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“How did you know?” he asks

I snort “Xander, I’m a football-obsessed freak Did you seriously think you could get drafted to our hoh credit” I take a sip of my wine

“But,” he starts hesitantly “You never said anything”

I shrug “Neither did you,” I counter “I figured it had so to do with Cade so I kept my mouth shut”

“So, he doesn’t know?” Xander asks

“I uess he doesn’t I don’t think he’s paid attention to anything football related since before the season ended I always felt like football was mor

e of an obligation for hiether “So, that being said, why didn’t you think you could tell me?”

He sighs and rakes his fingers through his hair, his jaw ticking “I don’t know It’s stupid For a while it didn’t see everyone down for pursuing football as my career”

“But it’s what you love,” I counter “You’re letting yourself down if you don’t pursue it”

He shakes his head, a s on his lips “Has anyone ever told you that you’re very wise?”

“No, but I’lass to my lips and take a small sip

“So,” he says hesitantly, flicking his dark hair from his eyes with a swish of his head, “you’re not mad at me?”

“Well, I think you’re an idiot for keeping this a secret from everyone, but no, I’ of Cade and my father “Have you told your parents? Who all knows?”

“Well,” he says with a swoosh of his hand, “you’re the only person I’ve told, but you already knew, so now I’ how many other people know”

“You should tell your parents,” I tell hi your dad on I know he’s thrilled you’re supposedly following in his footsteps, but he’ll also be thrilled for you to follow your dreaet that”