Joe Burrow
"Hey man what's up?" Ja'Marr asked sitting next to me in the locker room after practice.
"I might have said some words to Zac's daughter..." I trailed off.
"What the fuck do you mean you might have said some words?" He asked again wide eyed.
"Well a month or so ago I messaged her to tell her congratulations and I was just trying to be nice. She took it as I was being nice so I could make a good impression for her dad. So I told her I pave my own way and don't need to message my coaches daughter to get anywhere." I sighed leaning back on my cubby.
"Damn dude, this all happened when you showed her around?" Ja'Marr raised an eyebrow.
"Unfortunately, mean I feel bad for kind of being harsh but I don't like people thinking I don't know how to work for my future." I said honestly. It really bugged me she thought that's why I messaged her instead of just realizing I was being nice.
"Well that's to bad, you guys would have made a cute couple." Ja'Marr said patting my shoulder.
"Bro, that's Zac's daughter. Hell no." I shook my head.
"So? That doesn't mean you can't find her attractive or like her?" He shrugs.
"No it does." I nodded my head.
"Whatever man I'll just go after her." He winked. I rolled my eyes playfully at him. No he wasn't.
Emma Taylor
"I am just going to go over some stuff once the team comes back out and then we can go." My dad smiled at me. "I think we should make this a weekly thing, you come by once a week to see how it is done." He continued.
"That would be cool, I will have to see what my schedule is like." I smiled back.
"One day I will try to explain the game again, or get one of the boys to do it. Would you want to come back on Friday with me? " He questioned as they started filing out of the locker rooms they were in.
"Thanks dad, I need all the help I can get so sure!" I laughed, he knew I sucked at that part.
"Huddle up boys." Dad yelled at them to start making their way towards us. I accidentally made eye contact with Joe and immediately regretted it. He instantly flicked his eyes back towards my dad and it looked like he hyper focused on him. I bit my lip and looked down, I felt bad about earlier. Maybe Joe was just a nice guy that saw Colts photo and was just genuinely trying to be nice.
I honestly zoned out for most of my dads speech, I was deep in my thoughts about everything else currently.
"Okay boys, practice again on Friday! Who is okay if Emma joins us on that one as well?" I mentally groaned when he said that. I didn't think he would just announce it like that.
There was just a bunch of big 'yeah's' back and I smiled slightly. I didn't think they would take me in like this, but I appreciated them. They all started grabbing their things and walking out the doors.
"See you Friday then Emma." Ja'Marr winked at me on his way out.
"See you." I laughed at him. He was pretty easy going and fun to talk to.
I headed towards my house with my dad, where he dropped me off and headed to his own house. After I unlocked the door I plopped on my couch and got onto instagram to kill some time, before I cooked dinner for myself.
@jamarrchase1 started following you.
(I know that's not his real instagram name but it'll be easier to remember who this is if it's just his name)
I laughed, I guess I'll follow him back at least I have met him before he started following me.
I decided I should message Joe and tell him I really was sorry. Then after that we will see how it goes when I go to practices if we can at least push past this or not.
@EmTaylor
I really am sorry, I shouldn't have acted like I knew why you messaged me. But I understand why you're annoyed I thought that. I hope we can move past this since I'll probably be seeing you guys more often!
Not two minutes later did I feel my phone buzz.
@joeyb_9
Are you just messaging me because I'm a NFL quarterback? Every time a girl messages me that's usually why.
This guy was mocking me, and honestly it was pretty funny. I must have sounded so stupid to him earlier.
@joeyb_9
I'm joking, you're forgiven.
@EmTaylor
Awesome, I'm sorry again!
@joeyb_9
I'm only forgiving you because I have to see you Friday.
@EmTaylor
Okay that's fair! I appreciate the forgiveness, I'll put in a good word with my dad 😉
@joeyb_9
You're making me already regret it... 😂
@EmTaylor
I'm sorry I was trying to lighten the mood. Have a good night Joe!
Joe was pretty cute, why did he have to be on my dads team out of 32 teams? I shook my head to get the thoughts away and got up to make myself dinner. Then I got in the shower and got ready for bed, I made it an early night for myself.
Skip to Friday morning...
I rolled up to Paycor Stadium around 8:00 on Friday morning, I had a coffee in hand because I was exhausted today. There were several cars already here including my dad, so I quickly got out and made my way inside.
"Emma!" Ja'Marr screeched when I walked up to the team.
"Hi Ja'Marr." I laughed.
"Coach cover your ears." He looked at my dad and I laughed.
"Oh hell." Zac laughed at his wide receiver.
"A bunch of us are going out tonight to celebrate starting this football season. Some of the guys are bringing their girlfriends and I think your brother was invited too if you want to come." He offered.
"Why do I have to cover my ears for that? I think it's a great idea! Em can get to know you guys and make some girl friends while she's there." Dad beamed at me.
"Umm I'll think about it." I smiled back at Ja'Marr.
"Whatever, I'll make your brother pick you up at 8." He nodded.
"Fine fine only because I don't have anything to do tomorrow." I laughed.
"Good morning Emma." I heard a voice behind me. I turned to see Joe and I gave him a smile.
"Good morning."
"So you're coming out with us?" He raised an eyebrow.
"Oh if you're going then no." I shook my head trying to not laugh. He held a hand up to his chest and acted offended.
"Whatever, you're loss. We were going to have fun." He shrugged.
"I'm just kidding, yeah I am." I smiled. He smiled back and ran out to the field to throw some balls.
"Ahhh young love." My dad sighed dreamily.
"Shut up." I muttered.
"I'm just joking kiddo, I know you got to much on your plate for that." He laughed roughing up my hair and walking away.
I kept thinking back to Joe's comment about how we were going to have fun. Did he mean me and him together? No way that's what he meant, he just hardly forgave me for accusing him.
Tonight was going to be interesting to say the least, but I was actually really excited.
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Coaches Daughter // Joe Burrow
FanfictionEmma Taylor, head coach Zac Taylor's daughter is just starting her career. Zac allowing his daughter to help him on her free time, leads to her catching a certain someone's eye. But she is the coaches daughter.
