to them; I don't think I'll get up on stage, especially if it means I can sit here and discretely hold hands with Chase under the table. We've been nodding along and throwing out some suggestions for Taylor and Liam while we link our fingers and send flirtatious looks back and forth.

As the night carries on, several more people hit the stage and give their renditions of many different songs, some better than others. And the drinks are flowing steadily. Everyone is having a great time. Taylor and Liam are on stage; they've turned "Carry On My Wayward Son" by Kansas into a duet, and everybody in the room is getting into it.

They start belting out the chorus, and I laugh. Chase is shaking his head next to me. When I catch his eye, he smiles at me and grabs my hand again, letting his thumb stroke up and down, causing a trail of heat to blaze across my skin.

I wonder if he's thinking what I'm thinking...

I look at my phone to check the time. It's just before midnight, and it seems like the party here at the bar is just getting started. Maybe Chase and I can head out and have the apartment to ourselves for a while.

Taylor and Liam finish their song and head back to our table.

I yawn and make eye contact with Taylor. "I'm getting tired. Maybe I'll cut out early tonight, get some extra shut-eye."

Taylor looks at Liam and says, "I kinda want to stay for a bit." She looks at Liam. "What do you say? Stay and belt out a few more songs with me?"

Liam takes a sip of his rum and coke, then looks over at her. "Yeah, I'm down." He looks over at me. "Do you need me to call a car to pick you up and get you back?"

Chase cuts in, "it's all good. I'll take her home. I'm pretty beat from the game anyway."

My brother nods. "Cool, man. Thank you."

I smile at Liam and Taylor, silently thanking her for allowing Chase and me this time together. She winks my way before turning her attention back to Liam and finding their next song.

A few minutes later, Chase and I are pulling on our coats and saying our goodbyes as we start heading out of the bar. We catch a cab and file in. After pulling out of the parking space, I turn in my seat and look at Chase. All I need to know is written right there on his face. He's needed this as much as I have.

Within seconds, we are attached at the lips. We are exchanging breath, desperate for the intimacy we haven't had since our rooftop date. Our hands wind around one another as we get lost in the moment, not caring that we're in the back of a taxi. Right now, we just need this time to be us, free from the watchful eye of my brother and anyone else who might rat us out.

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We pull up to the building and quickly make our way upstairs- both incredibly eager to get behind closed doors.

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Val

Those two think they're so sneaky. Holding hands under the table, flirting every chance they get, looking at each other with those chummy eyes. Yeah, they make me want to barf.

I've seen everything tonight. All the looks and touches and everything in between. You'd think Chase would know better than to do anything where I can see him. He never seemed to mind flirting with me and letting me feel him up before little miss Upstate got here. Now, he thinks it's okay to just blow me off.

And her! This girl thinks she can just come in here and take my man.

Ha! I don't think so! Let's see how the little bitch handles what I have coming her way!

We'll see how perfect everything is when the truth comes out...