The Off-Season

Catch On

Lauren's P.O.V

I watched intensely as Michael and Y/N worked out in her backyard. She had invited us over to her house. This house was way bigger than I expected but then again she is a multimillionaire NFL player.

"Take a picture it'll last longer." The guy who I met as Anthony, Y/N's best friend, said.

I looked away slightly embarrassed. "I don't know what you're talking about."

"I know that look in your eye. You aren't the first nor will you be the last woman to look at Y/N like that. Although, you seem to be pretty cool from what I know. So I'm rooting for you. The day of the game she came home and talked about you nonstop, so whatever you're doing keep doing." He said walking away.

Maybe it's time I stop playing stupid. I knew exactly what he was talking about before he even explained it. I had this immediate attraction to Y/N the moment I seen her. The same thing I felt when I seen my husband for the first time.

There's just so many cons to all of this. For starters, I'm twelve years older than her. Secondly, it's way too soon for me to be saying shit like this but I can't ignore that feeling that I mentioned earlier. Also, what would Michael think? My son's opinion matters to me more than anything.

Not to mention they're only five years apart. But that just so happens to be another thing. Michael. The way Y/N took him under her wing and looks out for him is something that I've only ever seen with his father.

Even though she's supposed to be his coach, you can clearly tell that they've become best buddies. Which is a pro yet a con at the same time. I don't want my son to think I'm trying to make a move on someone he genuinely calls his friend.

But the day I got to know her didn't help. We talked for hours about each other and I couldn't of enjoyed myself more than I did. I said I was ready to get back out there and I meant it. I just hope this works in my favor.

Anthony told me to keep doing whatever it is that I'm doing. I should probably listen to him since he's her best friend. He knows her better than almost everyone. Although what if I just turn up the heat a little bit?

"Yo Lauren you good?" Y/N asked breaking me outta my thoughts.

"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" I respond.

"I don't know, you was just standing there looking lost. Like a background character of a movie with terrible acting." She said.

I chuckled, shaking my head. "I'm fine."

There was this look on her face that was basically saying "you're lying." And I was. Thankfully she left it alone.

It's just that Anthony helped me discover a lot. Like when he said that she talked about me nonstop, that has to be a good thing. Is she attracted to me like I am towards her? I need to find that out.

Which is why I'm gonna play a little game with her. I'll just have to see how long it takes before she catches on. 

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After Michael and Y/N's workout, Michael passed out on her couch. He normally takes a nap after every workout. It's how he regains his energy as he calls it.

Since he was sleep and it was getting dark, she let us stay here for the night. Apparently Anthony has is own room here so he was gone away in there. It was just me and her.

She gave me permission to her kitchen and things like that so I was currently struggling to get something from the top shelf. I admit I was faking it, I know I'm short so I technically can't reach it. But I could've easily climbed on the counter for it.

This was all just a part of the plan. Y/N walked to the kitchen noticing me having a little problem.

"Do you need help?" She asked laughing.

"Yes please and why are you laughing?" I reply.

"Because you're short. That was cute though." She said making me hide my face from turning red.

She came up behind me, her front pressed against my back. With no struggle she got what I was reaching for. I'm only 5'2 so if I had to guess I'd say Y/N is about six feet tall.

I turned around facing her, our bodies still close together. Her eyes stared deeply into mine as she clenched her jaw handing me the snack. Our hands brushed against each other sending this chill down my spine.

There was this small smirk on her face like she noticed my body language. The tension between us right now is so damn thick that you'd have to cut it with an axe. I knew I was attracted to her but damn God ain't have to create someone this fine. That should be a crime.

"You're welcome." Y/N said walking out the kitchen.

I know she noticed or sensed something between us. This game might be way more dangerous than I thought it would be. But I can't back out now. This just started yet I already feel like I'm in too deep.

I let out a deep breath that I didn't even know I was holding. That was intense but it's not good enough for me.

I may have to turn up the heat even higher than that.

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I need to get y/n and lauren going but I don't know how. what y'all think I should do, drop some ideas please

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Until Next Time