Page 66 of Melt His Heart

I raise my brows, it’s not because of me, is it?

“And..Just so you know. He did tell me about you guys. He talks about you all the time.” He says solemnly.

“Well, he certainly didn’t tell me about you.” I blurt out.

“Hm…I don’t think he meant to not tell you, he was probably afraid of what you’d think. He likes you a lot.” He chuckles. And my skin heats thinking about Carson telling Avery how much he likes me.

“Besides, you guys look so cute together. And this is the longest I’ve ever seen him try to pursue someone.” He laughs.

“Oh, really?”

“Yeah, back in the day, he would’ve moved along to the next pretty thing that gave him even a split second of attention.” He chuckles, and I roll my eyes.

I did catch that through my extensive levels of stalking him online, mixed with Liam and Kevin’s gossip, that he seemed to have a bit of a playboy past. It definitely didn’t make me feel even more insecure about my lack of experience, no, definitely not.

We’re both quiet for a while, the machines still going, “Carson’s so different now, you know. I think back then we worked cause we were both insane.” He smiles.

“But, I think he eventually outgrew me.”

I frown.

What if the same happens with me? What if he gets tired of me?

“Don’t worry, I can see why he’s so obsessed with you. You’re like a nice, relaxing spa day.” Avery grins.

“You’re silly.” I chuckle, my head lowered as I walk at the steady pace of the treadmill.

“Please just think about forgiving him so we can get back to winning. For me?” Avery pouts when I look over to him.

I can’t help but give him a small smile, “I’ll think about it.”

“Thanks. And I meant to ask, do you have a brother or anything?” He teases.

“Excuse me?” I scoff.

“I’m just kidding, jeez. Don’t tell Carson I asked.” He laughs as I shake my head at him.

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When I get back to my flat, I think about everything me and Avery talked about. I definitely understand there’s nothing going on between them. I’m not even sure if I ever thought that though. I think it’s more to do with not only how I was already feeling about me and Carson.

How there’s not only such a big gap in our romantic experience, but that he thinks I’m so unstable that he can’t even tell me something so important such as this. While I’m still very upset, I think I should at least give talking to him about it a second shot. This time, I’ll come with more honesty about why I was really upset.

Avery said the guys are playing another away game, I think in Ohio. I kind of have a little idea to go see them play. I just don’t know if it’s too much. Maybe I should drag Liam with me; that would be fun, and he did say the shop was in its slow season. I text him and ask if he’s free for a little hockey trip.

Me: How would you and Kevin like free tickets to see hockey in Ohio?

Liam: You know kev would freak out and i’m always down to see hot guys slam each other around lol

Me: Of course you are.

Liam: ;) going to get your man?

Me: Please let’s not talk about it.

Liam: zipping my mouth as we speak lol.

Me: Thank you.