cold | e.d

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I turned the corner and walked up, my hands stuffed into one of Ethan's baggy hoodies I stole.

I could hear the coach on the field, practically shouting his orders to the team. A short whistle flared and by the time I got onto the field, the boys were running.

I sat on the bench by the water cooler, watching Ethan run at the front. When they turned and got closer to me and the coach, he winked at me.

"Pearson!" The coach smiled, walking over. I shook my head a little, now concentrating on him.

"Hello Coach." I said back kindly, crossing my legs. "What are you doing up so early? Or even.. why are you here?"

"Just wanted to see what all the fuss is about, because of my dad and everything." I lied.

"Of course. I hope your dad is doing well."

"Yeah. You could say that. Anyway, I think some of your boys are finishing up." I looked over and a group of them were huddling up. And were most likely speaking about me with their eyes flashing back and forth.

"Well give him my best." He jogged back and I watched Ethan as his mind was obviously set on me.

You okay? I mouthed to him. He nodded and flashed me his beautiful smile before going back to looking at coach.

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They did some cool down drills to finish up for the morning practice. They usually had to come back later to have another 2 hour session, which I thought was extreme. Today they didn't as the coach had other plans to attend.

I got up as the boys came closer, breathing heavily in their uniforms. I never thought Ethan could look hotter, but he proved it by wearing all that gear.

"So you did come then, I'm surprised." Ethan pulled off his helmet and tucked it under his arm. The other boys circled us a little.

"Well, I'm here." I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear.

"I think having you here made me play better." I handed him a bottle which he took gratefully, drinking.

"Oh really?"

"You need to come more often, I like you being here as my cheerleader."

"What do you want me to do? Fucking have a cheer prepared for you aswell? Wear the costume and bring some pompoms?!" I laughed.

"I wouldn't mind to see you in that... I know that for sure." He smirked, stepping forward.

"Well you played well, I didn't know you were that good." I gave him a short kiss, making the boys react.

"Go on Ethan!" A boy beside me chuckled.

I totally forgot they were even here. I cleared my throat, going beet red. It was just the effect he had on me. He was the only thing I could concentrate on when he was there.

I looked up at him and a small smile grew on his face, his hands sitting comfortably on my hips.

"So you aren't just here to see what all the fuss was about then Pearson." Coach walked over and split the circle.

I covered my face and shook my head. "Didn't know you had my little E.Dolan under your belt, when did this happen?" He teased.

"It's a long story coach." I pushed Ethan away a little and the boys backed off, going into their own little conversations.

"Better not be stealing him away from me, both of those twins have the best potential and one without the other would not be good."

"I'm not stealing anyone coach. I think I know from my own experience how football can be so.. committed."