The Billionaire's Secret Love Child(59)

I ended up closing all my books and going for a walk instead. Signs and banners were hung around the block, cheering on the football team. A few oversized images of Hollis’ face were plastered, along with his player number.

Eventually, I returned home to sleep, and I slept more soundly than I had ever slept in my life.

Waking up the next day almost felt like I was going to war. Today was the day that Hollis would be presenting in front of the class. I was nervous for him more than I was for myself.

My heart continued to flutter until I saw Hollis in class. He nodded at me, then walked over and took his usual seat in the back. I felt a little rejection as he didn’t even come over and say hello.

I was feeling anxious; this was probably a one night stand to relieve some stress, and I thought it might have been something more. I felt so stupid, now.

Mr. Takahashi took his usual place in the front and began to speak.

“We have a special presentation at the beginning of class today; Hollis will be exciting us with an experiment of his and his partners design using hydrogen.”

Hollis walked to the front of the class quickly and gave his presentation. I was impressed at his ability to state the facts in a concise manner, and he showed how much he knew.

“Ms. Reynolds seems to be a better teacher than I,” said Mr. Takahashi.

I blushed and hid inside my book.

“She really is,” Hollis added.

I got a couple pats on the back from classmates nearby and was surprised by the attention.

After class had finally ended, I was hoping I could get a moment alone with Hollis, but he marched out quickly and avoided my gaze altogether.

I sighed deeply as I gathered my books.

“You did a great job with him, Christine. How did you get through to that meathead?” asked the teacher.

I pondered what I really did, and couldn’t really think of anything.

“He’s smarter than he lets on,” I replied.

He laughed and continued erasing the whiteboard.

My phone vibrated, and I got a text message from Hollis’ number.

“Come to the pep rally tonight,” was all it said. I responded and asked why, but never got a reply.

I wanted nothing more than to just go for a run and forget everything that had happened the last couple days, but I was still extremely curious and needed to know.

The campus stirred with activity as I followed the crowd towards the local stadium, it seemed everyone was wearing team colors, and I felt out of place.

Hollis sidled up next to me as I walked, and he grabbed my arm, leading me down a side road where we could talk.

“What’s going on, why haven’t you talked to me since yesterday?” I asked.

“I get incredibly nervous, I don’t like to let anyone know, but I just seize up and can’t think of anything else.”

I could understand where he was coming from. I’ve had to give presentations plenty of times and always ended up a ball of nerves before starting.

“So Mister super star does get nervous,” I said.

He let out a nervous laugh. “Christine, listen. I don’t know what’s going to happen between us. But, it’s the only thing I can think about.”

I felt a little less nervous after he said so.

“I really like you, and I’ve never wanted to be with anyone so much. I know that you’re much smarter than I am, and if you really just want to go back to being peers then I won’t try to force anything. But, after yesterday, I don’t think I can.”

I reached out, grabbed his shoulders and pulled myself up for a kiss. “I’ve thought about the same thing, and I don’t want this to end,” I replied.

His eyes started beaming with pride as he thought about it. He sighed and looked much less tense after hearing that, as did I.

“Hollis, they’re looking for you,” shouted a voice from down the street, it was his coach from down the street.

“Oh, it’s you, Ms. Reynolds,” he added.

I nodded.

“Come on, Hollis. We’re about to start.”

Hollis turned back to me and leaned in for a kiss which I welcomed.

“You know, I’m going to need people in my cheering section. I know it isn’t your thing, but-“

“You didn’t have to ask,” I interjected, “I’ll always be in your cheering section.”

He smiled and ran down the street towards the coach.

I got a ‘B’ in athletics that year, and it didn’t bother me at all.





*****

THE END





My Stepbrother’s Game – A College Hockey Stepbrother Romance




1.

I was having difficulty concentrating on my book; it could be said that it was a little bit my fault, though; reading at a sporting event is always difficult. The crowd is always jumping to their feet or hollering about a goal.

Kathy sat next to me, cheering her lungs out.

“Isn’t this just the most fun you’ve had in your life,” she quipped.

“Right, fun,” I replied, trying my best to concentrate on my reading.

There are so many places you can visit and adventures you can have; all of these things while sitting in a comfy chair while drinking tea. I don’t think Kathy really understood how much fun I had while reading.