60. Jack Carrol

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Jack Carrol stepped onto the training ground of Carlton Football Club, his mind focused on the day's practice ahead. As he joined his teammates, he couldn't help but notice a group of fans gathered nearby, waving banners and cheering enthusiastically. 

Among the crowd, Jack spotted a sign held up by a young woman that read, 'ILY Jack ❤️'. He couldn't help but smirk at the display of affection, feeling a surge of pride at the support of the fans. In response, after training, he grabbed a marker and signed the sign with a flourish. 

Meanwhile, Gia stood at the edge of the crowd, watching the interaction with a mixture of pride and unease. While she understood that being a footy player came with its own set of admirers, seeing someone openly express their affection for Jack stirred up feelings of jealousy within her. 

As practice continued, Gia couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at her. She overheard whispers among the fans nearby, commenting on Jack's looks and exchanging glances as they admired him from afar. 

"Did you see the way he smirked at her sign? He's so fine," one fan gushed to her friend. "The eye contact was crazy, he loves us," Her friend flicked her hair. 

Gia's jaw clenched at the words, her jealousy bubbling to the surface. She felt a pang of insecurity, wondering if Jack enjoyed the attention from other women as much as he seemed to. 

After practice, Jack and Gia retreated to their car, the tension between them palpable. Gia's silence spoke volumes as they drove home, her thoughts consumed by the events of the day. 

Finally, unable to bear the silence any longer, Gia spoke up. "Jack, can we talk about what happened at training today?" 

Jack glanced over at her, concern etched on his features. "Of course, G. What's on your mind?" 

Gia took a deep breath, gathering her thoughts before speaking. "It's just... seeing that fan openly express her affection for you made me feel... insecure, I guess. And then hearing those comments from the other fans, it made me wonder..." 

Jack reached out to gently take Gia's hand, his expression softening with understanding. "Gia, I understand why you might feel that way, but you have to trust me. You're the only one for me, and nothing anyone else says or does can change that." 

Gia's eyes welled with tears at Jack's reassuring words, her heart swelling with love for him. "I'm sorry, Jack. I know I shouldn't let my insecurities get the best of me." 

Jack pulled the car over to the side of the road, turning to face Gia with a gentle smile. "Hey, it's okay. We all have our moments. What's important is that we talk about it and work through it together." 

With that, Jack leaned in to press a tender kiss to Gia's lips, their argument melting away in the warmth of their love. As they continued their journey home, their bond stronger than ever, Jack and Gia knew that together, they could overcome any obstacle that came their way. 

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